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[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
[ad_1] Old Victorian rivals Carlton and Richmond collide in the annual Thursday night MCG blockbuster to open Round 1 as the Tigers welcome back a host of stars. The Blues (1-0, 101.2%) will hope to continue their scintillating form from the second half of last week’s crazy comeback win over Brisbane at the Gabba, though … Read more
[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
[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 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] It’s the summer shift that could help unlock Harry McKay’s full potential and add an exciting dimension to Carlton. But it could also come at the expense of a recently re-signed teammate. And, all the while, the AFL world must accept McKay’s good with the bad, according to a Saints great. The only place … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne has eased past Carlton by 38 points in a dominant display to, at least for now, release some pressure off the club after a turbulent off-season. Max Gawn starred in the ruck as the Demons cruised to a 15.11 (101) to 10.3 (63) win ahead of next week’s season opener against Sydney amid … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver won’t feature in Melbourne’s last tune-up for Round 1 – and will instead likely to play in the VFL game earlier – as the Demons and Carlton announced their squads for Wednesday night’s AAMI Community Series game. In addition to Oliver, Harrison Petty, Lachie Hunter and recruit Shane McAdam are also absent … Read more
[ad_1] Is 2024 the year Tom De Koning breaks out to become a fully fledged star? St Kilda great Leigh Montana has urged Michael Voss to “unleash” De Koning as his No. 1 ruckman to help the 25-year old reach his full potential and take the Blues to another level. De Koning has shown flashes … Read more
[ad_1] Geelong fans are set to get their first glimpse of exciting key-position draftee Connor O’Sullivan, with the recent No. 11 pick named to face Carlton in match simulation. The Cats have named a near full-strength squad for Thursday’s hit-out, with Gary Rohan (managed) the only best-23 member not named. Recent draftees O’Sullivan, Shaun Mannagh, … Read more