How rivals helped Magpies win trade period
Everyone can be an October champion then a dud the following season but Collingwood might have just won the off-season through the moves their rivals didn’t make.
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Pies hit pause after Schultz deal, Saints get Henry on the cheap
Collingwood look to be done with the trade period after nabbing a talented small forward while the Dockers were left disappointed to lose a second player on Monday. FULL WRAP HERE
Eagles coach admits fixture outburst was ‘unacceptable’
West Coast AFL Women’s coach Michael Prior sensationally hit out at the league’s fixturing after being smashed by Melbourne, but he’s since admitted he went too far.
Did the Bombers pay overs for free agent trifecta?
Adrian Dodoro has been open for business in his last trade/free agency period. But are the Bombers getting enough bang for their buck?
Aussie star’s selfless act for draft bolter amid Boxing Day dream
Harry DeMattia was out on the MCG on Boxing Day last year. In 2024, he could be playing AFL at the venue. He discusses his rare experience, including a lengthy chat with a big name Aussie.
Hollywood’s role in former Saint’s story of ‘catastrophic’ concussions
Koby Stevens had 10-12 concussions in his career at three AFL clubs. Now, he has paired with some of sport and film’s biggest names to detail the harrowing impact of concussion and the lengths required to treat it.
AFLW: Bannan’s day out leads Dees, Pies vanquish the enemy
A five-goal spectacle from Alyssa Bannan gave the Dees an easy win out west as the Pies continued their march towards finals footy. See all the AFLW results here.
Power’s grand trade plans in doubt as Dons play hard to get
With the final days of the trade period imminent, the Bombers may throw a spanner in Port’s plans, as the clubs haggle over compensation for Xavier Duursma and Brandon Zerk-Thatcher.
Hawks’ ‘limited interest’ in Gunston, doubt over reunion
Jack Gunston’s fairytale return to Hawthorn is by no means a sure thing, as the club fends off any rival interest in tall forward Brandon Ryan.
SA combine: Which draft hopefuls stood out?
As the AFL trade period ramps up, some of South Australia’s top boys and girls’ draft prospects tested for recruiters on Saturday. These are some things that caught our attention.
From musketeer to trade: What went wrong for Duursma at Port?
In round one 2019, Port unveiled their three musketeers in Rozee, Butters and Duursma. The first two have become All-Australians and best and fairests. So what happened for Xavier Duursma?
Mercurial forward traded west as Hawks look to next phase
Tyler Brockman is on his way to Western Australia after Hawthorn agreed to a deal with West Coast. Now what’s the next phase of the Hawks trade and draft strategy?
Will Dogs fit Jamarra under salary cap as rival circles?
The Dogs just signed Aaron Naughton, they’re about to draft another tall in Jordan Croft and Tim English’s payday is looming. One rival seems acutely aware, as they make an audacious play.
Robbo: When will Bombers flip the narrative from safe to feisty?
Ange Postecoglou said it and Craig McRae, Adam Kingsley and Michael Voss are living it. But where is the excitement at Essendon? It’s time for the club’s messaging to change.
Wildcard element in Pies’ Schultz negotiations
Fremantle has quickly zeroed in on one particular asset from Collingwood in trade negotiations for Lachie Schultz. But will the Pies be willing to give it up?
Trade wrap: Bombers complete free agency hat-trick coup
Essendon has officially completed their free agency triple play with the signing of Jade Gresham, but how much will they fork out? Plus, a premiership Cat is finally locked in.
Who will lead Port? Analysing the Power’s five captaincy candidates
Port Adelaide has had seven AFL captains and is looking for its next skipper. Former Power midfielder Tom Rockliff gave an insight into the leading contenders.
10-week ban to Longest Kick: How draft star turned life around
Arie Schoenmaker was left embarrassed and with draft chances in tatters after a ‘dumb’ mistake at training camp. But he’s managed to turn it all around, here’s how.
Trade ratings: What grade does SOS’ Giant obsession land Blues?
Stephen Silvagni is now running the Saints, but when he ran the Blues he hunted one club for talent. So how did those moves fare? Scott Gullan rates every club’s trading for the last decade.
Where draft guns sit ahead of father-son deadline
The Western Bulldogs have secured a father-son nomination and another Victorian rival is hoping to do the same. See where the young guns are at ahead of the father-son deadline.
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