Burning questions: Where every final will be won and lost
Week one of AFL finals has four blockbuster matches in store. We analyse where each game will be won and lost and answer the key questions for every premiership contender.
Melbourne
Controversial past of AFL star behind sledge
Details of Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko’s controversial past have resurfaced following his vile sledge during Friday’s match.
‘Boxed his brains in’: Zorko’s lucky escape
Pressure is mounting on the AFL to suspend Dayne Zorko as the footy world reacted in disbelief to the soft response to his on-field sledge.
’Make sure Dayne’s okay’: Lions protect skipper
The footy world wants Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko punished but the Lions won’t be moved.
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Hunt: ‘I hope it never happens again’
JAYDEN Hunt described it as “the most frustrating half-hour of live sport I have watched” but says the agony of this year’s finals near-miss will drive Melbourne’s finals aspirations.
Who’s got the oldest list in the AFL?
TIGER time is set to continue, but which other clubs’ lists are in the right demographic for premiership success? JON RALPH looks at the age range of every club.
Lewis eyes move, lean Gawn impresses
MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin could deploy his second oldest player to the back half in 2018 in a bid to further boost his side’s inexperienced defence. PICTURES
Superstar rookie team a reminder to recruiters
IN the wake of an AFL rookie draft dominated by recycled players, we thought we’d remind recruiters of the superstars that were once diamonds in the rough.
Gary Buckenara rates your club’s draft haul
CARLTON, Adelaide, Geelong and West Coast pulled off the bigger draft coups but there are question marks over Gold Coast’s decisions. Recruiter GARY BUCKENARA rates every club’s draft haul.
Did Demons land next Boomer?
WE’VE always thought there would never be another Brent Harvey. But maybe that’s not the case. Melbourne might have unearthed a star in top draft pick Charlie Spargo.
Did your club land a draft bargain?
HERALD Sun draft expert Sam Landsberger has cast his eye over each club’s draft haul. Who came out winners? See every pick and have your say on how your club fared.
What your club needs at the draft
MORE outside speed? A key forward or defender? An inside midfielder? Every club needs to bolster its list but what types of players should your club be targeting in the draft? GARY BUCKENARA analyses every club.
Brain lesions, memory loss cruel speccy star
FOLLOWING John Barnes concussion revelations, Mark of the Century high-flyer Shaun Smith has revealed he has been suffering brain lesions and depression in his post-career life.
How were these second-round stars missed?
IF your club doesn’t have a first-round pick, don’t worry. History has shown some of the AFL’s modern day greats can be found in the second round. How did your club fare?
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