Fantasia fit, but he won’t fly away
Orazio Fantasia says he was stunned after being linked to a trade home and is now looking forward to letting his footy do the talking – starting with his team’s elimination final with West Coast.
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How did the AA selectors leave these guns out?
Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett are two of the more notable absentees in this year’s All-Australian team. But Jon Ralph writes there was one thing that raised more eyebrows. HAVE YOUR SAY
Fyfe leads new-look All-Australian team
There are nine new faces in this year’s All-Australian team — with two men from the west charged with leading a side chock-full of talent. But there’s also some big-name absentees. SEE THE TEAM
Stars to bolster Dons bid for finals breakthrough
Essendon’s bid for its first finals victory in 15 years has received an early boost, with Jake Stringer, Cale Hooker and Orazio Fantasia declared certain starters.
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Eagles win ugly, while Blues’ youth shines
CARLTON nearly pulled off a dramatic last-gasp heist against West Coast and yet were ultimately let down by the lack of a star key forward.
Biden takes time out for some footy
CARLTON has claimed one of the most powerful men in the world after US vice-president Joe Biden’s visit to the MCG but West Coast won the Twitter battle.
Free agents 2017, where could they go?
JAY Clark runs the rule over the big names coming into free agency in 2017 and which clubs might be interested in those stars.
Who’s the biggest free agency fish in 2017?
VOTE: IN THE next six months, Nathan Fyfe will have to make a big decision. He’s not the only one with several big name players entering free agency in 2017.
Teams: Boyd forgiven but Cats axe Clark
DANIEL Wells is back and Tom Boyd’s ban is over but Mitch Clark has been dumped one game into his AFL comeback. See all the teams.
Rising Star a race in three
THREE experts predict three different Rising Star winners. Who is right? Plus premiership and trade tips. OUR EXPERTS ANSWER SEVEN BURNING FOOTY QUESTIONS
Barometer: Hamstring blow for Hawk
HAWTHORN midfielder Liam Shiels will miss up to a month after injuring his hamstring in the win over Port Adelaide. Who’s injured at your club?
Why the rush for captaincy change?
NICK Riewoldt and Luke Hodge are among the best leaders of the modern era, so why the campaigns to replace them? I just don’t understand, says Shane Crawford.
‘We’re still really close’
TOM Boyd opens up after his controversial incident with teammate Zaine Cordy after an impressive showing for Footscray in the VFL.
Why a top two finish is critical this year
TRAVELLING has become a nightmare in 2016 and where the top eight teams finish on the ladder will go a long way to determining their finals fate, writes DAVID KING.
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