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[ad_1] Richmond was dealt a cruel double blow in the opening half of their first game back at the MCG for 2024 with two injury-prone stars forced off the ground. Dion Prestia’s rotten luck continued after the midfielder suffered yet another hamstring injury late in the first term. Prestia has not played a full season … Read more
[ad_1] The Swans could be faced with a “tight” salary cap “squeeze” this year after surprise details of Brodie Grundy’s contract were revealed. Grundy, who is being paid by Sydney and Collingwood, is at his third AFL club in as many years after jumping ship from the Magpies and then Melbourne. And, while he was … 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] 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] 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] A Victorian rival is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver. Oliver’s recent off-field indiscretions have been well-documented, but the 26-year-old trained himself into game-shape and was picked in Simon Goodwin’s Opening Round side that played Sydney last Thursday. But, while he’s still locked into the seven-year mega contract he … 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] An unheralded Swan has earned a great’s praise amid reports he’s garnered “significant interest” from around the competition as he comes out of contract. Meanwhile, a burgeoning Bulldog’s name has gained steam in recent days, with a Victorian rival thought to be closely monitoring the youngster’s situation at Whitten Oval. Stay up to date … Read more