‘It makes the story sound better’: The young Cats star busting one of this season’s biggest myths
Lawson Humphries’ performances in his first 10 games have amazed supporters, but he was not as far off AFL standard as we have been led to believe.
- by Peter Ryan
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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
Giants fined $20,000 for incident involving Jason McCartney and Tom Papley
GWS football manager Jason McCartney has been fined for making contact with Swans star Tom Papley at quarter-time in the fiery qualifying final.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2024
Hashtag Hokball: Behind the Hawthorn craze, and why it’s catching on
Sam Mitchell’s Hawks play fast, exciting footy, but that’s only part of the story. Behind them is a social media phenomenon largely driven by fans, but embraced by the players. We explain what it means.
- by Marnie Vinall, Peter Ryan, Greg Baum and Marc McGowan
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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
Smith opts not to nominate for board as Demons call on All Blacks consultant to help with their review
Melbourne CEO Gary Pert will conduct a review of the football operations, but he will do so alongside new president Brad Green and New Zealand leadership consultant Darren Shand.
- by Peter Ryan
Hawks lose key defender; AFL investigates final fracas; Speedy Cat suffers fractured skull in VFL
Sam Frost will take no further part in Hawthorn’s final campaign; the AFL investigates the dust-up between Jason McCartney and Tom Papley in the all-Sydney final; and, Geelong forward Gary Rohan awaits surgery on his fractured skull.
- by Peter Ryan
‘Too inconsistent’: Walsh laments Blues’ demise as Voss delivers frank assessment
The disappointment of finals defeat was all too familiar for Carlton, but Sam Walsh and Sam Docherty are promising the team will learn from the experience and come back stronger.
- by Andrew Stafford and Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2024
Season of failure ends with limp surrender, as pressure mounts for Blues to contend in 2025
Carlton coach Michael Voss was right when he said all the issues that had bedevilled the team in 2024 rose to the surface in a humiliating start to the elimination final when the Lions kicked 60 points before the Blues scored.
- by Peter Ryan
‘Everything concerned me’: Rampant Cats through to prelim final after Port turn in another finals shocker
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Port Adelaide and Geelong battle for a home preliminary final.
- by Andrew Wu, Peter Ryan, Steve Barrett and Claire Siracusa
Concussion ended his twin’s career. This premiership Cat’s future was up in the air too
Jake Kolodjashnij is a reliable defender who doesn’t seek the limelight. But it was his love of the game and careful management that convinced him to continue his career in 2024.
- by Peter Ryan