Andrew Stafford
Andrew Stafford is a columnist.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Magpies try one great escape too many; Hawks back in the box office
Craig McRae’s team has pulled off a number of death-defying comebacks, but on Saturday its luck ran out. Meanwhile, the Hawks are now among the league’s greatest showmen.
- by Andrew Stafford
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This Collingwood comeback wasn’t quite enough; Bulldogs win but still ‘on edge’
On a frenetic day of footy, Sydney were pipped by Fremantle, there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Doggies. Geelong regained their form to take down a disappointing Essendon with Brad Scott frustrated by a lack of composure.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Stafford, Andrew Wu and Malcolm Conn
Where the Suns do shine: Gold Coast keep home games record intact
Ben Long’s two goals, and a final assist to Ben Ainsworth that sealed the result, were critical to the Suns’ win that came after Collingwood stormed back from a 32-point deficit late in the third term.
- by Andrew Stafford
‘We went into our shells’: Goodwin admits Demons played it too safe in goalless final term
Simon Goodwin admits his Melbourne players went into their shells during another goalless final term that cost them dearly.
- by Andrew Stafford
‘Game was there for the taking’: Melbourne lament another goalless last quarter; Lions keep on surging
The Brisbane Lions just keep on coming, winning a thriller against Melbourne. A costly free kick against Demon Alex Neal-Bullen resulted in the winning goal from Hugh McCluggage, who slotted home a beauty from the boundary.
- by Roy Ward and Andrew Stafford
Surging Lions victorious against Saints in shootout no one saw coming
Joe Daniher kicked five goals in an inspired display as the Brisbane Lions survived a frenetic late fightback from St Kilda for a 20-point win at the Gabba. Re-live the key moments from Brisbane.
- by Roy Ward and Andrew Stafford
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Swans have the AFL’s best midfield, and this man might be the best kick in the comp
When they were threatened by Geelong, Sydney’s star-studded midfield stood up, especially the silky smooth Errol Gulden. They’re without the likes of Mills and Parker and still haven’t missed a beat.
- by Andrew Stafford
Suns scorch Bombers to climb into the top eight; Reid cops two-match ban, out of Rising Star contention
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as round 12 reaches its Sunday games.
- by Marnie Vinall, Marc McGowan and Andrew Stafford
Goodwin on terrible loss: Coach says Dees ‘obliterated in every phase’; Dons’ winning streak ends
The Demons coach bemoaned a number of areas where his team was “poor” as they were plundered by Fremantle, while the Bombers are keeping their spirits up despite their first loss since round 4.
- by Marc McGowan and Andrew Stafford
Magpies count injury cost after Freo draw as Cox, Mihocek and Pendlebury face scans
Collingwood and Fremantle recorded the third draw of the season. Now the Magpies nervously await news on some key injuries.
- by Roy Ward and Andrew Stafford
Webster, King set to face MRO scrutiny as Saints crash to defeat against Dockers; Tigers suffer more injury pain
Collingwood, Western Bulldogs, Fremantle and Brisbane scored wins in the Saturday games for round 10.
- by Roy Ward, Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Andrew Stafford
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