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[ad_1] Two Fox Footy experts have been left baffled by what North Melbourne champion David King called the “farcical” decision by Fremantle to extend head coach Justin Longmuir’s contract by just one year. Longmuir was set to come out of contract at the end of 2024, with his status plus Fremantle’s disappointing 2023 finals miss … 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] Sydney captain Callum Mills believes Swans teammate Errol Gulden will go to even greater heights this season after his history-making deeds in 2023. The 21-year-old was a dominant winner of the Bob Skilton Medal last October, a feat that saw him become the youngest Swan to win the best-and-fairest since the club moved north … 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] The AFL pre-season campaign is officially over — and we found out plenty during a nine-game, six-day stretch. From established contenders announcing themselves as premiership threats once more to changes of the guard at other clubs, there are stories aplenty ahead of the real stuff. Foxfooty.com.au identifies a key learning at all 18 clubs … Read more
[ad_1] Hawthorn’s newest recruit Ethan Phillips will be given the chance to secure a fairytale round 1 debut when he takes on the Western Bulldogs’ star tall forwards in Launceston on Saturday. The 24-year-old defender will audition against Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Rory Lobb in the final practice match for both sides, after an … Read more
[ad_1] Essendon appears to have been dealt a devastating injury blow a fortnight out from Round 1, with defender Jordan Ridley left devastated after limping off GMHBA Stadium with an apparent quad injury. Ridley played the first three quarters of the Bombers’ Community Series clash against Geelong before being seen at three quarter-time with ice … Read more
[ad_1] Toby Greene led the way with three goals and the Giants downed the Suns by 44 points in Canberra in a powerful showing to close out the clubs’ pre-seasons. GWS did most of its damage in the first half — kicking nine goals to Gold Coast’s three — before resting a host of stars … 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] West Coast Eagles fans will get their first glimpse of top pick Harley Reid when the side takes on Fremantle in a practice match on Saturday night. A capacity crowd of around 5000 spectators are expected at Mineral Resources Park to watch Reid take to the field, as well as fellow draftees Loch Rawlinson … Read more