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[ad_1] Several umpiring decisions came under scrutiny in Carlton’s gritty five-point win over Richmond in the first game of the AFL season in Melbourne on Thursday night. Richmond led by one point at halftime and two goals at three quarter time, but were overrun by the Blues thanks to final-quarter goals by Tom De Koning, … Read more
[ad_1] Opening Round is here, with the AFL returning this week. The eight clubs opening the season face several key selection conundrums and injury voids to fill otherwise. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Opening Round in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne has eased past Carlton by 38 points in a dominant display to, at least for now, release some pressure off the club after a turbulent off-season. Max Gawn starred in the ruck as the Demons cruised to a 15.11 (101) to 10.3 (63) win ahead of next week’s season opener against Sydney amid … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver won’t feature in Melbourne’s last tune-up for Round 1 – and will instead likely to play in the VFL game earlier – as the Demons and Carlton announced their squads for Wednesday night’s AAMI Community Series game. In addition to Oliver, Harrison Petty, Lachie Hunter and recruit Shane McAdam are also absent … Read more
[ad_1] Geelong fans are set to get their first glimpse of exciting key-position draftee Connor O’Sullivan, with the recent No. 11 pick named to face Carlton in match simulation. The Cats have named a near full-strength squad for Thursday’s hit-out, with Gary Rohan (managed) the only best-23 member not named. Recent draftees O’Sullivan, Shaun Mannagh, … Read more
[ad_1] We get our first taste of competitive AFL footy this weekend as match simulation week begins. While there’s only so much we can take away from match simulation — and you wouldn’t expect clubs to fully show their hands — we’ll still learn plenty after a long off-season. Below foxfooty.com.au has listed every club’s … Read more