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Massive crowd Who let the Doggies out? Kennel packed
IT’S been a very, very long time and Western Bulldogs fans aren’t missing out. Scores of proud supporters packed out Whitten Oval for the club’s final open training session before the AFL Grand Final this weekend.
Best bets Grand Final early betting guide
PUNTERS are split down the middle over the winner of Saturday’s Grand Final and there is big money on the first premiership to be decided in extra-time. WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?
Power big man Lobbe looking for way out of Port
AFTER dismissing a move to the Western Bulldogs last year, Port Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe is searching for a new AFL club - one believing he is a No.1 big man.
Josh Dunkley No grudge for young Dog over father-son snub
JOSH Dunkley, son of Swans great Andrew, is too familiar with the inner workings of Sydney Football Club to expect warm and fuzzy text messages from north of the border this week.
Senior coach? Gun Hawk rates Fagan good fit for Lions
HAWTHORN star Sam Mitchell believes football boss Chris Fagan would be a good fit as Brisbane’s new coach but would be loath to lose him from the Hawks.
Drought breaker Bevo won’t put leash on Dogs’ emotion
LUKE Beveridge refuses to contain 55 years of overflowing emotion from his club’s supporters, adamant it is powering his side’s premiership charge.
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Trade whispers Gibbs camp quashes Crows rumour
RUMOURS Bryce Gibbs is set to walk out on Carlton mid-contract to return to Adelaide have been rejected by his management.
Power big man Lobbe looking for way out of Port
AFTER dismissing a move to the Western Bulldogs last year, Port Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe is searching for a new AFL club - one believing he is a No.1 big man.
Trade request Eade told O’Meara there’s no hard feelings
HE may not have agreed to it, but Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade claims he isn’t upset at Jaeger O’Meara’s decision to request a trade to Hawthorn.
Cats out Cats’ list set for significant facelift
THE imminent retirement of Corey Enright will be the first in several changes to a Geelong list that could undergo a significant facelift over summer.
Farewell List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Trade period Trade and draft: Key off-season dates
THE 2016 AFL free agency and trade period will run for two weeks as the league prepares for players to move clubs during the off-season. ALL THE KEY OFF-SEASON DATES
Trade target Cats urged to go for Lions speedster
GEELONG has been urged to chase Brisbane speedster Pearce Hanley to add some missing legspeed to its premiership tilt next season.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Gibbs camp quashes Crows rumour
RUMOURS Bryce Gibbs is set to walk out on Carlton mid-contract to return to Adelaide have been rejected by his management.
When good is not great enough
THE leaderboards at the Malcolm Blight Medal and Brownlow Medal counts reaffirm Adelaide’s midfield has a heavy reliance on vice-captain Rory Sloane — and not enough depth or “extra dimension”.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Gun Hawk rates Fagan good fit for Lions
HAWTHORN star Sam Mitchell believes football boss Chris Fagan would be a good fit as Brisbane’s new coach but would be loath to lose him from the Hawks.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Gibbs camp quashes Crows rumour
RUMOURS Bryce Gibbs is set to walk out on Carlton mid-contract to return to Adelaide have been rejected by his management.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Egan departs Dons for Dees, Dogs add Grace
THE Western Bulldogs are expected to add Steve Grace to Luke Beveridge’s 2017 coaching panel while Matthew Egan is set to join Melbourne.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Egan departs Dons for Dees, Dogs add Grace
THE Western Bulldogs are expected to add Steve Grace to Luke Beveridge’s 2017 coaching panel while Matthew Egan is set to join Melbourne.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Buckenara: What Jobe’s return means
JOBE Watson’s decision to return to Essendon to play in 2017 will make everyone at the club — from players, to coaches, to staff — walk taller. GARY BUCKENARA ANALYSES THE LIST
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
‘The difference between tears and beers’
FLASHBACKS still haunt Ross Lyon. They haunt Cameron Mooney as well. Kicking for goal is never more crucial than in the big dance.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Bartel yet to make a call on playing future
GEELONG champion Jimmy Bartel won’t make a call on his playing future until he’s spoken to Cats chiefs to find out if he’s in their plans and decided if he can commit to another pre-season.
‘The difference between tears and beers’
FLASHBACKS still haunt Ross Lyon. They haunt Cameron Mooney as well. Kicking for goal is never more crucial than in the big dance.
Cats players let down hair in style
WHERE can you find Michelle Payne, Patrick Dangerfields, Donald Trump and Bachelor Richie Strahan in the one place? At the Cattery in Geelong during Wacky Wednesday. ALL THE PICTURES
Eade told O’Meara there’s no hard feelings
HE may not have agreed to it, but Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade claims he isn’t upset at Jaeger O’Meara’s decision to request a trade to Hawthorn.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Trade talk: Who is your club chasing?
WHICH players could be joining or leaving your club? And which stars are staying put despite strong speculation. Here’s your bumper club by club preview.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Stevie J to play on for another season
STEVE Johnson has confirmed he will continue his playing career with GWS next year.
Stevie J announces playing future
AFTER a bitter end to his 2016 AFL season, GWS Giants star Steve Johnson has finally announced his plans for 2017.
Gun Hawk rates Fagan good fit for Lions
HAWTHORN star Sam Mitchell believes football boss Chris Fagan would be a good fit as Brisbane’s new coach but would be loath to lose him from the Hawks.
How Lake’s cell visit spawned success at Hawks
OPEN MIKE: Brian Lake says he felt like he jumped on the back of a ‘peloton’ when he joined Hawthorn. Despite his success, the beginning was anything but rosy.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Egan departs Dons for Dees, Dogs add Grace
THE Western Bulldogs are expected to add Steve Grace to Luke Beveridge’s 2017 coaching panel while Matthew Egan is set to join Melbourne.
Tangles’ VFL legacy remembered
MAX Walker might be best known as a cricketer but will always been remembered at Melbourne after passing away aged 68.
Petrie sees future in coaching
DELISTED North Melbourne spearhead Drew Petrie wants to coach should a potential move to West Coast not happen.
Veteran forward open to Eagles move
FORMER North Melbourne veteran Drew Petrie has revealed he is keen to play on in 2017, should West Coast solidify its interest in his services.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Lobbe looking for way out of Port
AFTER dismissing a move to the Western Bulldogs last year, Port Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe is searching for a new AFL club - one believing he is a No.1 big man.
Port inches closer to China clash with Suns
FORMER Western Bulldogs chief executive David Stevenson is the new AFL executive charged with closing the deal for Port Adelaide’s historic clash in China next year.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Dusty shows future Brownlow potential
DUSTIN Martin went to the Brownlow Medal on Monday night hoping for a “good time” and left a genuine contender for the years to come.
Deledio wants to be a one-club player
BRETT Deledio wants to finish his career with the status of Bob Murphy and Nick Riewoldt but admits his future is out of his control.
‘The difference between tears and beers’
FLASHBACKS still haunt Ross Lyon. They haunt Cameron Mooney as well. Kicking for goal is never more crucial than in the big dance.
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Carlisle out to make a statement
JAKE Carlisle believes he can fulfil St Kilda’s demand that he turn into the league’s best centre half-back after an aborted start at his new club.
Luck finally turns for Jones boys
EVEN his loyal brother Nathan believed Zak Jones’ season was over when a stray elbow ended his NEAFL Grand Final in brutal style.
Grand Final early betting guide
PUNTERS are split down the middle over the winner of Saturday’s Grand Final and there is big money on the first premiership to be decided in extra-time. WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?
‘The difference between tears and beers’
FLASHBACKS still haunt Ross Lyon. They haunt Cameron Mooney as well. Kicking for goal is never more crucial than in the big dance.
West Coast’s 2016 report card
PLENTY of promise, not much reward. That’s how West Coast’s season is likely to be remembered after a stunning first-round finals exit. HAVE YOUR SAY
List changes: Demons cut former skipper
UPDATE: Melbourne has axed former captain Jack Grimes while Geelong has delisted five rookies. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Dad’s sacrifices sow seeds of stardom
PETER Jetta made enormous sacrifices to help his son Lewis fulfil his AFL dreams.
Giants set for draft bonanza
GWS are set for a draft bonanza in both the national and women’s drafts after securing the No.1 pick in the AFL women’s draft via a lottery.
Suckling doubt increases, fails to train
DOUBT over the fitness of Western Bulldogs defender Matt Suckling has increased after the superboot failed to get out of a jog on Thursday.
Grand Final early betting guide
PUNTERS are split down the middle over the winner of Saturday’s Grand Final and there is big money on the first premiership to be decided in extra-time. WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?
