Powerhouse dudded, the year’s best round and inside the bye
Why has the AFL dudded a powerhouse club in this year’s fixture? Scott Gullan has all the talking points out of the 2024 fixture including the best round of the season and inside the byes.
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‘Remain vigilant’: Port reassures members amid hacking claims
Port Adelaide is investigating claims that a ransomware group with links to Russia has hacked its internal IT system – but the club says members’ information has not been compromised.
Hawks forced to defend Ginnivan’s pre-season absence
Hawthorn has moved to explain Jack Ginnivan’s absence from pre-season training after criticism of the recruit’s late start to life in brown and gold.
Big Friday night win for footy fans as AFL strikes late deal
The AFL and Channel 7 have come to terms on a new deal that will see the Friday night footy timeslot of 7.50pm become a thing of the past. Here are the exclusive details.
Dogs boss addresses Bevo’s future, abuse payout
With a major review coming at the Dogs, the club president has confirmed where Luke Beveridge’s job security sits and how the club would handle a record payout to a sexual abuse survivor.
Tom Morris in shock move to rival network
The comeback of footy journalist Tom Morris after his sacking by Fox Footy has gained pace with his shock defection from SEN to a rival network.
Delisted Crow to serve as AFL’s youngest coach
A former Crow will serve as the AFL’s youngest coach in 2024, staying on at his former club in a developmental role after impressing coaches in the SANFL in 2023.
List Manager: For better or worse, all eyes are on Baz in 2024
2023 was not the season the Dogs or Bailey Smith expected to have, then the trade rumours began to circle. Jon Ralph assesses the landscape at the Bulldogs heading into 2024.
Father-son sets sights on Hawks, but will Adelaide bid?
Will McCabe grew up a mad Hawthorn supporter and could join them as a father-son prospect on Monday. But will Adelaide make a play and when will that bid come?
The stark numbers behind St Kilda’s new crowdfunding play
Ross Lyon has told fans they need to help the club close the gap to rivals and the numbers show why the Saints have asked fans to put their hands in their pockets.
‘Passage of darkness’: Mother’s tragic death driving academy gun
Luamon Lual’s life changed forever when his mother suddenly died. He reflects on her tragic death and how he managed to overcome the loss to put himself into the draft frame.
Swans deliver verdict on Mills leadership speculation
Callum Mills is set to be out for a large portion of 2024 after a Mad Monday injury. So what does that mean for the 26-year-old’s leadership role next year?
Mock Draft: The ripple effect of Dons’ first pick
If a club jumps Essendon for Connor O’Sullivan on Monday night, what will the Bombers do? That’s exactly what happened in our expert mock draft. See how the top 30 could play out.
‘Who needs a job’: Burke’s Tattslotto quip post sacking
After a one win season, the Western Bulldogs have parted ways with senior coach Nathan Burke. But the Australian football Hall of Fame member showed he hasn’t lost his sense of humour.
How the Swans became a defensive powerhouse
It was one of their biggest areas of concern in their inaugural season, but the Sydney Swans have quickly become the best defensive team in the competition.
Fixture latest: Tough start to Tigers’ Yze era
Adem Yze’s reign as Richmond senior coach is scheduled to start with a bang as the Tigers face a five-day break between their opening round and traditional first round Blues blockbuster.
From Retravision to the AFL: 30 years on from 1993’s draft bolter
In 1993, Trent Cummings thought he’d missed out on draft selection altogether, but he’d just missed seeing his name called in the top 10.
Judd, Cousins, Kerr 2.0? How far can Port’s young guns take them?
It all starts in the middle for the Power, with their three young superstars leading the charge, but how far can Butters, Rozee and JHF take the Power in 2024?
Draft noms: Dogs’ flag hero, ‘The Barometer’, ex-Blue up for grabs
There are plenty of ex-AFL players searching for lifelines ahead of next week’s draft. Could your club pick one of them up? SEE ALL 908 NOMINATIONS HERE.
Revealed: AFL Opening Round fixture, who plays where
We’ve got a new season opener and plenty of grudge matches to kickstart the 2024 AFL season. See all the early fixture mail here.
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