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[ad_1] After ticking off a four-game Opening Round slate, Round 1 is finally upon us as 10 clubs prepare to open their 2024 accounts this weekend. One of the talking points heading into this weekend is the ‘compromised’ nature of the fixture, with clubs such as the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne facing Melbourne and … Read more
[ad_1] Arguably no AFL team is more fascinating heading into the 2024 season than Melbourne. Reeling already from a second consecutive straight sets exit from the finals, the Dees were beset by a myriad of off-field issues that extended throughout virtually the entire off-season. Clayton Oliver’s wellbeing and footy future were both under intense scrutiny, … Read more
[ad_1] The 2024 season has arrived, with four mouth-watering matchups in the AFL’s unique pre-Round 1 ‘Opening Round’. But the bigger stage for the eight teams involved only means bigger questions – and bigger problems for the losers. Every competing club’s burning question ahead of Opening Round, as well as the commentators for every Fox … Read more
[ad_1] Two weeks of pre-season matches, two early test cases that will shape what to expect in the season proper. Despite procedural amendments to try and reduce Tribunal hearings in 2024, Jimmy Webster will become the second player in as many weeks to be referred there directly. In Sam Powell-Pepper’s bump on Mark Keane, the … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL pre-season campaign is officially over — and we found out plenty during a nine-game, six-day stretch. From established contenders announcing themselves as premiership threats once more to changes of the guard at other clubs, there are stories aplenty ahead of the real stuff. Foxfooty.com.au identifies a key learning at all 18 clubs … Read more
[ad_1] Adelaide has received a big boost ahead of Round 1 with key defender Jordon Butts fit to return from a broken foot in time to meet West Coast at Richmond Oval on Saturday afternoon. Josh Worrell and James Borlase were both named in Adelaide’s backline and could be competing for one spot should Butts … Read more
[ad_1] We’re on the eve of the AFL season, which means the footy community is in the thick of AFL prediction season. And considering the competition has never been closer, tipping team finishing positions has never been tougher. Five clubs, in particular, have split Fox Footy pundits ahead of the 2024 campaign. The only place … Read more
[ad_1] North Melbourne great David King says there’s sunny skies ahead for Gold Coast under Damien Hardwick, declaring they’ll win a premiership in the next “two to three years” and lauding the club’s acquisition of the coaching great. It’s a new era at Gold Coast with more optimism than ever with Hardwick at the helm … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne has eased past Carlton by 38 points in a dominant display to, at least for now, release some pressure off the club after a turbulent off-season. Max Gawn starred in the ruck as the Demons cruised to a 15.11 (101) to 10.3 (63) win ahead of next week’s season opener against Sydney amid … Read more
[ad_1] Essendon was the talk of the town throughout the trade period, but the real test comes when the first ball is bounced in 2024. After winning four of their first five matches under Brad Scott, the Bombers spluttered to the finish line after the mid-season bye, winning three matches and losing seven to finish … Read more