AFL

Rob Harding Crows lose strategic coach to Bombers

ADELAIDE has lost highly-rated strategic and opposition analysis coach Rob Harding to Essendon.

Medal fate Watson close to Brownlow decision

JOBE Watson is still weighing up whether to fight to keep his Brownlow Medal but the Bombers will support whatever decision he makes.

Traded Tiger Deledio’s message to Tiger faithful

FOUR days after being traded to the GWS Giants Brett Deledio has posted a heartfelt message on social media to the fans who cheered him for 12 seasons.

AFL Fixture Dogs to net $500K from Cairns home game

THE Western Bulldogs will play a “home” game against the Gold Coast Suns at Cazalys Stadium for a fourth straight year.

NBA v AFL Which NBA team should you follow?

ARE you an AFL fan looking for a sport to follow in the off season? Here’s a handy guide to which NBA team to support based on your AFL side.

Leaving Freo ‘I’m off to find a new jumper’: Barlow

MICHAEL Barlow’s tenure at Fremantle has come to an end, but the on-baller says he has “never been more keen” to continue his AFL career.

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Kane Cornes Crows and Power hopeless in trade period

THE trade period fascinates fans as teams try to deliver hope to their supporters with deals that bring them closer to a flag. But both the Crows and Power failed miserably this year, says Kane Cornes.

Social watch ‘Sums up my last week’: Traded players react

NEARLY 40 players moved clubs during the trade period. And most took to social media to show their appreciation — and confusion — for their old and new clubs.

Star forward Another Rioli to grace the AFL

ANOTHER magical small forward from the Rioli family will next month highlight the exceptional depth of the 2017 national draft.

No change AFL to resist twilight Grand Final

DESPITE strong advocates for a later start, the AFL will maintain its traditional Grand Final start time in 2017. Is it the right call? Have your say.

Midfield depth Crows must sign Barlow: Cornes

POWER great Kane Cornes says Adelaide must target out-of-favour Docker Michael Barlow to contend for the top four next season.

Expert Opinion

Future planning Bold trades keep Hawks window open

FOR years we’ve called Alastair Clarkson and the Hawthorn footy club the master innovators and this bold trade makeover may just continue the trend, writes Jay Clark.

Trade fallout Deledio gone but Tigers take step forward

RICHMOND’S midfield has some steel, now. Yes, Brett Deledio is a star who Tiger fans will miss but its midfield got the boost it desperately needed, writes Jay Clark.

Retiring great Cats’ ‘Mr Fix-It’ a footballer’s footballer

IF THE modern footballer is judged on his ability to play varied positions with equal effectiveness, then Jimmy Bartel was the game’s prototype.

Draft News

New plan Judge us in five years: Power

PORT Adelaide list manager Jason Cripps says it could take five years to judge the club’s latest trade strategy which prioritised teenagers over proven stars.

Star forward Another Rioli to grace the AFL

ANOTHER magical small forward from the Rioli family will next month highlight the exceptional depth of the 2017 national draft.

Future picks Who your team wants to lose in 2017

RICHMOND hopes Geelong misses the finals, St Kilda wants Hawthorn to bottom out and the Hawks are praying the wheels fall off GWS. How did trading future picks affect your club?

‘Dodgy deals’ AFL ticks off ‘bewildering’ trade

THE AFL has ticked off on St Kilda’s draft heist of Hawthorn because both clubs agreed to the deal “with their eyes wide open”.

Draft order AFL draft: All your club’s picks

HOW active will your club be at the National Draft? Find out which draft selections your team will have this year. UPDATED ORDER.

Trade wrap Deledio, O’Meara gone, no Gibbs deal

TRADE WRAP: JAEGER O’Meara is a Hawk and Brett Deledio a Giant after a frantic final hour of the AFL trade period but Bryce Gibbs didn’t get his move to Adelaide. Recap all today’s moves here.

Day five Trade re-cap: Hawks closer to O’Meara

LUKE Hodge has delivered a cheeky sledge to Sam Mitchell as Hawthorn secure a pick that moves them closer to Jaeger O’Meara. RE-CAP DAY 5 IN OUR BLOG

Contract proposal Club push to secure young guns longer

UPDATE: THE AFL has confirmed clubs are pushing for longer contracts for draftees to discourage players from leaving clubs when their first contract expires.

Day 4 Hawk shock: Lewis asked for Dees trade

HAWTHORN has declared disgruntled champion Jordan Lewis a required player after he approached Melbourne about a trade. Plus the latest on Bryce Gibbs, Tom Rockliff, Koby Stevens and more. RECAP ALL TODAY’S TRADE NEWS

Points blow Compo picks hurt Pies’ father-son hopes

COLLINGWOOD’S hopes of drafting father-son prospects Josh Daicos and Callum Brown are being weakened by the AFL handing out compensation picks.

Academy star Giants ready to call Bombers draft bluff

GWS have called Essendon’s bluff over revelations the Bombers are considering using the No.1 draft pick to secure Giants academy star Will Setterfield.