‘Unrecognisable’ and mediocre: Where Yze’s challenge lies
Brendon Gale was blunt in his assessment of the Tigers to start the 2023 season, so is it talent or game plan that Adem Yze must fix first to make them the Tigers of old?
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Draft picks, trades, re-signings? Blues’ next move after prelim loss
The Blues picked themselves up off the canvas in June to make a run all the way to the second-last week of the season, but after their loss to Brisbane, how do they get back to challenge again?
Payne a gain? Gardiner, ankle concern gives Lions headache
Darcy Gardiner’s effort on Charlie Curnow, plus an upcoming fitness test will give one of Brisbane’s most improved players a nervous week heading into Saturday’s Grand Final.
GF snubbing that spurred on Pies’ inspirational leader
Darcy Moore will lead Collingwood against Brisbane, however unlike plenty of other Pies, this will be his first time in the big dance. The Magpie captain reflects on missing out five years ago.
Spoons to booms: The remarkable rebirths of Broncos, Lions
It’s astonishing to think that the Broncos and Lions could soon be the newly-crowned kings Australia because not long ago both cradled sport’s utensil of shame – the wooden spoon.
Favourite son Butters returns to help flag win ahead of Brownlow
Five days after Port Adelaide’s straight-sets exit, Zak Butters was back training with his local team. Now he’ll go from flag celebrations to one of the Brownlow Medal favourites.
20 years on: Three-way Brownlow tie that ‘changed lives’
The 2023 Brownlow Medal is set to go down to the wire. Could we be seeing similar scenes to 20 years ago where three men tied for the award? Go inside that frantic night here.
Your club’s best chance at topping Brownlow count
The action on Brownlow Medal night isn’t just at the top of the leaderboard. Who will win the counts at all 18 clubs? We think we have the answers.
Carlton ratings: The costly errors that will haunt Blues
Carlton players will be thinking about their five goal preliminary final lead for a long time. Who stood tall under pressure and who came up short? We rate every player here.
Coleman Medal means jack when your finals are a fizzle
Charlie Curnow arrived at the Gabba with Blues fan hoping for a goal explosion. Unfortunately he left the detonator back in Melbourne. Now he has a summer to think about his finals.
‘Punch in the face’: Who Lions have to thank for rescue mission
For so long Brisbane’s backline was its Achilles Heel. Not anymore. But it does leave Chris Fagan in an awkward position. What will he do at the selection table?
No premiership cakewalk: Why history is against Pies
Collingwood will have to do what no other team has done in history to win the flag on Saturday – and that’s not the only worry. Sam Landsberger looks ahead to the big dance.
Lions send ‘ominous warning’ to Pies ahead of GF
Carlton gave them a scare but Brisbane’s ability to steady and own the big moments has them in good shape to challenge Collingwood in the grand final.
MRO verdict in, Daicos free to play in grand final
The Match Review Officer has released his report on Friday night’s preliminary final, clearing the path for Nick Daicos to play in next week’s decider.
How Blues-Pies GF dream turned into a nightmare – quickly
For 30 minutes it was on – the Carlton-Collingwood blockbuster at the MCG. But then, in a sudden rush, the dream vanished. What happened? Who failed to stand up? Find out here.
Michael Voss, back into the Lion’s Den
When he was sacked in 2013, Michael Voss ‘didn’t know how to feel’. Brisbane had let its favourite son go. Now, 10 years later, the premiership hero returns as the enemy. This is the story.
Aerial threat: The ‘licence’ TDK will take into prelim
Robbie Williams will be pleased with the message Michael Voss has given Tom De Koning ahead of Saturday night’s preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.
Ice man stone cold: Who lifted, flopped in epic prelim?
A hero of so many Collingwood close finishes couldn’t break free in the preliminary final. Who else struggled? Check out our player ratings and have your say.
Shattered McStay out of GF, who comes in?
It’s heartbreak for Dan McStay as Collingwood confirm he will miss the grand final through injury, now the race is on to replace him.
McGuane: If I were the Blues…
The matchups, the tactics and the key tagging role. Mick McGuane breaks down how the Blues can give themselves a red hot crack at making the grand final.
Robbo: De Goey, Maynard and the Toby match-up dreamt up in hell
Jordan De Goey has long been compared to a certain superstar from Tigerland who dominated finals, and the Magpie once again showed why the comparisons are valid, writes Mark Robinson.
Pies’ options if knee injury blow sidelines McStay
All eyes will be on Dan McStay at Pies recovery after he was subbed out of last night’s thrilling win over GWS. Where will Craig McRae turn if the forward can’t recover from a knee injury?
Ultimate clock killers: 120 seconds that saved Pies’ season
A ‘stop’ sign was held aloft on the bench, Scott Pendlebury went full traffic cop and eight back-to-back stoppages followed. It was clock killing at its best and this is how the Magpies did it.
Dog days, Lion’s pitch, mateship: Is Dunkley Brisbane’s flag key?
Josh Dunkley is already a premiership player, but a merging of past and present has truly set in place how crucial Brisbane’s flag push is, and how he may be the final piece of the puzzle.
Deni opens up: Fear, the reason and why I’d do it all again
Deni Varnhagen made national headlines in 2021 after she became the first top-level footballer to resist the Covid jab. For the first time, she opens up on her reasons – and the fallout.
Tears, grief, heartbreak: Inside Giants’ rooms after brutal exit
The Giants exceeded every expectation set of them in 2023. But that didn’t make the pain of a one-point preliminary final loss any easier to swallow.
How Dons can pull off blockbuster free agent triple play
The Dons are opening up the war chest in the hope of securing three free agents. How can they pull it off? Get the latest on the off-season signing spree.
Trade buzz: Hawks’ next move after missing out on McKay
They went hard at Ben McKay but ultimately missed out. Who else in on Hawthorn’s off-season radar. Get all the latest trade news here.
Voss: Lions links irrelevant with GF spot up for grabs
There’s plenty of romance with Michael Voss returning to his old stomping ground for a place in the last game of 2023, but the Blues coach was fairly blunt when quizzed about coming home.
Generational reset? Wines wouldn’t take captain snub personally
Ollie Wines is the leading candidate to succeed the retired Tom Jonas as Port Adelaide captain – but talk from the club suggests things might be changing. The current deputy has his say.
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