Player ratings: Can Cats still rely on Tomahawk to deliver?
Tom Hawkins is donning the hoops yet again in 2024, but can he still deliver, or do the Cats need to look elsewhere for help? JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every Cat.
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Premiership Pie set to inspire Sloane’s return from eye surgery
As Rory Sloane plots his return from a second detached retina surgery, the Crow could look to emulate a premiership Magpie to protect himself in what is expected to be his final season.
Every Sun rated: Can Dimma turn King into Riewoldt 2.0?
Ben King can add more to his game than just kicking goals, and Damien Hardwick is the perfect man to help him do it. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Sun here.
Curnow’s huge finals concession after Blues’ show of faith
Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow came under the spotlight last year after going missing in finals. He responds to his critics after being handed a key role by the Blues.
Suns rubbish Dimma rumours, set ambitious flag target
Gold Coast has set an ambitious time frame for when it expects to be in flag contention under Damien Hardwick, while dismissing rumours it tapped up the premiership winner while he was still at Richmond.
SuperCoach Fab Five: Best defenders to pick in your side
Get some help picking defenders in your SuperCoach team with this FREE guide to five of the best options in 2024.
Lewis on Gunston return, Pendles-esque youngster, protecting Ginni
Hawthorn gun Mitch Lewis has lifted the lid on Hawthorn’s off-season, opening up on the return of Jack Gunston, looking after livewires Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson, his own fitness and more.
‘Disrespectful’: Port great slams ‘ridiculous’ election process
Port Adelaide champion George Fiacchi says both Bruce Abernethy and Warren Tredrea deserve to be on the club’s board, and that it is “ridiculous” to make fans choose between them.
Mills opens up on ‘mistake’ that almost cost him Swans captaincy
Callum Mills will serve as the stand-alone Sydney Swans captain in 2024, but has admitted there was a moment of doubt after his freak injury suffered on Mad Monday.
Run down tackles, smothers under microscope in AFL rule tweaks
The AFL has bowed to coaches and made a key change to how teams will be announced in 2024 as part of a sweeping set of rule changes.
Every Tiger rated: The key to Richmond’s finals hopes in 2024
How high should expectations be at Richmond in Adem Yze’s first season? One man in particular holds the keys. GLENN MCFARLANE AND JON RALPH rate every Tiger.
Pies boss backs in Nathan Murphy concussion call
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly has stood behind Nathan Murphy continuing his AFL career but declined to give more information on how the call was made. Here’s why.
Every Giant rated: Off-Broadway stars who deserve more respect
Is Tom Green in the same conversation as Sam Walsh, Zak Butters and Errol Gulden? JON RALPH and GLENN McFARLANE rank and rate every GWS player.
Luckless Saint’s three-month blow, recruit dodges huge scare
St Kilda has received mixed injury news, with an important defender facing months on the sidelines but a recruit dodging what was feared to be a long-term knee setback.
All yin, no yang: Kingsley wants Giants on-song from first bounce
The Giants 2023 season was one of wildly different halves, with a disappointing opening stanza followed by a scintillating run which had them one point away from a grand final. Second-year coach Adam Kingsley is determined to be on from the first bounce in 2024.
Powerhouse Vic clubs push for annual February clash
Collingwood and Richmond want to lock in a permanent fixture between the two clubs in February dubbed the ‘Charity Shield’.
Watch: Sloane opens up on eye surgery ‘torture’
Former Crows captain Rory Sloane was rushed in for emergency surgery on a detached retina last week. Now we know exactly what happened – and it’s not pretty. WARNING: Graphic.
Port young gun’s change ahead of ACL return
Mitch Georgiades is building towards match simulation in his comeback from an ACL injury, and he might be in for a change of position. Plus more track watch here.
Injury strikes two Roos as top-five draftee reveals debut year role
Just as two North Melbourne players showed positive signs on the injury front, two others had setbacks on a wet Monday, where a top draft pick announced where he would play in 2024.
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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