Geelong’s VFL defeat hurts Hawkins’ hopes of returning to big time
Sam De Koning and veteran Cam Guthrie both got through Geelong’s semi-final loss to Southport in the VFL, but forward Gary Rohan suffered another concussion.
- by Andrew Wu
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Demons president Kate Roffey steps down, club launches board review
Kate Roffey is the first major Demons figure to quit their post after superstar Christian Petracca effectively put the club on notice when he aired his grievances to senior officials and expressed his desire to be traded.
- by Andrew Wu
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AFL 2024
Butters learns results of scans, no certainty for Port’s semi-final
Zak Butters underwent precautionary scans at hospital on Thursday night after being subbed out at half-time of Port’s humiliating 84-point loss to Geelong in the qualifying final.
- by Steve Barrett and Andrew Wu
‘Everything concerned me’: Rampant Cats through to prelim final after Port turn in another finals shocker
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Port Adelaide and Geelong battle for a home preliminary final.
- by Andrew Wu, Peter Ryan, Steve Barrett and Claire Siracusa
Mr September? How Ugle-Hagan can be like Buddy
On Friday night, the No.1 draft pick gets the chance to emulate his childhood hero by stamping himself as a big-time player on the September stage.
- by Andrew Wu
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AFL 2024
‘I’m pumped’: Docherty to make remarkable return as Blues weigh mass recalls for elimination final
Carlton’s Sam Docherty will make a miraculous return to football in this weekend’s elimination final against the Brisbane Lions.
- by Andrew Wu and Claire Siracusa
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AFL 2024
Hawks star out; Docherty closing in on miracle return; Cats push case
Hawthorn have ruled out star Will Day for Friday night’s elimination final, while Carlton stalwart Sam Docherty believes he can pull off a September miracle.
- by Jake Niall, Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Brand Petracca has been blamed for Demon’s rift with club. What exactly is it?
Since his future first came into question three weeks ago, we have learnt more about Christian Petracca’s black bean noodles and pesto chicken melt than where he wants to play next year.
- by Andrew Wu
Bont crowned captain of star-studded All-Australian team, but some big names miss out
Marcus Bontempelli started a potentially career-defining month with a major honour while Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett and Darcy Cameron were the most notable exclusions from the All-Australian team.
- by Andrew Wu
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AFL 2024
Why Petracca’s bid to depart the Demons remains a long shot
Melbourne have reached a crossroads as Christian Petracca continues to try and force his way to a Victorian powerhouse, but rival clubs are yet to step forward with a realistic package to secure the champion midfielder.
- by Marc McGowan, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Demons star fails to overturn three-match ban; Police charge alleged bottle thrower
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett will miss the first three games of the 2025 AFL season after failing to overturn a three-match suspension for a bump on Collingwood’s Darcy Moore.
- by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Jon Pierik