Late Freo surge salvages two points in thrilling Pies draw
Fremantle and Collingwood have played out a thrilling draw at Optus Stadium, with the Dockers storming home to salvage two points.
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Footy fans melt down over ‘fake tough guy’
Love him or hate him, Brayden Maynard rubs people the wrong way, and the Pie was at it again in Friday’s clash with Fremantle.
‘Ego-less’ Longmuir’s message to senior coach detractors
Justin Longmuir has heard the critics. That he’s dry, or doesn’t have the emotional range to be a great coach. The Freo coach tells SAM LANDSBERGER it simply doesn’t bother him.
Freo stand firm on Peel alignment despite VFL push
Despite the other three remaining AFL clubs not in the VFL keen to join the competition, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir doesn’t want his club to go down that path.
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Hawks’ golden reign over as Kennett moots youth policy
The door has officially closed on Hawthorn’s golden era, with club president Jeff Kennett emailing members to tell them the Hawks will make big decisions at the selection table to play the kids and prepare for next season.
Has Henderson saved his career at the Cats?
Lachie Henderson was on the scrap heap at the end of last season but a last minute rookie listing kept him at Kardinia Park. Has he done enough in 2020 to warrant another contract? Jon Ralph assesses the future of 18 ageing stars.
Fixture: Players key to another footy frenzy
The AFL is close to releasing the next fixture block after Round 13, and the league isn’t ruling out another festival of footy if the players give it the green light. Here’s a few hints what the next few rounds may contain.
Expert tips: Who will be kings of the jungle?
Two premiership contenders will clash for the first time since last year’s finals when Brisbane and Richmond meet on Tuesday. Can the Lions add another scalp to their 2020 collection? Our experts have their say on the Round 10 games.
Shockers narrowly avoid historic low against Cats
It was wet, it was rugged, it was slippery and the rain wouldn’t stop, but Geelong adapted better against a Fremantle Dockers side that needed a miraculous goal inside the last two minutes to avoid its lowest AFL score ever.
Pies woes: De Goey’s huge injury risk, Pendles blow
Collingwood faces a long stretch without both Jordan De Goey and captain Scott Pendlebury, with the former warned his finger may never be the same if he doesn’t give it a chance to fully heal. AFL injuries
Footy tips: Are Tigers vulnerable in GF rematch?
Richmond has surged into the top four on the back of three straight wins while GWS is losing ground on the top eight. But our experts are tipping an upset this weekend.
Breakthrough in AFL contract freeze … now for fixture
There is hope coming for clubs and players looking to sign new contracts. The deals won’t be simple but they do have a big impact on the fixture. Jon Ralph explains.
The Tackle: Big, bad, bustling … Charlie?
He’s been a key figure in Port Adelaide’s surge to the top of the AFL ladder and Mark Robinson says Charlie Dixon is playing with the passion and power of another former premiership spearhead. Plus, all Robbo’s Round 7 likes and dislikes.
Robbo: Is ‘Cyril-like’ Blue recruit of the year?
A recruit who the Blues scored for nothing has been one of the finds of the year. And a feature of Jack Martin’s stellar performance against the Bulldogs had flashes of Cyril Rioli about it, writes Mark Robinson.
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