Choco’s ‘football and family’ life lands Hall of Fame honour
Mark Williams’ two most precious gifts are football and family, now the Power premiership coach has been granted the ultimate honour, inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
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Hall of Fame: The making of three SA footy champions
They made significant contributions to the game of Australian football but these South Australians came from different eras and made their mark in a multitude of ways.
Hall of Fame: How three modern day stars were made
They were the stars of the dominant teams of the past two decades with multiple premierships, best and fairests and Brownlow Medals between them. And they’re now in the HoF.
‘25 years too late’: Cable victim speaks on Hall of Fame dismissal
The AFL commission has voted unanimously to officially remove Barry Cable from the Australian Football Hall of Fame, with one of Cable’s alleged victims saying the move has come far too late.
‘Not relevant’: Suns CEO dismisses Hardwick connections
Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans says Stuart Dew remains ‘in our plans’ as the club goes all-in on a maiden AFL finals appearance, dismissing any links to Damien Hardwick.
‘Couldn’t be happier’: Finals, not contract front and centre for King
As speculation grows on the future of Suns star Ben King, the man himself says his focus is on spearheading an inaugural finals campaign for the Suns before starting contract talks.
Backended, 7-year or $1m deals: Inside the job of a list manager
The dark art of building an AFL list and keeping it together is unknown to many footy fans. So how does it all work? The Secret List Manager answers the key questions.
Young Sun’s ‘pretty special’ moment two years in the making
Gold Coast young gun’s touching story behind family’s long-awaited journey to watch him play footy – and how it very nearly all went wrong.
Who are the players getting paid by rival clubs?
It’s hard for fans to understand but makes good list management sense for clubs to pay some of a traded player’s salary. So who are the stars still being paid by their old clubs?
Coates League rankings: who tops the list after Round 11?
A raft of dominant Coates Talent League performances were the highlight of Round 11, so who tops the rankings? Check out all the SuperCoach points here.
Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
The Pies have set the benchmark so far in 2023, but can anyone run them down or is the minor premiership a certainty? See the predicted run home.
The big Port names who might not get a new contract
A one-year deal is on the cards for Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak – but things aren’t so certain with other household names. Get the latest on every out-of-contract player.
‘Concerning’: Players ‘gagged’ on racism issues, concussions
AFL and AFLW players have ranked the biggest societal issues players face in a survey. But it was their answers on human rights issues and concussions issues that appear most surprising.
MCG melee lands Crow in hot water for peculiar act
A popular Crow has come under fire from the MRO after an incident with Pies big man Mason Cox in the Crows’ heartbreaking loss to Collingwood.
Sydney’s latest Rising Star reveals his biggest lesson
Angus Sheldrick can’t remember having more fun on the field than he did against the Eagles – and he’s earnt a Rising Star nomination as a result. But things aren’t always that easy.
The Tackle: No simple answer to part-time Gawn problem
The Dees’ experiment with Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy appears to not be firing, but is there anything Melbourne can do to fix it? Check out Robbo’s likes and dislikes from round 15.
‘You f***ing kidding me?’: AFL got it wrong as Crows seek answers
The Crows went looking for answers and now the AFL has conceded Jordan Dawson should’ve received a free kick in the dying seconds of Sunday’s loss to Collingwood.
Popular AFL figure fighting for life after heart attack
Former Fitzroy captain and Crows recruiting manager Matt Rendell is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a major heart attack.
List insider: Four elements all flag threats must nail
Do you think your club is in the premiership window? Get the inside word on the key elements all clubs must nail to be genuine contenders.
‘I miss it’: Hardwick declares he wants to coach again
Just weeks after stepping down at Richmond, Damien Hardwick has revealed he misses coaching and wants to return to the hot seat. But when?
Salary squeeze? Inside Tigers’ plan to balance triple millionaires
Richmond is facing a salary squeeze in 2024, with three players earning over a million dollars. Clubs never like to have more than two millionaires at a time. See how the Tigers plan to handle it.
Next up, Pies: Gold Coast finals dream alive and kicking
Gold Coast is equal eighth and back in the finals race with a bullet after a huge win against Hawthorn. And the Suns’ next assignment couldn’t be any bigger.
Road worrier Crows should find joy in defeat
The Adelaide Crows may have lost the game, but they won plenty of respect against Collingwood – and more importantly proved that they can find form away from home.
Eagles make bold statement on Simpson’s future
Pressure on West Coast coach Adam Simpson is at fever pitch after a 171-point loss to Sydney. Club chairman Paul Fitzpatrick has written to angry fans after the loss.
Would Dusty take a pay cut for a fresh start?
There is one more year to run on Dustin Martin’ $9 million deal at Richmond, but speculation about finishing his career at another club won’t go away. What would a move cost him?
Swans admit dropped standards as finals surge begins
Sydney winger Errol Gulden feels like the Swans have turned the corner as they attempt to claw their way back into the top eight – starting with a change of attitude at training.
Trade guide: How to finish your SuperCoach team this week
With the byes behind us, it’s time to start thinking about how to finish your KFC SuperCoach team – and there are a host of top trade targets to make it happen this week.
Brutal reality of Eagles’ top-heavy salary structure explained
West Coast has a staggering seven players inside the top 100 highest paid AFL players, including two near the very top. What options does the club have?
10 cut-priced superstars keeping flag windows open
With a big deal comes big expectations. Who is living up to their high price tag and who is yet to repay the faith? See the best and worst value deals in the AFL.
Inside the Power balance: Pay young stars v chase free agents
Port Adelaide has stars on the rise, cap space in the bank and an aggressive mindset that says it will not quit until it can finally lift the premiership cup. What is the Power’s next move?
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