Head-knock victim feared AFL ‘didn’t believe in concussions’
An ex-AFL player who retired at 24 years of age after 15 concussions says he feared the league wasn’t taking the issue seriously enough and he was “gobsmacked” by his treatment.
Melbourne
Teenage Demon packs another honour into resume
Jake Bowey’s seamlessly slotted into Melbourne’s premiership-winning backline and is now a dual Rising Star nominee
AFLW star savours ‘moment in history’
History will be made at the MCG on Saturday and it could be the start of bigger things to come for the women’s game.
Suns striving for ‘balance’ between self-belief and respect for premiers
Having beaten the West Coast Eagles in Perth, the Gold Coast Suns are now chasing the scalp of the AFL premiers.
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Axed Dawes thought he had role at Demons
AXED Melbourne forward Chris Dawes admits it wasn’t a shock to be delisted by Melbourne but is disappointed given he saw a role for himself at the club in 2017 and beyond.
20 quirky stats from 2016 season
DUSTIN Martin scored three Brownlow Medal votes in Round 17 despite recording 18 ineffective kicks. It’s no surprise Martin features in the 20 quirkiest stats from the past season.
Dogs, Pies set for Round 1 blockbuster
NEW Bulldog Travis Cloke won’t have to wait long to face Collingwood while Essendon will host Hawthorn in prime-time in Round 1 next year. SEE THE LIKELY ROUND 1 DRAW
Lewis: I’m happy, don’t feel sorry for me
HAWTHORN champion Jordan Lewis reveals the resentment and sadness at being traded to Melbourne has dissipated, even though he hasn’t been back to clear out his locker.
AFL trades 2016 report card
WHO were the winners and losers of the trade period? See who your club gained and lost plus expert analysis on what it means for your 2017 hopes. EVERY DEAL.
Demons yield to complete Hibberd deal
MELBOURNE has continued its excellent trade period after landing Essendon defender Michael Hibberd a day after pulling off a sensational move for Jordan Lewis.
‘I looked at every club, Melbourne stood out’
JORDAN Lewis will play out his career at Melbourne after Hawthorn sensationally offloaded their vice-captain effectively for free.
Hawks, Demons haggle over Lewis
HAWTHORN is negotiating with Melbourne over an exchange of late picks that will make Jordan Lewis a Demon but the Jaeger O’Meara deal is in danger of stalling.
What will Hawks get for Lewis?
UPDATE: HAWTHORN midfielder Jordan Lewis has officially requested a trade to Melbourne, with the two clubs to meet today to thrash out a likely pick swap.
AFL trades: Where is your club at?
IT HAS been a trade period full of bombshells so far but not many deals have been completed … yet. Catch up on the state of play as we head into the final days of the trade period.
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