AFL injury ward
‘Just a reco’: Blues superstar Charlie Curnow reveals the extent of surgery that ended his season
The two-time Coleman medallist has spoken about his progress in returning from the injury that curtailed his 2024 campaign.
- by Andrew Wu
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AFL 2025
De Goey heads to Doha for 10-day groin-strengthening program
Jordan De Goey and Collingwood’s head of high-performance Jarrod Wade have gone to the renowned Aspetar clinic in Doha.
- by Jake Niall
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How a toddler has helped Collingwood ruck take her game to another level this season
The Magpies have struggled this season, but Sabrina Frederick has taken her game to another level. Her coach says 2-year-old Florence is a big part of that.
- by Marnie Vinall and Claire Siracusa
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AFL 2024
A sprinkler head? A divot? The Curnow twist that derailed Carlton’s season
Carlton were flying … and then Charlie Curnow lost his footing in a pre-game warm-up.
- by Sam McClure
‘I think everyone’s upset’: Young Hawks heartbroken for Frost but excited for Power challenge
Exciting Hawthorn young gun Connor Macdonald said he is “shattered” for key defender Sam Frost, who will miss the rest of their finals campaign with a foot injury.
- by Hannah Hammoud
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AFL 2024
Butters learns results of scans, no certainty for Port’s semi-final
Zak Butters underwent precautionary scans at hospital on Thursday night after being subbed out at half-time of Port’s humiliating 84-point loss to Geelong in the qualifying final.
- by Steve Barrett and Andrew Wu
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
No Brownlow for Bont would be a ‘travesty’, says Treloar; AFL hires former Eagles boss; Dons suffer double injury blow
Adam Treloar says it would be a travesty if club great Marcus Bontempelli finishes his career without a Brownlow Medal. Meanwhile, the AFL has hired a former Eagles boss to fill a key role.
- by Jon Pierik, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Hawks star out; Docherty closing in on miracle return; Cats push case
Hawthorn have ruled out star Will Day for Friday night’s elimination final, while Carlton stalwart Sam Docherty believes he can pull off a September miracle.
- by Jake Niall, Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Demons star fails to overturn three-match ban; Police charge alleged bottle thrower
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett will miss the first three games of the 2025 AFL season after failing to overturn a three-match suspension for a bump on Collingwood’s Darcy Moore.
- by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Industrial action prompts AFL time changes; Williams, Curnow to miss for Blues
The Hawks v Kangaroos and Tigers v Suns have had their game times changed for Saturday. Meanwhile, the Blues are confident Charlie Curnow would be available for the first final in a fortnight’s time, should the club qualify, as Ross Lyon admits he has “no idea” where Josh Battle will end up next season.
- by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Five-match ban for Houston; Carlton pushed to the brink with injuries; Viney a ‘Demon for life’
The AFL Tribunal has ignored an emotional plea from Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston and suspended him for five matches. Meanwhile, Carlton are perilously close to needing special dispensation to field a squad this weekend.
- by Danny Russell, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
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