Is Kelly footy’s best mature-age recruit?
Geelong has a history of striking gold in state leagues, and they aren’t the only club to recruit a star in his 20s. But Tim Kelly might be the best of the lot, and it could make him a millionaire.
Fremantle
Eddie magic breaks Freo in dour struggle
When the match needed a highlight, Eddie Betts stepped up and delivered with a brilliant, trademark snap to break Fremantle and send Adelaide into the top eight for the first time this season.
Malthouse: Tick, tick … has Father Time come early?
Mick Malthouse always ignored birth certificates when picking his best teams. But the premiership coach writes with rule changes and a faster game, the longevity of a player’s career is being compromised.
Teams: Silk back, but Cats cause SuperCoach pain
Hawthorn has been bolstered by the return of Shaun Burgoyne, but has left out a SuperCoach backline mainstay, while Geelong has pulled a shocker, leaving out one of the best cheapies in the game. EVERY TEAM
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New Dockers not the classic Lyon
THERE’S angst whenever Ross Lyon’s coaching record is addressed. Sledging the Fremantle coach has become its own sport, writes David King.
Barometer: Swan to go under the knife
RICHMOND could regain three key players, while Collingwood champion Dane Swan to have surgery on Wednesday. INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
SuperCoach scores: Studs and duds
THE SuperCoach stars and stinkers in Round 2. We review the good, the bad and the ugly scores from every game.
Dogs excited by Hawks challenge
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Hawthorn will be a good challenge for his young team. WHAT THE COACHES SAID ON SATURDAY
Teams: Daisy to make long-awaited return
CARLTON midfielder Dale Thomas will make his long-awaited return after serving his one-match ban from an incident during the NAB Challenge. SEE THE TEAMS
Freo can wave goodbye flag hopes
THE AFL’s rule changes have opened up our game but has made Fremantle’s chances of winning this year’s flag a whole lot harder, writes Paul Chapman.
Barometer: Luckless Cat hurt again
UPDATE: GEELONG’S injury curse has struck again but there is some overdue good news for Collingwood. See the latest injury list and predictions from the Herald Sun footy experts.
Full package: Young Dogs stun dour Dockers
JAKE Stringer kicked five goals to help the Western Bulldogs to a big win over a disappointing Fremantle Dockers side at Etihad Stadium.
AFL star’s gravity-defying mark
IT might only be round one, but Easton Wood’s incredible aerial work has set him up to lead the running for Mark of the Year.
What will your team do differently in 2016?
PRE-season is over and the real footy starts this week. Where will Dane Swan spend most of his time this season? Here’s what can be expected of your club in 2016.
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