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‘Don’t worry about going third-man up, mate’
MAX Gawn names the surprising challengers for his title of the AFL’s No.1 ruckman and has some advice for new teammate and noted ruck spoiler Jordan Lewis.
AFL clubs ‘held to ransom’: Bogut
AFTER a record trade period, Andrew Bogut says he thinks change may be coming to the AFL with the balance of power likely to one day shift back in clubs’ favour. Vote and HAVE YOUR SAY.
20 quirky stats from 2016 season
DUSTIN Martin scored three Brownlow Medal votes in Round 17 despite recording 18 ineffective kicks. It’s no surprise Martin features in the 20 quirkiest stats from the past season.
‘Mr Fix-It’ hired to help Gubby
COLLINGWOOD football boss Graeme “Gubby” Allan has engaged top dispute resolution lawyer Leon Zwier to lead his defence against possible AFL charges.
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.
Lions cut small forward
UPDATE: SMALL forward Josh Green will seek a fresh start after he was delisted by the Brisbane Lions. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Crows lose strategic coach to Bombers
ADELAIDE has lost highly-rated strategic and opposition analysis coach Rob Harding to Essendon.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Tapping on the move
COLLINGWOOD VFL coach Dale Tapping has been appointed an assistant coach of Brisbane Lions.
League, players at odds over pre-finals bye
TENSIONS between the AFL and the game’s 800 players have flared over the contentious pre-finals break.
Will excited by dream Magpies move
HE barracked for them, his great great grandfather played for them, and now Will Hoskin-Elliott is ready to fulfil his potential at Collingwood.
Roos to play historic Good Friday game
NORTH Melbourne will play in football’s first Good Friday game with the blockbuster-starved premier Western Bulldogs set to be its likely opponent.
Boyd finally feels at home in AFL
WESTERN Bulldogs million dollar man Tom Boyd finally feels like he belongs at AFL level after a breakthrough performance in the Grand Final.
Dogs, Pies set for Round 1 blockbuster
NEW Bulldog Travis Cloke won’t have to wait long to face Collingwood while Essendon will host Hawthorn in prime-time in Round 1 next year. SEE THE LIKELY ROUND 1 DRAW
SuperCoach: traded stars to watch in 2017
A STAGGERING 43 trades and free agency moves were completed in the AFL Trade Period, we’ve looked at who could have a major SuperCoach impact in 2017.
Sam to restore hope after Nic Nat injury
AS good a player as Sam Mitchell has been and will hope to be next year, it’s the intangibles that he brings west that might be his greatest gift to the Eagles.
Lyon set for breakfast radio return
ANDO’S SHOUT: TROUBLED AFL personality Garry Lyon is set to return to Melbourne’s airwaves and could be joined by Hamish McLachlan.
The keys to Fremantle’s future success
THE work by Fremantle’s list management team over the trade period has been good. But the work by their fitness staff over the next five months needs to be better.
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?
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”.
Port Adelaide cut ties with Stewart
PORT Adelaide has made the tough decision to delist arguably its most popular clubman Paul Stewart.
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Deledio fell out of love with Tigers
BRETT Deledio says a dance floor encounter with Steve Johnson at a friend’s wedding sparked his move from Richmond to the GWS Giants.
AFL clubs ‘held to ransom’: Bogut
AFTER a record trade period, Andrew Bogut says he thinks change may be coming to the AFL with the balance of power likely to one day shift back in clubs’ favour. Vote and HAVE YOUR SAY.
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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.
Boyd finally feels at home in AFL
WESTERN Bulldogs million dollar man Tom Boyd finally feels like he belongs at AFL level after a breakthrough performance in the Grand Final.
