Star cricket couple’s new AFL role
Two of Australia’s cricketing superstars are taking their allegiance to a rival code to a whole new level.
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Dillon: What it would take to see a Sherrin in Vegas
Andrew Dillon, Dave Matthews and Mason Cox all think an AFL game being played for points overseas is coming, especially after the NRL’s glitzy weekend in Las Vegas. Here’s how.
Every Giant rated: Who can stop GWS’ fierce forward six?
Even after the heartache of 2024, arguably the AFL’s strongest list resides in Sydney’s west, headlined by a scary forward line. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every Giant.
‘It suffocates you’: Inside Giants star’s three weeks of finals agony
Sam Taylor has opened up on the torment he felt after GWS’ agonising finals exit last year and why he’s torn up he won’t get a chance for redemption against Joe Daniher. LACHLAN MCKIRDY reports.
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Hold the beers: How Swans spoiled GWS party plans
As GWS surged toward a home preliminary final, the call was made to SCG catering to have the beers on ice. LACHLAN MCKIRDY unpacks what happened next after Sydney’s stirring come-from-behind win.
‘Robbed’: Farcical AFL rule torn to shreds
Swans superstar Isaac Heeney has sent the footy world into meltdown after taking one of the great marks to put the AFL to shame.
Heeney proves the true giant as Swans soar to famous finals win
There’s Giants. Then there’s Isaac Heeney. The Sydney superstar went from match-saver to matchwinner in an epic qualifying final victory which underlined Heeney’s superstar status.
Breaking hearts with a broken nose: Inside Heeney heroics
When Sydney needed saving, it turned to Isaac Heeney. Then when it needed a matchwinner, Heeney soared again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY breaks down his qualifying final heroics.
Swans stun Giants in all-time AFL classic
The Sydney Swans have roared home to steal an extraordinary victory over fierce rivals GWS and storm into a preliminary final.
Player ratings: The other Swans who helped steal epic final
Isaac Heeney was the star at the SCG on Saturday and he had plenty of help as the Swans came storming home in an all-time classic. But it wasn’t all pretty. Every player rated.
‘Should be suspended’: GWS boss in strife
Renowned agitator Tom Papley and the GWS footy manager clashed at the SCG in an unusual moment the AFL will review.
‘Big reason’ why young talent requested trade to the Cats
Tanner Bruhn ‘loves’ his former teammates at GWS. But Geelong’s finals win made him reflect on one of the things that led to him seeking a trade.
The shock switch behind Ward’s late-career renaissance
Callan Ward has signed a one-year deal to take him into an 18th AFL season and credits a shock role change with helping him extend his career. He speaks to LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
Robbo: Midfield concerns? Cats still have trump card to play
The Cats midfield looks like being exposed by Port Adelaide — but they still have an important card to play, writes Mark Robinson. Robbo previews who whill shape the finals series.
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