Media Street: Retired stars to lead iconic show’s return
After copping criticism for its lack of football analysis shows, Channel 7 will resurrect a TV favourite in 2024 – and it will join The Front Bar in a bumper mid-week double-header.
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SuperCoach: Five rucks who can bolster your team
Picking the right ruckmen for your SuperCoach side can make or break your year. Here’s five options to consider in 2024.
Who misses out? The Essendon best 23 squeeze is real
Ben Hobbs in the twos? Goldstein over Draper? The new-found depth at Essendon is going to make for some difficult discussions – but it’s a good thing for Bombers fans.
Player ratings: The ‘good’ Lion that can be a whole lot better
The Lions are stacked with talent, but there’s one young gun they need to hit another level quickly. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Lion.
Reid F1? Eight ways to solve SuperCoach forward drought
This is shaping as one of the toughest years to find a SuperCoach forward premium on record. But, there are ways to turn the drought in your favour. Here are eight strategies to make your forward line work in 2024.
‘Bloody confident’: Danger’s bold call after Cats’ shock 2023 decline
It was a tough first year as captain for Patrick Dangerfield. But the ageing superstar believes it will be a different story in 2024. Plus, he sheds light on his future and the Cats on the rise.
Richmond’s new ‘Mr Fix-it’? How premiership Tiger can still evolve
After a battling 2023, Richmond dasher Daniel Rioli is looking ahead to exciting times under new coach Adem Yze, which could involve a different role in the Tiger team.
‘Rich in symbolism’: Smother rule change won’t reduce concussions
The AFL’s new regulations around players launching through the air – such as Brayden Maynard did last year when he concussed Angus Brayshaw – have been designed to protect players. JON RALPH writes it’s all bark and no bite.
Pre-season hell: Inside Crows’ crippling injury toll
Adelaide has enjoyed a relatively kind injury run over the past two seasons. It’s why the club’s pre-season injury crisis is so alarming, writes SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
The 911 calls that saved Mitchell from NYC medical disaster
Sam Mitchell thought he was taking a dream family holiday to New York. He was wrong. Go inside the calamitous New York trip that ended in a race to track down burglars to get home.
Where Boak, Wines really sit in new Power mix
One is a 348-game club legend and the other is a Brownlow Medallist – but will 2024 hold for Travis Boak and Ollie Wines? We look at how they fit into Ken Hinkley’s current side.
Full guide: Which recruits will have biggest impact in 2024?
After a hectic trade period where more than 40 players landed at new clubs, a host of new faces are in the frame for round 1 debuts. We examine how every recruit is faring at all 18 clubs.
Injury, family pain driving star Blue’s return
Zac Williams is ready to put a year from hell behind him as he aims to draw on the pain of losing two of the closest people in his life while battling back from an ACL injury.
Pies kids emerge as huge threat to premiership heroes
Collingwood’s premiership heroes have been put on notice as a trio of young guns press for a round 1 berth in Craig McRae’s team. Plus, the huge midfield shift for a Pies forward star.
Swans veteran out to put ‘hellish’ year behind him
This time last year, Sam Reid was planning on a big 2023 season until a hamstring injury ended it – and almost finished his career. Now fully fit, he’s set on making up for lost time.
Walker to wait on next deal as Keays’ future becomes clearer
Adelaide forward Ben Keays — who is out of contract at season’s end — has opened up on his future in South Australia. Plus, the latest on whether 2024 will be Taylor Walker’s last season.
Ex-Saint’s 7000km trek to keep AFL career alive
One of the ex-AFL players fighting for a list spot has travelled across the country and back again in a bid to extend his career at the top level for at least another year.
Dees board war to rage on as peace talks collapse
There were hopes private talks between four Melbourne board members and former president Glen Bartlett would end a long-running stoush – but there’s been a “frustrating” setback.
Revealed: Blues’ list plan after Silvagni ACL blow
With a list spot open after Jack Silvagni’s shattering ACL injury, Carlton has room to move before the summer rookie deadline closes. Will the Blues get aggressive?
The best and the rest: Bombers who must step up with Merrett
Zach Merrett is a rolled-gold superstar for Essendon, but who else can run with him? JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE run their rule over the Bombers’ list to see who can join him.
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