Trade news: Dogs eye triple treat
The Western Bulldogs hope a trio of trade targets can turn them into a long-term premiership threat. Plus Eddie Betts’ potential Carlton conundrum, Ollie Wines, Todd Goldstein, Isaac Smith and more.
West Coast
Bombers suffer finals stage fright again
Essendon’s finals drought has continued after again failing to handle the pressure of September and few players can hold their head high in the big loss to West Coast.
Jordan Lewis’s insider guide to finals tactics
Jordan Lewis played in 26 finals, and went head-to-head with some of the most dangerous players in this year’s September action. What changes in finals and how would he stop Patrick Dangerfield and Lachie Neale?
Tips: Tigers set to tame Gabbatoir
This year has signalled the return of Brisbane’s ‘Gabbatoir’, but most of our experts doubt the Lions’ fairytale run will continue into finals when premiership favourite Richmond visits. SEE THE TIPS
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Trade talk: Who is your club chasing?
WHICH players could be joining or leaving your club? And which stars are staying put despite strong speculation. Here’s your bumper club by club preview.
Finals crystal ball: our experts’ picks
PATRICK Dangerfield a near unanimous Brownlow pick and the premiership race down to three. We look into the crystal ball to see how September (and one day in October) will play out.
Eagles eye Petrie over Lycett knee concern
WEST Coast has confirmed its interest in departing North Melbourne big man Drew Petrie for next season as Scott Lycett considers knee surgery.
Underdog Bullies stun Eagles in the west
THE Western Bulldogs have won their first interstate final, dumping West Coast out of the premiership race with an emphatic smash-and-grab at Subiaco Oval.
King: Are the Eagles really back?
ADAM Simpson — aka Bart Cummings — seems to have timed this preparation to perfection, peaking at the pointy end of the year, writes DAVID KING.
Your club’s best first-year player
NOT every one is eligible for the AFL Rising Star, so we’ve looked at your club’s best first-year player. Who will you pick? Have your say!
Who will be the September difference?
PATRICK Dangerfield and Lance Franklin are ready to put their stamp on September. Can Jake Stringer or Drew Petrie step up when the stakes are highest? Mark Robinson previews the finals.
How finals would look in 17-game comp
IT could all be over for Geelong next week while the Western Bulldogs snared a double chance. What the AFL Finals would look like in a 17-game competition.
Buckenara: Dons hold O’Meara upper hand
ESSENDON can play hard ball with Gold Coast over Jaeger O’Meara, Tom Mitchell is a perfect fit for Hawthorn and the Tigers need a ruckman. Replay former Hawks recruiter Gary Buckenara’s live chat.
Pendlebury, Neale miss AA side
JOEL Selwood has been named All-Australian captain for the third time in a team dominated by Sydney Swans. But like every year, there were a few shocks. HAVE YOUR SAY
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