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[ad_1] Sydney will show off new recruit Brodie Grundy against a near full strength Giants side in Thursday’s practice match at Tramway Oval in New South Wales. Grundy headlines a Swans side that also includes fellow recruit James Jordon, with the side looking to put in a good showing ahead of a season that they’ll … Read more
[ad_1] Perhaps a backs against the wall mentality is what Melbourne needs to rediscover its premiership-winning potential in 2024. All eyes will be on the Demons in the upcoming season after an eventful off-season, which followed a second consecutive straight sets finals exit – the first time under the current AFL finals system it has … Read more
[ad_1] AFL Executive General Manager Laura Kane has remained coy on the possibility of North Melbourne receiving cap relief from the league amid the continuing investigation into Tarryn Thomas. Thomas is again under fire for allegations relating to improper behaviour towards women, with the AFL’s Integrity Unit presently investigating the latest complaint about the troubled … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has downplayed concerns around the club’s culture in light of new accusations against Joel Smith, but admitted he would “struggle” to answer queries about his maligned teammate. The scrutinised Demon’s anti-doping case took a major twist on Tuesday evening, with the forward now accused of “trafficking” cocaine, as well as … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne legend Garry Lyon has declared his club would be “negligent” if they didn’t do a “deep dive” in to player activities after the latest accusations of drug trafficking levelled against Joel Smith put the club’s culture back in the spotlight. Smith, who is already provisionally suspended after a positive drug test to cocaine … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne’s Joel Smith has seen his anti-doping case take a major twist with the player now accused of “trafficking” cocaine, as well as possessing the drug a year before his positive test. Smith was already facing a two-year suspension after an incident following the Round 23, 2023 match against Hawthorn. A urine sample collected … Read more
[ad_1] The Hawks have suffered a crushing blow to their already tested defensive stocks, with Denver Grainger-Barras sidelined for a lengthy period after suffering turf toe. Hawthorn confirmed news of the injury on Tuesday morning, with Grainger-Barras undergoing surgery which will see him miss the next 12 to 14 weeks according to head doctor Liam … Read more
[ad_1] Richmond has filled its vacant list spot on pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP) deadline day after signing forward Mykelti Lefau to a deal on Monday morning. Lefau was part of Richmond’s VFL program and had been trialling with the Tigers for a rookie list spot alongside East Perth product Mitch Schofield since late last … Read more
[ad_1] Former Port Adelaide player Kane Cornes has taken aim at West Coast Eagles players for wearing flamboyant costumes to their intra-club match. The Eagles hit the track for their final intra-club of the summer on Saturday and, as they did last year, arrived in costumes ahead of the hitout. Some of the outfits included … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver went down with an injury scare in his eventful – but impressive – return to the field in Melbourne’s match simulation clash against Richmond on Sunday. Oliver early in the sixth period – of seven – took possession of the ball in flight and landed awkwardly before grimacing in pain on the … Read more