‘Killed us’: Brain fade leaves season in ruins
Fremantle’s finals hopes are no longer in their own hands with the side ruing a late brain snap that cost the Dockers any chance of victory.
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The win that revealed true flag favourites
Make no mistake, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY, after what happened at Engie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the Giants should now be premiership favourites. Here’s why.
Danger zone: Cats skipper puts Freo’s finals bid in jeopardy
It felt like a final at Optus Stadium on Saturday, writes ELIZA REILLY. And, despite the valiant effort of Fremantle’s young stars, it was a battled-hardened Cat who had the final say.
Watch: Docker banned over dangerous tackle
Fremantle is set for a second suspension in as many weeks, with forward Tom Emmett to miss a must-win clash against Geelong after being handed a ban.
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The issues Giants desperately need to fix
The GWS Giants have managed just one win across the first four rounds of the season and things aren’t about to get any easier.
Dons stand-in declares senior ambition
Long considered a senior coach-in-awaiting, Blake Caracella has declared his ambition to earn the top job at an AFL club as he prepares to take charge of Essendon in Ben Rutten’s absence.
Round 4 tips: Our AFL experts nail the winners
Can Carlton go 4-0? Robbo believes the Suns can buck the Blues’ trend and cause a big upset. Here’s where our tipsters are putting their faith in round four.
Why Hawk’s back injury has left Fyfe cautious
Fremantle fans may need to be patient with superstar skipper Nat Fyfe’s recovery from back surgery as he recalls a Hawk’s experience.
Frightening scenes as AFL star stretchered off
There were scary scenes in the AFL on Sunday when Fremantle midfielder Darcy Tucker was stretchered off the field after a nasty incident.
Dockers unleash top-10 draftee in Western Derby
The Dockers have picked Subiaco product and first-round draftee Neil Erasmus to start his AFL career in the Western Derby.
‘Should be illegal’: AFL erupts over cruel farce
The medical substitution rule was introduced by the AFL to resolve an injury crisis, but instead its created a new dilemma for coaches.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
‘Insane’: AFL loses it at ‘play of the year’
AFL fans lost their collective minds as an unherald Fremantle defender sealed a thrilling win with an incredible game-saving play.
Superstar skipper no round 1 lock
Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe could have played in a practice match but didn’t as questions linger over his round 1 presence.
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