Andrew Mackie

Geelong Cats interest in Clayton Oliver, Melbourne Demons, Midweek Tackle, Jay Clark, trade rumours, whispers, reaction

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[ad_1] A Victorian rival is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver. Oliver’s recent off-field indiscretions have been well-documented, but the 26-year-old trained himself into game-shape and was picked in Simon Goodwin’s Opening Round side that played Sydney last Thursday. But, while he’s still locked into the seven-year mega contract he … Read more

Talking points from match simulation, Round 1 debutants, MRO, Sam Powell-Pepper bump, how many weeks

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[ad_1] The season hasn’t even begun, but a landmark test case looms before the AFL and Match Review Officer. Plus the players pressing their claims for round one as some significant selection headaches loom across the competition. The big issues from the first week of pre-season analysed in Talking Points! The only place to watch … Read more

Mid-season trade period very likely to be introduced in 2025 season, rules, how it would work

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[ad_1] The AFL is “extremely likely” to introduce mid-season trading next year, reports the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph. The league has asked clubs to lodge submissions on a number of major issues but it’s believed the change to trading, allowing players to switch clubs during a season, will be ticked off for 2025. It won’t … Read more