He might not have stuffed the stats sheet, but everything Cooper Simpson brought on debut suggested he’s in for a long Fremantle career. As ELIZA REILLY writes, he should even become a senior regular this year.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Harley Balic was a “special young man” after the former Docker and Demon’s tragic story became part of the SIA’s investigation into the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
As a current AFL captain tipped Harley Reid for enormous honours, the young Eagle couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at a Freo favourite.
Harley Reid has taken his game to new heights, igniting the AFL landscape with a series of Western Derby highlight reels.
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says players and the footy industry as a whole wants “to get moving”, the league unveiling its plans for Round 1 in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Many have tried, few have measured up to the unique midfield-forward skillet of Richmond dual-premiership great Dustin Martin. Is there anyone from the new — or old — crop ready to give Dusty a run for his money? VOTE
The AFL is preparing for ‘ghost matches’ to be played behind closed doors in Round 1 due to the coronavirus threat. Here’s what it means if you bought a ticket for any opening round game.
A new footy season means every club starts with one key ingredient – hope! But as Titus O’Reily quickly discovers, there is certainly different levels of it out in supporter land. Check out his hilarious supporter guide.
A young ruckman is set to be given a big chance at the Tigers, while a number of top draft picks will be unleashed throughout the competition. Which new faces will be given a chance at your club?
The AFL has contingencies if the coronavirus threat continues to escalate but that may not be enough to prevent matches from being played behind closed doors, or cancelled altogether.
Richmond has been a dominant team for the last three years so it comes as no surprise it has a good record against most clubs but one team in particular hates playing the Tigers, with a poor record dating back 10 years.
It was the perfect hit-and-giggle contest for the perfect cause. But, did the return of representative football do enough to justify more State of Origin? HAVE YOUR SAY.
Oh the possibilities — and the chances for stuff-ups. Here are some of the good, the bad and the ugly on offer in season 2020. What do the punters really want to see and will the AFL get its wishes?
West Coast says a premiership forward battling concussion symptoms won’t play in 2020 as the fallout continues from a bombshell diagnosis of Geelong great Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer. Should the bump be banned?
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