Geelong are set to welcome back their “A-grade” stars, headlined by captain Patrick Dangerfield for their blockbuster clash with red-hot Port Adelaide. The Cats will front up at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday night with Dangerfield due to return alongside Mitch Duncan, Max Holmes and Jack Bowes. Dangerfield has not played since being subbed out … [Read more…]
The Brisbane Lions’ Joe Daniher insists his teammates are clear on the AFL’s adjudication of a dangerous tackle and “have to wear it” if they get it wrong. St Kilda will challenge Dan Butler’s controversial one-match ban for rough conduct at the AFL tribunal in the latest test for the league’s crackdown. Hawthorn legend turned … [Read more…]
Kane Cornes and Tom Morris have assessed the two clubs who enjoyed their bye in Round 13. Reigning premier Geelong sits ninth on the ladder with a 6-6 record, having lost three of the last four. Gold Coast occupy 11th position on the back of three victories in four matches. See what Cornes and Morris … [Read more…]
Mention the name Jack Viney and you won’t be able to wipe the smile off Simon Goodwin’s face. The Melbourne coach’s love for his tough midfielder should come as no surprise, given the latter’s inspirational form. Viney was a dominant figure in the Demons’ four-point defeat of Collingwood, claiming best afield honours in the King’s … [Read more…]
Richmond AFL premiership player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail after he allegedly stole more than $380,000 during a string of burglaries of commercial properties. The 31-year-old faced Perth Magistrates Court on Monday on at least 12 separate charges, including aggravated burglary, stealing and criminal damage. The charges relate to a series of alleged incidents … [Read more…]
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has been left wondering what might have been, conceding his AFL ladder leaders lacked the courage to attack in the last quarter of their four-point loss to Melbourne. The Magpies trailed by 19 points during the final term but got back within a kick through goals from Brody Mihocek and Nick … [Read more…]
Collingwood coach Craig McRae put up a photo of Brodie Grundy in a team meeting before the Magpies’ first encounter with their former star ruckman. Grundy had the last laugh at the MCG on Monday as Melbourne edged Collingwood in a tense King’s Birthday match. The 29-year-old was forced to find a new home during … [Read more…]
Richmond AFL premiership player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail after he allegedly stole more than $380,000 during a string of burglaries of commercial properties. The 31-year-old faced Perth Magistrates Court on Monday on at least 12 separate charges, including aggravated burglary, stealing and criminal damage. The charges relate to a series of alleged incidents … [Read more…]
Under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss is convinced he still has the support of his players and the beleaguered AFL club’s hierarchy. The Blues’ season plunged to new depths with a 34-point defeat to arch-rivals Essendon on Sunday night, turning up the blowtorch on their second-year coach. They have now lost six consecutive games – and … [Read more…]
Toby Greene has produced some magic touches to fire GWS to a valuable 28-point AFL win over plucky North Melbourne in Hobart. The skipper stepped up in the third quarter with the game on the line, kicking a brace of goals including a soccer-style volley in the square, off a Stephen Coniglio kick. Ahead 47-42 … [Read more…]