Crows reveal comeback plan for Sloane post eye surgery
After yet another eye injury, Rory Sloane was at Adelaide training on Monday. So what’s next for the former Crows captain?
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‘Everything we need’: Port to take next step after recruiting spree
New Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee says his side has addressed its key deficiencies from last season to turbocharge the Power’s hunt for a premiership in 2024.
AFL in rude $27m health, could be 50 playing millionaires by 2025
The AFL has posted a huge $27.7 million profit and the players are set to be rewarded with a massive increase in million-dollar men. Find out who, how and why here.
Team reveal: Heath Shaw’s giant risks for SuperCoach glory
Heath Shaw has tapped up his old teammates for SuperCoach intel — with limited success. But he’s still come up with a team he thinks will fire from the opening rounds in 2024 — with value a big focus. See his team here.
McCartin set to bounce back from concussion to lead Swans’ defence
Tom McCartin is looking to put a ‘frustrating’ 2023 behind him as he becomes one of the leaders of the Swans’ defence, with the 24-year-old coming into his prime.
Horne-Francis ‘hypocrisy’ lingers over Zurhaar’s cloudy future
After being at the front of the line to kick Jason Horne-Francis out of North Melbourne, Cam Zurhaar declining to pledge his future to the Roos puts a target on his back, writes Jon Ralph.
Hinkley’s ‘massive’ call on boom recruit Esava
Port Adelaide wanted to bring Esava Ratugolea to Alberton for two years. Now he is at the club, Power senior coach Ken Hinkley is predicting him to have a huge impact on his side’s defence.
Revamp or Band-Aid: Will Hawks’ forward influx work?
Hawthorn’s forward line will look drastically different this year after an influx of talent during the off-season. But, will the recruiting reap the rewards the Hawks want? History suggests no.
‘We want a flag’: Rising Giant embraces premiership pressure
Most players would shy away from premiership talk in February — not Finn Callaghan. He’s happy for you to know the Giants are aiming high after going so close last season.
Staying or going? The biggest contract storylines at your club
From star free agents to unsigned young guns, it’s a big year for contracts across the AFL. But who will steal the headlines at your club? We look at how the key deals could play out.
New $25m facility only start of Port’s ‘grand vision’
On a day Port Adelaide unveiled its new $25m high-performance centre, chairman David Koch spoke about what it means for the club and what’s next in the Alberton Oval expansion.
Prison bars, SANFL: Inside key calls at Port AGM
Port Adelaide has made a crucial call on its black and white ‘prison bars’ guernsey ahead of a bigger discussion around a looming AFL reserves competition.
Opening Round ready? Star Tigers take it up a notch
Richmond’s Opening Round clash against Gold Coast is less than a month away and three key Tigers took big steps in their return from injury on Saturday. Who will be ready?
The four-gamer set to shake up Crows’ round 1 mix
Adelaide’s defence has been the biggest point of intrigue throughout pre-season and now a four-game Crow has bolted into the mix to be part of Matthew Nicks’ round 1 backline.
Four Tiger cubs set to lead Yze’s new era
The Adem Yze era is taking shape at Punt Road, with a host of young Tigers firming to feature in opening round. Noah Balta reveals the four rising stars who have impressed him most.
Chad makes strides as veteran Hawks ease towards round 1
A few veteran Hawks took it easy away from the main group but Chad Wingard used training to continue to take steps forward as he eyes a return from his nasty achilles injury.
Dad’s the word: How fatherhood is bringing Blues together
Zac Williams had the most challenging year of his life in 2023, with deaths in the family and his knee keeping him off the park. However, he tells GLENN McFARLANE how a fraternity of fathers at Carlton helped him keep his chin up.
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.
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.
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