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[ad_1] Welcome back to the Power Rankings. Reversals in rematches of last year’s preliminary finals have shaken up the top four before Round 1 even begins – so let’s see where everyone sits before the season proper. What are the Power Rankings? This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst. … Read more
[ad_1] Those that played in Opening Round already need to call in the reinforcements after injury setbacks or changes otherwise. Meanwhile we’ll see 10 clubs line-ups for the first time in 2024. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Round 1 in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to predicted ladder season, where everyone is always wrong, including us. And congratulations to the team listed ninth below, because that’s where we had Collingwood going into the 2023 season – whoops. But that’s part of the fun of this time of year. Plenty will make boring predictions, maybe even keeping the same … Read more
[ad_1] Geelong and Essendon will compete at GMHBA Stadium tonight in both sides’ final clash before the season proper. The Cats will be without Ollie Henry due to a rolled ankle but are otherwise set to field a full strength side as they look to hit the ground running in 2024. The Bombers will be … Read more
[ad_1] Dual premiership Kangaroo David King has urged Essendon players to “demand more of each other” this season to help break a prolonged stretch of mediocrity the club’s passionate fans are “sick of”. The Bombers last year showed promise – particularly early in the season – but ultimately capitulated late to finish 11th on the … Read more
[ad_1] After a long off-season, all 18 AFL clubs have completed their first practice match against rival clubs. While still early, there are plenty of learnings to take into this week’s more official pre-season hit-outs and the season proper. Foxfooty.com.au goes through a key learning for each club from their practice match clashes. The only … Read more
[ad_1] Essendon captain Zach Merrett says the Bombers will ensure their out-of-contract teammates feel “valued and supported”, with half the playing list entering the 2024 season without a deal for 2025 — including a host of star players. It comes as ruckman Sam Draper prepares to return to full training for the first time since … 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
[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
[ad_1] Carlton has suffered a brutal pre-season injury blow with confirmation that Jack Silvagni has ruptured his ACL and will miss the entire 2024 season. The forward sustained the injury at training on Thursday after participating in match simulation. He came from the field and was sent for scans, confirming the hammer blow for Silvagni. … Read more