Brad Elborough
Brad Elborough is a columnist.
From the Archives, 2014: Gray sparks a Port shock over the Dockers
The only final played between these two sides will take some topping. Port Adelaide were 31 points in arrears late in the second term on enemy soil in Perth before charging home with 12 goals in the second half. The Dockers were knocked out of the finals in straight sets and Port into their first prelim since 2007.
- by Brad Elborough
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Cameron says Pies can 'take on anyone' after win over Eagles
Collingwood are brimming with confidence and can "take on anyone", according to Darcy Cameron, who was pitted against All-Australian Nic Naitanui in the ruck at crucial times in the Pies' one-point elimination final win.
- by Brad Elborough
'Cherry ripe': Grundy, Pies fully fit and ready to take on Cats, says Buckley
Nathan Buckley says his side is physically cherry ripe and ready to take on Geelong in next Saturday's semi-final at the Gabba. And that includes ruckman Brodie Grundy.
- by Brad Elborough
Magpies defy the odds to edge past Eagles
Collingwood set up a semi-final showdown against Geelong with a one-point win over West Coast in a thriller on Saturday night.
- by Brad Elborough
Injury list grows as Eagles prepare to hit the road again
West Coast's good run of luck with injuries could be over, and at the worst possible time.
- by Brad Elborough
Sicily sidelined as Hawks prepare for four games in 16 days
Defender James Sicily looks likely be out for an extended period with an ACL injury, while Hawthorn get set for a compressed schedule in their new Barossa Valley hub.
- by Brad Elborough
Eagles firm up top-four spot with solid win over Hawks
West Coast controlled the scoring against Hawthorn to claim a comfortable 32-point win at Optus Stadium - their seventh victory on the trot.
- by Brad Elborough
Eagles preparing to finish season on the road
West Coast are preparing to leave the comforts of Optus Stadium after their round 13 clash with GWS and coach Adam Simpson doesn't think they'll be back home for the remainder of the home-and-away fixtures.
- by Brad Elborough
Bamboozled Blues call for clarity on holding the ball rule
Carlton coach David Teague admits his players are confused by interpretations of the rule after Sam Petrevski-Seton was pinged despite not having had a chance at disposal.
- by Brad Elborough
Eagles storm home after bright start by the Blues
They overcame a scare against Carlton on Sunday, but West Coast continues to bank important wins ahead of an inevitable return to hub life outside of Western Australia.
- by Brad Elborough
'How deflating': Blues fail to lift with Cripps
Carlton failed to respond when Hawthorn raised its level of intensity at Optus Stadium on Friday night.
- by Brad Elborough
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