premium_iconClubs sweating on Sloane rulingFree agent THE SCORE: AFL clubs sweat on ruling over wanted star, Rocket’s new recruits go missing, Commonwealth Games organisers left red-faced and a silver lining to AFLX. Combined Shape0
premium_iconFletch bullish on his Bomber boyFather/son ESSENDON is eyeing likely father-son Mason Fletcher as part of their 2018 draft haul. And the junior star’s 400-game father Dustin is confident his boy can take the next step. Combined Shape0
premium_iconLynch can’t say no to a Victorian homecomingUnlucky number? HAS there ever been a better free agency class than this year? The futures of Tom Lynch and Rory Sloane will dominate the AFL landscape throughout 2018. But what are the other big stories? SAM EDMUND gives his top 13 issues to watch this year. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWho is Magpies’ next father-son?Draft win JUST hours after landing yet another father-son selection, Collingwood has already turned its attention to the next son of a gun it will add to its list. Combined Shape0
premium_iconRoos veteran misses out on Suns dreamRetired NORTH Melbourne veteran Andrew Swallow won’t get the chance to finish his career alongside brother David at Gold Coast after announcing his retirement today. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWhat’s the go with Rory?: Rival clubsRory chase BRISBANE boss Greg Swann says there are about nine million-dollar players in the AFL and Rory Sloane will be next, with at least three clubs already hunting, writes MARK ROBINSON. Combined Shape0
premium_iconThomas delisted, set to land at PowerMoving on NORTH Melbourne has delisted Lindsay Thomas despite the veteran holding a contract for 2018, with the goalkicker set to join a rival club as a delisted free agent. Combined Shape0
premium_iconSloane in no rush to re-sign with CrowsFree agent HE’LL be the most in-demand free agent of 2018 but Adelaide superstar Rory Sloane insists he won’t be rushed into a new contract. Vote: Do you think he’ll re-sign? Combined Shape0
premium_iconGiants give axed Magpie second chanceDelisted free agent FORMER Collingwood big man Lachlan Keeffe has been thrown an AFL lifeline by GWS after signing with the Giants as a delisted free agent in a major boost to the club’s tall stocks. Combined Shape0
premium_iconHow SOS answered Blues’ distress callDraft horrors CARLTON could have been on its knees if not for two successful drafts. JON RALPH on the man helping turn things around, and how the Blues are tracking to success. SEE THEIR RECENT DRAFTS Combined Shape0
premium_iconHow Bombers decided Stringer was their manNew recruit ESSENDON Chief executive Xavier Campbell reveals how much work went into the Jake Stringer deal as the Bombers make a call on three fringe players. Combined Shape0
premium_iconBombers all but rule out Crameri returnDelisted free agent ESSENDON has been linked to delisted Bulldog Stewart Crameri but the Bombers are unlikely to offer him an AFL lifeline given its haul during the trade period. Will he find a new home? Combined Shape0
All your club’s list changesChange up THE AFL’s second list lodgment deadline passed at 2pm today. See all your club’s retirements and delistings — and who survived the cut. EVERY CLUB’S COMINGS AND GOINGS Combined Shape0
premium_iconMullet a Blue, Bomber joins RoosSwitching clubs THE delisted free agency period has opened with a flurry after two players found new homes on the first day — Aaron Mullet is now a Blue and Alex Morgan a Kangaroo. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAxed players hope for second chanceDelisted free agents BILLY Hartung, Stewart Crameri and Ben Lennon are all looking for new homes — and there are lots more hopefuls in the AFL’s version of the lost dogs home. Should your club take a punt? Combined Shape0
premium_iconStringer’s date with old Dogs locked inNew recruit HIGH-PROFILE Essendon recruit Jake Stringer is back in training early and he won’t have to wait long for an early-season acid test against his former Western Bulldogs’ teammates. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAblett’s return doesn’t guarantee Cats flagGary Buckenara GEELONG has Patrick Dangerfield, Joel Selwood and now Gary Ablett but the midfield can only take it so far. The Cats must fix one key area before it can take the next step and win the flag. GARY BUCKENARA’S LIST ANALYSIS Combined Shape0
Extend AFL trade period: BogutHarden up AUSSIE NBA big man Andrew Bogut says the AFL trade period should be open until midseason, as players increasingly use the excuse of homesickness to escape their clubs. Combined Shape0
premium_iconIs the No.1 pick a poisoned chalice?Jon Ralph WHEN a club holds the No.1 draft selection it gets the best player available, but is that really the case? After Jack Watts, Bryce Gibbs and Luke Hodge were traded this year, that makes a staggering number of former No.1 picks swapping clubs. Combined Shape0
premium_iconLever final piece of Demon jigsawRankings JAKE Lever, Bryce Gibbs and Gary Ablett could repay their new clubs with silverware next year but Josh Schache is a long-term gamble. Which traded players will have the most impact? Combined Shape0
premium_iconGibbs family ecstatic Bryce is homeAdelaide boy BRYCE Gibbs was just 17 when he left Adelaide as the AFL’s No. 1 draft pick. Now, after a 12 year career with Carlton, the star midfielder is back home. Combined Shape0
premium_iconPower finds answers, Crows questionsTrade review THERE are winners and there are losers in the AFL’s trade period and in 2017 the Port Adelaide Football Club was the big winner, writes Chris McDermott. Combined Shape0
premium_iconCheeky text that lured Hodge to LionsShock move IT was the joke text that lured Hawthorn legend Luke Hodge out of retirement to join this year’s wooden spooner the Brisbane Lions and rock the AFL world. Combined Shape0
premium_iconDees’ ‘tough’ Watts trade the right callRobbo’s say EMOTIONAL Melbourne fans are asking ‘how could you trade our golden boy? and blaming Simon Goodwin for the departure of Jack Watts. They shouldn’t, writes MARK ROBINSON Combined Shape0
Pie recruiters ‘know what they’re doing’The Drill COLLINGWOOD fans are scratching their heads over recruit Sam Murray, but drilling into his numbers reveals why he can make a difference for the Pies next year. TRADE REVIEW PODCAST Combined Shape0
premium_iconThe ‘tough’ chat that helped get Gibbs homeNew beginning BRYCE Gibbs says it was hard to tell Blues’ coach Brendon Bolton he wanted to be traded home — for the second time — but believes their close relationship helped his cause. Combined Shape0
premium_iconSorry Pies, Hawks in box seat for LynchGary Buckenara THE 2017 trade period has just finished but already attention has turned to Tom Lynch’s potential availability next year. The Pies will want him but the Hawks will be in the mix. RECAP GARY BUCKENARA’S CHAT Combined Shape0