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AFL 2024
‘It was time’: Adam Simpson and Eagles part, Schofield to take over
There is no decision yet whether the 2018 premiership coach will lead the team this weekend against the Brisbane Lions, according to the club.
- by Jake Niall
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout
On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
AFL 2024
Easy Pies, raging Dons: How handling of Merrett, Daicos showed contrasting mindsets
The space – and lack of close-up attention – permitted to Zach Merrett was the complete reverse of how the Bombers dealt with the similarly destructive powers of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos.
- by Jake Niall
Blues’ contracts on hold amid salary cap squeeze
A tight salary cap is behind two Carlton players not yet being offered new deals.
- by Jake Niall
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Forgotten Don on verge of a return; Saint King gone for the season; all clubs watching Dusty: Suns
Forgotten Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel is a strong chance to be recalled on Friday night for his second game of the year. Meanwhile, St Kilda forward Max King will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
- by Jake Niall and Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2024
How the AFL review became an orgy of club self-interest
There have been some sober, intelligent suggestions on potential changes to the AFL competition, but certain issues have been dominated by self-interest, point-scoring and whingeing.
- by Jake Niall
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AFL 2024
Out of harm’s way: AFL’s mental health boss on drugs policy, weight ban
Dr Kate Hall, who treated AFL players with drug and mental health issues in her previous life as a clinical psychologist, says the league is focused on “harm minimisation”.
- by Jake Niall
‘I was told beforehand’: Knowing you’ve won the Brownlow ahead of time
Kelvin Templeton told the Australian Football Hall of Fame function on Tuesday night that he knew he would win the 1980 Brownlow before the count.
- by Jake Niall
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Dustin Martin
Dusty in his own words: Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview
A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.
- by Jake Niall
‘In 2017, I just thought he was God’: Tiger legends welcome Martin to the 300 club
Richmond had persuaded all five living 300-gamers to assemble ahead of Dusty’s upcoming milestone against the Hawks. Some of the most revered of all have been left awestruck by the triple-Norm Smith medallist.
- by Jake Niall
A day of insult and injury as Dees lose Petracca and King’s Birthday blockbuster
Christian Petracca was taken to hospital with a rib injury that threatens to further derail Melbourne’s season, while victorious Collingwood have less concerns, even though Nick Daicos limped off the ground.
- by Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall
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