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Lions loss could be beginning of the end
THERE always comes a game where the result could be a coach killer. For Collingwood and Nathan Buckley, it could be this week, writes Mark Robinson.
Paul Chapman Stevie J still setting the example
EVERY great team has a game they can look back on as a catalyst. Geelong’s was the 2004 preliminary final. For GWS, it can be the Round 1 loss to Melbourne, writes Paul Chapman.
Goalkicking legend Buddy needs bags to reach ton
GOALKICKING great Jason Dunstall says Lance Franklin can become a centurion again this year but only if he can go on a “Buddy” rampage or two.
Analysis Oh what a difference Danger makes!
NO, Adelaide is not a better team without Patrick Dangerfield. That was the glaring lesson from the Crows’ 26-point loss to Geeong at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
Match Report Crows show fight, but it’s Danger’s delight
PATRICK Dangerfield broke Adelaide hearts when he walked out on the club last year and he did it again when the Cats took the points on Friday night.
One regret Goodes takes swipe at Eagles fans
ADAM Goodes has taken a final shot at the West Coast Eagles fans who booed him relentlessly during a game at Subiaco last year.
Raging bull Oliver on the fast-track to stardom
CLAYTON Oliver has Jack Viney, Patrick Cripps and Joel Selwood covered and the Demons young gun is only going to get better, writes Jay Clark.
The Big Deal Podcast: Doggies target Suns’ big man
THE Western Bulldogs have inquired about out-of-contract Gold Coast ruckman Tom Nicholls. LISTEN: The Big Deal — SuperFooty’s trades podcast
Decision pending Bombers: Come home, Jobe
ESSENDON has given its strongest indication yet that captain Jobe Watson will return to the fold next year.
Hamstring issues Freeman returns from latest setback
ST KILDA will continue to take a cautious approach with recruit Nathan Freeman as he makes his return from his latest injury setback.
Injury curse O'Meara closing on footy return
GOLD Coast star Jaeger O’Meara is just weeks from a NEAFL return after consulting a Melbourne tendon specialist to speed his recovery.
Losers Pyke: Crows must find another level
ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke is still searching for “another level” that separates the Crows from the AFL’s pacesetters.
- Geelong Cats hope gritty win sets up season
- AFL News AFL desperately seeking China venue
- Collingwood Buckley has no time for Mick’s criticism
- Nrth Melb Boomer: Don’t ask me to have a rest
- Supercoach How to survive the SuperCoach mayhem
- Footy Form Punters abandon battling Pies
- Footy Form Panic Room: Tigers lose gun defender
- Footy Form Tigers battle self doubt
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Under pressure Lions loss could be beginning of the end
THERE always comes a game where the result could be a coach killer. For Collingwood and Nathan Buckley, it could be this week, writes Mark Robinson.
Paul Chapman Stevie J still setting the example
EVERY great team has a game they can look back on as a catalyst. Geelong’s was the 2004 preliminary final. For GWS, it can be the Round 1 loss to Melbourne, writes Paul Chapman.
Superstar partners Dynamic duo giving Cats edge
SELWOOD and Dangerfield. The newly-formed Geelong dynamic duo is having a hugely positive flow-on effect, writes Dermott Brereton.
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SuperCoach The Phantom: What to do with Michael Barlow
Perennial SuperCoach nemesis Ross Lyon has struck again and dropped Michael Barlow. The Phantom is not happy.
Trade tips How to survive the SuperCoach mayhem
WELLS, Barlow, Greene and Adams are all out. So what do we do? Best trade, captain picks for Round 8, plus time is running out to pick up a hot prospect. NEW PODCAST
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Herald Sun Player of the Year
TWO Cats are among the leaders in the race for the Herald Sun Player of the Year award, but a Demon is stating his case. SEE THE VOTES, LEADERBOARD
Jimmy ‘the beard’ Bartel — week by week
JIMMY Bartel is growing a beard throughout the 2016 AFL season in a bid to raise awareness and increase the conversation around domestic violence. We’re going to track his progress.
The Tackle: Round 6 likes and dislikes
ROBBO admits he had forgotten how smart Dale Thomas is and who does he say is the most underrated captain in the comp? The best and worst of Round 6. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT
SuperLadder: Where your club sits
HOW is your team shaping up after Round 6? Jon Anderson looks at every team and gives his expert opinion on the upcoming games.
Remember when they didn’t have tatts
DO you remember Dane Swan without tattoos? How many did Dustin Martin have on his first day at Punt Road?
Nothing dirty about hitting thirty
THEY’RE no longer ‘the Dirty Thirties’. In fact Shane Crawford reckons a team of 30-somethings would not only make the top four this season but win the 2016 flag. SEE CRAWF’S TEAM
Why it’s not easy to tag Mitchell
RIVAL fans are sick of watching Sam Mitchell roam around in open space. But Nathan Buckley and Chris Scott explain why tagging the star Hawk and his mates isn’t so simple.
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We have to find new level: Pyke
ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke is still searching for “another level” that separates the Crows from the AFL’s pacesetters.
Bone rates the Crows
WHO played well for Adelaide in its loss to Geelong at Adelaide Oval and who needs to pick up their game? Chris McDermott rates the Crows.
Pyke: Crows must find another level
ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke is still searching for “another level” that separates the Crows from the AFL’s pacesetters.
- Oh what a difference Danger makes!
- Crows show fight, but it’s Danger’s delight
- A rivalry with bite as well as bark
- Crows must sign Josh — at any cost
- Stop bashing the expansion clubs
- Panic Room: Tigers lose gun defender
- Footy Form: Cats edge ahead of Crows
- Jenkins: Contract talk will take time
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Friday 13th and Danger’s back for Crows’ revenge
- Danger just part of the test for Crows
- No tag for Danger man
- Put the kettle on, Lynchy
Punters abandon battling Pies
FOOTY FORM: PUNTERS have abandoned Collingwood ahead of Saturday night’s crunch clash with Brisbane at the Gabba.
Leppa demands more grit from Lions
BRISBANE coach Justin Leppitsch says the Lions are braced for a desperate Collingwood at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Zorko turns up heat on Lions midfield
- Andrews latest Lion struck down
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Kick the Gold Coast Suns out of the AFL
- Suns a mistake from start: Lethal
- Rockliff frustrated by latest setback
- Bad luck behind Suns, Lions injury crisis
- Leppa blasts star-studded Lions midfield
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Port powers to comprehensive win over Lions
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- Beams is refocused after injury break
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
If only Levi knew how to kick
THESE are the stats that show Levi Casboult has what it takes to be an elite forward of the competition — but there’s one problem that needs to be fixed.
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- What the coaches had to say
- Blues dig deeper hole for Magpies
- Daisy attacks ‘unfair’: Malthouse
- Pies favourites, but late money for Blues
- Third time lucky for Blue Daisy
- AFL Round 7: Expert tips
- AFL teams: No Cloke, Tigers dump Maric
- Simpson eyes new deal
- Barometer: Griffen, Hodge out with injuries
- Was this the worst game we’ve seen?
Lions loss could be beginning of the end
THERE always comes a game where the result could be a coach killer. For Collingwood and Nathan Buckley, it could be this week, writes Mark Robinson.
Punters abandon battling Pies
FOOTY FORM: PUNTERS have abandoned Collingwood ahead of Saturday night’s crunch clash with Brisbane at the Gabba.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
- Buckley has no time for Mick’s criticism
- Funding will see Pies open up facilities
- AFL sharpshooters: Best shots at goal
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Sore shoulder likely to sideline Reid
- Pies 2010 flag team: where are they now?
- Forget Mick rivalry, why so slow Bucks?
- Pies were on verge of dynasty: Malthouse
- Pies’ injury woes just bad luck
- Pies, Storm’s push for netball team
- Young guns: Heeney leaving Aish in his wake
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Bulldogs should chase Cloke: Judd
Bombers: Come home, Jobe
ESSENDON has given its strongest indication yet that captain Jobe Watson will return to the fold next year.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Banned Bombers defy exodus talk
ESSENDON is becoming increasingly optimistic it might be able to pull off a football miracle — retaining all dozen banned Bombers.
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Banned Bombers: Who’s coming back?
- Heppell: I never considered leaving
- Jobe still 50-50 on playing future
- Jamar to help Leuey combat Goldstein
- Another banned Bomber re-signs
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Bombers will learn from blowouts: Goddard
- Bomber’s brilliant Facebook move
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- What the coaches had to say
- Buddy’s half-dozen lifts Swans to victory
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
Jetta dropped, Barlow to miss
WEST Coast has run out of patience with Lewis Jetta, dropping the new recruit ahead of the Eagles’ home clash with St Kilda.
- Fyfe ruled out for remainder of 2016
- AFL 2016 so far: Good, beard and ugly
- Pavlich ‘rested’ for Hawks clash
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- What the coaches had to say
- GWS records first Perth win as Freo goes 0-7
- Yeo in for Butler, Dockers drop three
- AFL Round 7: Expert tips
- AFL teams: No Cloke, Tigers dump Maric
- ‘He’s a terrific athlete, in the Fyfe mould’
- Dockers re-sign big man Sandilands
Teammates trump Danger on return
PATRICK Dangerfield may have been public enemy No.1 last night but Steven Motlop and Cameron Guthrie were the heartbreakers as Geelong hung tight to stamp itself as the real deal at Adelaide Oval.
Cats hope gritty win sets up season
GEELONG matchwinner Steven Motlop declared Friday night’s stirring win over Adelaide the perfect platform to set up the Cats’ season.
Crows show fight, but it’s Danger’s delight
PATRICK Dangerfield broke Adelaide hearts when he walked out on the club last year and he did it again when the Cats took the points on Friday night.
- Stevie J still setting the example
- Stop bashing the expansion clubs
- Panic Room: Tigers lose gun defender
- Are Cats the fittest team in the comp?
- Dynamic duo giving Cats edge
- Footy Form: Cats edge ahead of Crows
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Friday 13th and Danger’s back for Crows’ revenge
- No danger of Paddy getting carried away
- Put the kettle on, Lynchy
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Cats crunched in flag betting
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
O'Meara closing on footy return
GOLD Coast star Jaeger O’Meara is just weeks from a NEAFL return after consulting a Melbourne tendon specialist to speed his recovery.
AFL desperately seeking China venue
FORMER Suns CEO Travis Auld will head to China next week to search for a venue for the AFL’s proposed premiership match next year.
Podcast: Doggies target Suns’ big man
THE Western Bulldogs have inquired about out-of-contract Gold Coast ruckman Tom Nicholls. LISTEN: The Big Deal — SuperFooty’s trades podcast
- Stop bashing the expansion clubs
- More to Giants v Suns than scoreboard
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Don’t judge Ablett on disposals
- AFL backs Suns in stoush with Lethal
- Resilience the key to Suns success
- Andrews latest Lion struck down
- Stevie J: Beware wounded champ
- Farcical fight: Why Suns chairman fired up
- The Suns are here to stay: AFL
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Kick the Gold Coast Suns out of the AFL
- Suns a mistake from start: Lethal
No love lost in Giants, Swans war of words
THE war of words between the Swans and GWS over academy zoning took another twist on Friday.
Stevie J still setting the example
EVERY great team has a game they can look back on as a catalyst. Geelong’s was the 2004 preliminary final. For GWS, it can be the Round 1 loss to Melbourne, writes Paul Chapman.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
- Swans break ranks over academies
- ‘Eating cement’ can’t stop Hopper debut
- More to Giants v Suns than scoreboard
- GWS boss: AFL has ‘complete lack of courage’
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Rivals rejoice as Giants lose young star
- Mohr just happy to be playing
- Stevie J: Beware wounded champ
- Academy critical in Canberra: Steele
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Giants flourish as wheels fall off partying Suns
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Giants defence takes another hit
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
AFL sharpshooters: Best shots at goal
AFL goalkicking coach Ben Dixon says the AFL’s sharpshooters are thriving under the freedom to practice with fewer sports-science restrictions.
Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
- Hawks getting their mojo back
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Presidents reject code of conduct
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- Hawks down Tigers without trio of superstars
- Video: Did Hawks get lucky with late goal?
- Hawks step up without Mitchell, Hodge
- Lewis leads Hawks over the line
- What’s happened to Hawthorn’s midfield?
- How Zaka almost became a Hawk
- AFL Round 7: Expert tips
- AFL teams: No Cloke, Tigers dump Maric
Oliver on the fast-track to stardom
CLAYTON Oliver has Jack Viney, Patrick Cripps and Joel Selwood covered and the Demons young gun is only going to get better, writes Jay Clark.
Roos touts Viney as a future captain
MELBOURNE coach Paul Roos is refusing to put a ceiling on what young gun Jack Viney can achieve, declaring he could be the Demons’ next captain.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
- Paul Roos ‘will never coach again’
- Ex-Eagles issue Hogan travel warning
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Jesse worth $15 million punt: Lynch
- AFL 2016 so far: Good, beard and ugly
- Viney commits to Demons long-term
- Hogan decision about more than money
- Is Max Gawn the game’s best big man?
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- $15 million over 10 years for Hogan?
- Harmes lets actions do the talking
- Dees lets sun set on win, focus on Dogs
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Boomer: Don’t ask me to have a rest
NORTH Melbourne veteran Brent Harvey says he will baulk at any suggestions of rest as he edges closer to the league games’ record this year.
Injured Roo has no regrets
NORTH Melbourne star Daniel Wells says playing hurt last week was worth it just to see Drew Petrie savour a win in his 300th game.
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Ranking the super draft survivors
- Roos won’t take risks with Wells
- Higgins to be back in time for finals
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Did Goldstein predict winning free kick?
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Shot clock ‘farce’: AFL to let fans decide
- Roos stay unbeaten despite farcical finish
- Roos honour ‘heart and soul’
- AFL: Goldy free ‘technically’ there
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- New Roos ominously like ‘96 premiers
Port’s ‘sliding doors’ moment
KEN Hinkley concedes there’s edginess at Alberton ahead of Port Adelaide’s sliding doors clash of the season against emboldened Carlton on Sunday at Etihad Stadium.
AFL desperately seeking China venue
FORMER Suns CEO Travis Auld will head to China next week to search for a venue for the AFL’s proposed premiership match next year.
The birth of a Young gun
IT was now or never for Aaron Young as he headed into pre-season training. Fast forward a few months and he’s both a Power regular and a force in the forward line. Andrew Capel explains how he did it.
- Port won’t risk Gray, Toumpas axed
- Stop bashing the expansion clubs
- Bolton follows Ken’s blueprint for success
- Gray on hold but Carlile returns for Power
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Port backs pouring on the pace
- Pittard praises mates for stellar form
- Disable Casboult and derail Blues
- With great responsibility comes great Power for Jasper
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Chats help Charlie stay on course
- Gray ‘real chance’ to face Blues: Hinkley
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
Punters abandon battling Pies
FOOTY FORM: PUNTERS have abandoned Collingwood ahead of Saturday night’s crunch clash with Brisbane at the Gabba.
Tigers battle self doubt
RICHMOND players are trying to stay positive as captain Trent Cotchin says the team is being hurt by players questioning themselves.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Cautious Tigers rule out Cotchin
- Trade talk a joke for Tiger Lids
- AFL CEOs reveal weirdest fan emails
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Tigers vulnerable to poaching raid
- Cotchin hopes for early return
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- Hawks down Tigers without trio of superstars
- Video: Did Hawks get lucky with late goal?
- Step forward despite loss: Hardwick
- No crisis talks at Tigerland
Freeman returns from latest setback
ST KILDA will continue to take a cautious approach with recruit Nathan Freeman as he makes his return from his latest injury setback.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Did Goldstein predict winning free kick?
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Roos stay unbeaten despite farcical finish
- Richardson laments late Saints mistakes
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- Gresham could be a boom recruit
- Saints expect Riewoldt to re-sign soon
- AFL Round 7: Expert tips
- AFL teams: No Cloke, Tigers dump Maric
- Saints focus on developing tall prospects
- Barometer: Griffen, Hodge out with injuries
- Wait worth it for Rising Star Acres
Running machine Hiscox set for debut
The transfusion of new blood into the Swans line up has continued with academy product Jack Hiscox called into the side to take on Richmond.
Buddy needs bags to reach ton
GOALKICKING great Jason Dunstall says Lance Franklin can become a centurion again this year but only if he can go on a “Buddy” rampage or two.
Goodes takes swipe at Eagles fans
ADAM Goodes has taken a final shot at the West Coast Eagles fans who booed him relentlessly during a game at Subiaco last year.
- No love lost in Giants, Swans war of words
- Stop bashing the expansion clubs
- Swans break ranks over academies
- Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
- Two more years for inspirational Swan
- Tippett finally finds his home at Swans
- Young guns: Heeney leaving Aish in his wake
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Swans to be bolstered by return of Richards
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Heeney’s Buddy beautiful Swans partnership
- Heeney another reason for Eddie to whinge
- SuperCoach studs and duds
Goodes takes swipe at Eagles fans
ADAM Goodes has taken a final shot at the West Coast Eagles fans who booed him relentlessly during a game at Subiaco last year.
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
- Jetta dropped, Barlow to miss
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Lewis Jetta facing selection chop
- Road kill: Bullies at home, bunnies away
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- What the coaches had to say
- WAFL beckons for out-of-form Jetta
- Motlop magic sees Cats cruise over Eagles
- West Coast’s road worries continue
- ‘We’re really comfortable playing here’
- Yeo in for Butler, Dockers drop three
- AFL Round 7: Expert tips
Podcast: Doggies target Suns’ big man
THE Western Bulldogs have inquired about out-of-contract Gold Coast ruckman Tom Nicholls. LISTEN: The Big Deal — SuperFooty’s trades podcast
Stop bashing the expansion clubs
THEY get too much money and talent according to most but the Suns and GWS are not to blame and other clubs need to stop whingeing, writes Andrew Hamilton.
Teams: Barlow, Greene out, Rance back
MICHAEL Barlow and Toby Greene are out while Alex Rance and Dylan Grimes return for Richmond and Travis Cloke misses out again.
- Young Dog the new Selwood?
- Bob’s emotional road to recovery
- Barometer: Roos lose Higgins for 12 weeks
- Dogs’ game can stand up anywhere
- Lopsided free count not important: AFL
- SuperLadder: where does your club sit?
- Dogs runaway leaders on free kick ladder
- SuperCoach studs and duds
- What the coaches had to say
- Dogs exact revenge on Crows in thriller
- Rucks no longer Dogs’ weak link
- More attack on Dogs agenda
- AFL Round 7: Expert tips