After losing eldest son Cooper in a tragic car accident four years ago, Joanne Ratten admits she and husband Brett took a step back and focused on family. But the proud wife says he’s back where he deserves to be as St Kilda’s new coach.
Despite growing speculation he might be traded, St Kilda has told Jake Carlisle he is a required player next year. And with the coach locked in, St Kilda is targeting some fresh blood.
The Western Bulldogs hope a trio of trade targets can turn them into a long-term premiership threat. Plus Eddie Betts’ potential Carlton conundrum, Ollie Wines, Todd Goldstein, Isaac Smith and more.
It’s a tough team to break into, with some stars relegated to the flanks — and even the interchange. As momentum grows for a stand-alone Tasmanian AFL team, we look at the biggest names produced by the Apple Isle.
ST KILDA was humiliated in Adelaide and is on a mission of redemption against Carlton. Mark Robinson talks to coach Alan Richardson about why he has faith his team will respond.
TRAVIS Cloke has been axed after one game and Nick Riewoldt is injured but Todd Goldstein has been named as the Blues take a punt on father-son gun Jack Silvagni. FULL SQUADS
FREMANTLE and Richmond in the top four and Carlton winning the wooden spoon? Reporters fess up to pre-season clangers. VOTE AND HAVE YOUR SAY
ST KILDA coach Alan Richardson says the Saints would consider sending Nathan Freeman to an overseas specialist to solve his ongoing hamstring issues.
JAKE Carlisle is eager to return to St Kilda on September 13 — the first day he is permitted — to start a massive pre-season after recent hip surgery.
DAMIEN Hardwick wasn’t giving up on Richmond playing finals this year, but these numbers say there’s no hope. Champion Data rates your club’s finals chances
ST KILDA’S pain runs deeper than the loss of defender Hugh Goddard for the season with a snapped Achilles tendon.
FROM Rockliff’s 200 to Libba’s late heroics and missing Montagna. Who starred and who stunk in Round 11 SuperCoach action? Studs and duds from every game
THE odds are in favour of Christian Petracca winning this year’s Rising Star, while history is against players yet to be nominated by now. See the standout stats for every nominee
NEED help picking a winner in Round 11? Check out the verdict from the Herald Sun experts.
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