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[ad_1] Essendon faces added pressure in 2024, with a supporter base fast running out of patience. After all (and though this doesn’t need reminding), this is a fan base that that hasn’t seen their powerhouse club win a final in 20 years. There were promising signs in Brad Scott’s first year as coach, starting 8-5 … Read more
[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
[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] It appears Gold Coast Suns fans’ collective dream of seeing Richmond champion Dustin Martin don their colours has already materialised. Ever since Damien Hardwick left the Tigers and hooked up with the Suns, there has been speculation three-time Norm Smith medallist Martin could opt to join him. The only place to watch every game … Read more
[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
[ad_1] Norm Smith Medal winner Bobby Hill has opened up on his phenomenal 2023 grand final performance, saying “I felt like nothing was going wrong” in his epic second quarter. Hill exploded in arguably his best AFL game yet in Collingwood’s premiership triumph over Brisbane last September – including kicking four of his five goals … Read more
[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
[ad_1] Welcome to predicted ladder season, where everyone is always wrong, including us. And congratulations to the team listed ninth below, because that’s where we had Collingwood going into the 2023 season – whoops. But that’s part of the fun of this time of year. Plenty will make boring predictions, maybe even keeping the same … 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] 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