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AFL

Mattaes Phillipou continues to make his mark in his second season as a Saint.

Analysis

AFL 2024

Saints’ win highlights bizarre call, Mitchell’s misstep: Key takeouts from round two

The AFL’s second round is in the books and, as usual, there is plenty to talk about after a weekend of upsets, controversy and magnificent solo performances.

by Marc McGowan

Craig McRae did not spare his senior players after Collingwood’s loss on Thursday night.

Opinion

AFL 2024

At least someone from Collingwood hit a target: Nowhere to hide for Magpies’ senior players

by Michael Gleeson

Caleb Daniel fights for the ball with typical ferocity on Sunday against Gold Coast’s Nick Holman.

Western Bulldogs

‘The older guys are on notice’: Daniel backs Bulldogs’ selection calls

by Peter Ryan

Tim Taranto of the Tigers and Dylan Williams of the Power collide at the MCG on Sunday.

AFL 2024

‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power

by Marnie Vinall and Marc McGowan

The Swans took aim at Wright after his high bump on Cunningham.

AFL 2024

Wright sent straight to tribunal as Swans star questions Dons’ aggression

by Marnie Vinall

Insight & Analysis

Why free agency won’t rescue the Tigers or Pies (or nearly any AFL team)

A packed MCG and the buzz of being on Broadway or the more private surrounds offered by the Getaway clubs? Players have options, but free agency is not the panacea for clubs. Here’s why.

Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

Where have all the CEOs gone? Footy’s problem with finding new leaders

As the competition has expanded to include a national women’s league and soon 19 teams, veteran club bosses have lamented the dearth of emerging off-field leaders across the competition.

Caroline Wilson

Football columnist for The Age

People want to see me get hurt, but here’s why I’m stepping into the boxing ring anyway

Just before Christmas, I received an unexpected offer: an invitation to join a high-profile boxing event in Adelaide during the week of the AFL’s Gather Round. This is why I accepted.

Kane Cornes

AFL columnist

Latest in AFL

Mabior Chol and Steven May clash at the MCG. Round two.

AFL 2024

Demons await scans on star players as injuries sour big win over Hawthorn

After a turbulent preseason, the Demons have been presented with their first significant in-season hurdles with Steven May nursing suspected broken ribs and Jake Lever injuring his knee.