Brisbane Lions, composure, Opening Round loss, Carlton, blew it, late, Dayne Zorko, Chris Fagan, close games, grand final loss

[ad_1] Brisbane’s stars have been accused of lacking composure as damning footage showed players blow multiple moments late in their thrilling one-point Opening Round loss to Carlton. And it’s not the first time the Lions have faltered in the dying stages, with statistics showing the side has now lost seven of their past 11 matches … Read more

Brisbane Lions season preview, predicted ladder finish, Opening Round team, strengths and weaknesses

[ad_1] The Brisbane Lions, agonisingly, were “moments” away from a memorable premiership triumph last September. And while they pose as every chance of going close again this season, they’re still met with one immovable hurdle. The Lions have established themselves as home and away masters in recent years, winning at least 14 regular-season matches in … Read more

Rory Sloane Instagram post, eye surgery, wife, Belinda Sloane, detached retina, will he play again, details, Adelaide Crows

[ad_1] Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane has gone into extensive detail about his latest bout of eye surgery, which saw him undergo emergency surgery on a detached retina last week. Sloane experienced symptoms after training last week and was diagnosed with a detached retina for the second time on that eye, with the 33-year-old to … Read more

List state of play, every team’s biggest free agent and off-contract priorities, list management news, trade targets, analysis

[ad_1] The 2024 season hasn’t even started yet – but planning for 2025 and beyond is well and truly underway inside AFL clubs. The best list management teams do years of work, looking down the line at potential free agent and trade targets, plus figuring out who they need to re-sign and who they can … Read more

Sam Mitchell illness, pneumonia, New York trip, what happened, Hawthorn coach, interview

[ad_1] Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has opened up on the health episode that turned his off-season trip on its head. Mitchell was hospitalised in New York over Christmas last year with pneumonia, spending seven days in a New York hospital bed. While the Hawks coach has now fully recovered and is working full-time again, the … Read more

Brendan Fevola opens up on Brisbane Lions sacking from a mental health clinic that changed his life

[ad_1] Despite a litany of off-field issues, Brendan Fevola is a beloved figure among AFL fans. The burly full forward has always been a larrikin and a straight talker, and when you combine that with his prodigious goal-kicking talents, it’s not hard to see why. Now the 42-year-old has given some more insights into the … Read more

Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe impressing, Nick Murray knee injury

[ad_1] Nat Fyfe’s outstanding pre-season form continues to excite his young teammates. Meanwhile a key Crows player is making excellent progress from a serious injury. Get the latest pre-season news and updates in AFL Track Watch! Watch AFL match simulations and pre-season games this February exclusively live on Fox Footy, via Foxtel and Kayo. New … Read more

Port Adelaide board election, Warren Tredrea, Ryan Burton post, Bruce Abernethy, players supporting candidates, when is the vote

[ad_1] Port Adelaide premiership captain Warren Tredrea has weighed in after drama threatened to engulf Port Adelaide’s board election, with he and club great Bruce Abernethy at its centre. Tredrea is locked in battle with SANFL legend Abernethy for a spot on the club’s board of directors, with Power members currently in the midst of … Read more

Fixture, tickets, schedule, TV broadcast times for Kayo Sports and Fox Footy

[ad_1] AFL clubs are entering the final stages of their respective pre-season campaigns, which means we’re just weeks away from seeing teams go at it on the field against each other. Like previous years, there’ll be two weeks of practice matches, with club-organised ‘match simulations’ across February 18 to February 24, followed by a week … Read more

Ben King on verge of signing new Gold Coast Suns contract, set to turn down Essendon, St Kilda

[ad_1] Gold Coast star forward Ben King has given the AFL world the clearest indication yet a new contract isn’t far away. While he isn’t eligible for free agency this year, King is still seen as one of the most in-demand off-contract players in the AFL, considering his immense talent, size and proven goalkicking ability … Read more