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[ad_1] Opening Round belonged to Harry McKay and the expansion clubs. But there were a couple of early wake-up calls for big Victorian teams. Every team’s performance analysed and graded in foxfooty.com.au’s Opening Round Report Card. The only place to watch every game of the 2024 AFL season is Fox Footy, available on Kayo. New … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL’s inaugural Opening Round is officially in the books, and we’re all over the weekend’s biggest talking points. We witnessed a miraculous comeback at the Gabba and a Giant upset among a host of other eye-catching moments from the weekend. The big issues from Opening Round of the 2024 AFL season analysed in … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL has reportedly issued Mason Cox a ‘please explain’ following a pre-game incident involving the Collingwood ruck that Giants star Brent Daniels labelled “bizarre”. Multiple outlets on Sunday night reported the AFL was keen for an explanation around Cox’s contact with Giants ruck coach Shane Mumford prior to Saturday night’s fiery clash at … Read more
[ad_1] The Match Review Officer’s grading of a George Hewett off-ball strike will “set an example” for the rest of the AFL season, according to triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown, as the Carlton on-baller faces a nervous wait. Hewett and dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale were tangling at a stoppage during Carlton’s win over Brisbane … Read more
[ad_1] Coleman Medallist Harry McKay has been lauded for “staring down” his goalkicking demons as the Carlton star nailed a memorable clutch goal that ultimately sealed a famous Blues victory. With the Blues trailing Brisbane by five points with just over one minute left on Friday night, McKay took a strong contested mark in front … Read more
[ad_1] Jubilant Carlton coach Michael Voss has rated his side’s thrilling one-point win over Brisbane as the best regular season victory during his tenure at the Blues as AFL greats declared the win could set the tone for the club this season. Trailing by 46 points in the second quarter on Friday night at 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] Essendon appears to have been dealt a devastating injury blow a fortnight out from Round 1, with defender Jordan Ridley left devastated after limping off GMHBA Stadium with an apparent quad injury. Ridley played the first three quarters of the Bombers’ Community Series clash against Geelong before being seen at three quarter-time with ice … Read more
[ad_1] We’ve seen set-shot snaps around the corner from directly in front of goal. But banana kicks? Well, maybe this is a new normal footy fans and commentators will have to adjust to. Because Bomber Matt Guelfi’s checkside attempt from a set-shot on Friday night was a jarring sight for Fox Footy commentators. The only … Read more