‘Tested fully’: AFL credentials at stake
Port Adelaide’s premiership credentials go on the line on Friday night, and coach Ken Hinkley has a message for the doubters.
Port Adelaide’s premiership credentials go on the line on Friday night, and coach Ken Hinkley has a message for the doubters.
Heavy restrictions have been imposed on the Western Bulldogs who have been given extra quarantine rules in order to play Port Adelaide.
James Harmes may not be the first Demon that comes to mind when thinking finals game changer, though the defensive midfielder could have the biggest impact of all.
Braydon Preuss will play for a third club next season after being stuck behind Max Gawn in the Demons ruck queue. After interst from several clubs, who has he nominated? Plus another Bomber wants out.
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
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.
THE league’s power clubs are urging the AFL Commission to be bold and tick off a historic twilight Grand Final next year. Tell us what you think
The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.
NORTH Melbourne and Western Bulldogs will meet in a historic Good Friday twilight encounter at Eithad Stadium next year, with the contest set to boost the coffers of the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.
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.
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
NORTH Melbourne will play in football’s first Good Friday game with the blockbuster-starved premier Western Bulldogs set to be its likely opponent.
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