Money Talks
AFL 2024
How the Tigers could play their bumper hand in a strong draft
The Tigers already hold the No.1 selection in what talent scouts rate as a strong and deep crop but are certain to strengthen their first-round hand in the trade period.
- by Marc McGowan, Peter Ryan, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall
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AFL 2024
North target premiership Swan; Bulldogs star Bailey Smith wants out of ‘the Kennel’
A Sydney champion is considered gettable in this year’s trade period as the Kangaroos seek experience. Meanwhile, high-profile Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is now officially on the market.
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2024
Not just a happy team, an unshackled one: Explaining the stunning run of Mitchell’s Hawthorn
Compare the mindset of the young Hawks to that of the team they meet next weekend, the hapless Port Adelaide, who exhibited all the signs of a team that played fearful football against the Cats – scared to make mistakes.
- by Jake Niall
How Michael Voss has changed his methods and his methods have changed Carlton
The Blues coach will meet his old club, the Brisbane Lions, for the second time in a final, on Saturday night.
- by Jake Niall
Magic from the Wizard and a cheeky chug from Ginnivan as young Hawks end Dogs’ season
The Hawks showed no sign of stopping their scintillating run as they rolled past the Bulldogs – and had fun doing it – to set up a semi-final showdown with Port Adelaide.
- by Roy Ward, Marnie Vinall and Jake Niall
Four locked in to return for Blues, but doubt on Curnow; Cats back Stanley
Four key players are certain selections for Carlton’s elimination final at the Gabba, but star forward Charlie Curnow remains in doubt.
- by Jake Niall, Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
Magpies join chase for Port Adelaide’s Houston
Collingwood have joined Carlton and St Kilda in attempting to convince Dan Houston to move to Victoria, despite the deal remaining a long shot.
- by Jake Niall and Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
No Brownlow for Bont would be a ‘travesty’, says Treloar; AFL hires former Eagles boss; Dons suffer double injury blow
Adam Treloar says it would be a travesty if club great Marcus Bontempelli finishes his career without a Brownlow Medal. Meanwhile, the AFL has hired a former Eagles boss to fill a key role.
- by Jon Pierik, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Hawks star out; Docherty closing in on miracle return; Cats push case
Hawthorn have ruled out star Will Day for Friday night’s elimination final, while Carlton stalwart Sam Docherty believes he can pull off a September miracle.
- by Jake Niall, Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
Analysis
AFL 2024
Inside the politics of the Petracca predicament
Like a boulder hurtling down the mountain, the destructive momentum from Christian Petracca’s injury has gathered so much velocity that if it is not halted, it could demolish the Melbourne hierarchy.
- by Jake Niall
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Magpies president Jeff Browne quietly planning to vacate role
Succession planning is underway at Collingwood as Jeff Browne flags his time in the top job is coming towards an end.
- by Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson