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Bid for redemption: Banned former Melbourne forward Joel Smith wants another shot at the AFL.

‘I won’t make the same mistake again’: Banned ex-Demon wants shot at AFL redemption

Former Demon Joel Smith has opened up on his four-year ban for cocaine use and trafficking, but insists he is a new man and wants another shot at AFL glory.

  • Jon Pierik

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Simon Goodwin and Melbourne face a significant challenge to remedy their midfield woes.

‘We need to fix it’: The key stat that explains Melbourne’s rapid demise

By reputation, Melbourne has one of the most-vaunted on-ball divisions in the AFL. But it’s in that part of the ground where they’re getting smashed, as one key statistical measure shows.

  • Marc McGowan
Chad Warner, Christian Petracca, Harley Reid and Nick Daicos are young stars of the AFL developing their own brand.

Revealed: The formula that shapes the top 10 AFL player brands

The list of the league’s most marketable players is changing rapidly, and their capacity to cash in with multimillion-dollar off-field deals has been revolutionised in the past five years.

  • Marc McGowan
Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell has been offered a three-game ban by the AFL’s match review officer for rough conduct after he shoved his Saints opponent Liam O’Connell into a marking contest.

Rhyan Mansell and Richmond should cop his three-match ban

Also in Four Points this week: much of what’s gone wrong at Carlton has been out of Michael Voss’ control. But the Blues have won just two of their past 10 games, and face a huge match against Collingwood this week.

  • Michael Gleeson
Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell has been offered a three-game ban by the AFL’s match review officer for rough conduct after he shoved his Saints opponent Liam O’Connell into a marking contest.

Mansell offered three-game ban for push; McKay remains in doubt for Blues clash with Pies; Dees’ youngster’s knee OK

Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell was offered a three-game ban by the match review officer; the Blues remain unsure if gun forward Harry McKay will be available to take on the Pies; concerns allayed on Melbourne youngster’s knee.

  • Peter Ryan
Liam O’Connell of the Saints reacts to an injury.

Hawks hold off Giants, Lions top Cats in Saturday thrillers; Saint lose youngster to act ‘that’s got to be stamped out’

Gold Coast, St Kilda, Hawthorn and Brisbane Lions were the big winners on AFL Saturday while more questions will be asked players pushing opponents into traffic after a young Saint was left with a suspected concussion.

  • Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Russell Bennett and Andrew Wu
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Star Demons skipper Max Gawn didn’t pull any punches after their horror showing against the Suns at the MCG.

They ‘broke our spirit’: Gawn speaks on sombre scenes in Demons rooms after hellish loss

Demons players cut forlorn figures in the dressing rooms on Saturday after a nightmare showing that has left the club at 0-3 for the first time since 2019.

  • Andrew Wu
Lance Franklin at a rare media appearance on Tuesday.

Buddy’s advice for Jamarra; Blues prepare for Coleman medallist’s return; Gawn defends Goodwin

At a rare media appearance, Lance “Buddy” Franklin addressed the situation surrounding the star Bulldog. Meanwhile, Harry McKay could return as soon as this week for Carlton’s crunch clash with the red, white and blue.

  • Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
Max Gawn was not at his best against North Melbourne.

Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

It is difficult to be critical of a senior coach who is being truthful and also showing care for his captain. But was this intervention necessary? No, it wasn’t.

  • Jake Niall
Shai Bolton will return home to WA.

Saints wield the axe, ex-Tigers flag star named for new club: AFL expert tips and teams for round two

Ross Lyon made a statement at the selection table, while Collingwood also made some key calls.

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