Contenders? Freo, Bolton get the last laugh over brave Bombers
Shai Bolton ruffled the feathers of some Bombers when he referenced Freo’s first half lead. But that wasn’t enough to inspire an undermanned Essendon outfit in Perth.
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Fagan’s frank admission on GF hero’s form ahead of Cats clash
He was one the heroes of Brisbane’s epic 2024 premiership, but Kai Lohmann hasn’t gotten close to the form we saw last September so far this season. And the Lions need more.
Four trades! Experts unload in SuperCoach splurge
The SuperCoach experts are going hard with their trades this week, with a surprise Boost and a potential 400 captaincy score on the agenda. See all their moves here.
Is Mills a must? Hold or flick Levi? Experts’ calls on big SuperCoach issues
Callum Mills is dividing opinion in the SuperCoach world – and our experts. Plus, what to do with Levi Ashcroft, Matt Flynn and the verdicts on who to trade in.
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SuperCoach captains: The Dog who could go bigger than Bont
Exclusive Champion Data match-up stats reveal the easiest, and hardest, opponents every round. Who can take advantage in round 15? Plus full CBAs, kick-ins and more.
SuperCoach: Trade secrets of the top 1 per cent
How do the elite SuperCoaches make it to the top? Top-ranked coaches reveal their secrets and strategy, and the experts name their best and worst trades.
Trade guide: Best SuperCoach rookies, cut-price guns ranked
All of a sudden there are too many rookies available in SuperCoach. Who is the best option this week? Plus Callum Mills heads a tempting list of upgrade targets.
Buy, Hold, Sell: Darcy or Horne-Francis top of SuperCoach hit list?
Sam Darcy and Jason Horne-Francis are flashing red as SuperCoach trade targets, but who is the top priority? See all the key scores from round 14 and the early trade mail.
Forget the byes, get this $99k Eagle in SuperCoach
Tom McCarthy was playing in Richmond’s VFL team a month ago. One game into his AFL career, he’s already a SuperCoach star. See all the big Sunday takeaways here.
Right Jai, right time: Hawks snatch Launceston thriller from nowhere
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
Rampant, ruthless Dogs put Saints to the sword in Darcy’s return
The Dogs have been known to feast on bottom-10 teams, and their second clash with the Saints in 2025 was no different, celebrating Luke Beveridge’s re-signing in style.
SuperCoach expert trades: Who is not buying Butters?
Zak Butters is the hottest property in SuperCoach but one expert is passing on the Port Adelaide star. See who’s coming in and who’s getting the boot here.
Stats reveal who gives up most points, top SuperCoach captains
Exclusive Champion Data numbers show many points every team concedes in every position – vital intel when picking a SuperCoach captain. See our top picks.
Trade grades: Experts rate best, worst SuperCoach moves
Zak Butters gets a big tick, but who else should SuperCoaches be trading in and out this week? Get verdicts on 20 players on the trade table.
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