Premiers stun the Bulldogs in 77-year first
Reigning premier Brisbane has roared back from a huge hole to stun the Western Bulldogs in an AFL comeback for the ages.
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Lions come from nowhere to stun Dogs in game of the year
The Bulldogs were in control at Norwood Oval on Saturday – then Eric Hipwood and the Lions flicked the switch, resulting in one of the games of the season.
‘I teared up’: Beautiful Barossa lives up to hype
Barossa Park’s first AFL match was a raging success – and everything premier Peter Malinauskas imagined. Matt Turner and Ruby Stewart recap an historic day in Adelaide.
Inside Gold Coast’s assault to become ‘the aggressor’
After 14 years of poor performances and poaching raids, Suns chairman Bob East has declared his club is ‘on the attack’. Callum Dick analyses Gold Coast’s time in the AFL.
Red-time rampage: Inside the costly minute that will haunt Crows
Adelaide led by four goals one minute before half-time in the Gather Round opener against Geelong. Then the Crows opened the door – and the Cats never looked back.
‘You’re kidding’: Smith butchers team song
Bailey Smith might be starring on the field, but he still has work to do off it after showing he still hasn’t learned a simple Geelong tradition.
TDK puts contract talks on hold as Blues fail to prove anything
The Blues may finally be on the board in 2025 but plenty of unanswered questions remain after the win over the Eagles – none bigger than the one now hanging over Tom De Koning.
Footy world reacts to star’s horror comeback
After battling mental health issues, Harry McKay’s return to footy lasted less than a quarter after a sickening moment against West Coast.
Daicos issues ominous warning, huge praise for emerging mid
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has sent a warning to the rest of the competition after blowing past tagger James Jordon on Friday night. Plus, his thoughts on Ned Long’s breakout game.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Collingwood v Sydney
Operation get Nick Daicos is officially back on after getting past the tag of James Jordon, as a couple of cheap Swans options delivered in the Pies’ win.
Dees broken, season done – is Goodwin’s time up too?
By half time against Essendon, Melbourne’s season wasn’t just on life support, time of death had been called, writes JON RALPH. And the Demons have a big call to make on their coach.
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Dockers hit their straps as Bolton comes back to haunt Tigers
Fremantle have continued their rich vein of form, proving too strong for Richmond in the Barossa Valley, as Shai Bolton showed Tigers fans what they are missing.
The Darcy dilemma: How returning ruck could make or break Freo
The Sean Darcy decision has the potential to make or break Fremantle’s season. But an untimely hamstring injury to Luke Jackson might force the Dockers’ hand. Do they pick him?
Danger has done a ‘Lethal’ … could it decide the flag?
Patrick Dangerfield came back to haunt his former side in a Leigh Matthews-like performance up forward. Jay Clark writes, it’s the positional move that could have the biggest bearing on the 2025 flag.
‘It wasn’t us’: Nicks responds to Crows’ horror final term
Did the five-day break hurt the Crows on Thursday night? Matthew Nicks isn’t hiding behind his side’s preparation, instead highlighting where it all went wrong.
Greene machine kicks five as Giants steamroll Saints
Toby Greene and the Giants put the pedal to the metal in the third term to wipe the Saints off the map at Norwood Oval to continue their hot start to the season.
The real Finn Callaghan: Money, motivation and life in Sydney
This young Giant is crystal clear about what he wants to achieve in life – and it’s about a lot more than money. LACHY McKIRDY finds out what a day in the life of Finn Callaghan is really like.
The Ambush at Adelaide: Power adds new spice to rivalry
Hawthorn came into Sunday’s clash ready to make a statement – both to the competition and to their hated Port Adelaide rivals. However, they were completely ambushed by Port Adelaide.
Hot-headed Hawks blow chance at record comeback
Hawthorn was well on the way to mounting the biggest comeback in footy history, but the hot heads of the Power v Hawks rivalry reared its head after Willie Rioli showed the footy to the Hawks.
‘Only way forward’: Demons back Goodwin despite horror start
Melbourne is under pressure after a horror start to the season but they’re backing Simon Goodwin to the hilt, saying it’s the ‘only way forward’. See Brad Green’s full comments.
‘They’re broken’: Demons photo says it all
Footy commentators have exposed the biggest area where the Demons have fallen apart with one scene brutal to watch.
Why LDU knocked back rivals – and what it means for Saints
When North Melbourne’s players erupted in the Barossa on Friday, St Kilda’s recruiting war room slumped. A big tick for the Roos list team is another cross for the Saints. So, where to now?
‘They were elite’: SA coaches who inspired young gun’s AFL journey
From Unley Oval to the MCG, this rising North Melbourne star is back home for Gather Round – praising the Adelaide coaches who helped him.
‘Trick up his sleeve’: The ‘inspired’ move proving Ken’s still got it
He may be in his final season and entered Gather Round under the pump, but Ken Hinkley showed he’s still got a trick or two up his sleeve. Go inside the Power’s demolition of the Hawks.
Boom Power recruit in line for shock return
Jack Lukosius was the Power’s big recruit of the off-season, but hasn’t been able to make an impact for Ken Hinkley’s side due to a knee injury. That could change sooner than people think.
‘A footy decision’: Yze reveals why Balta was left out
Despite Noah Balta awaiting sentencing for assault charges, Richmond coach Adem Yze says that isn’t the reason for the defender’s absence from their AFL side this weekend.
AFL slammed as club makes call on banned star
The Victorian premier has slammed the handling of an ugly AFL situation as Richmond make a call amid debate around a banned player.
How ‘supportive’ Lyon has helped shape rising netball star
She’s spent her life as the daughter of an AFL coach but now this emerging Victorian netball talent is poised to step into the spotlight herself at this week’s National Netball Championships.
AFL club ‘in a hell of a lot of trouble’ right now
An often forgotten AFL team is preparing to unleash a massive war chest, while other clubs are “in a hell of a lot of trouble”.
Lyon: How Swans’ ‘GT Falcon’ has become footy’s best story
Eighteen months ago, Riley Bice was running around for Albury. Now, he’s stepped into Errol Gulden’s role – and filling it with aplomb. Garry Lyon says footy is better for Riley Bice’s story.
Why ‘added responsibility’ is bringing the best out of Amartey
Only 57 games into his AFL career, Joel Amartey finds himself as the main man in the Swans’ forward line. Ahead of a return to the scene of his nine-goal breakout, he says he’s ready to step up.
Tim Kelly struggles for Eagles reserves after shock axing
Dropped for the first time in his 100-game career at West Coast, Tim Kelly was upstaged by two lesser lights – and it was a former Eagles teammate that kept him quiet.
What Kelly’s axing tells us about the new McQualter era
Andrew McQualter may deny it, but axing Tim Kelly is the first stand of his coaching tenure at West Coast. Eliza Reilly unpacks what cutting Kelly says about where the Eagles are at.
How Lions plan to limit threat of Bulldogs star
The Brisbane Lions are well aware of the threat that Western Bulldogs star Sam Darcy will pose on Saturday.
AFL icon’s huge call after ‘inappropriate’ pic
Nick Riewoldt has told the Bulldogs it is time to cut the cord with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan with the St Kilda legend presenting a cunning strategy.
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