‘Stop wasting your time’: Mummy’s brutal early advice to ruck star
The Giants’ breakout ruckman of 2023, Sydney native Kieren Briggs, has come a long way since he was ‘wasting his time and the club’s time’ when he arrived at GWS.
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Will Lions great get another deal?
Ahead of the club’s preliminary final against the Blues, Dayne Zorko has declared his intentions for 2024. But are the Lions on the same page? He speaks on his future.
Track watch: Moore takes no risks with prelim niggle
Darcy Moore has dismissed concerns about a wrist injury but he wasn’t taking any chances at Thursday’s captain’s run. Get the latest intel from Magpies training.
Who makes way for Port’s trade haul?
Three opposition players have requested trades to Port this off seaosn, so who makes way on the Power list? Every player’s list status revealed.
The bonds driving Collingwood’s motley forward crew
They’re a mix of workhorse talls, speedy smalls and mid-range draft picks, but by being ‘dog hungry’, the Collingwood forward line has found a recipe for success.
Captaincy, rucks, signings: Port boss answers burning questions
Will Port overlook Ollie Wines as its next skipper? Will Scott Lycett stay at Alberton? Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies addresses key issues at the Power.
Greene’s men hungry to devour Pies
Collingwood at the MCG holds few fears for Toby Greene and the rising Orange Tsunami.
Robbo: Lions must take leaf from unsociable Hawks’ book
Brisbane have been found wanting in recent finals series. If something is to change, Chris Fagan and his Lions have to adopt a moniker from the Hawks’ golden era.
AFL Power Index: How your club compares on fans, social, cash
Where does your team rank when it comes to membership, social following, crowds, celebrities and money in the bank? All 18 teams compared.
Under-fire Hinkley backed again by Power
Port Adelaide still believe Ken Hinkley is the right man for the job despite a semi-final exit as the Power coach deals with strong feedback heading into the off-season.
Trade, draft coup: Turning point in Fagan’s Lions masterplan
From smart drafting to trade steals and snaring its big fish, Brisbane’s list build that began the moment Chris Fagan walked in the door seven years ago.
Change that flipped Blue from ‘much-maligned’ to ever reliable
Mitch McGovern had a rocky start to his Carlton career, but a positional change and a different mindset down back has made him one of Carlton’s most reliable players.
Lions lock away Irishman for two more years
Brisbane expected Conor McKenna to take some time to find his feet after two years out of the game. But the ex-Bomber hit the ground running and is now a key part of the Lions’ future.
Trade intel: Likely Gresham compo pick as Dons move looms
Ben McKay and Jade Gresham? The Bombers are set to be big players in this year’s free agent market. But at what price will the Saints let their man go? Here’s the latest.
Why Bombers are moving on from Dodoro after 25 years
Essendon list boss Adrian Dodoro is stepping aside after a quarter of a century at the Bombers. See how the club CEO explained the big move.
Cheap trick: How Pies ‘genius’ improved on Hawks’ flag formula
Graham Wright took plenty from his time at the Hawks, and arrived at the Pies with it all to do in 2021. Jay Clark looks into how the list guru turned the Pies into flag favourites so quickly.
The trend that puts McKay-Curnow myth to bed
Despite suggestions the Blues don’t need Harry McKay, Michael Voss has been unwavering in his support of the forward, but do the stats back him up?
Prelim dilemma: Heartbreak looms for two Blues
Carlton has the luxury of welcoming back Harry McKay and Jack Martin but that spells heartbreak for two unlucky Blues. Our experts pick the ins and outs of every preliminary finalist.
Legendary photographer, reporters honoured at AFL media awards
After 35 years of service to the industry, Michael Klein has been awarded life membership of the AFL Media Association. Plus a number of Herald Sun sports staff were recognised on the night.
Brownlow betting scandal ‘active’ as umpire’s lawyer breaks silence
The lawyer for AFL umpire Michael Pell has spoken on the ongoing investigation into the alleged leaking of Brownlow Medal votes.
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