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[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] 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
[ad_1] AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has issued a firm response to Jimmy Webster’s vicious hit on Jy Simpkin, stating “we don’t want it in our game”. Webster made heavy shoulder contact with Simpkin’s head during the first quarter of the Saints-Roos pre-season clash at RSEA Park on Sunday afternoon, igniting an ugly melee between players. … 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] Two weeks of pre-season matches, two early test cases that will shape what to expect in the season proper. Despite procedural amendments to try and reduce Tribunal hearings in 2024, Jimmy Webster will become the second player in as many weeks to be referred there directly. In Sam Powell-Pepper’s bump on Mark Keane, the … Read more
[ad_1] Members of Jimmy Webster’s family made light of the Saints defender’s brutal bump on North Melbourne star Jy Simpkin in a series of now-deleted social media comments. Webster is in line for a lengthy ban after Sunday’s hit, which left Simpkin dazed and has led to outcry among much of the AFL world. One … Read more
[ad_1] The brutal high bump that concussed North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin on Sunday has sparked a strong reaction from multiple footballing greats. St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster left the ground and lined up Simpkin as the Roos midfielder tip-toed the boundary line in the first quarter of the clubs’ pre-season clash in Moorabbin. Webster’s shoulder … Read more
[ad_1] Adelaide has received a big boost ahead of Round 1 with key defender Jordon Butts fit to return from a broken foot in time to meet West Coast at Richmond Oval on Saturday afternoon. Josh Worrell and James Borlase were both named in Adelaide’s backline and could be competing for one spot should Butts … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL is primed to send a message to the entire playing cohort at the Tribunal, with a hefty suspension looming for Port Adelaide bull Sam Powell-Pepper’s hit on Adelaide defender Mark Keane. Live from 10am AEDT! Powell-Pepper was sent directly to the Tribunal for his high bump, graded as careless conduct with severe … Read more
[ad_1] West Coast great Peter Sumich has explained the rejection of an article he wrote critical of No.1 pick Harley Reid caused him to cut ties with Perth’s major newspaper. Reid has been the centre of attention in the west since joining the Eagles, more often than not being placed on The West’s backpage no … Read more