AFL
Weekend Heroes: Game in doubt, Swan rises
PORT Adelaide skipper Travis Boak is more than an inspirational leader, he is one of the best young midfielders in the game.
What you missed on TV last night
PORT Adelaide’s rise, Richmond’s fall and Fremantle’s struggles dominated discussions on last night’s footy shows.
Barometer: who’s hot, who’s not?
WE take a look at who’s in line, who’s injured and who’s in the gun at your club after Round 6.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make tough calls after spirited debate.
Robbo: Team reboot causes hurt
REBOOTING the AFL Team of the Century is a curse. Flaws must be found in exalted careers that were officially recognised in 1996.
AFL scores lowest in almost 50 years
SCORING in games has plummeted to its lowest level since 1968 and the statistic goes to the heart of football’s image problem.
What you missed on TV last night
PORT Adelaide’s rise, Richmond’s fall and Fremantle’s struggles dominated discussions on last night’s footy shows.
Weekend Heroes: Game in doubt, Swan rises
PORT Adelaide skipper Travis Boak is more than an inspirational leader, he is one of the best young midfielders in the game.
Buddy expected to face Brisbane
Lance Franklin has received some welcome good news after a week dominated by a dodgy knee and destructive driving.
Gil pick would hurry Demetriou exit
ANDREW Demetriou could make way for Gillon McLachlan by mid-season if the deputy wins the race for footy’s top job
Power loss a reality check: Stokes
GEELONG isn’t the type of team to sit around licking its wounds after a heavy loss and Richmond is in the firing line on Sunday.
Tigers: Our season is still alive
RICHMOND chief executive Brendon Gale says the Tigers aren’t waving the white flag, despite a horror start to the season.
The SuperFooty Podcast — Round 6
TIGER trouble tops the agenda as Michael Warner joins Sammy and Huddo in the SuperFooty Podcast studio for the Round 6 edition.
Rebooted: Team of the Century
South Melbourne legend Bob Skilton remains one of the Team of the Century’s untouchables.
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Team Stats
Player Stats
AFL Ladder
| P | W | D | L | % | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Adelaide | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 157.98 | 20 |
| 2 | Hawthorn | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 155.29 | 20 |
| 3 | Geelong | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 128.38 | 20 |
| 4 | Collingwood | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 107.58 | 16 |
| 5 | North Melbourne | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 104.04 | 16 |
| 6 | Gold Coast | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 94.79 | 16 |
| 7 | West Coast | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 121.36 | 12 |
| 8 | Fremantle | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 118.53 | 12 |
| 9 | Sydney | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 103.46 | 12 |
| 10 | Adelaide | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 100.85 | 12 |
| 11 | St Kilda | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 85.35 | 12 |
| 12 | Essendon | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 104.96 | 8 |
| 13 | Richmond | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 87.77 | 8 |
| 14 | Greater Western Sydney | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 87.29 | 8 |
| 15 | Bulldogs | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 83.25 | 8 |
| 16 | Carlton | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 80.88 | 8 |
| 17 | Melbourne | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 67.29 | 4 |
| 18 | Brisbane | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 59.57 | 4 |
Fantasy SuperCoach Studs and Duds
7:38PM Staff writers SUPERCOACH: WHO starred and who stunk it up, the best and worst performing players from every game in Round 6.
Preview SuperCoach Formguide: Anzac special
1:41PM Ben Higgins DANE Swan a hot Anzac Day buy, time to cash in Dom Tyson and start thinking about the byes. Plus Champion Data formguide.
Your Top Scorers from Last Round
Club News
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Don’t rush Tex back: Ricciuto
TO play or not to play — that’s the question on everyone’s lips this week as Taylor Walker inches closer to his AFL return. VOTE NOW
Should Walker play against the Dees?
KEY forward Taylor Walker is declaring himself ready for AFL action this weekend rather than another hit out in the SANFL. Vote now
Lions could play games at Springfield
BRISBANE chairman Bob Sharpless has a bold ambition that the Lions will one day play premiership games at Springfield.
Inside man Aish wins own ball
JAMES Aish says he’ll prove critics wrong after a perception contributed to him sliding to pick No. 7 in last year’s draft.
‘Revival nothing without Pies win’
CARLTON defender Michael Jamison says the Blues’ resurgence will count for little if they can’t roll arch-rival Collingwood.
Blues knew Daisy would get better
DALE Thomas has questioned criticism of his early form, revealing Carlton backed him to improve steadily rather than explode.
Weekend Heroes: Game in doubt, Swan rises
PORT Adelaide skipper Travis Boak is more than an inspirational leader, he is one of the best young midfielders in the game.
Gibson, Young avoid suspension
HAWTHORN and Collingwood can breathe a little easier tonight, with Josh Gibson and Clinton Young cleared of suspension.
Bomber turns up heat on Carlisle
ESSENDON coach Mark Thompson is adamant his side can turn around its ailing season despite giving up a 37-point lead to Collingwood.
Self-reporting a ‘mistake’: Bombers
ESSENDON chairman Paul Little has conceded the Bombers may have made a grave mistake self-reporting concerns about their supplement program.
LeCras could be Eagles’ derby punt
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson will consider a western derby gamble and could rush back star goal-scorer Mark LeCras.
Gibson, Young avoid suspension
HAWTHORN and Collingwood can breathe a little easier tonight, with Josh Gibson and Clinton Young cleared of suspension.
Power loss a reality check: Stokes
GEELONG isn’t the type of team to sit around licking its wounds after a heavy loss and Richmond is in the firing line on Sunday.
Cats falter at the “Portress”
IT’S over. Port Adelaide’s nightmares against Geelong - that started in the 2007 grand final and continued for 10 consecutive games - are dead and buried.
Suns clear Metricon of nasty bug
THE SUNS have cleared their Metricon Stadium base as the source of staphylococcal bacteria that laid Karmichael Hunt low.
Suns star done for traffic offences
GOLD Coast Suns star Harley Bennell is in hot water after being busted for driving offences on the way home from training.
Giant Patton fine with playing back
JON Patton can’t remember the last time he played as a defender but he may have to get used to the role as the GWS work with a patched up backline.
Suns burn plucky Giants
THE Gold Coast’s answer to the “Fab Four’’ inspired the Suns to a 40-point victory over Greater Western Sydney at Metricon Stadium.
Weekend Heroes: Game in doubt, Swan rises
PORT Adelaide skipper Travis Boak is more than an inspirational leader, he is one of the best young midfielders in the game.
Gibson in strife over Conca hit
JOSH Gibson could miss next week’s match-up against in-form Saint Nick Riewoldt after being reported for a hit on Richmond’s Reece Conca.
Roos puzzled by Watts inquisition
MELBOURNE coach Paul Roos won’t banish the battling Jack Watts to the VFL and says he can’t understand the public’s fascination with the No. 1 pick.
Struggling Watts may need VFL run
MELBOURNE coach Paul Roos faces a tough decision whether to send utility Jack Watts to the VFL to rediscover some lost form.
Weekend Heroes: Game in doubt, Swan rises
PORT Adelaide skipper Travis Boak is more than an inspirational leader, he is one of the best young midfielders in the game.
Swallow flies in VFL comeback
NORTH Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow got through his VFL comeback unscathed yesterday with a touch of class.
Weekend Heroes: Game in doubt, Swan rises
PORT Adelaide skipper Travis Boak is more than an inspirational leader, he is one of the best young midfielders in the game.
‘Portress’ now an oval of fear
GERARD Healy has dubbed it the “Portress” after becoming overwhelmed by “the energy” at Port Adelaide games at Adelaide Oval.
Tigers: Our season is still alive
RICHMOND chief executive Brendon Gale says the Tigers aren’t waving the white flag, despite a horror start to the season.
“Schoolboy errors” hurt: Hardwick
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick was left to lament another week of “schoolboy errors” after his side was ripped apart by Hawthorn.
Bad break for Saints’ Templeton
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Lions crowned kings of Wellington
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Buddy expected to face Brisbane
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Dreamtime front line for Swans
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LeCras could be Eagles’ derby punt
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Harry hotline for winged Nic Nat
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Comeback Crows see off Bulldogs
ADELAIDE overcame a slow start and late scare to register a nine-point victory over the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
‘We lost control’: Bulldogs coach
BRENDAN McCartney says his team suffered from “stage fright’’ in the middle of yesterday’s nine-point loss to the Adelaide Crows.
Team of the Century — Rebooted
10:51AM AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Goals AFL scores lowest in almost 50 years
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Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Rebooted: Team of the Century
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9Anzac Day at the MCG
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10Lou Richards' stellar career
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55Big Browny — through the years
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VIC company charged over wall collapse deaths
IT WAS the tragedy which killed three unsuspecting pedestrians, including teenage siblings, in Melbourne last year. Now a Victorian building is facing criminal charges over the wall collapse.
Players go ‘bananas’ in support of Alves
BARCELONA calls for action after a fan threw a banana at Brazilian fullback Dani Alves, as players worldwide take to social media to protest.
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Team of the Century — Rebooted
AFTER 18 years it’s time to take another look at the AFL Team of the Century. Robbo, Dermie and Ando make the tough calls. Chat live at 1pm EST.
Mila Kunis shows off baby belly
BOOTSCOOTIN’ Mila Kunis reveals her growing baby bump while letting loose at the Stagecoach country music festival with Ashton Kutcher.
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The massive Splendour In The Grass 2014 line up has officially landed, check out the full line up here!
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