Sydney

Robbo: Is Buddy up to old tricks?

Lance Franklin’s 2013 move to Sydney was so much a secret, not even best mate Jordan Lewis knew. Is he about to do something similar? Mark Robinson takes a closer look.

Lance Franklin during the Sydney Swans training session on 5 August, 2022. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

AFL

Fresh twist in Buddy Franklin saga

Amid conflicting reports over Buddy Franklin’s AFL future, it’s emerged the star forward is not going to leave the Sydney Swans after all.

Sydney's Lance Franklin during Sydney Swans training at Lakeside oval on 3 August, 2022.. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied by Venues NSW for one time Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

AFL

Lions coach in the dark on Buddy’s Brisbane move

Lions coach Chris Fagan would happily take Sydney Swans superstar Buddy Franklin in Brisbane but had no news after a bombshell report linking him to the club.

Sydney's Lance Franklin marks during the Round 19 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at the SCG on July 23, 2022 . Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

AFL

Text messages fly after Buddy’s Brisbane bombshell

The Lions are already planning how they would best utilise Buddy Franklin’s talent after reports of his potential move broke.

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AFL

Chad Wingard of the Power passes as he is tackled by Jack Martin of the Suns during the round 8 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Port Adelaide Power at Jiangwan Stadium in Shanghai, China, Sunday, May 14, 2017. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL ONLY

Barometer: Wingard blow for Port

PORT Adelaide has lost Chad Wingard with a minor calf strain, while Carlton defender Sam Rowe receives the worst possible news on his knee injury. UPDATED INJURY LIST

AFL Teams

Ben Cunnington of the Kangaroos (right) punches Bernie Vince of the Demons in the stomach during the Round 9 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, May 21, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

No more punches? AFL to get tough

NORTH Melbourne hard man Ben Cunnington is free to play this weekend after only being fined for punching Bernie Vince and AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan isn’t happy. ALL MRP SANCTIONS

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Damien Hardwick, coach of the Tigers, looks on during the round nine AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Richmond Tigers at Spotless Stadium on May 20, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Richmond warned: Beware the Bombers

WHY shouldn’t Essendon be the latest to stake a claim? Bombers climb and they’ve got Richmond up next. Club-by-club analysis of a crazy Round 9.

Richmond

‘It’s just a set up for disaster’

IRISHMAN Tadhg Kennelly saw it coming, but none of the Richmond players did and he says it was “poor leadership” and “poor coaching”. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST

Sydney

Why rivals should be scared of Sydney

NO team has ever come back from a 0-5 start to make finals, let alone a 0-6 start, but Sydney’s win over St Kilda shows records are made to be broken.

AFL

Carlton vs. Sydney Swans (MCG) Patrick Cripps kicks a goal 4th term Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Is 2013 the new super draft?

THE class of 2013 includes the likes of Bontempelli, Kelly, Merrett and Cripps — who have all made a huge impact in their short careers. SAM LANDSBERGER RERANKS THE 2013 DRAFT

Crows

AFL : Round 7 , Collingwood V Carlton at the M.C.G. 6th May, Melbourne Australia. Carlton's Dale Thomas celebrates his goal in the fourth quarter Picture : George Salpigtidis

The definition of your club is…

WE NOW know what Richmondy means, but how do you define a typical Collingwoody performance? And what makes Port Adelaide Porty? Our definitions for all 18 clubs.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Josh Schache of the Lions marks the ball during the round three AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on April 9, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

No change to draftee contract length

THE AFL won’t increase the length of contracts for draftees despite clubs pushing for two-year deals to be increased as the Lions brace for the possibility of No.2 pick Josh Schache departing. HAVE YOUR SAY

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Matthew Scharenberg of the Magpies runs with the ball during the 2017 JLT Community Series match between the Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers at Etihad Stadium on February 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Panic Room: Magpie defender in doubt

COULD a luckless Magpie make his long-awaited AFL return? Meanwhile, there could be more selection changes at North Melbourne and Richmond. Plus, SuperCoach mail

AFL

AFL Round 1 - Melbourne v GWS at MCG , GWS Giants Shane Mumford and Melbourne's Max Gawn contest. 26th March 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.

Greats lament changing role of ruckmen

THERE was a time when they used to rule the AFL, and premierships were decided by their impact. But is the moden ruckman headed for a hard fall?

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