‘Easy goals’: The pattern that has Geelong’s flag defence on edge
A pair of goals in the final seconds of the first half showed Geelong’s issues this year. Here’s where things are going wrong, plus the crucial form slump that has hit Jeremy Cameron.
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Hinkley’s ‘best list’ call vindicated after 11th straight win
Sceptics scoffed in the pre-season when Ken Hinkley called the Power’s 2023 list the best he’d coached. After swamping reigning premiers Geelong for an eleventh straight win he’s looking vindicated.
‘Couldn’t move’: Danger’s horror injury
Patrick Dangerfield was labelled a warrior for playing out Thursday’s loss to Adelaide before a trip to hospital revealed a significant injury.
‘Toughest in the comp’: Dangerfield’s injury revealed
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield will be forced to drive back to Victoria today after his horrific injury. Here’s what recent examples indicate for how long he will be sidelined.
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Can Scott, Bucks and Stringer handle the pressure?
FOOTY is a high-pressure game, but some enter 2018 under more pressure than others. Coaches, players, presidents and key staff at many clubs will be under the pump. SAM EDMUND names who’s in the hot seat at your club.
Crows win inaugural AFLX tournament
ADELAIDE has won the first ever AFLX tournament, defeating Geelong in the grand final of group 1 that featured Collingwood, Port Adelaide, West Coast and Fremantle as youngsters and new recruits stole the show.
AFL unveils a winner in new concept AFLX
DESPITE the fact the AFL’s biggest names were absent in Adelaide, the game’s first taste of AFLX was exicitng and showcased all the great aspects of our game, JON ANDERSON writes.
Three premier Tigers join AFLX
SQUADS might consist of a lot of faces yet to be regularly seen on an AFL ground but the league says it’s happy enough with the likely line-ups ahead of its bold new venture.
Pre-season Barometer: Fresh Bomber blow
AFLX is days away and the home-and-away season is fast approaching. Who’s injured at your club, who’s flying and who is pushing to play in Round 1?
50 things we can’t wait to see in AFL 2018
LITTLE Gaz, the evolution of Charlie, clean air for Bucks, a return to tribunal Tuesday and Libba pulling his finger out — JON RALPH with the 50 things we can’t wait to see in 2018.
SuperCoach cheapies: Every club’s must have player
AT every club there is at least one – sometimes more. We’ve scoured draft analysis, pre-season training titbits and practice match reports to pick top SuperCoach cheapie candidate at every club.
The full AFLX fixture revealed
THE AFL has released the full fixture for the upcoming AFLX exhibitions with Port Adelaide and Geelong set to play the inaugural match of the new concept next month.
Pick Me: Is Ablett worth the risk?
HE’S the GOAT – Greatest Of All Time – when it comes to SuperCoach. But should Gary Ablett Jnr be in our 2018 starting squads? That question is harder than it appears, writes Al Paton.
Can Pendles reclaim Pies’ SuperCoach crown?
A DOWN year for Collingwood superstar Scott Pendlebury forced him to surrender his SuperCoach crown to Taylor Adams. Is he ready to reclaim his mantle as the club’s top scorer? Here’s a look at every team’s potential SuperCoach king in 2018.
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