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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] Essendon faces added pressure in 2024, with a supporter base fast running out of patience. After all (and though this doesn’t need reminding), this is a fan base that that hasn’t seen their powerhouse club win a final in 20 years. There were promising signs in Brad Scott’s first year as coach, starting 8-5 … 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] Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge could be set to make two bombshell selection statements, with stars Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel both in the mix to play VFL this weekend amid claims of favouritism towards new recruits. Macrae, who was dumped from the club’s leadership group in the off-season, has had a disrupted pre-season … 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] The AFL season kicks off next weekend with Opening Round. A host of clubs are battling injuries – some more serious than others – with many racing the clock to be available including several setbacks last weekend on the eve of the new campaign. Below is every AFL club’s injury state of play. The … Read more
[ad_1] Hawthorn’s newest recruit Ethan Phillips will be given the chance to secure a fairytale round 1 debut when he takes on the Western Bulldogs’ star tall forwards in Launceston on Saturday. The 24-year-old defender will audition against Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Rory Lobb in the final practice match for both sides, after an … Read more
[ad_1] The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn get their first chance to test their prospects against real opposition when they collide in the first match simulation contest on Friday from Whitten Oval. In a year the Dogs will be looking to bounce back and play finals, they’ve split their list into two sides for their two … Read more
[ad_1] External expectations are wide-ranging for the Western Bulldogs entering 2024, following a bitterly disappointing end to last season. Despite entering last year stacked with talent and winning seven of their first 10 outings, the Dogs couldn’t cultivate a winning formula at the business end of the season. In particular, the Bulldogs’ losses to cellar-dwellers … Read more
[ad_1] We’re just weeks away from Opening Round and the 2024 AFL home and away season. A host of clubs will line up vastly different after busy off-seasons, while plenty of fresh faces should also be unearthed. Foxfooty.com.au predicts every club’s 23-man squad for its first game of the season, taking into account injuries and … Read more