Trade intel: Will Port give in to Cats’ huge asking price?
Geelong defender Esava Ratugolea has officially requested a trade to Port Adelaide – but the Cats won’t let him go cheaply. Here’s the latest.
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Qantas crisis exposes Goyder’s blind spot for golden boys
Anyone searching for clues over the torpor that has engulfed AFL House should look no further than the crisis unfolding at Qantas and ask what or who is the common denominator?
Robbo: The move that will prove to be a pain in Cripps’ butt
Even the best players have been struggling for impact with a lock down opponent, so expect Patrick Cripps to have a tough night against the Swans no. 1 tagger on Friday night.
Robbo: September stage set for ‘Jordan de Great’
Jordan De Goey starred in his first two finals and the Magpies’ fire starter is primed for another huge September. Robbo names the players who could own the finals.
ACL fear to finals: Max Gawn reveals what’s driving flag tilt
When he sat in the Gabba rooms in round 2 with a suspected ACL, Max Gawn thought his chance for another premiership was over. He opens up on what is driving his flag quest.
Daicos training return brightens Pies finals hopes
Nick Daicos made strides towards a finals return, meanwhile forecast rain may play havoc with Collingwood’s dual ruck plans. All the news from Collingwood training.
Goodwin responds after Grundy, Port meeting
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has addressed the meeting between contracted Brodie Grundy and Port Adelaide during the Demons’ finals campaign.
Forget the Blues: This is the real premiership smoky
The big, big sound in the big, big dance? Our experts have predicted how every finals game will play out and one is tipping the Giants to take over September. See every finals predictor here.
Draft guide: The top prospect perfect for Dons
If Brandon Zerk-Thatcher goes, and North Melbourne free agent Ben McKay lands elsewhere, there’s a draft bolter who screams ‘pick me’ for Essendon.
Why history, Lions’ Gabba dominance shouldn’t worry Port
On face value, a trip to Brisbane – where the Lions haven’t lost this year – should worry Port. But one Power legend says Ken Hinkley’s side will find a silver lining in the qualifying final test.
Will the Tigers target a mystery forward this trade period?
Jack Riewoldt is gone, Tom Lynch is injury prone, Ben Miller and Samson Ryan aren’t quite ready, so are the Tigers targeting an established mystery forward to help their chances next year?
How crushed Errol ‘built resilience’ from Blues’ finals failures
Former Carlton fans, now entrenched in the Bloods culture. Errol Gulden and mum Bronwyn detail their support for the Blues before changing colours ahead of this Friday’s elimination final.
Crows relent on key detail to keep Crouch from rivals
Adelaide has rewarded reborn midfielder Matt Crouch with a new deal, but only after haggling on a key detail which dragged out negotiations over his future at the Crows.
Teammate’s tribute to Giants’ ‘most resilient’ man
Crippled by injury, Jack Buckley’s AFL career was in the balance. He tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY how he overcame the doubts and pain to finally play his first final.
Hot buy: The one merchandise item that outsold footy jumpers
How much money did your club make in merchandise sales last year? See the breakdown of the numbers and some of the hottest selling items.
Giants to appeal Bedford ban again
The Giants are leaving no stone unturned to get Toby Bedford off his one-game ban ahead of their elimination final against the Saints.
Numbers don’t lie: Skills, scoring boom in AFLW round 1
Scores were up in round 1 and so were other key AFLW metrics. Ahead of the first game at Windy Hill in 32 years, Essendon star Maddy Prespakis explains why.
Bomber says ‘forgive and forget’ ahead of footy return
Mark Thompson says he is grateful the AFL invited him to present the Jock McHale Medal at this year’s grand final, revealing who he thinks he will be presenting it to.
Trade mail: Which Vic club will have a go at big fish?
Jeremy McGovern will be 32 next April. With a second flag at the Eagles out of the question, a Victorian club with finals ambition could swoop.
Neale: I ‘keep receipts’ of criticism
Brisbane skipper Lachie Neale has offered a glimpse into his pre-finals psyche, revealing his motivation ahead of the Lions’ qualifying final.
Seven-figure salaries? Which AFL club execs got paid the most
From payouts to parting gifts and hefty compensation, these are the key management personnel payments from every AFL club – and the Bombers top the list.
Finals Crystal Ball: Our experts make the big September calls
Will it be a Pies flag? Or will a team come from the clouds? Who’s in danger of going out in straight sets? Which players will dominate September? Our experts have their say.
Lions veteran to hang up boots after finals series
One of Brisbane’s finest will retire at the end of the season, but Daniel Rich is still holding out hope he’ll be called upon in September.
Trade buzz: Young Roo shuns rivals to remain at Kangas
Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne will breathe a sigh of relief, with one of their best players in the back half of the 2023 season opting to stay despite whispers of a move elsewhere.
AFL won’t fast-track ARC tech despite AFLW goal blunder
The AFL have confirmed an error was made in Geelong’s win over the Western Bulldogs on Saturday in the opening AFLW round, but it will not cause any change across the league.
Dixon signs on – but what about the first final?
Charlie Dixon has agreed on a new deal with Port Adelaide, keeping him around at Alberton for a while longer yet. But will he be there on Saturday? Here’s the latest.
‘Holy f***’: The agony and aftermath of Howe’s horror fall
After what happened in March, Jeremy Howe can’t believe he’s back on the field. The pain was so bad, he ended up in hospital passed out on ketamine. The star Pie relives the trauma.
Revealed: Who’s flying, who’s flatlining for every finalist
Exclusive Champion Data stats reveal which players have lifted their ratings in the past month and who has gone the other way. Which stars need to lift at your club?
Off-season change that turned young Swan into dominant force
Young Swans ruck Ally Morphett knew she needed to make a big change to fulfil her potential, and her performance against the Giants shows she could be in for a massive season.
Cats cull claims former GF player, son of club legend
The Cats have confirmed three delistings after a disappointing 2023 season, moving on from a member of their 2020 Grand Final side plus two other youngsters.
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