He might have polled three votes in a losing team on Sunday and Jon Anderson writes Marcus Bontempelli is ‘everything a Brownlow medallist should be’. Will he be the first Bulldog since Adam Cooney to win the medal?
Soup after training and a few laughs along the way. St Kilda caretaker Brett Ratten is “like a seven-year-old” off the field but his players are loving it — and that’s bringing results on game day.
Collingwood’s dilemma with Mason Cox, Essendon’s flag credentials and how the Tigers should handle Alex Rance — Mick McGuane answers the burning questions with finals approaching.
GWS expects Stephen Coniglio to stay at the club but the big offers are coming in — with Carlton and Hawthorn among the clubs throwing a mountain of cash at the in-demand free agent.
ST KILDA veteran Leigh Montagna has penned another contract extension but there is more bad news on the injury front for recruit Nathan Freeman.
NORTH Melbourne enjoyed an even spread of contributors in its 44-point win over St Kilda, while several Swans racked up massive scores in their 21-point victory over Port.
RIVAL clubs expect Essendon will be forced to pay most of the 2016 salaries of banned players who have now moved to other teams.
UPDATE: ST KILDA hopes its return to its spiritual home at Moorabbin will make it more appealing to free agent and help keep its young stars.
NATHAN Freeman was in regular contact with Nathan Buckley towards the end of last season, but just couldn’t make up his mind whether to stay at Collingwood or look for a fresh start.
ST KILDA recruit Nathan Freeman’s presence at Moorabbin was symbolic of a Saints rebuild that continues apace, and the club’s fortunes look promising off field as well.
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