Carlton and Melbourne played out another MCG thriller,and the narrow margin could have far-reaching consequences for the fate of both teams this season.
Western Bulldogs great Doug Hawkins is “a Bevo man” and has backed the coach to turn the Bulldogs’ season around. But he fears what could happen if his old club is beaten by Richmond on Saturday.
The thought never crossed Brody Mihocek’s mind to leave the ground,despite his hamstring injury. Meanwhile,Leigh Matthews and Nathan Buckley are convinced AFL umpires have changed their interpretation of holding-the-ball decisions.
Melbourne ended Geelong’s undefeated start to 2024 while St Kilda,Essendon and Sydney came away with wins.
Carlton may have the firepower to engineer a barrage of goals,but it’s when they don’t have the ball that has them in trouble heading into Friday night’s clash against their arch-rival.
Geelong are sweating on further assessment of Patrick Dangerfield’s latest hamstring injury after the veteran went down during a pulsating 13-point win over fellow heavyweights Carlton.
Sport Integrity Australia is reported to be probing the death of former Docker and Demon Harley Balic,as part of its investigation into the AFL’s illicit drug policy.
AFL great Dermott Brereton fronted the Magpies on Tuesday and told of his experience playing on Anzac Day,as coach Craig McRae delivered a reminder to his players ahead of the greatest day on the AFL calendar outside the grand final.
Young Crows player Josh Rachele said he just “wasn’t brave enough” when he fumbled a mark anticipating contact in a critical moment in the loss to Essendon.
The Giants will head to the AFL Tribunal in a bid to clear Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan after the pair were offered one-match bans.
Peter Wright’s expected return has left the Bombers with a selection dilemma,the Blues have rekindled memories of the early 1980s,Harley hype is exploding,the Hawks finally made an early statement and what do the Lions and the Australian cricket team have in common?