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Sport/ AFL
Marc McGowan
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is in such scintillating form that he is on track to make history this season.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/simply-the-best-how-mighty-max-can-surpass-dean-cox-and-simon-madden-20240502-p5foer.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Sat,04 May 2024 05:35:00 +1000
Simply the best? How mighty Max can surpass Dean Cox and Simon Madden
Sport/ AFL
Marc McGowan
The 21-year-old was already the best player afield but made certain of it,ensuring for the first time this year that Collingwood had more wins than losses.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/daicos-delivers-match-winning-goal-as-pies-upstage-blues-in-epic-20240503-p5fouq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Sat,04 May 2024 01:10:28 +1000
Daicos delivers match-winning goal as Pies upstage Blues in epic
Sport/ AFL
Greg Baum
Carlton’s forward line titans threatened early and late,but it was Nick Daicos who stood tallest when it mattered most.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/if-mckay-and-curnow-don-t-get-you-daicos-will-20240503-p5fouk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Sat,04 May 2024 00:23:58 +1000
If McKay and Curnow don’t get you,Daicos will
Sport/ AFL
Roy Ward and Marc McGowan
Nick Daicos kicked a late goal to take Collingwood to a tight win over Carlton on Friday night.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2024-round-eight-live-updates-carlton-blues-collingwood-magpies-square-off-at-mcg-20240503-p5foqt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 23:43:38 +1000
Nick Daicos the hero as Collingwood holds off Carlton
Sport/ AFL
Calsher Dear,son of late Hawthorn champion Paul,will make his debut in the brown and gold in round eight.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/dear-to-debut-in-emotional-scenes-20240503-p5fov8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 21:08:18 +1000
Dear to debut in emotional scenes
Sport/ AFL
Collingwood's Lachie Sullivan kicked this memorable goal as he made his AFL debut at age 26 tonight.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/a-goal-worth-waiting-for-20240503-p5fov7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 21:07:40 +1000
A goal worth waiting for
Sport/ AFL
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says it's up to his key defenders to shut down Geelong's Tom Hawkins and Jeremy Cameron.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/goodwin-calls-on-defenders-to-stop-cats-20240503-p5fov6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 21:02:54 +1000
Goodwin calls on defenders to stop Cats
Sport/ AFL
Nick Larkey booted 73 goals for lowly North Melbourne last year. Here he shows his other skill,a brilliant impersonation of experienced AFL journalist Damian Barrett. Credit:200pluspodcast
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/kicking-goals-isnt-larkeys-only-strength-20240501-p5fo07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 20:30:00 +1000
Kicking goals isn't Larkey's only strength
Sport/ AFL
Vince Rugari
We take a closer look at Saturday’s tantalising clash between the high-flying Swans and Giants at the SCG.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/can-sam-taylor-walk-the-talk-that-and-four-other-burning-sydney-derby-questions-20240501-p5fnzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 19:45:00 +1000
Can Sam Taylor walk the talk? That and four other burning Sydney derby questions
Sport/ AFL
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round eight. See which way they’re predicting each match will go as the season kicks into gear.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2024-round-eight-teams-selection-and-expert-tips-20240430-p5fnqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 19:16:42 +1000
AFL round eight teams&tips:Dogs drop two big names again for Hawks clash
Sport/ AFL
Andrew Wu
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call,saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-blocks-move-to-induct-carey-as-nsw-hall-of-fame-legend-20240503-p5fos4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 18:04:45 +1000
AFL blocks move to induct Carey as NSW hall of fame legend
Sport/ AFL
Peter Ryan
Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron is already considered one of the game’s best players,but the way he is being used is inflicting maximum damage - and despair.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/how-do-you-stop-roaming-jeremy-the-footballer-destroying-defences-20240501-p5fo7p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 11:45:00 +1000
How do you stop Roaming Jeremy,the footballer destroying defences?
Sport/ AFL
Jake Niall
Calsher Dear,the teenage son of late Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear,will make his debut for the Hawks on Sunday in a rapid ascension that stirs hopes and feelings.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/late-hawk-hero-s-son-to-debut-stirring-high-hopes-and-feelings-20240502-p5folb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 09:10:22 +1000
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut,stirring high hopes and feelings
Sport/ AFL
Greg Baum
For Eddie McGuire,there’s nothing better than the anticipation of playing Collingwood - and then beating them. Which is why he intervened at the Blues’ lowest ebb.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/get-your-foot-off-carlton-s-throat-when-eddie-mcguire-went-into-bat-for-the-blues-20240501-p5fo65.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 05:30:00 +1000
‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’:When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues
Sport/ AFL
Steve Barrett
Port Adelaide’s coach admits he blundered and set Connor Rozee up to fail by disastrously gambling on the Power captain’s dicey hamstring.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/i-set-connor-up-to-fail-hinkley-s-brutal-admission-after-star-skipper-s-injury-20240503-p5fold.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Fri,03 May 2024 01:10:19 +1000
‘I set Connor up to fail’:Hinkley’s brutal admission after star skipper’s injury
Sport/ AFL
There was a moment's silence to honour victims of gender-based violence before Showdown 55.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/crows-power-unite-to-pay-tribute-20240502-p5fokx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Thu,02 May 2024 20:52:02 +1000
Crows,Power unite to pay tribute
Sport/ AFL
Jake Niall,Michael Gleeson and Wendy Tuohy
Of 11 AFL clubs who spoke to The Age about a potential return for Thomas,three said they were highly unlikely to offer him a career lifeline. Others will do their homework on the former Kangaroo who was suspended for threatening women.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/will-afl-clubs-hand-tarryn-thomas-another-chance-we-asked-them-the-question-20240502-p5fodr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Thu,02 May 2024 20:36:22 +1000
AFL clubs wary of reputation damage in Tarryn Thomas decision
Sport/ AFL
Carlton has made mega changes ahead of their clash against rivals Collingwood,with coach Michael Voss preparing his side to manage the 90,000 expected.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/blues-swing-axe-ahead-of-blockbuster-20240502-p5fokj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Thu,02 May 2024 19:27:22 +1000
Blues swing axe ahead of blockbuster
Sport/ AFL
Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
Andrew McGrath has made a huge call on his playing future;Carlton’s firing midfield has received another boost ahead of their Pies blockbuster;and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to Essendon ruckman Sam Draper’s “bizarre” jibe.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/dogs-coach-beveridge-labels-drapers-jibe-bizarre-20240502-p5foga.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Thu,02 May 2024 18:57:09 +1000
Blues bolstered by midfielder’s return;Bomber’s long-term commitment;Beveridge labels Draper’s jibe ‘bizarre’
Sport/ AFL
Vince Rugari
Ollie Florent has followed in the footsteps of Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom by pledging his long-term future to Sydney - and he hopes Logan McDonald and Will Hayward do the same.
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/three-down-two-to-go-florent-signs-long-term-extension-with-swans-20240501-p5fo2x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
Thu,02 May 2024 15:45:00 +1000
Three down,two to go:Florent signs long-term extension with Swans