Simon Goodwin

Geelong Cats interest in Clayton Oliver, Melbourne Demons, Midweek Tackle, Jay Clark, trade rumours, whispers, reaction

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[ad_1] A Victorian rival is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver. Oliver’s recent off-field indiscretions have been well-documented, but the 26-year-old trained himself into game-shape and was picked in Simon Goodwin’s Opening Round side that played Sydney last Thursday. But, while he’s still locked into the seven-year mega contract he … Read more

Opening Round Report Card, highlights, grades, analysis, every club reviewed, best and worst players, video, stats

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[ad_1] Opening Round belonged to Harry McKay and the expansion clubs. But there were a couple of early wake-up calls for big Victorian teams. Every team’s performance analysed and graded in foxfooty.com.au’s Opening Round Report Card. The only place to watch every game of the 2024 AFL season is Fox Footy, available on Kayo. New … Read more

Opening Round Talking Points, analysis, reaction, results, wrap, highlights, Brodie Grundy trade, Mason Cox

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[ad_1] The AFL’s inaugural Opening Round is officially in the books, and we’re all over the weekend’s biggest talking points. We witnessed a miraculous comeback at the Gabba and a Giant upset among a host of other eye-catching moments from the weekend. The big issues from Opening Round of the 2024 AFL season analysed in … Read more

Alastair Clarkson fined $20,000, given two-match suspended ban for comments to St Kilda players, Jimmy Webster, Dougal Howard, hit on Jy Simpkin, penalty, video

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[ad_1] North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been handed a $20,000 fine and suspended two-match ban until the end of the 2025 AFL season by the AFL for his fiery exchange with St Kilda players. It came in the aftermath of Jimmy Webster’s sickening hit on Kangaroos co-captain Jy Simpkin in last week’s practice match … Read more

Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans preview, kick-off time, season preview, club culture, Clayton Oliver, predictions, premiership window, drug issues

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[ad_1] Arguably no AFL team is more fascinating heading into the 2024 season than Melbourne. Reeling already from a second consecutive straight sets exit from the finals, the Dees were beset by a myriad of off-field issues that extended throughout virtually the entire off-season. Clayton Oliver’s wellbeing and footy future were both under intense scrutiny, … Read more

AFL 2024 pre-season Power Rankings ahead of Opening Round, every club ranked, analysis, ladder, predictions, top eight, latest news

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[ad_1] Welcome back to the Power Rankings. The 2024 season has arrived, so who takes pole position heading into the race for the flag, and who has a lot of work to do to recover from 2023? What are the Power Rankings? This is our attempt to rank every AFL club from best to worst. … Read more

AFL 2024 Opening Round team tips, squads, predicted 23s, ins and outs, injury news, debuts, fixture, players dropped, SuperCoach

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[ad_1] Opening Round is here, with the AFL returning this week. The eight clubs opening the season face several key selection conundrums and injury voids to fill otherwise. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Opening Round in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is … Read more

Fox Footy experts tip premiers, wooden spoon, top eight, Brownlow Medal, Coleman Medal, analysis

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[ad_1] The Fox Footy expert verdict is in – and the AFL world needs to get ready for the Brisbane revenge tour. Of the 21 voters who’ve looked into the crystal ball for the 2024 season, a majority of 13 backed Chris Fagan and the Lions to finally claim the flag they’ve been so close … Read more

Clayton Oliver to return in Opening Round Melbourne Demons vs Sydney Swans, recovery from off-field issues, Christian Petracca friendship

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[ad_1] Clayton Oliver has completed his remarkable pre-season turnaround, and will be picked to face Sydney on opening night of the AFL season. Demons coach Simon Goodwin announcing at Monday’s pre-match news conference that Oliver will suit up against the Swans on Thursday. Oliver has made two appearance for the Demons reserves this pre-season, but … Read more

Opening Round teams, Melbourne, Clayton Oliver, will he play, Simon Goodwin press conference, squads

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[ad_1] A difficult off-season for Melbourne star Clayton Oliver hasn’t deterred coach Simon Goodwin locking his superstar in for the club’s massive opening round clash with Sydney. Oliver, a four-time club best and fairest winner, didn’t train with teammates for much of January, stepping away for personal reasons, leaving the club’s pre-season training camp in … Read more