Dee stumble proves premiership race far from over
Two weeks ago, the reigning premiers looked home and hosed. But a pair of Melbourne losses to contenders has injected new life into the flag chase.
Sydney
‘No-frills’ Mills making a huge impression
There are few players enjoying a better season than Sydney Swans co-captain Callum Mills, who is revelling in his new leadership role.
Swans greats become champions on special night
Some of the greatest footballers in Sydney’s and South Melbourne’s history were honoured at the Swans’ Hall of Fame function.
Buddy Franklin finally learns his fate
Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has learned his fate following a tribunal hearing for his hit on Richmond’s Trent Cotchin.
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Why Gil couldn’t justify a twilight GF
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes a twilight grand final is on the horizon, but says he was not convinced the competition could pull off the shift away from the traditional time this season.
AFL says ump got ‘putrid call’ right
THE AFL says the umpire got it right when he penalised Sydney’s Callum Mills for rushing a behind against the Western Bulldogs in the dying stages of last night’s game. HAVE YOUR SAY
Libba clips teetotalling Swan’s wings
DAN Hannebery admits he used to love a beer. However, after losing last year’s Grand Final he has stopped drinking. His form has also dropped dramatically.
Deja vu: Picken rises to sink Swans, again
THERE was a sense of deja vu in Friday night’s thriller between the Bulldogs and Swans in the Grand Final rematch as Liam Picken stamped his authority on the game to seal the Bulldogs’ win.
Why the Dogs will outlast the Swans
IT is shaping up as a classic encounter. But when Sydney and the Western Bulldogs square off, it will be the Dogs laughing last, writes Dermott Brereton.
AFL expert tips for round 2
THE Kiss of Death was laughing all the way to the bank after a Round 1 packed with upsets threw our expert tipsters into disarray. Here’s who they are backing in round 2.
Barometer: Green, Mzungu sidelined
WHO’S HOT, WHO’S HURT: SYDNEY’s All-Australian defender Dane Rampe has hurt himself in a bizarre accident today while a key Kangaroo also needs surgery. Latest injury, selection news for every team.
Could Erin Phillips play against the men?
THE inaugural AFLW Players’ Most Valuable Player Erin Phillips could make the leap to the AFL and play against men, Lauren Wood says. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
SuperCoach: premiums fire, rookie trouble
STUDS AND DUDS: JOSH Kennedy put the Kangaroos to the sword as Dustin Martin and Dyson Heppell also starred but Dan Hannebery and Robbie Gray struggled.
AFL expert tips for round 1
JAMES Hird has joined the Herald Sun’s AFL tipping team for 2017. How will he fare against defending champion Jon Ralph? Check out all the tips for round one.
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