SANFL grants don’t quell fears of Crows, Power exodus
The SANFL has bowed to pressure from Port Adelaide and Adelaide to introduce list concessions. Here’s how they will work and what they mean for other clubs.
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‘Ain’t giving this away’: Ken draws on inspiration from Fagan in 2025
Ken Hinkley says he will draw inspiration from Chris Fagan and Brisbane in 2025, as the under-pressure Power coach says he expected to get the same questions about his future next year.
Crow coup: In-demand Giant chooses next home
The Crows have landed another Giant coup this off-season, having already landed Isaac Cumming, an in-demand teammate is set to also make the move to Adelaide.
‘Done it his way’: Daniher retires on premiership high
Joe Daniher has spoken of his “incredible journey” at the Lions, helping the club climb into contention and finally to a flag, with the key forward announcing his retirement on Thursday.
Lynch the Lion? How Brisbane can fill huge Daniher hole
Joe Daniher has retired, walking away from a $1m contract at the peak of his powers. JON RALPH unpacks what it means for Brisbane’s premiership defence and how the Lions can replace their spearhead.
Coffee and Disney: How Joe kept us guessing right to the end
In Grand Final week, Joe Daniher didn’t let anything slip that it would be his last game. Instead, he spoke to CALLUM DICK about not owning a TV, loving coffee, and what makes him tick.
‘We love you Clarry’: Dees’ Oliver hypocrisy comes back to bite
As it stands, the Cats are sitting back with their feet up ready to land Clayton Oliver. Melbourne however, are in the thick of yet another crisis, one that’s their own making again, writes Jay Clark.
Richo: ‘No doubt’ Tigers president was having a dig at stars
Matthew Richardson said he thought club president John O’Rourke was having ‘a bit of a dig’ at departing stars Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli at the club’s best and fairest. WATCH THE VIDEO
Free trade tracker: Dons eyeing Giants’ first-round pick
Trade requests, the latest rumours and every player linked with your club. Stay across every big AFL trade story and see who could be on the move in our Trade Tracker.
Gullan: Dees’ Oliver issues a mess of their own making
Stalwart Alex Neal-Bullen wanted out. Christian Petracca flirted with a trade. Now, Clayton Oliver has dropped a bombshell on Melbourne. And SCOTT GULLAN says, the Demons should have seen it coming.
Oliver ‘happy to remain’ at Dees despite meeting with rival club
Despite meeting with a premiership contender on Tuesday, Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has told the Dees he is happy to stay, as rivals circle the ball magnet.
‘Rubbish’: Saints boss fires up at ‘nonsense’ AFL draft system
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat did not miss in an attack on the AFL’s player movement system as he continues a fight against AFL HQ that he has committed to carry on.
Rivals poised to raid Swans after Grand Final disaster
Chad Warner’s future has been thrust back into the spotlight after Sydney’s Grand Final loss as rival clubs look to raid the club’s depth players in this year’s trade period.
End of an era as Robbo steps aside from AFL 360
A great era of Fox Footy’s flagship show AFL 360 is set to come to a close, with Herald Sun Chief Football Writer Mark Robinson set to depart the show after 14 years.
The two big challenges facing new Eagles mentor
Andrew McQualter has two massive challenges in front of him, and he’ll be neck deep in one before training starts and buried in the other well before Round 1, 2025. MARK DUFFIELD unpacks the giants tasks in front of ‘Mini’.
Double trouble: How Levi Ashcroft supercharges Lions’ flag defence
One Ashcroft proved unstoppable on grand final day – and in less than two months Brisbane will have two of them. Will Ashcroft has warned rival clubs that the best is yet to come from the Ashcroft name.
Weakest link? Where to now for Swans’ tall timber
Sydney’s tall timber is coming under the microscope in the wake of demolition at the hands of the Lions. Do the Swans persist with Joel Amartey, Logan McDonald and Hayden McLean or head to the trade table, asks LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
’Let’s fill it up’: McQualter’s lofty goals for Eagles
On his way into the West Coast Eagles’ HQ for the first time on Monday, Andrew McQualter looked at the trophy cabinet’s empty fifth plinth and vowed to waste no time in filling it.
AFL admits ball tracking fail after denying Suns first win
The AFL has explained how its new ball tracking technology failed after overturning a Jamie Stanton goal. But it hasn’t appeased Gold Coast.
‘Never met him’: How Fagan won over Black to claim Lions job
Simon Black has lifted the lid on how Chris Fagan won the job as Brisbane coach. And the Lions legend believes a current star will become one of the best to ever play for the proud club.
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