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Live Live: Maurice Rioli inducted into Hall of Fame
RICHMOND and South Fremantle star Maurice Rioli is the first inductee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. LIVE COVERAGE.
Roos v Hawks Ziebell, Roos want tests against the best
JACK Ziebell could be forgiven for being daunted by the prospect of this six-week block of games, but he is anything but.
Medical room Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
Trade tips SuperCoach: Bye bye ruckmen
STAR rucks Nic Naitanui and Kurt Tippett couldn’t have gone down at a worse time. And Todd Goldstein is playing hurt. Could a Cat be the answer? BYE TRADE TIPS
Women’s footy Battle for best talent heats up
THE battle to land the best female talent in the country heats up with the AFL clubs in the inaugural national women’s league. TOP PROSPECTS
Vote Hall of Fame: Should Cousins get in?
THE Australian Football Hall of Fame will welcome six new members tonight. Ben Cousins is eligible but is a long shot. Who else deserves a spot? VOTE
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AFL Supercoach
Trade tips SuperCoach: Bye bye ruckmen
STAR rucks Nic Naitanui and Kurt Tippett couldn’t have gone down at a worse time. And Todd Goldstein is playing hurt. Could a Cat be the answer? BYE TRADE TIPS
Round 12 SuperCoach: Studs and duds
DUSTIN Martin had another big game, while Patrick Dangerfield brought his own football but Lachie Neale stunk. WHO STARRED AND WHO FLOPPED?
More Footy
Barometer: Rockliff back to face Blues
UPDATE: Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff has declared himself fit to return against Carlton on Saturday as Collingwood’s injury toll mounts. INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
SuperLadder: Blues one game out of eight
WHERE does your team sit after Round 10 of the 2016 season? Jon Anderson takes a closer look at every club.
SuperCoach: Round 10 studs and duds
UPDATE: WHO starred and who stunk in Round 10 AFL SuperCoach action. SEE THE SUPERCOACH SCORES
Herald Sun Player of the Year
PATRICK Dangerfield puts his foot down at the top of Herald Sun Player of the Year Award leaderboard but a teammate is hot on his heels. SEE THE VOTES, LEADERBOARD
After the siren: The best and worst
WHERE does Sam Lloyd’s bomb to win Richmond the game on Saturday night rate among the great after-the-siren winners? THE HITS AND THE MISSES
SuperFooty podcast: Is Freo tanking?
CARLTON “infinitely better” under Brendon Bolton, footy stinks in Queensland and is Freo tanking? All the big talking points after a big round 8 of the AFL season.
How is your team really travelling?
WHO has your team actually beaten this year? And how was that opponent travelling? We take a look at the ladder, who each side has played and where they were placed on the table.
Trade Crouch? Don’t be stupid!
KANE Cornes says let him go. I say keep him. Brad Crouch is the type of midfielder you can build a team around. The Crows may be tempted but they must not part with him. Replay Bone’s blog here now.
Are the Crows brave enough to trade Brad?
OUT-of-contract Crows midfielder Brad Crouch continues to draw more suitors from his home market of Victorian-based AFL clubs. VOTE NOW
Lucky break to lift Crows
ADELAIDE will resume from its mid-season bye with a dream draw — and primed to challenge for a top-four berth to September’s AFL finals.
Lions in line for $1.4m helping hand
BRISBANE will miss out on a priority pick this season but could receive a $1.4 million cash injection to help it top up its football department spending.
Brittain says pressure also on Lions chief
FORMER Brisbane assistant coach Wayne Brittain says the blowtorch should also be turned on chief executive Greg Swann amid speculation coach Justin Leppitsch could be sacked.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
SuperCoach: Studs and duds
DUSTIN Martin had another big game, while Patrick Dangerfield brought his own football but Lachie Neale stunk. WHO STARRED AND WHO FLOPPED?
Perfect bye time for ‘disorganised’ Pies
COLLINGWOOD captain Scott Pendlebury says the bye has come at a perfect time for the embattled Magies who are playing “disorganised” football.
What happened to that Pies dynasty?
IT was to be a dynasty to match the Hawks and the Lions, the Collingwood class of 2010 that had both youth and skill on its side. What happened?
Podcast: Is Bucks the problem?
COLLINGWOOD is back under the blowtorch after its disappointing Queen’s Birthday loss to Melbourne. THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
No Friday nights for Bombers: Johnson
ESSENDON has been so tarnished by its showing against Hawthorn that it shouldn’t be given a Friday night game for “a couple of years”, according to six-time All-Australian Brad Johnson.
Lloyd fires back at Daniher dig
GOALKICKING legend Matthew Lloyd denies he abandoned wayward Bomber Joe Daniher despite his continuing kicking woes.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Back-to-back rising star nods for Freo
FREMANTLE’S youngsters are providing light at the end of the tunnel in an otherwise disastrous season for the club.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
False turf set to stay
THE AFL will talk to Daniel Menzel on Monday about his concerns over the synthetic grass he says contributed to his ankle injury.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
Suns ‘froze’ in thrilling loss to Tigers
GOLD Coast coach Rodney Eade says his side has to be more ruthless after admitting some players “froze” in a 17-point loss to Richmond that he labelled as one that got away.
Stevie J to be rested against Bombers
GWS star Steve Johnson will be rested against $19 outsiders Essendon this Sunday, as GWS starts thinking strategically about finals football.
Bigger, stronger Giants go from boys to men
SHANE Mumford remains one of GWS’s most influential players but now has a more physically imposing group of colleagues pushing towards a maiden finals berth.
Will Sydney rivalry divide or conquer?
SYDNEY is now spoiled for choice with two outstanding AFL teams. Will the rivalry increase the number of fans or cause the old one’s to pick and choose?
Roughy hits NBA Finals jackpot
JARRYD Roughead goes behind the scenes at NBA Finals, West Coast Eagles premiership defender set to tackle Hawaiian Ironman and the Whisper.
Hawks-Roos set to renew hostilities
LAST year’s clash between Hawthorn and North Melbourne saw two star Hawks suspended after the 60-point win and Jack Gunston says the Hawks will bring tough, contested footy again.
Roughead courtside for NBA Finals
JARRYD Roughead has taken a break from his on going cancer treatment to watch compatriot Andrew Bogut and the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Roosy avoids F-word for improving Dees
MELBOURNE will not motivate its players with talk of finals despite pulling within a game of eighth-placed West Coast.
Dees topple top-heavy Pies
ONE can only hope Travis Cloke didn’t watch Collingwood’s loss to Melbourne with any valuables within striking distance.
Pies hopes Gawn at selection table
MAX Gawn has credited a full pre-season and an elevated standing at Melbourne to his rapid rise towards AFL stardom.
Ziebell, Roos want tests against the best
JACK Ziebell could be forgiven for being daunted by the prospect of this six-week block of games, but he is anything but.
Roos not ruling anyone out yet
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott is refusing to put a line through any of his players despite a heavy injury cloud hanging over Arden Street.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Monfries set for career lifeline
PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has given the strongest indication yet that banned forward Angus Monfries will be offered a new contract for next season.
Chad issues Power warning
IF there is a line in the sand moment for Port Adelaide’s finals hopes this year, this is it.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
The magic of Maurice
FITTINGLY, in the month the man who danced like a butterfly passed into eternal greatness, Maurice Rioli is being recognised for his wonderful deeds.
Cotchin beats critics, hospital scare
TRENT Cotchin was in hospital being tested for a kidney infection just days before another inspirational performance that should silence his captaincy critics, writes Jon Ralph.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Top gong worth wait for champion Saint
VERDUN Howell made a habit of waiting for major achievements, from the game’s highest individual honour to what remains St Kilda’s only premiership.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
Will Sydney rivalry divide or conquer?
SYDNEY is now spoiled for choice with two outstanding AFL teams. Will the rivalry increase the number of fans or cause the old one’s to pick and choose?
Tippett cleared of season-ending injury
THE Sydney Swans have breathed a collective sigh of relief, with No. 1 ruckman Kurt Tippett expected to play again this season.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
‘It’s not as dire as what it sounds’
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson is adamant Nic Naitanui’s injury isn’t as bad as it sounds, but concedes his absence will require a new set of stoppage tactics.
Naitanui out for two months
WEST Coast will be without ruckman Nic Naitanui for 6-8 weeks after surgery to fix an Achilles injury.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
SuperLadder: Who wants top spot?
NORTH Melbourne is clinging to top spot on the ladder with a chasing pack of four teams on its heels. JON ANDERSON analyses where your club sits after Round 12.
Barometer: Dahlhaus out for a month
UPDATE: WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt a n injury blow with Luke Dahlhaus to miss a month, while Daniel Menzel will be tested after suffering an ankle injury.
SuperCoach: Studs and duds
DUSTIN Martin had another big game, while Patrick Dangerfield brought his own football but Lachie Neale stunk. WHO STARRED AND WHO FLOPPED?
