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[ad_1] Some rivalries in professional sport are manufactured, others are very, very real, and it seems GWS’ budding conflict with Collingwood falls very much in the latter category. While the young GWS outfit has a firm rivalry with the cross-town Swans and at times with the Western Bulldogs, there is some genuine feeling bubbling away … Read more
[ad_1] Giants skipper Toby Greene has worn many descriptions during a career remarkable for the brilliance of his football but also the angst he has caused himself and his club at different stages. But the 30-year-old, who led the Giants with such distinction in 2023 that he was named All Australian captain, has matured into … Read more
[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
[ad_1] With a new season comes recalibrated expectations, but all of them come with a predicted ladder range. Be it a surge up the ladder, a plummet down or a continuation of form, the AFL hierarchy will quickly take shape after the ball is bounced for Opening Round. With that in mind, foxfooty.com.au has predicted … Read more
[ad_1] A “really embarrassed” Jimmy Webster has issued an apology upon accepting his seven-game suspension for concussing North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin. However, the maligned Saint has received surprise sympathies from a pair of rival stars. Webster was banned for more than a quarter of the season by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday, following a … Read more
[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
[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
[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] After a long off-season, all 18 AFL clubs have completed their first practice match against rival clubs. While still early, there are plenty of learnings to take into this week’s more official pre-season hit-outs and the season proper. Foxfooty.com.au goes through a key learning for each club from their practice match clashes. The only … Read more
[ad_1] Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli is the most complete player. He freewheels, he defends, he wins the contested ball, he takes contested marks, he mops up clearances. He’s everything. And he’s No.1 ahead of Port Adelaide’s Zak Butters at No.2. Butters is the dynamo. He’s quick, brave and smart as a rat and although lacking the … Read more