Alex de Minaur’s final match before this month’s claycourt grand slam ended in a humbling defeat as he bids to improve his underwhelming record in Paris.
We should have seen Essendon’s uprising coming – and the reason why helps explain two other fringe Melbourne-based finals contenders not meeting external expectations.
Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has thrown his support behind embattled coach Luke Beveridge and believes a selfless mindset can unlock their forward line’s potential.
Everyone knows a tradie who thinks they know everything about footy. There just aren’t many like Jason Taylor,the former air conditioner technician who is one of the main reasons for Melbourne’s success under Simon Goodwin.
The Lions,Hawks and Dockers scored wins in the AFL on Sunday as round eight concluded.
When Collingwood great Peter Daicos was asked to dissect the magic moment that helped the Magpies snatch a thrilling six-point victory over Carlton on Friday night,the answer was not the one expected.
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is in such scintillating form that he is on track to make history this season.
Nick Daicos kicked a late goal to take Collingwood to a tight win over Carlton on Friday night.
Richmond,Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne are among seven clubs that loom as major movers and shakers in this year’s player movement sweepstakes.
In key takeouts this week:the “frighteningly efficient” Cats,there’s still fight in some of the competition’s old dogs and clubs in need of a key forward will surely be keeping an eye on this Eagle.
Harley Reid’s brilliant start to his AFL life begs the question:can one player,particularly one so young,transform a downtrodden club in a matter of months?