AFL
New Eagle Vardy confident injury issues are behind him
NEW Eagle Nathan Vardy is confident his body will hold up at his new club after seven injury-riddled years with Geelong.
Sydney stars Sorry Eddie, Swans destined for No. 1
SYDNEY believes it is only a matter of time until the Swans overtake Collingwood as the biggest sporting club in Australia. Are they right?
Father-son Crows in box seat to secure Jarman
ADELAIDE has never had a father-son selection. However, that could all be about to change with the Crows closing in on Ben Jarman.
Soft tissue concerns Returning Bombers will be in ‘peak fitness’
ESSENDON has put in place measures to limit soft tissue injuries to its 10 returning players after 12 months out of the elite training and playing environment of the AFL.
YouTube parody VIDEO: Hilarious take on Cats-Tigers trade
RICHMOND has been the butt of many jokes over the years for its recruiting. Now the Tigers have had the last laugh.
Difficulty ladder Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
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Draft News
2014 Draft Draft disaster: What were the Blues thinking?
CARLTON’S entire 2014 national draft is on the verge of wipe-out after the Blues delisted another six players.
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.
Crows in box seat to secure Jarman
ADELAIDE has never had a father-son selection. However, that could all be about to change with the Crows closing in on Ben Jarman.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Brisbane Lions get luck of the draw
BRISBANE coach Chris Fagan says there is no such thing as an easy game in the AFL and isn’t getting carried away by what appears to be a friendlier start for the Lions to 2017.
Gibbs still bound by Blue
CARLTON says Bryce Gibbs will seamlessly slot back into his leadership role at the Blues despite his messy aborted trade to Adelaide.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Pies won’t stand Allan down
COLLINGWOOD’S board has discussed contingency plans for the possible suspension of Graeme Allan over charges relating to the Lachie Whitfield investigation.
Sorry Eddie, Swans destined for No. 1
SYDNEY believes it is only a matter of time until the Swans overtake Collingwood as the biggest sporting club in Australia. Are they right?
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Returning Bombers will be in ‘peak fitness’
ESSENDON has put in place measures to limit soft tissue injuries to its 10 returning players after 12 months out of the elite training and playing environment of the AFL.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.
Vardy confident injury issues are behind him
NEW Eagle Nathan Vardy is confident his body will hold up at his new club after seven injury-riddled years with Geelong.
VIDEO: Hilarious take on Cats-Tigers trade
RICHMOND has been the butt of many jokes over the years for its recruiting. Now the Tigers have had the last laugh.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
‘Homesick’ Ablett’s future still up in the air
GARY Ablett is homesick after six years at Gold Coast according to his manager who says there’s a chance another trade request will be made.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Pies won’t stand Allan down
COLLINGWOOD’S board has discussed contingency plans for the possible suspension of Graeme Allan over charges relating to the Lachie Whitfield investigation.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Knee victim backs O’Meara to find his best
THE AFL player who helped guide Jaeger O’Meara through his hellish two-year recovery from knee issues says the 22-year-old will return to his best.
Crows in box seat to secure Jarman
ADELAIDE has never had a father-son selection. However, that could all be about to change with the Crows closing in on Ben Jarman.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Roos, Dogs can make Good Friday their own
NORTH Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs will be given the chance to making themselves an indispensable part of the annual Good Friday fixture next year.
China not messing with Port’s focus, says Thomas
PORT Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas insists the Power’s focus is fixed on football and the “China Strategy” has not distracted his AFL club.
The glass is half full for those with clear vision
THE “glass half-full” groaners ask why Australian football would bother with China? Will Port Adelaide find a fertile recruiting zone in Shanghai or the Gaungdong province? No, writes Michelangelo Rucci.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
VIDEO: Hilarious take on Cats-Tigers trade
RICHMOND has been the butt of many jokes over the years for its recruiting. Now the Tigers have had the last laugh.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Yarran’s uphill battle for AFL return
RICHMOND admits Chris Yarran is still not fit enough for AFL footy but will give him a chance to prove he deserves a chance to revive his career.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.
Sorry Eddie, Swans destined for No. 1
SYDNEY believes it is only a matter of time until the Swans overtake Collingwood as the biggest sporting club in Australia. Are they right?
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Clubs circle Richards as delisted free agent
AXED Swan Xavier Richards is attracting interest from rival clubs as a delisted free agent according to his management.
Vardy confident injury issues are behind him
NEW Eagle Nathan Vardy is confident his body will hold up at his new club after seven injury-riddled years with Geelong.
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
List changes: Dons dump Dempsey
UPDATE: ESSENDON has cut veteran Courtenay Dempsey and two more players as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers, Bulldogs and Saints trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Who has the easiest draw?
ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?
Roos, Dogs can make Good Friday their own
NORTH Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs will be given the chance to making themselves an indispensable part of the annual Good Friday fixture next year.
