Cats pair press for Gather Round return as Scott lauds untried duo
Two Cats are right in the mix to return for Geelong’s blockbuster clash — including a popular SuperCoach pick. Plus, a debut might not be far away for two second-year Cats.
Two Cats are right in the mix to return for Geelong’s blockbuster clash — including a popular SuperCoach pick. Plus, a debut might not be far away for two second-year Cats.
The Cats were patient with Connor O’Sullivan during his maiden season, but the emerging Geelong defender hit a high on Friday night only once bettered at the Cattery in 25 years.
A Tassie footy legend doesn’t think Tasmania should host the AFL’s Gather Round, despite the Devils being in hot pursuit of super-popular event. Here’s what he said.
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Hawthorn’s premiership aspirations have taken a major hit, with a budding young superstar set to miss a chunk of the season, while one of the Crows’ biggest stars could miss Gather Round.
The AFL conceded Izak Rankine should have received a free kick or a mark in their tight loss. But Chris Scott believes the AFL caved to public pressure and have opened up a can of worms.
If Essendon fans weren’t already excited, they should be after what happened in the Coates Talent League on the weekend. See exclusive stats – and who’s rising up draft boards.
Gather Round is fast approaching, and the pressure is on not only on the field but also at the selection table. Who goes in and who goes out? Some big calls are set to be made.
Gather Round is locked in to be in South Australia in 2026, and likely 2027, but one rival state has begun informal discussions to host footy’s marquee weekend the year after.
Riley Bice’s breakout game destroyed the Kangaroos last Saturday, but it also officially put him on a famous list of Swans steals that have made them the envy of the competition.
Driving to Adelaide for Gather Round? We’ve got the two best routes – and the bakeries, cafes, pubs and famous footy towns to stop at along the way.
Christian Petracca, Melbourne, and Carlton dominated discussion across the silver screen on Monday night. Josh Barnes watched Monday night’s footy TV shows so you don’t have to – catch the recap.
They are both 0-4 to start the year after coming into the season hoping to play finals. So is Carlton or Melbourne better placed to bounce back now and in the future? Have your say.
Collingwood will have to cover injuries to Jordan De Goey and Lachie Schultz for Gather Round – and possibly beyond – Melbourne’s season has gone from bad to worse.
The state leagues are in full swing – so who’s started the year with a bang? From draft smokies to local footy graduates, we’ve got the exclusive stats on every player.
20 years after the AFL brought in an illicit drug code, the gains made to help troubled players are being tainted by a small handful. So does the AFL actually have a drug problem?
The Crows lost the war, but Riley Thilthorpe won the battle over Mac Andrew on the Gold Coast. How high can his star rise this season? See all the likes and dislikes in The Lowdown.
Darcy Byrne-Jones and Oskar Baker will miss Gather Round through suspension, while seven Power and Saints players have been slapped with fines for a melee. Jon Ralph has the details.
The scans results are in for an important Cat, and his setback has come at the worst possible time.
Mac Andrew and Riley Thilthorpe clashed all day, with the Sun having the last laugh – and letting his rival know about it. But Thilthorpe will ‘keep it in his memory bank’ for the next time.
Christian Petracca seems all but locked in as a forward when positions change after Round 5, but Chad Warner’s prospects will depend on Dean Cox. See the full numbers for every player.
Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney has opened up on the promise he and his teammates made in the aftermath of last year’s devastating Grand Final defeat.
The Saints could be about to speed past rivals on the rebuild ladder, writes Jay Clark. It’s no longer just the money that might entice Tom De Koning anymore, it’s the prospect of finals.
Two past players and current media personalities have found themselves in a war of words with the latest dig taking a firey twist.
As Geelong prepares to tackle one of the AFL’s most dangerous forward lines with an undermanned defence, Tom Atkins says it’s clear how to limit their influence.
A year after Jack Hutchinson made the jump from country football to Collingwood’s VFL team to the mid-season draft, another Magpie reserves player could be the next bush bolter.
Sam De Koning won a flag in his 24th game. Since then it has been a rollercoaster. He opens up on being overlooked for the 2024 finals, his injury issues and where he sees his role long-term.
If you thought the pressure was on Ken Hinkley with his side at 1-3 – they could be 2-10 after the next two months. Here’s how a game plan tweak led to two losses the Power couldn’t afford.
Jason Horne-Francis silenced the doubters with a SuperCoach masterclass, while GWS stacked the stats sheet in a fantasy feast. But not everyone cashed in with Kieren Briggs flopping as a popular captain pick in a ruck matchup that didn’t deliver.
The last two years haven’t been kind to the Crows when it comes to the close ones. After controversy on the Gold Coast, relive all the times the Crows have been stiffed by umpiring decisions.