’It’s poor practice:’ AFL boss rebukes Hutchy
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has rebuked football powerbroker Craig Hutchison’s company over the footy finals tickets gouging probe.
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Teams: Look who Cats have dragged in
Geelong was roundly criticised for their controversial ruck ploy last week against Collingwood but the Cats will take on West Coast with a recognised ruckman — unless coach Chris Scott pulls another late swiftie.
Tips: Cats win is going to be fun
Most tipsters think it’ll be a case of ‘straight-sets’ Cats, but one of our experts is getting the popcorn ready if Geelong’s coach can orchestrate a memorable win. SEE THE TIPS
McGuane: Scott must swallow pride
Chris Scott has copped criticism for leaving out ruckman Rhys Stanley against All-Australian big man Brodie Grundy. MICK MCGUANE says the Geelong coach has no choice but to swallow his pride and re-call his No. 1 ruck to face West Coast.
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THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.
Clubs back twilight Grand Final in 2017
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Saints, Dogs among prime time winners
MELBOURNE’S traditional heavyweight clubs have lost their grip on footy’s prime time TV slots with the AFL set to shine next year’s spotlight on the strongest on-field performers.
AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?
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20 quirky stats from 2016 season
DUSTIN Martin scored three Brownlow Medal votes in Round 17 despite recording 18 ineffective kicks. It’s no surprise Martin features in the 20 quirkiest stats from the past season.
Dogs, Pies set for Round 1 blockbuster
NEW Bulldog Travis Cloke won’t have to wait long to face Collingwood while Essendon will host Hawthorn in prime-time in Round 1 next year. SEE THE LIKELY ROUND 1 DRAW
AFL trades 2016 report card
WHO were the winners and losers of the trade period? See who your club gained and lost plus expert analysis on what it means for your 2017 hopes. EVERY DEAL.
AFL trades: Where is your club at?
IT HAS been a trade period full of bombshells so far but not many deals have been completed … yet. Catch up on the state of play as we head into the final days of the trade period.
Eagles rubbish Goldstein trade rumour
UPDATE: West Coast says it is ‘casting a wide net’ to solve its big man crisis, but North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein won’t be heading to Perth.
Mitchell completes shock Eagles move
SAM Mitchell is officially a West Coast player after a trade between the Eagles and Hawthorn was struck on Friday morning.
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