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[ad_1] Michael Clarke is on the ground in Pakistan and the conditions seem to be doing wonders for his health. The former Australian Test captain caused a stir this week with one photo shared on Instagram going viral. The 42-year-old is in Pakistan for the Super League as part of the tournament’s TV commentary team … Read more
[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] 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] AFL greats Garry Lyon and Nathan Buckley have teed off on Collingwood’s lacklustre performance against GWS last Saturday night. The Magpies fell by 32 points in their Opening Round bout at ENGIE Stadium, but they trailed by as many as 52 points in the final quarter. The reigning premiers were unable to contain GWS’ … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne great Garry Lyon has challenged the AFL for not suspending George Hewett for striking Lachie Neale in last weekend’s clash amid a crackdown on such incidents and ongoing concussion issues. Among the rule changes for the 2024 season included a strengthening of AFL Tribunal guidelines – where incidents when a player strikes another … 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 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] 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] Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley believes Jimmy Webster is staring down a suspension in the vicinity of eight weeks as the AFL world debated the Saint’s looming ban for his hit on Jy Simpkin that knocked out the Roos co-captain. Webster was referred directly to the tribunal for a Tuesday night hearing, where the defender … Read more