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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] There’s not many bigger names on the market this year than Western Bulldogs star ruckman Tim English. And Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph expects the 26-year old will ultimately remain at Whiten Oval beyond 2024 on a deal as long as seven years at $7 million. English, who’s eligible for free agency and a … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood ruckman Mason Cox has explained his pre-game incident with Giants assistant Shane Mumford in detail and taken a jab at the media after a “pretty wild 48 hours.” The original vision of the encounter appeared to show the American intercept a Giants ruck drill and brush Mumford on the way through – vision … Read more
[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 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] Kevin Sheedy and Terry Daniher are among the footy figures named in a bombshell class action against the AFL. As first reported by The Herald Sun, a Supreme Court statement of claim has been lodged on behalf of former AFL and VFL players who experienced racial vilification, harassment or humiliation on the basis of … Read more
[ad_1] Mason Cox certainly caused a stir with his pre-game antics before the Giants ran over the top of Collingwood on Saturday night. Cox’s unlikely rivalry with the western Sydney club made the Round Zero clash a spicy season-opener and it was GWS that had the last laugh. The Collingwood ruckman had an absolute stinker … Read more
[ad_1] Some rivalries in professional sport are manufactured, others are very, very real, and it seems GWS’ budding conflict with Collingwood falls very much in the latter category. While the young GWS outfit has a firm rivalry with the cross-town Swans and at times with the Western Bulldogs, there is some genuine feeling bubbling away … Read more
[ad_1] Giants skipper Toby Greene has worn many descriptions during a career remarkable for the brilliance of his football but also the angst he has caused himself and his club at different stages. But the 30-year-old, who led the Giants with such distinction in 2023 that he was named All Australian captain, has matured into … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome back to the Power Rankings. The 2024 season has arrived, so who takes pole position heading into the race for the flag, and who has a lot of work to do to recover from 2023? What are the Power Rankings? This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst. … Read more