How AFL’s ‘Round Zero’ will set up 2024 season
The AFL will start their 2024 season with four blockbusters before an official round one, so how will it all work and is it a good idea? Find out the latest and have your say.
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Huge warning for Lions fans as ticket demand soars
Brisbane fans are being urged to act now or risk missing out on looming Gabba blockbusters as the club sets its sights on upstaging two Victorian rivals in the 2024 membership race.
Lions make Zorko call, Ashcroft ticks box in ACL rehab
Brisbane fans can breathe a little easier after the Lions finally locked-in veteran midfielder Dayne Zorko for next season. Plus the latest on Will Ashcroft’s ACL recovery.
What’s got Vossy so excited about Orazio’s Blues arrival?
Michael Voss coached Orazio Fantasia in his time at the Power, and the Blues coach is looking forward to welcoming the former Bomber to his band of small forwards.
Oliver reveals combination of factors that caused ambulance trip
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver says a combination of factors contributed to his hospital dash earlier this month, while revealing the expectations the Dees had placed on him.
Why couldn’t Cotch embrace Dimma’s ‘imperfections’?
Trent Cotchin built his leadership credentials on embracing imperfection but, Mark Robinson asks, why was he unable to embrace the challenges of his coach Damien Hardwick?
Why AFL must honour Phillips with medal name
She might think there are others that deserve it but Erin Phillips deserves the ultimate honour from the AFL for her historic career, and the league must act quickly.
Draft steals: Brownlow Medalist still haunts Demons
Lachie Neale has not only been a headache for Melbourne because of his skill as an opponent, but also due to the regrets inside the Dees. Here are the top 20 draft steals.
‘Northern-states’ twist looms with fixture release date locked in
The AFL looks set to launch its 2024 season with the northern states in mind, with a release date locked in as clubs rally to get their demands met by the league.
List changes: Dees, Dogs commit to redraft veterans
Western Bulldogs and Melbourne have committed to redrafting veterans who were delisted in the latest round of list lodgements. Plus, a popular Saint has been cut.
GOAT? Phillips on the painful decision to retire, what’s next
Deep down, Erin Phillips knew it was time a long way out. The AFLW trailblazer opens up on her unmatched career, why the time is right and what might be around the corner.
Why ‘incredibly angry’ Goodwin hasn’t spoken to Joel Smith
Simon Goodwin has revealed he hasn’t spoken with Joel Smith while refuting claims he uses illicit drugs in a prerecorded interview on Melbourne radio broadcast on Tuesday morning.
North’s critical dilemma on young gun’s place in draft
The Kangaroos have had their eyes locked on this hot prospect for years, but one problem stands in their way despite their big bounty of draft picks in the 2023 class.
Inside the ‘implosion’ Bombers needed to have
The Bombers left their fans with plenty of questions in 2022 after the sacking of Ben Rutten, and answered some in 2023, but with Brad Scott’s vision coming to the fore, are they ready to rise?
The text that exposes hole in Dees’ Bartlett story
Melbourne has portrayed Glen Bartlett as a troublemaker who unfairly hounded Simon Goodwin. But a text from the CEO exposes holes in the club’s narrative. SEE THE MESSAGE
Crows to ‘run the gauntlet’ with young gun’s future up in the air
The Crows will play a dangerous game this off-season after Tom Doedee’s departure, delisting one young defender and elevating another to their primary list.
Swans make decision on veteran forward for 2024
He might be the longest-serving player still at the club, but Sam Reid has finally learned his fate for next season at the Sydney Swans.
Tigers set to pluck former Swan from the VFL
After trading Ivan Soldo to Port Adelaide late in the trade period, Richmond has found its ruck back-up, with the Tigers set to hand a former Sydney Swan an AFL lifeline.
How Bombers tried to poach Jack during Tigers’ horror 2016
Just about everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong for the Tigers in 2016. Jack Riewoldt opens up about the issues at the time and the calls he got trying to convince him to leave.
Riewoldt’s last-ditch plan to talk Dusty out of $11m Roos deal
With North Melbourne throwing everything at him in 2017, Dustin Martin’s teammates didn’t know if he was going to stay or go. But they weren’t going to give up on him easily.
‘Not too fazed’: Taking on the Pies just another game for Molloy
The Swans are mounting an unlikely finals bid, but star recruit Chloe Molloy isn’t getting ahead of herself – particularly with the prospect of facing her former Pies teammates this weekend.
The upside making brother of Bomber a huge draft watch
Zach Reid is developing nicely at Essendon – but it’s the rapid rise of his younger brother that has recruiters talking. Get all the latest AFL draft news and whispers.
Cornes: We all love trees but let’s just get Thebby move done
As Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis reassures residents all 10 Kings Reserve trees in question would not be lost, Adelaide’s inaugural coach Graham Cornes has a message for all parties.
AFLW: Tigers’ season over, Dogs grab first win, Dons down rivals
Essendon have dismantled Carlton, the Bulldogs won their first game of the season and the Tigers were belted by the Cats. See all the scores and news here.
Blues poised to lure Port star in shock off-season signing
Carlton is poised to sign a new forward — who had been heavily linked with a move to New South Wales — in one of the shock moves of the off-season.
What do AFL coaches learn from international study tours?
AFL coaches have again packed their passports and jetted to the USA or Europe to learn from big professional sporting organisations. But what will they bring back that helps their club?
Port’s secret mastermind and the art of building a list
Port Adelaide has always maintained it won’t ever rebuild – and it is the only club without a wooden spoon. Meet the man who’s made that possible behind the scenes.
Football purgatory: The ugly reality Bulldogs can’t ignore
Are they coming or going? As MARK ROBINSON writes, Western Bulldogs are the AFL’s greatest enigma and facing a crucial summer of reflection.
Giant change: Stark reality of how far women’s footy has come
GWS Giant Chloe Dalton has been one of the modern faces of women’s sport in Australia. And, a recent experience taught her just how far female athletes and the resources available to them have come.
‘Like an episode of Utopia’: Inside Adelaide’s Thebby HQ meeting
Things got heated during the West Torrens Council special meeting to discuss Adelaide’s plan to make Thebarton Oval its new home. We take you inside the meeting.
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