Teams: Crows breathe sigh of relief on superstar’s fitness
It’s been a tough week to be a fan of the Crows, but some good news is finally on deck as Adelaide prepares to open Gather Round in a blockbuster against the Cats.
It’s been a tough week to be a fan of the Crows, but some good news is finally on deck as Adelaide prepares to open Gather Round in a blockbuster against the Cats.
Jack Lukosius was the Power’s big recruit of the off-season, but hasn’t been able to make an impact for Ken Hinkley’s side due to a knee injury. That could change sooner than people think.
The Sean Darcy decision has the potential to make or break Fremantle’s season. But an untimely hamstring injury to Luke Jackson might force the Dockers’ hand. Do they pick him?
A month into the 2025 AFL season, some clear patterns are beginning to emerge. Mick McGuane names his biggest improver, biggest slider, the side he’s worried about and the ‘unmitigated disaster’.
Geelong continues to tick off key signings, with two 2023 draftees recommitting to the club.
The ladder said Essendon was a top-four team — but as SCOTT GULLAN writes, the Bombers are a long way from it. See his likes and dislikes in this week’s Early Tackle.
Not long after skipper Patrick Cripps gathered his team together away from the coaches, Michael Voss admitted the Blues need to reset now. Are the alarm bells ringing at Carlton?
In October last year, Sydney captain Callum Mills stood forlorn in front of the media after a Mad Monday wrestling incident gone wrong. On Saturday, he made his long-awaited return – and it was an emotional one.
Does Port Adelaide star Zak Butters need to change his ways on the field? It’s a question many have asked – at least externally. The numbers, and Butters himself, answer definitively.
In his 200th game, Patrick Cripps did his best to get the Blues back into the game late on Saturday. But far too much damage had been done – and it might linger for a while yet.
Key Swans starred while Mattaes Phillipou and Sam Berry lifted for a Saturday special, but it was old favourite Nic Martin who stole the show. Relive all the action and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
Fremantle did a lot right down in Launceston on Saturday, but it couldn’t close the deal. And the result might have big September implications, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
One of Tasmanian football’s favourite sons to play Masters for Kingborough at Kingston Beach Oval on Sunday
Lauderdale has taken its biggest scalp of the TSL season as the Bombers down second-placed Clarence with a masterclass at the “Tip”. How they did it:
An inaccurate third quarter in front of goal when they had the game on their terms in Saturday’s loss to Hawthorn could prove costly to Fremantle’s top four hopes.
More practice at scenario training, and a shrewd match-winning move to move their skipper up forward, allowed Hawthorn to beat Fremantle and set up a virtual ‘elimination final’ blockbuster against Collingwood.
With Luke Jackson and the Dockers taking control in the third term, as he said himself, Hawks skipper James Sicily ‘was a bit of a liability’. But then Sam Mitchell made a call – and it could be a season-defining one.
An inspired move to throw James Sicily forward ensured Hawthorn kept its finals hopes alive with a stirring win over Fremantle in Launceston on Saturday.
GWS’ cheeky vibe at Isaac Heeney’s video this week ruffled feathers, while JON RALPH reports the Swans are closing in on a deal with Chad Warner.
Geelong has dealt another huge blow to Collingwood’s premiership defence, with coach Craig McRae saying his club is in danger of failing to make finals, let alone contend.
A frustrated Chris Scott has expressed his frustration over how umpiring seems to have a ‘rule of the week’, and says he will no longer pull his punches over what he sees on the field.
It became clear to Jaeger O’Meara at the end of last season that Fremantle’s midfield had outgrown him. He tells ELIZA REILLY how a shift to the wing has reinvigorated his career.
Logan McDonald has had games on his boot two weeks running and missed twice. But if another opportunity presents to be Sydney’s matchwinner, he won’t shy away. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
Patrick Cripps has come a long way since his debut in 2014. But as the Blues captain prepares to play game 200, he has become the great experimenter to get the best out of himself.
It wasn’t pretty, but Geelong is one step closer to a top-four spot, and a former Pie put the icing on the cake. However, one of the Cats’ best could be in MRO strife just after hitting form.
Several of this year’s first-round draft prospects have been testing their mettle in state league competitions across the country. CHRIS CAVANAGH details who’s enhanced their claims.
Collingwood’s finals chances have been dealt a major blow with Geelong securing a big win for their top-four aspirations. Relive Friday’s action and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
Damien Hardwick has swung the axe after a Gold Coast loss which had him seeing red, while Adem Yze’s hopes of a Giant upset have been boosted by two key inclusions. See the full round 18 teams HERE.
Jack Darling will not play his 300th game this year after interim West Coast coach Jarrad Schofield banished him to the WAFL — MARK DUFFIELD explains why it might leave Darling short of the milestone for good.
Matthew Nicks has urged Crows fans to temper expectations about Riley Thilthorpe’s long-awaited return as he prepares to play his first game of 2024.
