Push has come to shove for footy’s forgotten rule;a Giants star has become a modern-day great after crossing to Geelong;and Carlton ruckman’s comeback is anything but the pits.
Essendon’s Harry Jones wants to be remembered for having a great AFL career,and reveals the technique that has unlocked his best footy.
Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
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.
Geelong have re-signed the first of their out-of-contract young stars,with speedy midfielder Max Holmes committing to the Cats for four more years. Meanwhile,injury to an important Hawks defender has complicated talks for a new deal.
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.
Jordan Boyd should not be penalised for the collision with Toby Greene,of course. But the game needs to stop praising that type of bravery and start discouraging it.
Drug testers will alter how they test for the endurance drug EPO after a World Anti-Doping Agency review prompted by Australian Olympian Peter Bol’s case.
Headaches,migraines,anxiety. Nathan Murphy opens up about his immediate retirement from football after suffering concussion in last year’s grand final.
Luke Beveridge has dismissed the idea of a rift with players as “total fiction” despite controversial team selections this year,saying rebuilding is a myth and a line had not been put through any senior players.
He’s been wrongly accused,temporarily banned,and sidelined by a pesky hamstring injury. But Peter Bol is not only “thrilled” to be back on the Australian team for Paris 2024;he also sent a warning that he is there to win gold.