Externally, there were concerns over the GWS Giants’ tall timber as they looked to push into premiership contention, but internally, as Jake Riccardi tells LACHLAN McKIRDY, there were no worries in sight.
GWS players are speaking about premiership glory – and last week’s win suggests they are right in doing so. But something happened on Saturday that needs to be addressed, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
Plenty of pundits have declared GWS the frontrunner for the premiership after a stunning win over Collingwood, but GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hosed down any favouritism, saying is side is still the hunter.
Mason Cox has yet to be offered a contract by Collingwood and could be heading to a premiership contender. Latest trade and contract news.
The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.
The Swans have moved to lock up four stars, while a premiership Tiger and an exciting young star have both signed new contracts.
Melbourne is in the hunt for Docker Adam Cerra and one player’s name has been linked to a swap — but he says it’s news to him. All the latest trade news.
The AFL has reached an agreement with Western Australian authorities to avoid a repeat of Zach Sproule drama, where he faced a long delay before taken to a Perth hospital.
Giants coach Leon Cameron has revealed Toby Greene made an emotional apology to teammates after his sanction as further reports of online abuse emerged.
Aaron Naughton will be significant in the Bulldogs’ cutthroat final. But an area of his game let him down the last time he faced the Lions. Full analysis.
Giants skipper Stephen Coniglio has been urged to relinquish captaincy duties after producing another substandard performance.
Geelong’s semi-final win ended the Giants’ season and has also likely forced veteran ruckman Shane Mumford into retirement.
GWS Giants forward Toby Greene has apologised to his teammates after his careless act derailed the side’s finals series.
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