Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps hasn’t been able to match his own incredible standards of recent seasons in 2020, and he’s not the only player to experience a big drop-off. Champion Data reveals your club’s biggest sliders.
It’s still a long shot — but Carlton’s finals hopes are alive after a thrilling win over Sydney. Could the Blues steal a top-eight berth as other finals contenders falter? Here’s what they must do play finals and the scenarios facing every side.
From the pocketsized skills of Zak Butters to the towering marks of Aaron Naughton and the leadership-beyond-his-years of James Rowbottom, footy’s next-gen is taking over. Who makes squad of the best 22 aged under 22?
Former Carlton captain Marc Murphy will play on next year after agreeing to a new deal, while GWS has provided an update on free agent Zac Williams. Get the latest trade news here.
ALL 18 clubs have now held their best and fairest awards for 2016. Catch up on all the results, top 10 finishes and season report cards here.
AS the Western Bulldogs flew to Perth, no-one knew the most magical finals campaign in football history was about to unfold. RE-LIVE THE DOGS’ MAGICAL MONTH.
WESTERN Bulldogs premiership captain Easton Wood will be sidelined for four months following major ankle surgery this week.
ETIHAD Stadium’s long-suffering tenant clubs — St Kilda, North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs — will strike new stadium deals with the AFL before the start of next season.
WESTERN Bulldogs midfielders Clay Smith and Lin Jong will help drive the club’s bid for back-to-back premierships after re-signing new deals.
THE Western Bulldogs’ remarkable cut-price premiership was achieved despite the club paying less than 100 per cent of the salary cap.
THE drought is broken. The Western Bulldogs have ended their 62-year wait for a premiership in a fairytale finish to a drama-filled season.
VOTE: FROM the highlight of 2016 to the upset of the year and the best falcon, the nominees are in. Now it’s your chance to choose the best bits of a remarkable footy season.
THE most moving moment of the AFL Grand Final has had an equally touching post-script as the Bulldogs continue to win our hearts.
MARCUS Bontempelli has joined legend Ted Whitten as the only Western Bulldogs player to win the best-and-fairest in a premiership year.
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