Deadline day stunner: How Dogs can win best draft hand in history
Wooden-spooners the Western Bulldogs are plotting a deadline day trade strategy that would deliver them the best draft hand in AFLW history.
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Has Bailey played his last game for the Dogs?
It was meant to be his redemption year – instead Bailey Smith will miss next season entirely. So, what does the injury mean for his next contract? Scott Gullan takes a look from all angles.
Pie mid concussed again as AFL ponders training changes
A Collingwood midfielder has been concussed for a second time in three months as the AFL considers limiting the number of contact sessions clubs can hold.
Saints track: New draftee flying, forward line set for reinforcements
Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey is ‘blossoming’ after the key forward was a late withdrawal from St Kilda’s elimination final in September, and alongside Max King will lift the load on the Saints’ young forward line.
Crystal Ball: Do Crows take back mantle as SA kings?
The Crows have been able to get some Showdown wins, but it’s been the Power leading the ladder in SA – could that all change in 2024? HAVE YOUR SAY on our 2024 predictions here.
Decade of Dees? Melbourne’s ‘10 year’ flag play despite finals flops
A bold prediction back in 2020 set the wheels in motion for two premierships and despite some troubles in finals, Melbourne has doubled down on a plan to stay in the flag hunt for the long run.
Finn? Jagga? Sid? The 2024 No. 1 pick contenders
Harley Reid was earmarked as this year’s No. 1 AFL Draft pick a long way out. But, in 2024, the race is a little more open. Get to know the early contenders, plus all the top prospects.
Lions extend reliable defender for premiership push
The Lions remain right in the thick of the premiership window, and have locked down one of their most valuable players as they hope to go one better in 2024.
Hawks shut down club legend amid AGM barrage
When Hawthorn’s annual general meeting was wrapping up on Tuesday night, club legend Don Scott directed some pointed questions at president Andy Gowers. Here’s what happened next.
Dees, Bombers could yet quash ‘bitter stalemate’ over AFLW star
The Demons and Bombers have been locked in tense negotiations on a move for a premiership star which has been threatening Thursday’s deadline, but will it get done?
‘Squeeze’ on Dees: Caulfield plans baulked at by council
What looked to be full steam ahead for the Dees in Caulfield could be placed on the backfoot, with the Glen Eira council voicing their concerns.
The ‘self-belief’ that drove forgotten Crow’s career revival
Matt Crouch couldn’t find a way into the Crows’ senior side for most of 2023, but when the opportunity came, he took it and ran. The veteran Crow talks his career resurgence.
Full pre-season fixture: Where and who your team will play
Pre-season footy isn’t all that far away with the AFL unveiling its Community Series fixture for 2024. See every game, all the venues and the modified rules.
Injury latest: The big names racing the clock for round 1
There are plenty of big names with off-season issues putting their round 1 selection in doubt. Check them all out plus more injury news from every club here.
Pearce stays on as Channel 7 commentator despite coaching gig
Daisy Pearce will continue with her TV work as an analyst on Channel 7, juggling that commitment with her new job as the coach of West Coast’s AFLW team.
Coroner urges AFL to overhaul concussion rules
The inquest into the death of former Richmond star Shane Tuck, at 38, ‘strongly urges’ a range of measures the AFL should introduce.
Shane Tuck’s death ‘not in vain’
Family of Richmond star who took his own life after suffering through years of head knocks says CTE ‘can no longer be ignored’.
Why pinning new hope on Rozee was the call Port had to make
Like Travis Boak in 2012, Connor Rozee represents new hope for a Power supporter base still reeling from finals failure. But is he too young? Matt Turner looks at what his age really means.
Standalone skipper to lead Tigers’ fresh Yze era
Richmond have been led by co-captains since Trent Cotchin gave up the role in 2021, but only one man has been chosen as Adem Yze’s first skipper for next season.
Odd man out: Cripps coy on SOS’ spot in Blues’ 2024 side
Patrick Cripps has lauded the fire and energy Jack Silvagni brings to the Carlton team, but is there really a place for him on the field in 2024?
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