Every Swan rated: Eyes turn to ex-Pies in flag chase
Sydney are looking to re-join the premiership race in 2024 and two former Pies might just shape their season. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every Swan.
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Daicos, Dawson, Dusty? Every AFL club’s best Brownlow hope
It might not be footy season just yet, but it’s never too early to wonder who’ll be holding the AFL’s greatest individual honour at the end of the season. These are every club’s best chances to claim Charlie.
Fit Pies’ selection squeeze on: Top SuperCoach pick in doubt for Rd 1
Collingwood are heading into the 2024 season healthy and firing, but that means fringe players are set for more selection pain as they attempt to displace some premiership heroes.
AFL’s integrity ruling on Thomas imminent
Tarryn Thomas has been away from North Melbourne for weeks following fresh allegations against the midfielder, but the Kangaroos are bracing to be without him for longer, with a ruling set to be handed down early next week.
Out-of-contract Zurhaar puts North on notice with finals declaration
Cam Zurhaar is going to be one of the most watched out-of-contract players this year and his public ambition to play finals has done nothing to quell speculation about his future.
Robbo: Will US trip be the making of another Power mega star?
Jason Horne-Francis joined Travis Boak in the off-season on the same trip Connor Rozee and Zak Butters took the year before. Could this US trip be the making of another Port gun?
‘No awkwardness’ as Koch, Tredrea come together after board result
The highly publicised Port Adelaide board battle is over – and Power premiership captain Warren Tredrea is officially back at the club.
Will this be the best midfield in the game soon?
There are still a lot of question marks hanging over the North Melbourne list. But there’s absolutely no doubt about one thing – the talent. We look at the emerging A-graders at the Roos.
Walker hints at two bolters in the frame for Round 1 debut
Last year Taylor Walker declared Max Michalanney was in line for Round 1 and he went and played 22 games. He reckons two other players could do the same next season.
Every Hawk rated: How Ginni, Wizard push Hawthorn’s ascent
The Hawks have talent to burn as far as small forwards with all the tricks go, but will they all fit in the side? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Hawk.
Stats guru reveals SuperCoach team, rookie sleepers
The man who knows the SuperCoach numbers better than anybody else, Champion Data’s Fantasy Freako has unveiled his first team for 2024 – and there are a few surprises.
Injury watch: Hawks rocked by defender’s jaw fracture
Hawthorn’s defensive plans for the early rounds of 2024 with a regular member of the club’s backline suffering a fractured jaw during match simulation.
Plan B: Where will Dees turn if Gawn disaster strikes?
After its failed Brodie Grundy experiment, Melbourne has risked being exposed with Max Gawn as its only senior ruckman. Who will be the Dees’ No.2?
Young Bulldog, key recruit locked in battle for round 1 spot
An emerging Bulldog has revealed he decided against seeking a trade after finding a new lease of life in defence — but he’ll have to hold out an off-season recruit to get a round 1 berth this year.
Real deal: Teammate hails star Don’s big switch
Brad Scott has thrown one of Essendon’s best players behind the ball as he looks to give the Bombers an added threat coming out of backline — and the move already looks to be paying off.
How Hinkley handled legend’s ‘untenable’ sledge
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has become accustomed to living with the pressure, revealing to MARK ROBINSON how he dealt with a club legend calling his job “untenable”.
Dons’ patience with injury-plagued young gun poised to be rewarded
Essendon has received a boost with top-10 draft pick Zach Reid pushing hard for a round 1 berth, while two other stars have revealed when they expect to return from injuries.
Kingsley: AFL’s march into NSW needs to be key priority
Twelve months in his new life in Sydney has given Adam Kingsley a new perspective on what the AFL should be prioritising, and he thinks growing the game in NSW should be top of the list, he tells LACHLAN McKIRDY.
SuperCoach track watch: Pre-season intel you need to know
As pre-season ramps up and the practice matches draw closer, the SuperCoach whispers are coming thick and fast from around the country. We’ve compiled everything you need to know.
Matt Turner: Why they might be wrong about Rory – again
People have been quick to write off Rory Sloane after his latest eye surgery. But, as MATT TURNER points out, his history is littered with clues that this was always unlikely to be the end.
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