AFL
Why Mayne man’s time at Freo was up
MOVING across the Nullarbor was a “daunting experience” for Chris Mayne. But after what he endured in 2016, it was a move that needed to happen.
Round 3 AFLW teams: Dogs lose Brennan to injury
THE Western Bulldogs have been dealt a major blow ahead of their clash against Melbourne while GWS has regained a marquee midfield. SEE THE TEAMS
JLT Squads Bob’s back, North, Eagles, Swans go young
WESTERN Bulldogs have named Bob Murphy and Travis Cloke for its opening JLT Community Series game while a host of teams showcase their young talent.
AFLW Video: Pacemaker McCarthy’s five-bounce stunner
BRISBANE midfielder Kate McCarthy has given a whole new meaning to pacemaker, with a running goal that sent tongues wagging against Collingwood.
Midfield star Parker turns the page on 2016
HEADING into his seventh year at Sydney, midfield star Luke Parker did something completely different this pre-season — he read a book.
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Dogs snare Tweedie as late rookie addition
WESTERN Bulldogs have signed former Hawthorn next generation academy youngster Tristan Tweedie, who slotted six goals in Round 1 before breaking down with injury.
Desire takes younger Clarke a long way
DYLAN Clarke describes it as the toughest pre-season running session he’s ever done, but his work ethic convinced Essendon to swoop on him in the national draft.
No limits as Blues grab a rookie steal
CARLTON has nabbed a steal in the rookie draft in a player Gary Buckenara had rated inside his top 50 draft talents and list boss Stephen Silvagni says Blues fans should have renewed hope.
‘I play like Cyril’: Rioli’s stunning makeover
WEST Coast recruit Willie Rioli boasts a bloodline of football royalty, but it wasn’t until he burned off the kilos that his AFL dream became a reality.
Silvagni more than a name for Blues
CARLTON has enlisted another Silvagni to help bolster its young backline after picking up former Fremantle defender Alex in the rookie draft.
Rookie draft: Who did your club pick?
ESSENDON has given Shaun McKernan another chance, Drew Petrie has an AFL lifeline and there is another Silvagni at Carlton. But not every hopeful found a home. SEE PROFILES OF EVERY PICK
‘I did it for my family and my mob’
NEW draftees are typically a little nervous. Shy, even. Not Collingwood recruit Kayle Kirby who spoke of his pride at getting drafted and representing his community.
Brown, Daicos to forge own paths
COLLINGWOOD father-son recruits Josh Daicos and Callum Brown are conscious of carving their own legacy as they prepare for “inevitable” pressure.
From Grand Final to AFL scrapheap
XAVIER Richards’ decision to walk out on Sydney has backfired spectacularly, with the Grand Final utility left without an AFL club after the rookie draft.
Video: Howe who? Meet Mitch Hannan
MELBOURNE fans, meet Mitch Hannan. The high-flying forward drafted on Friday night that might make you forget all about Jeremy Howe.
New Dog Young ‘stoked’
STURT forward Lewis Young only scraped into the national draft by 11 days and now he’s suddenly joining the AFL’s reigning premier the Western Bulldogs.
Top picks to own QClash spotlight
TOP draft picks Hugh McCluggage and Ben Ainsworth are set to engage in a career-long duel that will fuel QClash contests for years to come.
Dream come true for Brown, Daicos
COLLINGWOOD father-son recruits Callum Brown and Josh Daicos couldn’t be happier to join the club at which their fathers are champions in a dream come true scenario. WATCH THEIR REACTIONS
McGrath can be part of Bombers revival
ESSENDON believes No.1 draft pick Andy McGrath can walk into its best 22 next season along with the 10 superstars returning from drug bans. SEE THE TOP 10
AFLW teams: Dogs lose Brennan to injury
THE Western Bulldogs have been dealt a major blow ahead of their clash against Melbourne while GWS has regained a marquee midfield. SEE THE TEAMS
Finals disaster still burns for Sloane
FIVE months after a semi-final loss to Sydney which made his “blood boil”, Rory Sloane says the anger is gone but he hasn’t forgotten the lessons of defeat.
Pearce, Mifsud lead Demons to win
MELBOURNE captain Daisy Pearce and forward Alyssa Mifsud have lead the Demons to a big win over the Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RECAP
Zorko returns to old stomping ground
THINGS have certainly changed for Brisbane star Dayne Zorko since the last time he kicked a ball in anger at Kombumerri Oval, Broadbeach.
Blues undefeated, Dees claim first win
MELBOURNE has stormed home to claim its first win of the AFLW season after Carlton came from behind to beat GWS. Re-live the day here!
Trust got Blues home, says Arnell
TRUST is Carlton’s greatest asset and paid dividends in the team’s hard-fought win on Saturday, skipper Lauren Arnell believes.
Pearce, Mifsud lead Demons to win
MELBOURNE captain Daisy Pearce and forward Alyssa Mifsud have lead the Demons to a big win over the Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RECAP
Luckless Sinclair set for surgery
BEN Sinclair just can’t catch a break. The defender will undergo surgery on his left hamstring after injuring it in his side’s JLT win against Essendon.
VIDEO: Umpires got deliberate wrong
THE AFL has tried to help players get their heads around the new crackdown on deliberate rushed behinds, but it seems the umpires also need assistance.
Woosha rapt with banned Bombers
ESSENDON coach John Worsfold was all positive after last night’s first JLT Series game while Nathan Buckley laments his first injury of the year.
Pearce, Mifsud lead Demons to win
MELBOURNE captain Daisy Pearce and forward Alyssa Mifsud have lead the Demons to a big win over the Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RECAP
Shorts confusion forces GWS costume change
GWS has been forced to change shorts mid-match after both the Giants and their opponents Fremantle ran out for their AFLW clash in similar attire.
Roughy: ‘This is a small step’
HAWTHORN have won a close battle against Geelong after the Cats fought back strongly in the second half. Jaegar O’Meara impressed and Jarryd Roughead kicked an early goal. RECAP
Roughy, Jaeger in for Hawks, Danger fit
FULL SQUADS: Hawthorn names Jarryd Roughead and Jaeger O’Meara for its pre-season clash against Geelong, which has included Patrick Dangerfield.
Barlow out to impress in Suns debut
HE is a veteran of 129 games but Gold Coast recruit Michael Barlow will take the mindset of a first-year player into his debut for the Suns against Brisbane.
Bob’s back, North, Eagles, Swans go young
WESTERN Bulldogs have named Bob Murphy and Travis Cloke for its opening JLT Community Series game while a host of teams showcase their young talent.
Pearce, Mifsud lead Demons to win
MELBOURNE captain Daisy Pearce and forward Alyssa Mifsud have lead the Demons to a big win over the Bulldogs at Whitten Oval. RECAP
Shorts confusion forces GWS costume change
GWS has been forced to change shorts mid-match after both the Giants and their opponents Fremantle ran out for their AFLW clash in similar attire.
‘Cooked’ Roughy glad to be back
ON-FIELD niceties can be few and far between in football, but Jarryd Roughead was heartened by the reception he received from his opponents on Friday night.
Roughy: ‘This is a small step’
HAWTHORN have won a close battle against Geelong after the Cats fought back strongly in the second half. Jaegar O’Meara impressed and Jarryd Roughead kicked an early goal. RECAP
Win over Dogs just the start for Dees
NEW Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has labelled Saturday’s performance against the Western Bulldogs a good “starting point” for how his side wants to play in 2017.
Downie determined to come back stronger
MEG Downie has emerged from one of the toughest weeks of her life unbeaten and determined to pull on the red and blue of Melbourne next AFLW season.
Daw: ‘We don’t all commit crime’
WITH Victoria in the grip of a youth crime crisis, AFL rising star Majak Daw has spoken of the power of football in breaking down barriers and the stigma surrounding young people in the Sudanese community.
Ziebell urges Daw to grab his chance
NORTH Melbourne will look to give versatile big man Majak Daw more opportunity this year after he was dropped on four separate occasions last season.
Port has no regret for putting China first
PORT Adelaide is making no apologies and nor does it have any regrets for putting its China experiment ahead of establishing an AFL women’s team — which remains a long-term dream.
Port boss helps highlight a big issue
PORT Adelaide is usually trying to sell memberships — but Power chief executive Keith Thomas took time out to help one of the club’s members sell something important to them.
Tigers committed to game plan revamp
IT’S early days but there were positive vibes at Richmond’s intra-club with Dion Prestia excellent again and Ben Lennon starting to live up to his promise. SEE THE PICTURES
Caddy, Prestia shine in Tiger colours
LONG-suffering Richmond fans got out of bed early in the morning in the hope of seeing three things from the Tigers’ intra-club hit-out, and that’s what they got. PICS + VIDEO
‘Mum wanted me to come home’
ST KILDA ruckman Tom Hickey has resisted the pull of home — and defied his mum — to sign a two-year contract extension.
Brown gets ‘kick up the bum’ he needed
ST KILDA recruit Nathan Brown is loving life at his new club and the ex-Collingwood full back says his off-season move has been the “kick up the bum” he needed to reinvigorate his career.
Buddy set for pre-season comeback
LANCE Franklin’s recovery from shoulder surgery is near complete, with Sydney confirming his participation in the AFL’s pre-season competition.
Bob’s back, North, Eagles, Swans go young
WESTERN Bulldogs have named Bob Murphy and Travis Cloke for its opening JLT Community Series game while a host of teams showcase their young talent.
Bob’s back, North, Eagles, Swans go young
WESTERN Bulldogs have named Bob Murphy and Travis Cloke for its opening JLT Community Series game while a host of teams showcase their young talent.
Nic Nat may not return in 2017
STAR West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has detailed his mental battle after a knee reconstruction and admits he might not return to the field until 2018.
Flag hangover or a side on the rise?
THAT is the big question after Melbourne secured a hard-fought six point win over the Western Bulldogs in its JLT Community Series opener.
‘He can be a game-wrecker’
THERE was plenty of talk in the lead up but Travis Cloke wasted no time showing exactly what he’s made of in his first outing for the Western Bulldogs.
