Families and partners living in team hubs have not been permitted to attend AFL games … until now. The league has staged a trial run ahead of the looming finals series, with those cheering from the stands facing strict rules.
A promising Gold Coast defender is facing another year out of the game after scans delivered devastating news from an incident in a scratch match last weekend. Plus a ruck scare at the Demons and more headaches for Hawthorn.
While it was feared season 2020 could be the year of catastrophic injury numbers, Champion Data stats reveal injuries are actually down. But some clubs have been hit much harder than others. See the full injury ladder.
We have hit the business end of the season and for many teams, there is zero margin for error. So when the big moment comes, who are the players you do and don’t want stepping up in front of goal?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.
THE league’s power clubs are urging the AFL Commission to be bold and tick off a historic twilight Grand Final next year. Tell us what you think
The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.
NORTH Melbourne and Western Bulldogs will meet in a historic Good Friday twilight encounter at Eithad Stadium next year, with the contest set to boost the coffers of the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.
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.
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
NORTH Melbourne will play in football’s first Good Friday game with the blockbuster-starved premier Western Bulldogs set to be its likely opponent.
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.
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs will make contact with Tom Liberatore in Vietnam to discuss his outrageous off-season antics. WATCH THE VIDEO
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