AFL
Full fitness Injury free Reid eyeing 2017
SYDNEY swingman Sam Reid is ready to put a frustrating 2016 behind him and is set to be ready for the first day of pre-season training.
Every club List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Hawk returns Max Bailey returns to Hawthorn
ONE of Hawthorn’s most loved characters will return to the club next season to work as a development coach under Alastair Clarkson.
Early jump Why are the Blues training already?
IT’S five months until Round 1 next year, but Carlton players hit he training track yesterday as the countdown starts to 2017.
Wanted Out I didn’t want to be in Sydney: Richards
ONE month ago he was playing in a Grand Final with Sydney. Now he doesn’t have a club. Xavier Richards talks about his decision to quit the Swans.
Saints champ Fisher calls time on AFL career
ST KILDA veteran Sam Fisher has announced his retirement but the Saints say his legacy will live on through the club’s next wave of young defenders.
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Draft News
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.
Academy targets Bombers could spring surprise with pick 1
ESSENDON is likely to sacrifice the prestige of crowning next month’s No.1 draft pick by bidding on academy stars Jack Bowes and Will Setterfield.
Day 1 Trades Day 1: ‘Make me a Hawk’
UPDATE: Tom Mitchell has asked for a trade to Hawthorn while Carlton says it will ‘work through’ a deal with Bryce Gibbs. RECAP ALL TODAY’S MOVES.
Hawks keen on axed Crow Henderson
DELISTED Adelaide midfielder Ricky Henderson is already attracting attention. Henderson is on Hawthorn’s radar with the Hawks hunting midfield depth.
Jarman poised to be a Crow
THE Jarman family says it is “over the moon’’ that Ben Jarman is poised to become the Crows’ first father-son selection in their 26-year history.
Crows ease burden on Sauce
REILLY O’BRIEN is on the Adelaide Football Club’s senior list, in a telling pointer the Crows will not wear down lead ruckman Sam Jacobs next season.
Shocked Green ready for fresh start
FREE agent Josh Green says his delisting by Brisbane Lions was a shock but one that will motivate him if given a fresh start at a new club.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Why are the Blues training already?
IT’S five months until Round 1 next year, but Carlton players hit he training track yesterday as the countdown starts to 2017.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Pies nominate Brown, Daicos as father-sons
CALLUM Brown and Josh Daicos are one step closer to becoming Collingwood players after they were among five players nominated as father-son selections. SEE ALL FATHER-SON, ACADEMY NOMINEES
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Young Don wants to be the next Fyfe
ESSENDON youngster Kyle Langford wants to be the next Nat Fyfe and has already started picking the brains of two people who have intimate knowledge of the Brownlow Medallist’s game.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Kelly, Dea set to officially join Bombers
JAMES Kelly and Matthew Dea will officially extend their careers at Essendon this week when they are signed as delisted free agents.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Dockers could set new indigenous record
INAUGURAL Dockers coach Gerard Neesham says the club is poised to make a statement about Aboriginal representation, with more than a quarter of next year’s list indigenous.
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Lonergan to play on with Cats
VETERAN Geelong defender Tom Lonergan will play on in 2017 after agreeing to a new one-year deal with the Cats. Plus contract news at a host of other clubs.
Cats should let go of Ablett dream: Mooney
GEELONG should move on from trying to lure Gary Ablett home from Gold Coast and look to the future, according to premiership Cat Cameron Mooney.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Cats should let go of Ablett dream: Mooney
GEELONG should move on from trying to lure Gary Ablett home from Gold Coast and look to the future, according to premiership Cat Cameron Mooney.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
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.
Max Bailey returns to Hawthorn
ONE of Hawthorn’s most loved characters will return to the club next season to work as a development coach under Alastair Clarkson.
Hawks keen on axed Crow Henderson
DELISTED Adelaide midfielder Ricky Henderson is already attracting attention. Henderson is on Hawthorn’s radar with the Hawks hunting midfield depth.
Hawks sign another Irish star
HAWTHORN has ventured outside Australia to find its next star by signing its second Irishman, rugby and Gaelic football player Conor Nash.
From the Demons to the Melbourne Cup
TAKE note young Demons. If you quit playing for Melbourne you might end up training the Melbourne Cup winner, just like Robert Hickmott.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Roos want Boomer for off-field role
NORTH Melbourne is in discussions with retired champion Brent Harvey about an off-field role at the football club for the 2017 season.
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Sometimes AFL is not so callous... sometimes
LIST-management meetings at AFL clubs must be fascinating, particularly when senior coach and the list manager are working to different agendas or timelines.
I can’t thank them enough: Monfries
EXPERIENCED Port Adelaide forward Angus Monfries is grateful the Power has stood by its promise to keep him after his year in limbo.
Power re-sign Monfries, Jonas but cut O’Shea
DEFENDER Cam O’Shea is the fifth of an expected seven changes to the Port Adelaide senior list for next year’s AFL campaign.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Yarran committed to playing AFL again
A RELAXED Chris Yarran has broken his silence after a year out of the game and revealed his burning desire to return to playing the game he loves in 2017. SEE THE PICS
The moment Yarran set sights on AFL return
TWO months ago he’d have said “little chance” and six weeks ago “unlikely”, but events of the past month have convinced Tom Couch that Chris Yarran is a realistic chance to reignite his career.
Fisher calls time on AFL career
ST KILDA veteran Sam Fisher has announced his retirement but the Saints say his legacy will live on through the club’s next wave of young defenders.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Injury free Reid eyeing 2017
SYDNEY swingman Sam Reid is ready to put a frustrating 2016 behind him and is set to be ready for the first day of pre-season training.
I didn’t want to be in Sydney: Richards
ONE month ago he was playing in a Grand Final with Sydney. Now he doesn’t have a club. Xavier Richards talks about his decision to quit the Swans.
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
List changes: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
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: Brown twin up for grabs
UPDATE: ANYONE need a full-back? Mitch Brown is heading back to Victoria in the hope of extending his AFL career after being delisted by West Coast. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
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?
