An injured Sydney side “desperately needed” star player Lance Franklin despite him being bed-ridden in the days before the Swans’ defeat to Fremantle at the SCG. Coach John Longmire said the decision to pick a “really sick” Franklin was due to Sydney’s growing injury list, leaving him with no other choice. “I spoke to him … [Read more…]
Melbourne’s match committee has a big decision to make between two senior players to replace injured forward Harrison Petty. AFL: Melbourne proved too strong for Hawthorn after a building a big first half lead at the MCG. Star midfielder Christian Petracca trained fully on Tuesday and will be fit to face the Power in the … [Read more…]
The Western Bulldogs have their sights set on a rare top-four finish, and it could come with Rory Lobb causing headaches on the wing. The Bulldogs have won six of their past seven games to rocket to sixth on the AFL ladder. Their hot streak will be put to the test on Saturday when they … [Read more…]
The Western Bulldogs have their sights set on a rare top-four finish, and it could come with Rory Lobb causing headaches on the wing. The Bulldogs have won six of their past seven games to rocket to sixth on the AFL ladder. Their hot streak will be put to the test on Saturday when they … [Read more…]
Geelong will lose Ollie Henry after the young forward suffered a ruptured testicle in the loss to Richmond on Friday night. The club has confirmed the injury happened late in the game. WATCH IN THE VIDEO ABOVE: Young Geelong star Ollie Henry facing time out after rupturing testicle. Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, … [Read more…]
Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has warned Tasmania the federal government could pull its funding if protests around the new stadium continue. Earlier this month, Tasmania secured a licence to host the 19th club in the AFL with the team slated to enter the competition in 2028. The league had long maintained that Tasmania’s entry into the competition … [Read more…]
By Dan Cancian For Daily Mail Australia 14:17 15 May 2023, updated 16:52 15 May 2023 Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has warned Tasmania the federal government could pull its funding if protests around the new stadium continue. Earlier this month, Tasmania secured a licence to host the 19th club in the AFL with the team slated … [Read more…]
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says early indications are key forward Jack Darling will miss around a month with a broken arm while captain Luke Shuey and fellow senior players Jeremy McGovern and Elliot Yeo were still “a few weeks away” from returning. But young guns Noah Long (hamstring), Campbell Chesser (knee) and Elijah Hewett … [Read more…]
A stumble from Geelong has left the premiers languishing in seventh position on the AFL ladder for the time being, but we all expect the Cats to be right there in the mix for a top-four spot when the whips are cracking. That’s why we have the power rankings. Welcome back to 7NEWS.com.au’s AFL power … [Read more…]
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says early indications are key forward Jack Darling will miss around a month with a broken arm while captain Luke Shuey and fellow senior players Jeremy McGovern and Elliot Yeo were still “a few weeks away” from returning. But young guns Noah Long (hamstring), Campbell Chesser (knee) and Elijah Hewett … [Read more…]