Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
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Grundy method: How meticulous prep sparked return to AA form
Behind Brodie Grundy’s stunning return to All-Australian form lies an obsessive preparation regimen that has not only turned the 31-year-old into the AFL’s most dominant big man, but one of the most in-form players.
‘Happiest he’d been’: Russell reveals shock over Rioli retirement
Andrew Russell was at Hawthorn for the entirety of Cyril Rioli’s career and says he’d never seen someone treated as well as Cyril was during his time at the Hawks. Then the bombshell came.
Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
Skipper re-signs – but key Crow still in hospital
Adelaide defender Jordon Butts remains in a Melbourne hospital, five days after suffering a punctured lung against the Bulldogs. Get the latest on his condition, plus Jordan Dawson’s new deal.
Surprise reason Crows star withdrew from crunch game revealed
Mystery surrounded the absence of Crows defender Wayne Milera when he withdrew from a game earlier this month for personal reasons. He’s now revealed the heartfelt reason why.
High drama as Dogs painfully fail test again on wild night at Gabba
It was another case of so close, yet so far for the Western Bulldogs against a top-eight side in a thrilling Friday night clash where the weather caused havoc pre-game. Get all the reaction here.
The two key men in Lions’ utter defiance to flag complacency
The Lions are on the verge of doing what the last two premiers couldn’t, make the finals when defending the crown. Garry Lyon writes, the fate of the premiership defence lies with two men.
Chance blown: The moment Blues knew dream was officially over
Former Blues fitness boss Andrew Russell will never forget Carlton’s 2023 run to the final four. Nor will he forget how it ended — and the reaction to a brutal defeat to Brisbane that left him stunned.
Why Blues big man wants key ruck role to himself
Carlton might be struggling, but big man Marc Pittonet has emerged as one of the competition’s best when it comes to tapwork – and he likes it that way – as questions continue to swirl about Tom De Koning’s future.
Collingwood’s dilemma, Daicos betting plunge
Collingwood’s American AFL star has addressed the question he keeps getting asked, while praising Nick Daicos amid his Brownlow push.
Premiership heroes set to boost Pies, but where’s Bobby?
Three premiership heroes are expected to return for the Pies in the blockbuster round 19 clash with Fremantle, but the status of one star remains up in the air.
Top 2027 AFL draft pick dazzles but will he be Bombers saviour?
Essendon father-son prospect Koby Bewick speaks on the potential of following in his father’s footsteps at Essendon and the hype surrounding him as a predicted top 2027 draft star.
Essendon’s mid-year recruits a silver lining after Giant bombing
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
‘Never seen this’: Frenzy over ugly interview
Footy fans have been left in awe of a Fremantle star after a troubling post-game interview. WARNING: Violent content.
Hawks’ finals hope on thin ice after ‘kick in the guts’ against Freo
A victory on Saturday night would have seen the Hawks leapfrog Geelong into the top four – but, instead, Sam Mitchell’s side is back in the pack with a tricky run to come.
‘Ridiculous’: AFL icon anoints greatest team
Two AFL legends have abandoned their club, picking other AFL dynasties in a debate about the greatest footy team this century.
Star Cats go missing – and one is becoming a concern
Bailey Smith failed to have an impact on return. Jeremy Cameron couldn’t get near it. Max Holmes, too. But there’s one other Cat whose record against the top sides is now officially a concern.
Wednesday footy? How Round 24 fixture could look
How do you fit two games for Essendon and Gold Coast into one weekend of footy? That’s the equation the AFL has to solve – and Jon Ralph unpacks how it may look.
One prize motivating Rioli ahead of his 200th AFL game
Gold Coast Suns defender Daniel Rioli will become the first Rioli to play 200 AFL/VFL games this weekend. He reveals the one burning desire that keeps him pushing at the elite level.
Pass the remote: AFL killing prime time footy with smashed Bombers
Everyone could have predicted how the depleted Bombers taking on the high flying Giants was going to end, and the AFL’s fixturing is ‘killing’ its prime time spots.
Footy world stunned by GWS star’s acts
Jake Stringer was having a field day against his old club on Thursday night and it didn’t sit well with scores of Essendon fans.
‘Injuries happen’: Clarko defends Xerri after high hit
Max Gawn said he ‘had to respond’ after Tristan Xerri’s wayward arm collected Tom Sparrow high, but Alastair Clarkson said ‘injuries happen’. Watch the incident and have your say.
AFL admits another Adelaide Oval goal review blunder
It hasn’t cost anyone a finals spot, but the AFL has told Melbourne and Adelaide that a controversial goal from Ben Keays should have been overturned by the AFL’s review centre.
‘Gloves are off’: Seismic shift coming for SA footy royalty
Much to the displeasure of patriarch Graham, the Cornes name has been synonymous with Port Adelaide for almost three decades. But all that is about to change, and he couldn’t be happier.
Stay or go? Verdict on Port’s 14 off-contract players
Will Travis Boak go on? Where does the future lie for Ryan Burton and Jeremy Finlayson? Matt Turner makes the call on every Power player coming out of contract. HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘Up and about’: McCartin on track for return after head knock
Hearts were in mouths when Tom McCartin came from the field with concussion symptoms against St Kilda, but Dean Cox says the defender is on the path back to playing.
Martin’s ACL tear confirmed; Dons’ pledge to players over injuries
Nic Martin will miss 12 months with an ACL tear, with another key Don facing time on the sidelines, while the club has made a pledge to players over their horror injury run.
Scrap the sub: Cox calls for rules overhaul after McCartin injury
When Tom McCartin came from the ground with concussion, Dean Cox was unable to replace him with a fit Aaron Francis who was subbed just minutes before. He wants the sub rule gone.
AFL slams ‘cowardly’ racist abuse of young stars
The AFL, St Kilda and Port Adelaide stand united in condemning the ‘abhorrent’ racist messages sent to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Jase Burgoyne over the weekend.
From injury agony to finals hopes: Swans comeback driving skipper
With two years of injury frustration behind him, Sydney skipper Callum Mills says the thought of playing in September again is driving the Swans through their do-or-die stretch.
The key figure behind Swans’ late-season revival
The Sydney Swans still have a pulse — just. And one returning star is a massive part of that turnaround, but not just for what he’s doing ball in hand. Lachlan McKirdy explains.
AFL star seeks refuge in SA amid homophobic slur fallout
An AFL player in the spotlight after he was slapped with a four-match suspension for a homophobic slur has been in South Australia amid the fallout.
Rozee concerns sour Port’s comeback against Eagles
A blistering performance from Zak Butters helped spare Port Adelaide’s blushes against the Eagles, but there’s concerns over the other superstar at the Power.
Lions star’s ‘crazy’ bid for quick recovery
The speedy nature of Linc McCarthy’s recovery from a knee reconstruction has surprised Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Injury could open door for Lions rookie
Dayne Zorko is confident the Brisbane Lions have good options in their search for a replacement for the injured Noah Answerth.
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