South Australia’s festival of football has quickly become one of the biggest weeks on the Australian sporting calendar. Ahead of its third instalment, Matt Turner unpacks the event’s future.
Once again, the Crows will open Gather Round with a blockbuster. This time, it’s against the Cats, but will one of their biggest names even play despite being named?
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?
The only Tasmanian in line to play in the AFL Grand Final may be one of the hard luck stories as the Sydney captain bids to return. But there is a case to play him.
The early years of Nick Daicos and Chris Judd’s careers have often been compared. Now, the Collingwood star has a chance to emulate Judd in his third season at tonight’s Brownlow Medal.
Lachie Neale will be right in the mix to join arguably footy’s greatest club on Monday night, the 3x Brownlow club. One of the members says, Neale would be a welcome addition.
The last day on the football calendar doesn’t always deliver a contest befitting the occasion. We’ve ranked every Grand Final since 2000, with a few surprising results. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Will a former winner claim another medal, or can Nick Daicos secure a first Brownlow? See every vote from every game and your club’s full count in our 2024 SuperFooty Predictor.
Two young Fremantle midfielders starred as Peel Thunder claimed the WAFL premiership – and now face uncertain futures with the AFL trade period looming.
Four big games of AFLW took place on Sunday, and the Sydney Derby stole the show as the Swans capped a terrific weekend for the club with a close win. Recap the action here.
Brodie Grundy had emotional departures from two clubs in two seasons. Good friend and former ruck coach Anthony Rocca lifts the lid on the star Swan’s journey back to the big dance.
Chris Fagan deserves plenty of credit for changing the manner in which the Lions were playing to haul in the Cats. MARK ROBINSON reviews the weekend’s action in The Tackle.
Tasmania’s new-look football structure on track for 2025 says footy boss
The Brownlow Medal count is almost here – and this one might break records. We run the numbers on all the key players and every club to deliver the ultimate form guide and best betting tips.
Geelong will have woken up knowing they blew a grand final berth. JOSH BARNES goes through the errors that let the Lions take charge of a preliminary final classic.
All eyes were set to be on a pair on injured Swans when they hit the training track on Sunday. One however, was a notable absentee ahead of next week’s grand final against Brisbane.
Brad Cox-Goodyer has “no idea” if Saturday’s grand final win was his swan song. But if so, a sixth flag and a third Lynch Medal seems fitting.
Star veteran Dayne Zorko won’t be feeling relieved just because of Brisbane’s stunning victory over the Cats. Plus will Patrick Dangerfield be free to play in Round 1?
Callum Mills trained fully at the SCG on Monday, but there’s a bit more of a cloud over a Swans forward. See all the pics, plus the latest on the Swans’ injuries.
Last year’s run to the Grand Final was inspired by Brisbane Lions’ superstars. This year, it’s the little moments and unsung heroes who’ve dragged them into the big dance, writes CALLUM DICK.
Chris Scott has rued basic errors which cost the Cats a chance to fly for a second flag in three years, and also revealed the difficult conversations with veterans who missed the prelim loss.
The critics were circling Cam Rayner after his flop in last year’s Grand Final. And at halftime on Saturday, they were lining up again. GLENN MCFARLANE examines how the maligned Lion turned matchwinner.
Brisbane Lions will meet Sydney in this year’s Grand Final after staging an incredible second-half comeback against Geelong, with Cam Rayner the hero.
It’s the all-conquering Swans against the AFL’s new Houdini side Brisbane — and it promises to be a Grand Final for the ages. CHRIS CAVANAGH breaks down where it will be won and lost.
Geelong had the game completely in its control. After the first goal of the third term, the question was ‘Geelong by how much’? But perhaps the Lions’ win did Max Holmes a favour.
Geelong looked destined for another Grand Final — until Brisbane flipped the script in stunning fashion. Who were the heroes and who flopped? JOSH BARNES rates every Cat and Lion.
A seven-goal haul by emerging star delivers sixth State League premiership for North Launceston over four-time grand final “bridesmaid” Lauderdale
The Swans’ midfield typically grabs the headlines. But it was John Longmire’s key forwards who produced one of their most complete performances of the year to canter into the grand final.
