Recruiting regrets: How Eagles got to rock bottom
Almost nothing separated Collingwood and West Coast in 2018 and again in 2020. But now they couldn’t be further apart. How did it get to this point? Sam Landsberger investigates.
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‘Dan Hannebery, three votes’: Brownlow ump bruised, bloodied
The former AFL umpire at the centre of the Brownlow Medal betting scandal was sledged by opposition players before being headbutted in a brawl.
Damning stats show Geelong issue that must be addressed
With finals and thus their premiership defence still in the balance, is it time for the Cats to address the elephant in the room down back?
In trouble? The Crows who might not get a new contract
Matt Crouch is unlikely to be on Adelaide’s list next season – but he’s not the only notable Crow whose future at the club is up in the air. Get the latest on every out-of-contract player.
Teams: Dees pull selection stunner, ruck dilemma earns SOS reprieve
A forgotten Demon will return against the Giants at the expense of a rising star as the Blues look to cover for the loss of Marc Pittonet. See the full Round 16 AFL teams.
Power star misses Melbourne trip as Jonas intrigue grows
Port Adelaide will be without one of their most dynamic forwards for their clash with Essendon, and with question marks lingering across the 23, could their skipper make a return?
Race for Reid: Which clubs could pay Judd-style bounty?
The stage has been set for the biggest auction in draft history to secure prized youngster Harley Reid, but which clubs have a realistic shot at landing the generational talent?
Ratten on the Clarko ‘transition period’ plan
Alastair Clarkson will return to North Melbourne next week – but what does it mean for Brett Ratten? The caretaker coach opened up on the plan after the loss to the Crows.
Robbo: How does it end for Chris Scott? It won’t be an ugly Clarko exit
Chris Scott has seen his two long-time adversaries depart their clubs in completely different scenarios. He’d hate a Clarkson scenario thrust upon him – and the Cats won’t let that happen.
Hinkley ‘confident’ as Georgiades contract talks near
With Miles Bergman rejecting a return to Victoria by re-signing, Port’s attention turns to Mitch Georgiades with coach Ken Hinkley confident a deal can get done.
No thanks: Mitchell explains Clarko HoF snub
Sam Mitchell has explained why he failed to thank his four time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson in accepting membership into the Australian football HoF.
Which key position trade targets would benefit your club most?
There are some key position targets who could be the missing piece in your team’s puzzle. Mick McGuane identifies who they are – and where they might fit best.
How different will Essendon look in 2024?
The Bombers have the cap space to chase key targets, but with injured players in the wings and stars out of contract, how different will they look in 2024?
Unwanted history? The numbers behind the great decline
Last year’s grand finalists Geelong and Sydney are staring down unwanted history in 2023 – and the numbers aren’t pretty. Can either save their season?
The big reason behind Merrett’s meteoric rise
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett was the 233rd-ranked player in the competition after nine rounds – but his past six weeks have been something else. Go behind the star’s return to form.
AFL great calls out ‘tool’ behaviour as Lions smash woeful Tigers
Brisbane dominated Richmond but AFL great Jason Dunstall wasn’t happy with the ‘crap’ one Lion was dishing out. See the video, plus all the action and fallout.
Revealed: Raft of rule changes for new AFLW season
While the league and players remain at loggerheads in relation to the length of the season, a host of rule changes for the upcoming AFLW campaign have been green-lit.
‘Port Adelaide is home to me’: Vic star opens up on new deal
Victorian Miles Bergman knocked back strong interest from Melbourne-based clubs to re-sign with the Power. The breakout star opens up on why.
‘Use it as firewood’: Why De Koning wants to burn his mask
Sam De Koning knew something was wrong when he couldn’t feel his face for four days but the mask that got him back on field after a brutal facial injury didn’t sit well with the Cats defender.
Kylie responds to AFL’s grand final invite
Kylie Minogue is at the top of the AFL’s list to headline the grand final entertainment this year. So will she be there? Here’s the latest.
‘He was the glue’: Footy world mourns death of Matt Rendell
Former Fitzroy coach Robert Walls has remembered Matt Rendell as the inspirational skipper who kept his team together, after the Adelaide Crows recruitment master died following a heart attack.
Swans ready for revenge after Geelong humiliation
In round six, the Swans came away from their grand final rematch against the Cats with further misery. John Longmire believes it will be a different equation at the SCG on Friday.
AFL tips: Can Blues keep slim finals hopes alive?
If the Blues have any hope of playing finals, they must defeat Hawthorn this week. Do our experts think they can do it? See the round 16 tips.
‘Untaggable’: Dew’s Daicos warning to Suns
Stuart Dew says Nick Daicos is the best player in the AFL but has ruled out tagging the star Magpie in what could be the Suns’ biggest-ever home game.
Tigers’ worst fears for broken star confirmed
Richmonds confirms its key forward could miss the rest of the season as Marlion Pickett is set to return, while Geelong could welcome back two key player. Here’s the latest.
Every club: 47 most discussed contracts and their current status
AFL list managers are scouring the competition to find out how they can make their team better. The latest edition of Moneyball checks out contracts of interest to rival recruiters.
Rich 100: Rise of the ‘pre-agent’ changing AFL landscape
The rise of the pre-agent has had a significant impact across the league, but how is the impact shown on this year’s Rich 100 list? Check out the fresh faces making the big bucks in the AFL.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
Could a direct coach swap be on the cards for 2024, and would it appeal for Damien Hardwick to return to Port and Ken Hinkley to head to Punt Rd?
SuperCoach Plus: Big DPP win looms, key trade insights
Who’s in line for the final round of KFC SuperCoach position changes? Find out that, plus the key numbers on Christian Petracca, Luke Ryan and more.
U18 Champs SA v WA: Standouts, stats and SuperCoach scores
SA’s national under-18 championships campaign ended with another loss on the weekend – but there was still plenty to like. See the scouting report, including exclusive stats.
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