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New Spark at Moorabbin: How Sam Flanders Turbocharges the Saints’ Attacking Pressure
St Kilda’s move for Gold Coast’s Sam Flanders gives them the burst speed and contested aggression they’ve been missing. His arrival reshapes the forward mix, linking midfield grunt with scoreboard impact in a way that fits Ross Lyon’s evolving system.
Defensive Dynamo: Why Brandon Starcevich Is the Perfect Building-Block for the Eagles’ Back Six
West Coast have landed one of the league’s most reliable lockdown defenders, prising Brandon Starcevich out of Brisbane in a complex three-club trade. The move injects leadership, toughness, and instant stability into a backline still finding its identity.
Lions Roar Again: Oscar Allen’s Arrival Re-Armours Brisbane’s Forward Line
Brisbane have landed a cornerstone for their next premiership tilt, signing Oscar Allen as a restricted free agent from West Coast. His arrival gives the Lions a genuine power forward presence to complement their elite midfield and explosive smalls.
Saints Get Their Unicorn: How Tom De Koning Changes St Kilda’s Spine Overnight
St Kilda’s trade coup for Tom De Koning isn’t just about size — it’s about flexibility. With De Koning joining as a ruck/forward hybrid, the Saints’ spine reshapes immediately, opening up inside-50 options and rotational possibilities Ross Lyon hasn’t had before.
AFL Scores Round 14 2024
Defence an Issue, but Lions Getting Back to Attacking Best Brisbane demonstrated the Saints' vulnerability to heavy scoring. Key players: Joe Daniher, Eric Hipwood, Charlie Cameron, Logan Morris, Kai Lohmann. Lohmann emerging as [...]
AFL Ladder Round 14 2024
Defence an issue, but Lions getting back to attacking best The Lions definitively demonstrated on Friday night that the Saints can be heavily scored against, highlighting the Suns' failure from the previous week. [...]
AFL Ladder Round 13 2024
The Young Hawks Continue Taking Major Steps Young teams often falter due to their inability to close out tight games, but Hawthorn is proving to be an exception this season. Last year, they [...]
AFL Scores Round 13 2024
A Few Returning Tigers Make a Massive Difference Richmond's injuries significantly impacted their performance. Key returning players: Dion Prestia, Shai Bolton, and Tim Taranto. Adelaide lacked pure ball winners and creativity, especially with [...]
Dusty back for 300; Daicos listed – AFL Teams Round 14, 2024
In a surprising move ahead of this week's crucial matches, Port Adelaide has decided to drop veteran forward Charlie Dixon for their clash against GWS. This decision comes just three weeks after Dixon was listed [...]
Dees star season over? – AFL Injury lists leading into round 14
Adelaide Name Injury Return Brayden Cook Knee Available Matt Crouch Shoulder Season Elliot Himmelberg Cheekbone 1 week Wayne Milera Knee Season Patrick Parnell Shoulder Season Izak Rankine Hamstring Test Kieran Strachan Groin Available Riley Thilthorpe [...]
Everyone pays – AFL Tribunal Round 13
All players have accepted their sanctions for the Match Review of Round Thirteen, so the Tribunal will not sit tonight. A list of sanctions follows.
Monday Injury lists for AFL round 13 so far
Adelaide NameInjuryReturn Matt CrouchShoulderSeason Elliot HimmelbergCheekbone2 weeks Wayne MileraKneeSeason Patrick ParnellShoulderSeason Izak RankineHamstring1-2 weeks Kieran StrachanGroinTBA Riley ThilthorpeKnee3-5 weeks Taylor WalkerBackTest Josh WorrellArm7-9 weeks Latest Update: June 10 Brisbane NameInjuryReturn Will AshcroftKnee4-6 weeks Keidean ColemanACLSeason [...]
Hawk’s $10 grand brain fade
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday No reports. Monday TBA
Tigers tool up – AFL Teams round 13
ADELAIDE CROWS v RICHMOND Thursday June 6, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval CROWS B: B. Smith, J. Butts, M. Hinge HB: J. Borlase, M. Keane, M. Michalanney C: C. Jones, J. Soligo, L. Sholl HF: B. [...]
AFL Scores Round 12 2024
Carlton's Strong Performance: Carlton achieved a significant win over Port Adelaide with a final score of 107-71 at Adelaide Oval, showcasing their resilience and ability to recover and dominate in games. Western Bulldogs' [...]
AFL Ladder Round 12 2024
Round 12 of the 2024 AFL season offered a compelling mix of upsets and confirmations of form, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the league as teams vie for position going into the second [...]
Bulldogs Set New Membership Record for Third Straight Season
For the third consecutive year, the Western Bulldogs have broken their all-time membership record, reaching 57,151 members in 2024, surpassing last year's record of 56,302. The club attributes this achievement to the loyalty of its [...]
Harley Reid and Rhylee West contest charges at the tribunal tonight from 4:30PM AEST
AFL Tribunal, Tuesday 4 June From 4:30pm AEST the incident involving Western Bulldogs Rhylee West and Collingwood's Jeremy Howe during the Second Quarter of the Round Twelve match between Western Bulldogs and Collingwood will be [...]
MRO – Harley Reid looking at 2 matches – All round 12 reports.
Thursday: Nothing reported. Friday: Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ueADf8dj4 Sunday: No charges were laid and there were no incidents requiring a detailed explanation.
Injury Lists – All AFL Teams
AdelaideNameInjuryReturnLachlan GollantFootTestElliot HimmelbergCheekbone3 weeksWayne MileraKneeSeasonPatrick ParnellShoulderSeasonIzak RankineHamstring2-3 weeksRiley ThilthorpeKnee4-6 weeksTaylor WalkerBackTBAJosh WorrellArm8-10 weeksLatest Update: June 1BrisbaneNameInjuryReturnWill AshcroftKnee5-6 weeksKeidean ColemanACLSeasonTom DoedeeKneeSeasonDarcy GardinerKneeSeasonEric HipwoodSuspensionAvailableLincoln McCarthyKneeSeasonCarter MichaelKneeTestBrandon StarcevichCalf1-2 weeksLatest Update: May 29CarltonNameInjuryReturnMatt CarrollGroin1-2 weeksAdam CerraHamstring3-4 weeksMatt CottrellFoot2-3 weeksDavid [...]
2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Selections
The 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft unfolded with notable selections and opportunities for young and experienced players alike. Leading the draft, Tasmania Devils forward Geordie Payne was the top pick, scooped up by North Melbourne. [...]
Alastair Clarkson’s rap sheet – full list including latest umpire allegation
Alastair Clarkson has become involved in yet another incident, putting him in danger of a two match suspension from the AFL. This latest incident, in which he is alleged to have verbally abused umpires - [...]
Blues hold steady; Cats big changes – AFL Teams Round 12
PORT ADELAIDE v CARLTON Thursday May 30, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval POWER B: K. Farrell, E. Ratugolea, B. Zerk-Thatcher HB: M. Bergman, A. Aliir, D. Houston C: T. Boak, O. Wines, W. Drew HF: D. [...]
AFL 2024 Mid-Season Rookie Draft Preview: Predicted Top 10 Picks
The AFL 2024 Mid-Season Rookie Draft is fast approaching, set to take place on May 29. With teams looking to address immediate needs and add depth for the latter part of the season, this draft [...]
Holding the Ball and The AFL’s special umpire training this week
The Australian Football League (AFL) has seen numerous changes to its rules over the years, but few have been as contentious or as frequently debated as the "holding the ball" rule. This rule, which deals [...]
Collingwood’s Injury Ridden Season Continues
Collingwood's AFL season is facing significant challenges due to a growing injury crisis, impacting their squad depth as they prepare for their upcoming clash against the Western Bulldogs. The team's injury woes deepened this week, [...]
AFL Ladder 2024 Round 11
In the latest round of the AFL, the action was as intense as ever with the Swans continuing their formidable run, the Dockers pulling off a dramatic draw, and the Cats facing another [...]
AFL Scores 2024 Round 11
Sydney Swans' Continued Success: The Swans secured another victory over the Western Bulldogs, marking their seventh consecutive win. This consistent performance has placed them at the top of the ladder, signaling a strong [...]
Umpiring Controversies abound in AFL Round 11, 2024
Round 11 of the AFL 2024 season saw umpires in the spotlight, starting with Thursday's game where the Swans defeated the Bulldogs. A controversial 50-metre penalty against Laitham Vandermeer, who was penalized for knocking the [...]