Scott’s AFL pass to discuss ‘issues’ as rotation move bites;Hawks push for Tassie showdown
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Scott’s AFL pass to discuss ‘issues’ as rotation move bites;Hawks push for Tassie showdown

Chris Scott might have been given a licence by league headquarters to discuss the big issues,such as holding the ball decisions,but his Cats have more to worry about.

  • byDanny Russell

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How the Hawks helped Bateman through the darkest point of his life

How the Hawks helped Bateman through the darkest point of his life

Chance Bateman is no stranger to racism in football,but it’s also where he has found a deep sense of belonging. It’s why he in honoured to have helped design Hawthorn’s Indigenous guernsey this year.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Gold Coast don’t need more pimply kids,but the Tigers do:Why a Rioli trade could be on
Four Points
AFL 2024

Gold Coast don’t need more pimply kids,but the Tigers do:Why a Rioli trade could be on

The Suns are interested in talented Tiger Daniel Rioli,and a trade could be mutually beneficial for both parties.

  • byMichael Gleeson
‘Off the pace’:Injury-hit Tigers rue thrashing from Bulldogs;Bombers score stirring win over Giants

‘Off the pace’:Injury-hit Tigers rue thrashing from Bulldogs;Bombers score stirring win over Giants

Hawthorn,Essendon,Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast were the winners as another AFL Saturday round played out.

  • byRoy Ward,Danny Russell andAndrew Wu
‘We are like neutered dogs’:Lyon hits out after Saints’ loss;Scott’s challenge to Dons after Giant win

‘We are like neutered dogs’:Lyon hits out after Saints’ loss;Scott’s challenge to Dons after Giant win

A frustrated Ross Lyon has compared AFL coaches to neutered dogs who cannot properly direct their teams during a match because of the league’s severe restrictions on the use of runners,while Brad Scott has challenged his high-flying Bombers to continue their improvement.

  • byDanny Russell
Mihocek played on with hamstring injury;AFL greats question tackle trend;Hobart stadium gets opposition approval
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Mihocek played on with hamstring injury;AFL greats question tackle trend;Hobart stadium gets opposition approval

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.

  • byJon Pierik,Peter Ryan andMichael Gleeson
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Beveridge keeps the faith as pressure grows

Beveridge keeps the faith as pressure grows

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge expects the scrutiny to come,but he won’t deviate from his plan to make the Bulldogs a genuine contender.

  • byPeter Ryan
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut,stirring high hopes and feelings
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AFL 2024

Late Hawk hero’s son to debut,stirring high hopes and feelings

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.

  • byJake Niall
Saint unsuccessful at tribunal;Danger out for up to six weeks;Pregnant AFLW star to miss season
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Saint unsuccessful at tribunal;Danger out for up to six weeks;Pregnant AFLW star to miss season

St Kilda’s Jack Higgins was unsuccessful at the tribunal in getting his three-ban reduced. Meanwhile,Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks and Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs.

  • byPeter Ryan andAAP
Injury cloud hovers over premiership Pies;score reviews plummet as umpires back their judgment
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AFL 2024

Injury cloud hovers over premiership Pies;score reviews plummet as umpires back their judgment

A pair of star Collingwood midfielders are in doubt for their blockbuster against Carlton;while goal umpires have been reassured that silent reviews of scores will be made when goals are awarded.

  • byPeter Ryan andRussell Bennett
Swans soar into the top two with demolition over Hawks at the MCG

Swans soar into the top two with demolition over Hawks at the MCG

Follow along all the live action as Hawthorn face Sydney at the MCG to close out round seven.

  • byMarnie Vinall