Beltings have become the norm for West Coast this year, but this was a new low. Eclipsing their defeat at the hands of Hawthorn in Launceston 20 days ago, the enormous 122-point belting at the hands of the Crows is now the worst in the reign of coach Adam Simpson. Making matters worse, the 27.12 … [Read more…]
Former Crows skipper Taylor Walker celebrates his 250th game as Adelaide return to the Adelaide Oval to host the struggling West Coast Eagles. The Crows (6-6, 105.2%) sit outside the top eight after last week’s disappointing loss to the Gold Coast in Darwin have lost important defender Tom Doedee to a season ending ACL injury … [Read more…]
Ten days ago, teenager Ryan Maric was a Woolworths employee playing VFL on weekends. On Saturday, he proved fairy tales do come true when he debuted for West Coast and kicked a goal with his first ever AFL disposal. West Coast players came from all across the ground to get around Maric after his goal, … [Read more…]
The Great Southern Football League is full of superstar country footballers, so we’ve ranked the competition’s best players in 2023. See who made the cut. The Great Southern Football League has been one of South Australia’s standout local footy competitions and remains packed with talent after an influx of big names throughout the pre-season. With … [Read more…]
As three Suns academy prospects threaten to lead the Allies to an unlikely championships title, it’s emerged why Gold Coast could face a tricky conundrum come the draft. Plus all the top prospects to watch at this year’s AFL Under 18 National Championships, including a few father-son guns. Foxfooty.com.au breaks down the latest talent news … [Read more…]
The first 2023 mid-season draftee could play this weekend, just over one week after he was given an AFL lifeline. Plus more mass changes loom at West Coast, while Essendon is pondering a tall set-up. Get all the latest Round 13 selection news and updates in AFL Team Whispers! Watch every match of every round … [Read more…]
Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has hit back at “hysteria” surrounding Jordan Goey over his hit on Elijah Hewett, leading to a tense radio exchange with Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes. De Goey’s crushing bump concussed the 19-year old Hewett during Saturday’s clash and saw the Magpies star get sent straight to the Tribunal, with … [Read more…]
A club-record winning streak has Port Adelaide shaping as Collingwood’s top challenger in 2023 – thanks to a “sublime” list build. Plus the Suns’ time may finally be here, the “frightened” Blues’ admission and the rule manipulation that worried AFL greats. The big issues from Round 12 of the 2023 AFL season analysed in Talking … [Read more…]
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will likely be referred directly to the AFL Tribunal for his high bump on Eagles youngster Elijah Hewett. De Goey’s brutal first quarter bump on Hewett left the rookie sprawled on the Optus Stadium turf and eventually ruled out after undergoing a Head Impact Assessment. Bumps and tackles are generally … [Read more…]
The Western Bulldogs have an ideal start to break one of the AFL’s worst hoodoos when they host Geelong at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night. The Bulldogs (7-4, 106.9%) are one of the most in-form teams in the competition, winning seven of their past nine games after significantly improving their defensive output. But they have … [Read more…]