Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
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Giants confirm Stringer talks amid contract stand-off
GWS football boss Jason McCarthy has confirmed the club has held talks over a move for Jake Stringer, with the Essendon forward’s football future in limbo heading into the trade period.
Destination Crows: Who is AFL’s most in-demand trade target?
James Peatling rose from fringe player to one of the AFL’s most in-demand trade targets. LACHLAN MCKIRDY unpacks why he was chased by six clubs and what the Crows can expect.
Big wins for Saints, Giants after AFL hands out free agency compo
The first round of the AFL draft has blown out even more, with two more first-round picks heading to St Kilda and GWS as compensation for the departing Josh Battle and Harry Perryman.
Best 23s: How your club could look in 2025
Trade period hasn’t even started and already there are a host of big moves pending among AFL clubs. We’ve predicted how every team will line-up in 2025 once the trade period, free agency and drafts take place.
Perryman the Pie: Right man, right time for reshuffling midfield
Harry Perryman might not be a household name to Magpie fans, but the utility has landed at the right time for Collingwood, forming an important piece in a reshuffling at the Pies.
‘Extraordinary money’ Pies, Port are offering Giants flanker
Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ
Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
GWS set for big off-season change after Giant disappointment
After throwing away 20-plus leads at the final change of consecutive finals, GWS are licking their wounds. LACHLAN McKIRDY delves into the Giants’ season and what comes next.
$5m man? Two Giants want out with huge offers on table
Isaac Cumming is headed to South Australia after walking out on GWS. Will he land at the Crows or Power? Teammate Harry Perryman might also be joining him. Get the latest trade intel.
‘I’ve hated them’: Rising Star braces for fiery Sydney Derby
A big week is about to get even bigger for Greater Western Sydney young gun Kaitlyn Srhoj after she received this week’s AFLW Rising Star nomination ahead of her first Sydney Derby.
Zorko: Reason Lions can lift again
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
‘Disgrace’: Australia reacts to blunt Welcome
An unexpected comment in an unusual Welcome to Country before the GWS Giants’ finals defeat has divided Australia.
‘A wasted opportunity’: Shattered Giant reflects on stunning loss
The Giants were on the wrong end of the second-biggest comeback in finals history against the Lions. Afterwards, it wasn’t devastation, but stunned silence due to what had just happened.
Who sparked miracle comeback? Every Lion, Giant rated
Joe Daniher kicked two of the highest-pressure goals you’ll see in Brisbane’s miraculous come-from-behind win over GWS. See who starred and who was exposed on the big stage and have your say.
Unforgivable act will ‘haunt’ Giants star
The Giants are waking up from a nightmare and one star will hurt more than any of them after an extraordinary blunder.
‘Not for white people’: Blunt AFL Welcome
There has been a highly unusual Welcome to Country prior to the Brisbane Lions’ stunning comeback victory over GWS.
Daniher the hero as Giant choke hands Lions prelim berth
Brisbane has staged one of the AFL’s great finals comebacks, rallying from 44 points down to stun GWS Giants and seal a preliminary final berth against Geelong.
Giants ‘won’t recover’ after stunning defeat
The Brisbane Lions have come from the clouds to crush the GWS Giants’ dreams and keep their AFL premiership hopes alive.
Goalkicking woes? How Daniher shed Lions curse to seal epic
Brisbane’s goalkicking had been under the microscope all season — headlined by Joe Daniher. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines how the Lions spearhead answered the critics in the most emphatic way possible.
Lions ready for giant response from Greene
The Lions are expecting a response from Giants star Toby Greene after he was asked by his coach to lift in Saturday night’s sudden-death finals affair.
The seven stars that will decide semi final for Giants, Lions
On paper, the Giants and Lions are incredibly similar with their talent. Here are the seven key players from both sides that will decide who books their place in a preliminary final.
Teams: Power turn to young gun, tagger returns for Giants
Port Adelaide has turned to a young gun to aid its defensive woes, while Hawthorn has confirmed Sam Frost’s replacement. See all the teams here.
AFL semi-final tips: Who’s in danger of straight-sets exit?
Hokball or Port? Brisbane or GWS? The fate of two more premiership contenders will be decided this weekend in cutthroat semi-finals. See who our experts are tipping here.
Cameras off: GWS’ secret session ahead of cut-throat final
Adam Kingsley on Thursday asked for cameras to be turned off, saying ‘we were trying a few things that I didn’t really want to get out’. LACHLAN McKIRDY was there for the secret session.
GWS forward to miss ‘make or break’ month
GWS will scramble to fill an important role for the final month of the home-and-away season after a tall was ruled out through injury.
Captain Underpants: Specialised undies keeping Taylor’s jewels safe
Sam Taylor has returned to the field after a gruesome ruptured testicle, and is cutting no corners in protecting the family jewels on the field with specialised protective underwear.
‘Won’t be happy’: Giants move on from howler
It brought them a step closer to the finals, but the Giants weren’t thrilled with all aspects of their win on Saturday night.
Clarry hits back – but Dees’ season hangs in the balance
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin left his hospital to bed to coach on Saturday night – and his side, led by Clayton Oliver, played with the same fight. But it wasn’t quite enough as the Giants held on.
Hogan’s exorcism: Will Jesse’s demons decide Coleman race?
When the AFL fixture is released each year, Jesse Hogan circles games against Fremantle and Melbourne. But he tells LACHLAN McKIRDY he’s never really performed against them, and is desperate to change that this weekend.
GWS star deals with ‘unknown’ of freak injury
One of the AFL’s best defenders is ready to put a horror ordeal behind him when he returns to play on Saturday night.
‘Profound impact’: Giants’ big coach call
GWS has made an emphatic statement with a decision on reigning coach of the year Adam Kingsley.
AFL star penalised for podcast comments
The AFL has handed down a punishment to a superstar midfielder for comments he made on a now-deleted podcast.
Kingsley re-signs: My vision for GWS, footy in western Sydney
Adam Kingsley has inked a long-term contract extension to stay with GWS Giants and outlined his vision to take football in Sydney’s west to the next level.
Buckley’s chance: Giants sets Olympic record straight
After making headlines last week, GWS defender Jack Buckley has clarified his position on a potential journey to Paris to watch partner Celeste Mucci compete in the hurdles.
‘Bit more reasonable’: Kingsley’s MRO gibe after Bedford drama
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has taken a lighthearted jab at the tribunal after Toby Bedford played a key role in the club’s victory over Gold Coast following a week of appeal and suspension drama.
Tsunami warning? Expansion Cup win leaves Giants poised to strike
In a season as tight as this, the Giants rounding into form looms as a threat over the competition, as the woes of the Suns away from home continued in the latest Expansion Cup game.
‘You are ruining the game’: Giant’s explosive rant on tackle crackdown
GWS star Tom Green has unloaded on the MRO and AFL tribunal, saying the crackdown on tackling is a ‘disgrace’ and that the league ‘is protecting themselves from a lawsuit in 30 years’.
Bombshell backflips blow AFL world away
The AFL Appeals Board has made a huge call on Brisbane Lions star forward Charlie Cameron after his tackle sparked a week of controversy.
Selfless Giant prepares to take the spotlight for fitting celebration
Brent Daniels has become a key cog in the Orange Tsunami for the selfless role he plays. As LACHLAN MCKIRDY writes, it’s now the small forward’s turn to take the spotlight.
‘I’ve got ammo now’: Heeney responds to Toby Greene quip
It was one of the toughest weeks of Isaac Heeney’s career, but he’s ready to bounce back on the field for the Swans and might even have a comeback prepared for their cheeky cross-town rivals.
AFL tribunal backs in MRO, throws out all three appeals
Charlie Cameron, Toby Bedford and Alex Davies have all had their three-game bans upheld at the AFL tribunal. SCOTT GULLAN has the details.
AFL star forced to choose team or girlfriend
A GWS Giants player faces a brutal call over a golden opportunity to watch his girlfriend compete for Australia at the Olympics.
Staying away in droves: Tigers’ worst home crowd in 20 years
Fewer than 20,000 fans showed up to watch Richmond take on GWS at the MCG on Sunday – the Tigers’ worst non-Covid crowd at their home ground since 2004.
Buckley’s Olympic dream facing Giant hurdle
After several AFL players were granted leave to miss matches, GWS defender Jack Buckley asked for leave to watch his partner hurdle at the Olympics in Paris, reports JAY CLARK.
The big problem confronting breakout GWS ruckman
Kieren Briggs has been one of the AFL’s breakout stars of the past two years. But as LACHLAN MCKIRDY discovers, there’s a glaring issue in the ruckman’s game he just can’t seem to shake.
Swans boss tiring of GWS Giants’ antics
The Giants have an ability to get under their AFL rivals’ skin and it appears the Swans have just about had enough of it.
Savage Greene video ‘wins the internet’
GWS has rubbed a little extra salt into Isaac Heeney’s wound after the shattered Swan released a video following his suspension.
‘They’d be mad not to’: Kingsley backs assistant for Eagles job
Plenty of names have been thrown up for the vacant West Coast coaching position. But one contender has been given the ultimate endorsement as the Eagles look for their next coach.
‘Like a few more’: Coach’s ultimate praise for latest Rising Star
Darcy Jones has played just 10 games in an injury interrupted start to his AFL career but GWS coach Adam Kingsley already likes what he sees in the round 17 AFL Rising Star nominee.
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