Daniher’s return to relieve ‘pressure’
Joe Daniher’s likely return to Brisbane’s team this weekend is set to take some of the heat off Dan McStay and Eric Hipwood.
St Kilda
Off-contract coach encouraged by backing
The full support of the board can be a bad sign for an off-contract coach but not at St Kilda.
Injury could solve Brisbane’s big man dilemma
Who makes way in the Brisbane Lions’ line-up for the returning Joe Daniher is a question set to be answered this week.
‘Stop blaming everyone else’: Agent puts heat on players
Players have to ‘get off their backsides’ and get help for themselves if they have issues with drugs according to influential player agent, Craig Kelly.
Robbo: Depths of Fisher’s drug denials revealed
In 2013 Mark Robinson sat down for an interview with Sam Fisher and the clear indication was the Saint would open up about his drug issues. That’s not how it played out.
Insane stats force Crows to rethink ruck strategy
Reilly O’Brien was destined for a stint in the SANFL – then he produced one of the most dominant games ever seen by a ruckman. What do the Crows do now?
Saints’ top four charge remains on track
The Saints have won seven of their first ten games this year and are hoping to finish in the top four for the first time in over a decade.
Adelaide is ‘frustrated and angry’
The Adelaide Crows were left to rue poor accuracy in front of goal on Saturday and now their coach has made some tough admissions.
Failed relationship may have been catalyst for Fisher’s fall
Friends of former St Kilda star Sam Fisher say a break-up may have been to blame for his long downwards spiral, after he was left heartbroken, broke and depressed.
Social media pain: Saint reveals toll of form struggles
There were high expectations placed on Brad Hill, and he struggled in his first two years at Moorabbin. He opens up on the impact it had on him.
Unsung Saint sings coach’s praises as St Kilda rises
There aren’t many more reliable players at St Kilda than defender Callum Wilkie but he says the key to the club’s success owes to a change of priorities.
‘Remarkable’: Ex-AFL star on drug charge
A former AFL star has been charged with regularly trafficking a large amount of drugs following a cross-border investigation from police.
SACKED: Where it all went wrong for Watson at St Kilda
On the latest episode of the SACKED podcast, a key player in Tim Watson’s reign as St Kilda coach details what led to the Essendon great’s coaching downfall.
Steele scans reveal terrible news for Saints
St Kilda will have to continue its fight for a top-four spot without inspirational captain Jack Steele after scans revealed a serious shoulder injury. Here’s the latest.
‘Tried a lot’: Coach ponders injured star’s last chance
St Kilda’s injury list is tiny, giving them a platform to launch a finals assault, but one troubled player remains an issue.
Injury-ravaged Saint seeks answers overseas
Dan Hannebery’s persistent calf problems have led him to a renowned soft-tissue guru who has worked with a galaxy of global sports stars.
Saints bat away rival’s bid for star
St Kilda has swatted away a report linking a star ruckman to a club change and is confident he’s not going anywhere.
Ladder predictor: Can rising Crows jump Pies, Hawks?
Collingwood, Hawthorn and Adelaide have all exceeded expectations this year – but will any be in the top eight by the bye? We’ve predicted the next six rounds.
Key Saint back from injury ahead of Port clash
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is preparing for selection headaches in future weeks as some key players return in the VFL.
Key Saints returning to ease pain of Hayes drama
The Jack Hayes injury took the gloss off St Kilda’s latest triumph, but two huge inclusions should lift morale for the Saints’ next assignment on the road in Cairns.
‘Absolute joke’: AFL explodes at huge ‘farce’
The AFL community has absolutely exploded at a contentious umpiring decision during the game between GWS and St Kilda.
‘I’m not fussed’: Job speculation doesn’t impact Ratts
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten’s job looked in peril after a round 1 loss to Collingwood but his Saints have since won four in a row to brighten his prospects.
‘Hardest job’: Saints coach gives take on umpire dissent
Some AFL coaches are questioning the new umpire dissent rule but St Kilda’s Brett Ratten has a very different perspective on it.
How in-form Saint found his self-belief
Everyone knows how important Jack Steele and Max King are to St Kilda’s success but another Saint has become every bit as vital.
Blow for Saints as duo enters Covid protocols
The in-form Saints have lost multiple personnel to the AFL’s health and safety protocols for the second-straight week.
What happens if a player refuses to be vaccinated?
The AFL has outlined what steps it will take if a player refuses to be vaccinated, with its hardline stance winning the support of an influential club boss.
Cats must nail this draft or accept their fate
Geelong must prepare for its most important draft in the modern era. With seven list spots to fill, an ageing list and dreams to never bottom out, they can’t afford to fail.
Former coach gives Saints a scathing serve
St Kilda great Grant Thomas has unloaded on his former club and is calling for one immediate change to kill the club’s soft mentality.
Thomas demands ‘hard decisions’ ahead of Saints meeting
Grant Thomas will speak with Andrew Bassat after passionately outlining his reasons for supporting Larry Benge’s bid to join the Saints board.
Bucky’s list ratings: Where does your club stand?
Is your club in the premiership window or ready for a long rebuild? Expert recruiter Gary Buckenara puts every club’s list under the blowtorch.
Mega pick swap could help unlock trade period
With the first week of the trade period crawling along, a four-club pick swap could help progress the status of several key deals. Recap the talking points from day three.
Trade guide: The players every club is likely to lose
The trade period is here. What are your club’s plans for the next two weeks? Check out our ultimate guide to see who is coming and going this off-season.
Brownlow Predictor: Star clear leader in award race
The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.
McGuane: What Crows, Port need at the draft
This draft is vital to the success of Adelaide’s rebuild and the Power need to reload and go again. So who fits the bill? Analyst Mick McGuane runs his eye over both SA clubs.
Saints declare list management shift after 2021 failure
St Kilda have focused heavily on mature-age talent over the last three trade periods. But that is set to change this off-season.
Demons gun: I won’t be part of Cerra trade
Melbourne is in the hunt for Docker Adam Cerra and one player’s name has been linked to a swap — but he says it’s news to him. All the latest trade news.
Saints pay for horror trade strike rate
St Kilda has traded in more than a dozen players in recent seasons but expert Gary Buckenara says only four have added value to the list. Where do they go from here?
Key free agent locked away
Three key moves at St Kilda have resulted in two players staying and one deciding his future lies elsewhere.
Bombers part ways with exciting young forward
Essendon have announced that three players, including exciting small forward Irving Mosquito, won’t be at the club in 2022.
‘Truly amazing’: Aussie NFL success story
The NFL has fallen in love with Australian punters, and three years after not knowing what his future was another has made the big time.
Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
Saints put the 2021 cue in the rack
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has decided his team can’t play finals despite a game to go so has made some big selection calls.
Simpkin: Why Indigenous kids need more AFL help
Jy Simpkin has opened up about what he thinks the AFL needs to do more of to help Indigenous kids, in a series focusing on the AFL’s Indigenous stars. Read each Q&A here.
Ex-Saint in men’s program after DV claim
Former midfielder Robert Eddy, who is also accused of netting $20,000 in a bizarre car scam, denies he punched his girlfriend.
‘Mental toll’: Why Ryder had to leave Saints for home
Back fit and firing, Paddy Ryder has opened up on why he had to leave the Saints and miss the first six games of the season.
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