Footy star cops it for ‘cringe’ photo shootA HIGH-profile off-season trade recruit has copped plenty of scorn from fans for his appearance in a “cringe” family photo shoot.
Collingwood set to make major board changesEDDIE McGuire’s Collingwood board is set for significant change, with a review recommending that up to three of the club’s seven directors should step down soon.
Training mishap forces Fasolo outINJURY-cruelled Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo is set to undergo surgery after copping a knock at pre-season training that failed to respond to treatment.
Best 22: The Saint who can fill Roo’s shoesBEST 22: It won’t be easy replacing 718 goals worth of experience, but that’s the task facing St Kilda next season. Fortunately, the Saints have a man capable of filling the void.
Dons primed to extend Woosha’s tenureESSENDON will open talks with John Worsfold as early as February, as the club looks to secure its coach beyond 2018.
The shock slider who could be draft’s biggest stealSHE won the TAC Cup best and fairest and smashed the draft combine. Yet Bridie Kennedy had to wait until the last Victorian selection to get drafted. She could prove to be Carlton’s biggest steal.
AFL powerhouse the latest to embrace esports crazeA VICTORIAN powerhouse is the latest sporting organisation to embrace esports, with an AFL giant securing the license of a professional gaming team.
Docherty still hopeful of 2018 returnCARLTON star Sam Docherty hasn’t given up hope of returning to the field in 2018 despite the traditionally long injury lay off that comes with a knee reconstruction.
‘Mate, am I a forward now?’: Pie’s new roleBRODIE Grundy’s expanded role in Collingwood’s attacking 50 next year came as news to him when he reported for pre-season training.
Best 22: How Clarko continues to keep Hawks aliveBEST 22: Hawthorn is among the oldest and most experienced teams in the AFL. Therefore, they may need Alastair Clarkson to once again get creative in order to keep their finals chances alive.
Eddie’s left-field AFL drug fearCOLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has declared the AFL should not consider a rule change out of fear that it may drive players to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Ex-Roos skipper finds footy home in QLDFORMER North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow has found a footy home in Queensland — but it’s not at AFL level, with an old friendship helping him pick his new club.
Where is your club’s community camp?ESSENDON will invade enemy territory, Collingwood and Hawthorn head to the top end and Dustin Martin can go home during the AFL 2018 community camps.
Eagles to emulate Tigers’ forward formulaWEST Coast will adopt Richmond’s recipe for success in a bid to become more dynamic in attack next season.
Dogs record third straight profitTHE Western Bulldogs have reported a third successive seven-figure profit, extinguishing the net debt at the AFL club.
Why AFLW should be wary of HuntingtonTHE AFLW should be very wary of No. 1 draft pick Isabel Huntington. Just take it from someone who has played against her as a junior and is set to take her on again in the big league.
Boak’s captaincy questioned by former mentorTRAVIS Boak should consider relinquishing the Port Adelaide captaincy as he is no longer in the club’s best 15 players, says Kane Cornes.
Best 22: The move that could Steele the PiesBEST 22: Collingwood could take inspiration from September’s best performers in 2018, shifting its reigning best and fairest winner to an entirely new role.
Numbers game: Every club’s jumper changesA NEW season means new numbers for recruits and draftees heading to AFL clubs for 2018. Here are the big changes at your club for next season.
Cripps rejects Saints interest to remain with PowerJASON Cripps will remain at Port Adelaide as list manager, the former Saint having decided not to pursue a senior position at St Kilda.
‘Bowling, Shane’: Saint’s eye-watering injuryVIDEO: St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton has suffered an eye-watering injury, forced to get stitches after being struck in the nether-regions during a friendly game of indoor cricket.
Premiership Tiger facing delayed startDION Prestia is facing a delayed start to training, after the premiership Tiger underwent post-season ankle surgery.
Upbeat O’Meara is ‘feeling great’LUCKLESS Hawthorn midfielder Jaeger O’Meara has his fingers crossed his trouble-free pre-season can continue into 2018 but is keeping a lid on expectations.
Your club’s youngsters still waiting for debutsFANS around the country are understandably excited about their club’s newest recruits. But what about the youngsters who couldn’t crack their side’s senior team last year?
Gaz: I’m back for another flagGARY Ablett wants to instil his competitive instincts into his new and young Geelong teammates as he revealed a burning desire to win another premiership before retirement.
Best 22: How Ross fits new Dockers into Freo teamBEST 22: It’s been a big off-season at Fremantle. Having brought in 12 new players, the challenge is there for Ross Lyon to integrate the exciting new bunch into a promising Dockers team.
Hurn hopeful as Eagles weigh up next skipperWEST Coast veteran Shannon Hurn believes he has plenty more to offer as skipper and he wants to retain the role while the club enters a new AFL era.
Spews and 5am alarms: Nick’s living the dreamNICK Coffield is living the dream but it comes with a 5am wake-up call and the occasional spew at work after the St Kilda draftee completed his first week of an AFL pre-season.
Hawks skipper goes under knife for knee issueHAWTHORN captain Jarryd Roughead has gone in for surgery on his left knee that will cost him a chunk of the pre-season including an international trip.
New direction suits HartungBILLY Hartung has been made well aware of his short-comings but is determined to make the most of his second chance at North Melbourne after being delisted by Hawthorn.
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