AFL commentators call out ‘generous’ and soft’ umpiring decisions in Carlton’s win vs Richmond

There were some questionable umpiring calls.

[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

Every club’s burning question, analysis, Fox Footy commentators, TV, broadcast guide, fixture, latest news

[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

AFL Teams Round 1 2024, team news and line-ups, full squads, ins and outs, injuries, benches, changes, SuperCoach, latest

[ad_1] Adem Yze has quickly swung the changes at Richmond, dropping four players to allow a quartet to return from injury for his side’s home opener to begin Round 1. The Tigers regain Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch, Toby Nankervis and Rhyan Mansell after the disappointing loss to Gold Coast last Saturday, making conservative calls on … Read more

AFL tips Round 1 2024

[ad_1] Need a hand with your AFL tips for the upcoming weekend? The Fox Footy experts are here to help with their winners for every game in Round 1. Check out all our expert tips and the final verdict below! Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks … Read more

AFL 2024 Power Rankings after Round 1, every club ranked, analysis, ladder, predictions, top eight, latest news

[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

Tasmanian election impact on 19th team, Labor wants to use existing Hobart, Launceston stadiums before Macquarie Point build

[ad_1] Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White has left the door open to build the Macquarie Point stadium if elected, but believes the 19th AFL team must first “prove that it works” before investing in the venue. The March 23 election could have a major impact on the future of the Tassie side, which is set … Read more

Brodie Grundy stung by bluebottle jellyfish before Swans Opening Round win vs Demons, photo, reaction, news

Brodie Grundy's ear heading into the Opening Round win.

[ad_1] See, this wouldn’t have happened in Melbourne. Because it would’ve been too cold to swim. But Brodie Grundy got a taste of both the good and bad of Sydney on Thursday, making a spectacular debut for the Swans at the SCG – and copping a gruesome injury before the game. The ruckman, who was … Read more

AFL 2024 ladder prediction, Sydney Swans fadeouts in 2023, Geelong to be top-four leaper after bottom 10 season, latest news

Will Sydney and Geelong rise again in 2024?

[ad_1] Fox Footy experts David King and Leigh Montagna have unveiled their final predicted top eights for the 2024 season – and the key reasons behind a few of their big calls. Both men are backing Collingwood, Brisbane, GWS, Melbourne, Carlton and St Kilda to return to September, the latter an unpopular view amongst both … Read more

Boxing 2024, Troy Pilcher def Renold Quinlan after 24 hours notice on No Limit Boxing on Fox card, video, highlights, news

Troy Pilcher downed Renold Quinlan.

[ad_1] Who needs a training camp? After being called up just 30 hours before the bout, Troy Pilcher downed former world champion Renold Quinlan on Wednesday night’s No Limit Boxing on Fox card. Quinlan was the IBO super-middleweight champion thanks to a knockout of Daniel Geale in 2016, and coming off a TKO victory in … Read more

AFL Teams Opening Round 2024 team news, line-ups, full squads, ins and outs, injuries, benches, changes, SuperCoach, latest

[ad_1] Sydney’s off-season recruiting spree sees it heading into the 2024 season opener with a new-look midfield, while Melbourne reveals its tweaks to overcome the forward flaws that cruelled its 2023 finals campaign. The Swans will hand club debuts to ex-Demons pair Brodie Grundy and James Jordon, with third trade inclusion Taylor Adams still to … Read more