AFL
Extension imminent Jack eager to be a Swan for life
SYDNEY co-captain Kieren Jack is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal that will see him finish his career with the Swans.
High flyer Pies not ruling out Elliott just yet
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley is confident Jamie Elliott can play a role early in the AFL season, despite having no timeline on a return date.
Meditation ‘I thought it was a crock of s--t’
JAEGER O’Meara’s long road to recovery has become a journey of discovery.
Have your say Grand Final tradition intact for now
GILLON McLachlan’s determination to retain tradition has helped keep the AFL from a twilight Grand Final this year.
Simulation session Murphy step closer to proving fitness
CARLTON captain Marc Murphy appears certain to lead the Blues in Thursday’s season-opener against Richmond after getting through Friday’s match simulation session.
Supercoach 2016 Word of warning for Bomber buyers
HOW much Essendon is too much? SuperCoaches will be wrestling with this question as finishing touches are put on squads ahead of Thursday’s season opener.
SuperCoach expert The Phantom’s rookie ruck picks
YOU might think the third ruck is just a black hole in the SuperCoach universe, but The Phantom has shined a light on the top rookie rucks.
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Jaeger O’Meara turns to meditation to aid recovery from knee injury
JAEGER O’Meara’s long road to recovery has become a journey of discovery.
AFL fans to get access to Adelaide Oval for kick-and-catch at seven games this season
FANS will get access, weather permitting, to Adelaide Oval after seven of 22 AFL games at the city venue this season — four with the Power; three with the Crows.
Sunday Score: Chris Yarran was overweight when he joined Richmond
IT’S no secret Chris Yarran was carrying a bit of extra weight when he arrived at Richmond. Now we know just how much. Plus the latest footy rumours.
Robbo’s Top 50: Herald Sun journalist Jon Anderson sits down with Mark Robinson
VETERAN Herald Sun sports journo Jon Anderson grills chief football writer Mark Robinson about his 2016 AFL Top 50.
AFL 2016: Western Bulldogs set to deploy WA recruit Marcus Adams against Fremantle
THE Western Bulldogs are confident Marcus Adams can thrive in a baptism of fire against Fremantle as the WA recruit firms for a dream Round 1 debut.
AFL 2016: ‘Second-tier’ West Coast Eagles key to flag push, says defender Will Schofield
IMPROVEMENT from West Coast’s second tier of talent is the boost the Eagles need to take the premiership leap, according to Will Schofield.
Mark Robinson reveals his top 50 players ahead of the 2016 AFL season
HERALD Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson reveals his top 50 players for the 2016 AFL season. SEE THE LIST + VOTE ON EVERY PICK
Don Pyke’s vision as an AFL senior coach is to put himself out of a job
EVERYONE knows Don Pyke is Adelaide’s eighth AFL coach. But no one knows Don Pyke, even six months after he took the job.
AFL still making big dollars but game itself worse than in 1980s
YOU have to marvel at Hawthorn’s skills but footy just isn’t as fun to watch as it was in the bash and crash days of the 1980s, writes Richard Hinds.
Nathan Buckley confident Jamie Elliott can play role for Collingwood despite injury concerns
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley is confident Jamie Elliott can play a role early in the AFL season, despite having no timeline on a return date.
