Some called him Danny, some Spud, but to David Parkin he was ‘Dan’. The coaching great, like the rest of the football community, has been left shattered at Danny Frawley’s death, and has opened up on the “tough day” the pair shared.
Geoff “Joffa” Cunningham was older than Danny Frawley but knew he could play — and that he loved a laugh. One night he asked ‘Spud’ why the club raffle was always being won by the same trio. Plus Nathan Buckley’s emotional Frawley tribute.
Danny Frawley was rarely lost for words, but his loved ones were always enough to move him. And so it was a short, but moving speech about great mate Tony Lockett, that epitomised the spud farmer from Bungaree. WATCH
The football world has united to pay tribute to much-loved St Kilda legend Danny Frawley after his death on Monday, remembering him as a fierce competitor beloved by Saints fans who spent more than 30 years chasing an elusive flag.
WITH three rounds remaining there are five clubs still in contention to finish in the top four. One team will be unlucky to miss out. CHAMPION DATA PREDICTIONS
THE race to secure the double chance in finals has never been hotter after Adelaide moved into the top four in place of Geelong this weekend. WHERE YOUR CLUB SITS
ST KILDA has produced a dominant performance at the MCG, with Tim Membrey booting five goals in an imposing 71-point win over Carlton.
OF the teams that won’t be seeing finals action, PAUL CHAPMAN sees potential with Carlton, Melbourne and St Kilda, but there are some clubs he’s not so sure about.
SUNDAY TEAMS UPDATE: JARRAD McVeigh has been named to return for Sydney against Fremantle after missing just one week with a groin injury. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
FREMANTLE are in a class of their own when it comes to injuries in 2016 but the “hurt ladder” also shines on Collingwood. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB RANK?
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs could receive a well-needed boost with Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus set to return. Who’s hurt at your club?
THE TACKLE: ESSENDON was insipid and tanking would be an excuse but it doesn’t exist so it was their worst performance of the season. Robbo reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18.
NICK Riewoldt and Jack Steven have led the Saints to an upset victory over an injury-ravaged Western Bulldogs to keep their finals hopes alive.
NORTH Melbourne will face Collingwood without Jarrad Waite but the Pies have a big inclusion. Meanwhile, Sydney and Gold Coast have suffered surprise injuries. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT
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