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Rucci on Saturday
Making a stand for Robran

BARRIE Robran celebrates the 50th anniversary of his SANFL league debut this weekend. As modest and unassuming today as he was before that first game, he will be remembered as one of the greats of the game.

Cats ‘far from a finished product’: Scott

Cats ‘far from a finished product’: Scott
GEELONG coach Chris Scott says his team is far from perfect and still has room for improvement despite snapping a three-game losing streak in an impressive performance against the Bulldogs.

Dogs don’t have same endeavour as last year

Dogs don’t have same endeavour as last year
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has backed his side to find their mojo but admits they don’t have the spirit or endeavour they did last year right now.

‘We have another contender’

‘We have another contender’
GEELONG have had their critics this season, but now an AFL legend has made a stunning claim regarding their premiership hopes.

Bruise-free? Tackle-happy Cats respond

Bruise-free? Tackle-happy Cats respond
GEELONG has just 14 tackles in the first half against Essendon last week and doubled it in the first quarter alone against Western Bulldogs in a huge performance by the Cats to defeat the reigning premiers.

Truth about that Cousins ‘fight’

Truth about that Cousins ‘fight’
A lawyer representing Ben Cousins says reports of the former AFL star being involved in a Perth prison fight were wide of the mark.

Corr cleared to face Tigers after concussion

Corr cleared to face Tigers after concussion
GWS DEFENDER Aidan Corr has been cleared to play against Richmond after passing a concussion test following his scary fall against Collingwood last weekend.

Hello Newman: Swans find Malceski clone

Hello Newman: Swans find Malceski clone
THEIR razor left boots aren’t the only things that Swans Grand Final hero Nick Malceski and mature-age recruit Nic Newman have in common.

AFL star’s ex on horror attack

AFL star’s ex on horror attack
THE ex-girlfriend of fallen footy star Justin Murphy describes his “campaign of terror”, which left her maimed after an attack with a blowtorch.

Is 2013 the new super draft?

Is 2013 the new super draft?
THE class of 2013 includes the likes of Bontempelli, Kelly, Merrett and Cripps — all players who have made a huge impact on the field for their clubs. SAM LANDSBERGER RERANKS THE 2013 DRAFT

Saints stand by sledging response

Saints stand by sledging response
EVEN after St Kilda admitted it was wrong to sledge Marc Murphy, the club was still was criticised for its lack of a sincere apology, and the president isn’t going to cop that.

No change to draftee contract length

No change to draftee contract length
THE AFL won’t increase the length of contracts for draftees despite clubs pushing for two-year deals to be increased as the Lions brace for the possibility of No.2 pick Josh Schache departing. HAVE YOUR SAY

Power are taking on the world

Power are taking on the world
FROM the moment we boarded the plane you could feel this build-up was different to anything we had ever experienced. Power midfielder and Shanghai medallist Brad Ebert writes about his Chinese adventure.

Inside the Pies’ big bucks Mayne deal

Inside the Pies’ big bucks Mayne deal
COLLINGWOOD went hard to sign Chris Mayne in a mega deal, yet eight rounds into the season the former Docker has mainly languished in the VFL.

Blues snare Stevens, eye Harris

Blues snare Stevens, eye Harris
CARLTON landed the first blow of the AFLW trade period securing Nicola Stevens from Collingwood, but want-away Lions forward Tayla Harris remains in limbo. Get the latest news here.

AFL Women’s starting to get serious

AFL Women’s starting to get serious
AFTER Carlton poached Nicola Stevens from Collingwood, and with Tayla Harris wanting to get out of Brisbane, the AFLW competition has suddenly got real.

Brown: Time to stand up for Rory

Brown: Time to stand up for Rory
JONATHAN Brown says Adelaide must make a statement against Brisbane while revealing the secret to a Rory Sloane renaissance.

Pyke has no magic wand

Pyke has no magic wand
CROWS coach Don Pyke says it is his players who must drive change on the field and not expect their coaches to give them all the answers.

‘Not once has he had a sook about it’

‘Not once has he had a sook about it’
NATHAN Freeman is the forgotten footballer but the injury-wracked midfielder is set to beat a personal record when he plays six games in a row — for the first time ever.

AFL expert tips for Round 9

AFL expert tips for Round 9
THE Western Bulldogs haven’t beaten Geelong since late in 2009. But the majority of our Herald Sun expert tipsters think Luke Beveridge’s team is about to break its drought.

Sportsbet pulls drug cheat ad from footy

Sportsbet pulls drug cheat ad from footy
IT’S the controversial TV ad featuring an Olympic drug cheat spruiking sports betting. But don’t expect to see it during this weekend’s footy games.

Kangaroos recall former skipper

Kangaroos recall former skipper
AFL DAILY: Andrew Swallow is back in one of four changes at North Melbourne. See the final Sunday teams and recap all today’s footy news.

Panic Room: Magpie defender in doubt

Panic Room: Magpie defender in doubt
COULD a luckless Magpie make his long-awaited AFL return? Meanwhile, there could be more selection changes at North Melbourne and Richmond. Plus, SuperCoach mail

Greats lament changing role of ruckmen

Greats lament changing role of ruckmen
THERE was a time when they used to rule the AFL, and premierships were decided by their impact. But is the moden ruckman headed for a hard fall?

Our AFL experts’ 2017 review ... so far

Our AFL experts’ 2017 review ... so far
LIKELY premiers, disappointments, big improvers, Nathan Buckley’s future and favourite moments. Ahead of Round 9, the Herald Sun experts give their take on the season so far.

Memo Crows: Be discreet on fan warnings

Memo Crows: Be discreet on fan warnings
ANDREW Fagan’s message regarding behaviour in corporate areas at Crows games was fair but its execution could have been better, writes Graham Cornes.

Is this the year of ending hoodoos?

Is this the year of ending hoodoos?
CAN the Bulldogs snap a long run of outs at Kardinia Park? Will St Kilda finally end years of pain against Sydney? It’s likely to happen if this year is anything to go by.

Randall, Perkins commit to Crows

Randall, Perkins commit to Crows
REIGNING AFL Women’s premier Adelaide Crows has re-signed co-captain Chelsea Randall and key forward Sarah Perkins for the 2018 season.

Pressure on kids ‘borderline ridiculous’

Pressure on kids ‘borderline ridiculous’
BRISBANE senior coach Chris Fagan says it is “borderline ridiculous’’ that top draft picks have to make life-changing contract decisions so early in their careers.

Port’s best chance to break hoodoo

Port’s best chance to break hoodoo
JACK Hombsch says Port Adelaide has definitive chance to smash its Geelong hoodoo and claim a maiden top eight scalp of 2017 in the process next Thursday at Kardina Park.