North Melbourne could hand more midfield time to exciting first-round draft picks George Wardlaw and Harry Sheezel in the absence of experienced onballers. The Kangaroos host GWS at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena on Sunday in a genuine chance to snap their 10-game losing streak. North have been seriously competitive during the past three weeks as Brett … [Read more…]
Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage suffered a scary concussion during the Lions’ shock loss to Hawthorn on Saturday. Midway through the fourth quarter, the classy midfielder was knocked out cold following a tackle from Hawthorn captain James Sicily. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Hugh McCluggage knocked out in heavy tackle. Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, … [Read more…]
The Brisbane Lions’ AFL premiership credentials have taken a major hit, stumbling at the MCG to a young and determined Hawthorn side by 25 points. In their first outing at the home of the grand final this season, the Lions never looked comfortable against the Hawks, who have won three of their last four games. … [Read more…]
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley won’t be tempted to bring forward contract discussions amid a 10-game winning run as he prepares to face reigning premiers Geelong. Hinkley, out of contract at the end of the season – his 11th at the helm – and the Power have parked discussions on his future until August. That … [Read more…]
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver remains in hospital and has been ruled out of the King’s Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood. Demons coach Simon Goodwin says the midfielder will likely be in hospital until Sunday due to the “pretty serious” infection from a blister on his foot that has required strong antibiotics. He said Oliver would adjust … [Read more…]
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon wasn’t concerned about the tackle which could land Dan Butler in trouble as the Swans confirmed Nick Blakey didn’t leave Thursday night‘s game with concussion as a result of the incident. Sydney coach John Longmire confirmed Blakey left the game at the SCG, won by the Saints, with a toe … [Read more…]
Port Adelaide have fought past the Western Bulldogs to surge to their 10th consecutive victory with an exhilarating 22-point win. The Bulldogs kept Port accountable all night and burst from a 19-point deficit at three-quarter-time to trail by just eight points midway through the fourth. But Jason Horne-Francis kicked a wonderful steadying goal to settle … [Read more…]
Richmond have trained their focus on keeping Fremantle’s star defenders grounded leading into their round-13 AFL clash at Optus Stadium. The Dockers (6-5) have thrust themselves back into premiership calculations with a stunning four-match winning streak that included a win over Melbourne at the MCG. Defenders Alex Pearce, Hayden Young, Brennan Cox and Luke Ryan … [Read more…]
Carlton have axed three players as they try to turn around their floundering AFL season on Sunday night against arch-rivals Essendon. The Bombers will welcome back last year’s club best and fairest winner Peter Wright for his first senior game of the season, but lose midfielder Dylan Shiel to the ankle injury he suffered in … [Read more…]
Sydney star Lance Franklin has moved into outright fourth spot on the list of VFL/AFL goalkickers with a 1058th-career goal in his own milestone match against St Kilda. Franklin lined up for the Swans in his 350th AFL match on Thursday night and sweetened the celebrations with his first goal of the game against the … [Read more…]