North Melbourne Kangaroos
Who’s going? Who’s staying? A club-by-club guide to the AFL trade period
We have gone through each club to see what they might get up to in this year’s AFL trade period, and which players remain without a deal for the 2025 season.
- by Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Footy’s biggest stars shine brightest as finals call, and North’s meek fade-out: Round 24 key takeouts
Some of the AFL’s biggest stars delivered when their clubs needed them in round 24; the Saints and Roos had contrasting finishes; we pinpoint the moment that sank Fremantle’s season; and Carlton reap the rewards of a canny call.
- by Marc McGowan
The good, the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September
It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right, what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.
- by Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Four Points
AFL 2024
Power shock proves Carlton’s heart-starter, but it should never have come to that
Carlton should not have left their finals hopes in the hands of others. Meanwhile, the Hawks have developed some embarrassing habits - embarrassing for all the teams left in their wake.
- by Michael Gleeson
Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell; Swans seal minor premiership
Sydney, Hawthorn and Geelong had thumping wins while Dyson Heppell, Dustin Martin and Dylan Grimes all said emotional goodbyes.
- by Roy Ward, Marnie Vinall, Andrew Wu, Andrew Stafford and Malcolm Conn
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Hawks are as good as any team in the flag race. They know it
These brash, young Hawks are as good as any team in it. Rarely will a club enter September in white-hot form and with their list in such strong health.
- by Andrew Wu
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
Analysis
AFL 2024
Trying to make sense of Clarkson’s comments; Bombers made right call on Heppell
This week in key takeouts, we take a look at Alastair Clarkson’s change of heart on player movement discussions, Jack Viney’s stellar performance on the weekend and Essendon’s decision not to play Dyson Heppell in their last home game of the season.
- by Marc McGowan
Undermanned Blues crunch Eagles; Gawn re-signs with Melbourne
The Blues, Hawks and Western Bulldogs all prevailed on a day of drama. Meanwhile, AFL greats have their say on Dan Houston’s controversial shirtfront of Adelaide star Izak Rankine. Houston has been sent directly to the tribunal.
- by Jon Pierik, Marc McGowan and Marnie Vinall
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Blues turn to ‘X-factor’; Viney on Clarko’s wishlist; Coach takes aim at managers
The Blues will have a second debutant against West Coast on Sunday, while Alastair Clarkson has a few rival stars in mind.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2024
Battered, bruised, almost broken: How Carlton’s season has soured
Carlton are ravaged by injury, but their problems started when they had close to a full list to choose from. Six weeks ago, when the club’s juggernaut was stopped in its tracks, there was a series of eyebrow-raising moves.
- by Andrew Wu
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