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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] Premiership defender Jeremy Howe is set to open his season against Sydney for Collingwood as coach Craig McRae demanded his players do the “simple things” better in pursuit of the first win of their title defence. Howe, who missed the opening round loss to GWS, completed training including a lengthy match simulation on Wednesday … Read more
[ad_1] A few weeks after a nail biting loss to Collingwood in last year’s grand final, Harris Andrews and his partner packed their bags and headed overseas for the first time since COVID-19 hit. The Lions co-captain and his teammates had worked hard to put the events of September 30, where Brisbane fell to Collingwood … Read more
[ad_1] The Brisbane Lions would be willing to stay at the Gabba in its current tired state provided a proposed new super stadium – which would eventually become their home ground – at inner-city Victoria Park for the 2032 Olympics gets the green light. Findings of a review of the Brisbane Olympics venue infrastructure headed … 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] We’re on the eve of the AFL season, which means the footy community is in the thick of AFL prediction season. And considering the competition has never been closer, tipping team finishing positions has never been tougher. Five clubs, in particular, have split Fox Footy pundits ahead of the 2024 campaign. The only place … 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] Collingwood and Richmond will do battle at Ikon Park on Tuesday night in their final dress rehearsals before Opening Round. The Magpies are taking precautionary measures with a pair of premiership heroes who also sat out last Wednesday’s match simulation against North Melbourne. The Tigers, meanwhile, have shelved a premiership trio of their own … Read more
[ad_1] The 2024 home and away season is upon us. To commemorate the occasion, Fox Footy’s expert First Crack panel – comprising host Anthony Hudson and analysts David King and Leigh Montagna – convened for a two-part special previewing the upcoming campaign. The trio have run through their takes on 2024, including every club’s season … Read more
[ad_1] Sydney has suffered a significant injury blow on the eve of the season, with midfielder Luke Parker breaking his arm in match simulation. The Swans confirmed on Monday that Parker broke his arm in the final quarter of last week’s pre-season clash with GWS and had surgery on Friday. A return to play timeline … Read more