Footy icon tells West Coast to ‘suck it up’
One of the AFL’s greats has gone all in on the Eagles, saying the club needs to ‘suck it up’ as they head towards one of the worst records of all time.
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Robbo: How does it end for Chris Scott? It won’t be an ugly Clarko exit
Chris Scott has seen his two long-time adversaries depart their clubs in completely different scenarios. He’d hate a Clarkson scenario thrust upon him – and the Cats won’t let that happen.
Unwanted history? The numbers behind the great decline
Last year’s grand finalists Geelong and Sydney are staring down unwanted history in 2023 – and the numbers aren’t pretty. Can either save their season?
‘Use it as firewood’: Why De Koning wants to burn his mask
Sam De Koning knew something was wrong when he couldn’t feel his face for four days but the mask that got him back on field after a brutal facial injury didn’t sit well with the Cats defender.
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Barometer: Power’s Ryder blow confirmed
PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Gaz doesn’t disappoint in Cats return
GARY Ablett’s Geelong return ended on a winning note with the little master clearly still one of the team’s best players, even though his performance was more workmanlike than spectacular.
Suns head AFL handouts ladder
GOLD Coast received nearly $14 million more in AFL funding than financial heavyweight Collingwood the league’s club funding distribution records reveal with St Kilda Victoria’s biggest charity case.
Is Joel Selwood actually perfect?
FROM the outside, it is easy to think Joel Selwood might be perfect. Through 249 games he has been one of the game’s biggest stars. But on the eve of his latest milestone, those who know Selwood best detail what he’s really like.
Why Danger is in awe of Gaz
LIKE every Geelong fan, Patrick Dangerfield was excited by Gary Ablett’s return home, and one extraordinary act at training over summer showed him the extent of his new teammate’s brilliance.
Gary’s mission: I’d love Dad back at the Cats
GARY Ablett believes winning another premiership at the Cattery would be the perfect finish to an already stunning career. But that isn’t the only thing he wants from his second stint at the Cats.
Bulldogs confident of retaining stars
WESTERN Bulldogs confident of retaining free agents Luke Dahlhaus and Tom Liberatore while the Sun Tom Lynch and Eagle Jeremy McGovern are gaining plenty of interest. SEE FULL FREE AGENCY LIST
10 stars you have to watch in 2018
FROM established champs to stars on the rise and players seeking redemption, GLENN McFARLANE lists the 10 Victorian players he can’t wait to see in 2018.
SuperCoach pre-season formguide
IF YOU read one SuperCoach preview this week, make it this one. The stats gurus at Champion Data have run the rule over every team after the pre-season. See who to pick and avoid.
Robbo: Vic clubs have strong grip on 2018 cup
THE start of the century was bleak for Victorian footy but our clubs hit back with 10 flags in 11 years and the state’s stranglehold on the premiership cup looks set to continue in 2018, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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