Lions ready for ‘emotional’ Eagles
West Coast’s sacking of coach Adam Simpson has the Brisbane Lions preparing to face a fired-up Eagles team on Sunday.
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AFL young guns to renew rivalry
A rivalry stemming from junior football will be renewed on Sunday when emerging pair Will Ashcroft and Harley Reid cross paths in Perth.
Damning numbers behind Suns’ scoring woes
A historically inefficient forward line is hurting Gold Coast’s hopes of a maiden finals berth as the hot-and-cold Suns search for answers.
Rising Suns defender extends Gold Coast stay
One of Gold Coast’s brightest young talents wants to ‘repay the faith’ shown in him after extending his stay with the Suns.
He’s in! Crows receive huge boost for Saints clash
Riley Thilthorpe’s much anticipated AFL return has been confirmed with the key-forward named alongside another Crows debutant for Saturday night.
Crows hard nut happy to wait on new contract
Out-of-contract Crow Sam Berry says he ‘fell in a hole’ last season is focusing on climbing out of it before turning his attention to a new deal for 2025.
The training secret helping ‘madman’ Cripps raise his game
Experts predicted Patrick Cripps’ contested playing style would end his career early. Years later he’s hitting new PBs and eyeing off another Brownlow. Carlton’s fitness boss reveals how.
Cripps’ best mate reveals when Blues’ skipper will move to Perth
Former Carlton footballer Ciaran Byrne sheds light on his best mate Patrick Cripps’ hunt of a Premiership and when he plans to move back to Perth.
McGuane: The four keys to saving Pies’ teetering flag defence
Collingwood is under the sort of heat that coach Craig McRae has never felt since he took charge. MICK MCGUANE takes a look at how the Pies can save their teetering premiership defence.
Retiring Carmichael ‘forever grateful’ to Pies
Collingwood’s Josh Carmichael has spoken of being ‘forever grateful’ to the Pies after becoming the third player forced into retirement due to concussion this year.
Bombers veterans in scrap for spots
Essendon coach Brad Scott says “horses for courses” remains his mantra as two champion players pose a major selection challenge.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
‘He’s never forgotten his roots’: The making of Justin Longmuir
Justin Longmuir’s rise from a shy country kid to an AFL star to a 99-game coach could forget where he came from. But as ELIZA REILLY found as she visited his home town of Koorda, the Longmuir name runs deep in the WA wheatbelt.
Dockers condemn Richmond to historic low
The Tigers started fast over in the west, but it didn’t take Fremantle long to seize control. And the result leaves Adem Yze’s side in uncharted territory.
Have caravan, will travel: Inside Jeremy Cameron’s post-footy plans
Jeremy Cameron will pack up and go once he kicks his last goal. But before then he is certain the Cats will keep defying football gravity, despite what some doubters have told him.
‘Still investigating’: Cats give update on injury-riddled duo
A best-and-fairest winner and an emerging youngster remain under injury clouds, but it is good news for a Cats midfielder.
‘Like a few more’: Coach’s ultimate praise for latest Rising Star
Darcy Jones has played just 10 games in an injury interrupted start to his AFL career but GWS coach Adam Kingsley already likes what he sees in the round 17 AFL Rising Star nominee.
‘Statement made’: How Giants veteran inspired comeback win
The Giants are all about speed in transition and relentless pressure off the ball. But against the Blues it was one of their most experienced heads who stood tall when it mattered the most.
Mixed results for Hawks after fitness tests
One Hawthorn star is in serious doubt but Sam Mitchell expects another key player to return for a crucial bout with Fremantle.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
‘Ambitious’: Coach pours cold water on Gawn talk
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has weighed in on Max Gawn’s bold recovery plans – and how he’ll replace the Demons skipper.
Gawn vows to beat docs’ timeline on injury return
Max Gawn says ‘I currently can’t walk’, but that hasn’t stopped the Melbourne captain setting an ambitious timeline for his comeback from a chipped fibula.
Roos make injury call on young gun
North Melbourne has made a decision on whether its Rising Star favourite can return against Sydney on Saturday.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
Hinkley backs Josh Carr to be senior AFL coach
Ken Hinkley says he hopes Josh Carr sticks around to take over the senior coach mantle, but that he can’t stop him from going to West Coast now that job is available. Plus, see the Power’s round 18 team.
‘Time to let Dad go’: New deal for Power father-son gun
Port Adelaide youngster Jackson Mead is ready to forge his own path after being rewarded with a contract extension. MATT TURNER has the details.
‘Disrespectful’: Tigers lash trade speculation
Richmond coach Adem Yze wants more transparency over player movement but has hit out at speculation over a Tigers star.
‘Fingers and toes crossed’: Taranto hopeful Tiger stars stay put
Despite the Tigers lowly ladder position, Tim Taranto has no regrets about his move from GWS to Punt Road, and is hopeful his star teammates stay for the rebuild.
‘Turning point’: Upset win could spark Saints surge
History tells St Kilda coach Ross Lyon that his team’s upset win over Sydney last week could be worth way more than just another four points.
The factor tempting Battle to reject big-money offers
Hawthorn has made no secret of their hunt for St Kilda defender Josh Battle, but he tells JAY CLARK the factor which has him considering staying.
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow fate decided
Swans star and Brownlow Medal favourite Isaac Heeney’s fate has been decided at the AFL Appeal Board after his last roll of the dice.
Heeney out of Brownlow race – for good this time
Sydney has failed at the AFL Appeals Board, with the one-game ban handed to star Isaac Heeney on Tuesday night standing. Here’s how the hearing played out.
Lions ready for ‘emotional’ Eagles
West Coast’s sacking of coach Adam Simpson has the Brisbane Lions preparing to face a fired-up Eagles team on Sunday.
Simpson: Eagles ‘staggered’ coach, CEO departures
Adam Simpson said he knew the end was coming at the end of last year when the club decided to “stagger” departures of CEO Trevor Nisbett and himself. MARK DUFFIELD has the details.
Season over for young Hawk as Bulldogs lick wounds
Luckless young Hawk Mitch Lewis’ season is over after a serious injury on Saturday, while the Western Bulldogs are licking their wounds after their horror loss to Port Adelaide.
Robbo: ‘When’ and ‘if’ loom large for coaches in the run home
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
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