‘Stamp this out’: AFL urged to act on footy’s dangerous new trend
The AFL has been urged to intervene on a dangerous new trend which resulted in four players being hurt in pre-season games. What action should be taken? HAVE YOUR SAY
Adelaide
Every player rated: The kid, concern and Port’s next big thing
Port Adelaide will be without its best player to start the season – but will he be top dog at Alberton for long anyway? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph look at who’s next.
Buckley: Why Pies will beat Blues ‘battlers’ to finals berth
The finals race is set to be more competitive than ever this year. Collingwood great NATHAN BUCKLEY explains why Carlton and Port Adelaide will miss out and reveals his top-eight prediction.
Butters blow leaves Port in the great unknown
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes says it is not all ‘doom and gloom’ at Alberton after the Zak Butters news. But, SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON asks, how can the Power be so sure?
‘Response’ needed from rattled Reds
Having lost two successive matches, Adelaide United can ill-afford a third consecutive defeat on Saturday against Auckland FC.
Vics intent on lifting Dean Jones Trophy
With the Dean Jones Trophy up for grabs for the first time, Victoria has extra reason to win Saturday’s domestic One-Day Cup final.
‘Little win’: Was Draper’s starring cameo enough for round 1 spot?
Sid Draper only played 39 per cent of Thursday night’s practice. But a brilliant cameo had Crows fans excited. See what the coaches thought of his game with round 1 around the corner.
Team of the century: Premiership success trumps all at Power
It’s a strong mix of past premiership heroes and modern stars in Simeon Thomas-Wilson’s Port Adelaide team of the century. Who made the cut and who would consider themselves stiff to miss?
Slater: The men who hold their A-League teams’ finals fortunes
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde reveal the men who must stand tall in a crucial derby clash, why Zach Clough is so important to Adelaide United’s fortunes, and how the Wanderers can make the most of this week.
Dew: ‘No malice’ in push which left Starcevich concussed
Late shoves are back in the spotlight after Brandon Starcevich was concussed while being pushed out of a marking contest, with the key Lion to miss Opening Round. Watch and have your say.
‘Market’s completely changed’: Inside evolution of AFL contracts
It wasn’t long ago AFL clubs were reluctant to commit to players long-term due to the risks involved. Now, deals of six years or more are the norm. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
Saints’ horror pre-season compounded by King surgery
St Kilda’s pre-season from hell has taken another turn for the worst with Max King set to be ruled out of early rounds of the season. JAY CLARK explains why.
Farrell: Who steps up to cover Butters injury
Kane Farrell says Port Adelaide has the manpower to cover both injured superstar Zak Butters after knee surgery and the loss of defensive lynchpin Dan Houston.
How Power will cover injured superstar
Port Adelaide faces a major challenge with the loss of Zak Butters but is confident in its depth to cover the superstar’s absence.
Jobs in limbo as wine facility closes
About 30 jobs will be affected by the decision to close a factory servicing SA’s iconic wine regions.
Draper, Sinn, Curtin? Power, Crows’ burning selection questions
Where do the Crows play Dan Curtin? Do the Power pick Ryan Burton or Jeremy Finlayson? Will Sid Draper debut? Simeon Thomas-Wilson addresses each side’s burning selection questions.
Injury latest: Crow in doubt after training blow
Josh Rachele is in doubt for Adelaide’s last pre-season hitout after a training injury scare. MATT TURNER has the latest Crows news, including a round 1 bolter.
Crow blow: Long-term target poised to snub Adelaide
Adelaide’s search for a long-term successor to Reilly O’Brien has hit a huge hurdle, with SA product Sam Draper determined to stay in Melbourne and ink a new Essendon deal.
Stokes in strong position for third Adelaide Cup
Phillip Stokes will have two top chances, including the likely favourite Deakin, in his bid for a third win in next month’s Adelaide Cup.
Trade buzz: Young Cat, Hawks mid bide time as Crows ponder rucks
Adelaide is weighing up a play for Sam Draper, while a highly-rated young Cat and Hawks midfielder are set to bide their time on contract talks. Jon Ralph has the trade latest.
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