AFL finals: Who will win and why
From injury worries to red-hot players, we take a complete and in-depth look at the four upcoming AFL finals.
Sydney
Comforts of home a treat for Swans star
The Swans bowed out in the first week of finals last year but a lot has changed for them and new co-captain Callum Mills in the past 12 months.
‘Not good’: Cruel heartbreak for No. 1 pick
There were heartbreaking scenes in the Swans’ first ever AFLW match as No. 1 draft pick Montana Ham limped off with a serious injury.
How veteran Swan found his groove again
Sam Reid was one of the last Swans to sign a contract last year and there was a point he feared his career was over, but now he’s preparing to play a key role in the finals.
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Podcast: Where will Gibbs be in 2018?
IN career best form, star Blue Bryce Gibbs has a big decision to make at season’s end. Does he stick with the emerging Blues, or make a play to go home again? LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
Unpredictable? Why your club can win the flag
TYPICALLY, the top eight has been set by now. But this year? It’s all up for grabs. Is your team in the hunt? Lauren Wood looks at why they can and can’t win the flag.
Can Gibbs, Docherty take down Tigers?
RICHMOND v Carlton at the MCG makes for a blockbuster with all the trimmings. Bryce Gibbs gets the thumbs up from Robbo, but the Tigers failings are a big thumbs down. REPLAY LIVE CHAT.
Are Sydney genuine finals challengers?
SUPERLADDER: SYDNEY is eyeing off a history-making finals appearance after another win in Round 13 while Melbourne and West Coast pick up crucial wins.
Tippett expected to stay a Swan
HE might be struggling to get a senior game but the prospect of Kurt Tippett departing the Swans at the end of the season looks highly unlikely.
Swans sweat on Franklin report
VOTE: Lance Franklin faces a nervous wait after being reported for a high bump against Richmond but John Longmire believes it was low impact.
Heartbreak for Gold Coast favourite
CARLTON has pulled off another huge upset and Gold Coast’s pain was compounded by another horror leg injury to Michael Barlow. RECAP ALL THE SATURDAY ACTION
Buddy would have kicked 2000
PLAYING as a key forward now is harder than ever, writes PATRICK DANGERFIELD. Imagine Plugger playing today — or Lance Franklin terrorising defenders in the 80s.
Swans surge back into finals contention
It’s official, the Swans are back. An epic come-from-behind nine-point win against Richmond at the MCG has Sydney just a game outside the eight.
Rance heavyweight champ but Swans get points
IN THE yellow and black corner was Alex Rance. In the other was Lance Franklin. The two superstars staged a battle for the ages for the next two hours. Rance won, but Buddy didn’t care.
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