AFL hypocrites turn on their heels over Higgins sledge
The stud from St Kilda put the lie to the old gripe about big footy personalities at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, writes Matt Welch.
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‘Laughable’: Scott hits out at AFL after Rankine statement
The AFL conceded Izak Rankine should have received a free kick or a mark in their tight loss. But Chris Scott believes the AFL caved to public pressure and have opened up a can of worms.
‘May have to step in’: Why Crows may hold ‘confident’ Rankine back
The Crows may step in to save Izak Rankine from himself ahead of a massive Gather Round-opening clash with Geelong, with the superstar under an injury cloud.
It’s an Adelaide cringe festival as Higgins’ troll backfires
It’s that time of the year where someone just had to sound off on their disdain for the great state of South Australia on a national stage, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson. Have your say.
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‘Galling’: Premier blows up at AFL cash grab
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