Western Bulldogs
AFL trades day two as it happened: Tigers’ Graham compensation revealed; Worsfold back at Eagles
The second day of the AFL’s silly season was relatively quiet but there is plenty bubbling away behind the scenes. Here’s how it played out.
- by Scott Spits
Latest
Bulldogs to hold firm on demands for Bailey Smith
Bailey Smith is likely to get to Geelong in the trade period but the Western Bulldogs will want more than the Cats’ first-round draft selection to secure the uncontracted 23-year-old.
- by Peter Ryan
AFLW Wrap
AFLW
‘O’ for Oscar: The AFLW Lions win a thriller, inspired by the men’s premiership
After Taylor Smith kicked a goal at the death to put the Lions in front in Brisbane, she made a “Big O” shape with her hands in honour of Oscar McInerney.
- by Marnie Vinall
The two clubs that will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams
Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
Brownlow Medal
Cripps dominates, but was this really the greatest season ever played?
From Patrick Cripps’ record vote haul, to the stars who missed out, to the umpires and even whether the count itself dragged on for too long, we take a look at the key issues from the AFL’s night of nights.
- by Jon Pierik
Updated
AFLW
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
The TikTok video that turned this seven-game Bulldog into a social media sensation
Western Bulldogs winger Jasmyn Smith has played just seven AFLW games, but is one of the main faces promoting this season. A TikTok video shot her to social media fame overnight.
- by Marnie Vinall
Money Talks
AFL 2024
How the Tigers could play their bumper hand in a strong draft
The Tigers already hold the No.1 selection in what talent scouts rate as a strong and deep crop but are certain to strengthen their first-round hand in the trade period.
- by Marc McGowan, Peter Ryan, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall
Updated
AFL 2024
North target premiership Swan; Bulldogs star Bailey Smith wants out of ‘the Kennel’
A Sydney champion is considered gettable in this year’s trade period as the Kangaroos seek experience. Meanwhile, high-profile Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is now officially on the market.
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2024
Didn’t expect to see you again so soon: those damnable Hawks are back
Having ruled the competition for a decade, it’s a bit confronting to find Hawthorn back in the top six again already. But this is not a return, it’s a rebirth.
- by Greg Baum
Magic from the Wizard and a cheeky chug from Ginnivan as young Hawks end Dogs’ season
The Hawks showed no sign of stopping their scintillating run as they rolled past the Bulldogs – and had fun doing it – to set up a semi-final showdown with Port Adelaide.
- by Roy Ward, Marnie Vinall and Jake Niall
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