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?
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
Some of the AFL’s biggest stars will be out to stamp their authority during finals, including several Norm Smith medallists. Who will be Mr September? EXPERT PREDICTIONS
It looms as one of the most open races for an AFL premiership in years, but every team has its concerns. The Herald Sun experts take a look at each of the finalists to see where they’re most vulnerable.
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.
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
THE AFL is proposing to pay the majority of players in the inaugural national women’s league $5000 in their debut season.
ESSENDON coach John Worsfold is planning a raid on West Australian clubs with out-of-favour Eagles Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown firmly in his sights.
WHICH Geelong will turn up in finals, are the Bulldogs finally out of steam and can Todd Goldstein resurrect North Melbourne’s finals hopes? Every final dissected plus our early verdict.
ALL eight finalists are bunched like a Tour de France peloton entering the hills and each team presents different reasons why it can become premier. DAVID KING RATES EVERY FINALIST.
UPDATE: ST KILDA’S hopes against Richmond have taken a hit with two key players ruled out through injury, while Collingwood puts more players in cotton wool. LATEST INJURY AND SELECTION NEWS
GEELONG threw Harry Taylor and Lachie Henderson forward against Richmond and won the game, so why don’t more teams try it? Who could be your club’s swing man?
WEST Coast star Nic Naitanui has reignited the Eagles’ premiership campaign with an extraordinary goal before the siren snatching a one-point victory over GWS.
TRAVIS Cloke has been dropped for the third time this season and he’s not the only big name out at Collingwood. But stars are back for Hawks, Demons and Suns. FULL SQUADS
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