AFL 2024
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Sydney Swans
Sydney’s AFL teams are both 3-0. Now they’re disappearing for a month
The prospect of an all-Sydney grand final or, at the very least, a first non-Victorian premiership winner in six years, is becoming increasingly real.
- by Vince Rugari
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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
‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG.
- by Marnie Vinall and Marc McGowan
‘The older guys are on notice’: Daniel backs Bulldogs’ selection calls
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge admits he’s made some difficult selection decisions in his bid to reward pre-season form, and one of the veterans who has been affected has backed the approach.
- by Peter Ryan
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At least someone from Collingwood hit a target: Nowhere to hide for Magpies’ senior players
Ross Lyon has basically said the entire competition has worked Collingwood out. Yes, he dressed it up in coach-speak, but the plain English translation was simple: “We all know what they do and how to beat them now”.
- by Michael Gleeson
Wright sent straight to tribunal as Swans star questions Dons’ aggression
Essendon’s Peter Wright has been sent straight to the tribunal and will likely face a three to four week suspension for the incident that left Sydney’s Harry Cunningham concussed and unable to take further part in Saturday night’s game.
- by Marnie Vinall
Freo fightback flattens Roos, extends winning start
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has hailed his side’s growing maturity after star ruckman Luke Jackson sparked a dramatic turnaround in a 26-point win over North Melbourne.
- by Shayne Hope
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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.
- by Jake Niall
New-look Swans continue to dominate; May suffers suspected broken rib in Melbourne’s win; Freo dump Kangas
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from AFL Saturday for round two.
- by Malcolm Conn and Roy Ward
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.
- by Andrew Wu
‘Aaron is a centre-half back:’ The case for switching the Bulldogs’ astro-Naught to defence
Peter Sumich is the latest in a long line of people to call for Naughton to go back. Plus, the AFL is considering a lifetime ban for the Adelaide Oval pitch invader.
- by Andrew Wu, Steve Barrett and Marc McGowan