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Bulldogs star No limit on AFLW next generation
AASTA O’Connor believes she’ll be retired by the time AFL Women’s turns professional but the Western Bulldogs star says there’s no limit on the next generation.
Tough challenge Mental pressure hits young stars
THE AFL’s player union says players with mental health issues have never been better supported despite a spate of recent retirements through depression and burnout.
Gary Buckenara List analysis: Secret of Swans’ success
LANCE Franklin is on a $10 million contract but Sydney’s success is built on a team of superstars that any other team could have picked in the draft, writes list expert GARY BUCKENARA.
Team uniforms New look for AFL Women’s teams
TRADITIONAL AFL jumpers have been given a makeover for the new women’s league and one team has gone for something completely different. SEE ALL THE JUMPERS
Geelong greats Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request
GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel would have been shattered if Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett returned to the Cats during the AFL Trade Period.
AFL Draft Falcons’ super six jackpot
THE Geelong Falcons appear set to defy their shortage of top-end talent to deliver up to six AFL players in the coming drafts.
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AFL Draft Falcons’ super six jackpot
THE Geelong Falcons appear set to defy their shortage of top-end talent to deliver up to six AFL players in the coming drafts.
AFL Draft Will draft history repeat at your club?
GEELONG and Adelaide will be hoping history repeats on AFL Draft night. We look at every club’s picks and whether they’ve proved lucky in the past.
AFL No place for Croweaters in draft elite
SOUTH Australia could this year fail to have a player taken in the top 20 at the AFL national draft for the first time since 2001. State under-18 captain Jack Graham is the highest ranked SA player — at No. 22.
Young guns Andy or Hugh? No.1 pick toss of the coin
ANDY or Hugh? It is the No.1 question of the national draft and the answer is still unknown. Sam Landsberger previews the fight to be No.1.
AFL draft The VFL stars AFL clubs should consider
AN ALMOST certain second-round pick, a cousin of Cyril and a luckless contestant from The Recruit — 15 VFL players that could be drafted in November.
Redleg Wake-up call that saved Ladhams
NORWOOD giant Peter Ladhams had to face it — his AFL dream was slipping away. So he swapped his dreadlocks for hard work and now again appears bound for the big time.
Prospect Heart trouble hits Villis’ draft hopes
SOUTH Australian draft prospect Alex Villis’ football future is clouded after he was diagnosed with a potentially career-ending heart condition.
Draft hopeful Logue one preview has AFL scouts excited
AN ATHLETIC West Australian defender with big hair who only gave up rowing last year to focus on footy has bolted into AFL draft calculations.
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.
Tex not ready to hand over Crows reins
CROWS skipper Taylor Walker has scoffed at suggestions he should hand over the captaincy to teammate Rory Sloane.
Crows ace Marinoff is in it for the long run
CROWS forward Ebony Marinoff believes endurance will be a key as Adelaide is beginning to prepare for its first season in the AFL women’s league.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
Brisbane facing player welfare disaster
CRAIG Lambert is set to be offered an AFL deal to serve a one-year ban for bringing the game into disrepute with his role in the Lachie Whitfield drug saga.
Ponga addresses AFL switch rumour
EXCLUSIVE: COWBOYS young gun Kalyn Ponga has addressed speculation he is set to code hop and accept a contract with AFL side Brisbane Lions.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Mental pressure hits young stars
THE AFL’s player union says players with mental health issues have never been better supported despite a spate of recent retirements through depression and burnout.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
Essendon supporters were ruthless: Cooney
ADAM Cooney has opened up about the barrage of abuse he would cop on social media from “ruthless” Essendon supporters following a loss.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
Bennell ‘hungrier than ever’ for 2017
HARLEY Bennell says he’s “hungrier than ever” to make an impact at Fremantle after injury ruined his first season at the club.
People don’t realise how invasive it is: Bartel
GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel has lifted the lid on the difficulties of off-season drug testing after several clubs were fined for sloppy whereabouts information.
Tuohy ready to fill Enright void
NEW Geelong recruit Zach Tuohy hopes he can fill the void left by superstar defender Corey Enright after crossing from Carlton during the trade period.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request
GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel would have been shattered if Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett returned to the Cats during the AFL Trade Period.
McKenzie takes first steps in reigniting career
SUNS defender Trent McKenzie has surprisingly returned early for pre-season training this week in a bid to reignite his stalled career.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Whitfield could miss just eight games
GWS Giants star Lachie Whitfield is set to accept a six-month suspension — including just eight games — if charged with breaching the AFL’s illicit drug code.
Whitfield to accept six-month ban if charged
THE AFL is set to charge Lachie Whitfield, former Giants football manager Graeme Allan and welfare manager Craig Lambert over an incident last May.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
Dees hand star recruit Lewis No.6
MELBOURNE has wasted no time in allocating guernsey numbers to its new players with star recruit Jordan Lewis to wear No.6 in 2017.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
Palmer puts hand up for midfield role
HE’S cut his teeth as a forward but emerging Port Adelaide prospect Jesse Palmer wants to be more than a one-trick pony and is eyeing time in the midfield.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
Sky is the limit for Tigers
FORMER Brisbane Lions coach turned Richmond assistant Justin Leppitsch has declared the sky is the limit for the Tigers in 2017.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
List analysis: Secret of Swans’ success
LANCE Franklin is on a $10 million contract but Sydney’s success is built on a team of superstars that any other team could have picked in the draft, writes list expert GARY BUCKENARA.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Richards still without a club
XAVIER Richards is still hopeful of continuing his AFL career in Melbourne despite receiving no offers at the close of the first free agency period for delisted players.
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
No limit on AFLW next generation
AASTA O’Connor believes she’ll be retired by the time AFL Women’s turns professional but the Western Bulldogs star says there’s no limit on the next generation.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
