How the internet reacted to Harley Reid’s double-fend of Petracca and Oliver
When Harley Reid gave Dustin Martin a stern “don’t argue” during the Eagles game against Richmond in April, there was…
As the argument for extra time grows, maybe the AFL should consider celebrating the awkward draw
The end of a football game tends to follow a similar pattern. The siren sounds and losing fans start to…
Former AFL star jailed for five years after ‘chaotic lifestyle’ led to drug trafficking plot
A former AFL star has been jailed for more than five years after a downward spiral into drug addiction led…
Draper’s ‘disrespectful’ comments draw ire of his own coach
In short: Essendon coach Brad Scott has called comments made by his player Sam Draper, in relation to the Western…
‘Garbage’ efforts and an alarming dropoff behind Brisbane’s worrying slide
The Brisbane Lions are in serious trouble. After coming within a kick of winning last year’s grand final, the Lions…
AFL Round-Up: Giants answer critics, relentless Cats charge on, Swans set up epic ‘battle’
The Giants have brushed aside the grand finalists, while Geelong’s on-field steel broke Blues hearts, and the Swans’ ruthless performance…
How rest and preparation dictate AFL performance
Sometimes truths in the sporting world are whispered quietly, and sometimes they are said aloud. This week Craig McRae didn’t…
The West Coast Eagles are riding a wave of Harley Reid excitement, as Dockers face litmus test
It was the highly imitable Ross Lyon who once proclaimed: “There’s no confidence shop.” “You can’t head down to Hay…
GWS Giants star Toby Greene’s suspension upheld after AFL tribunal hearing
In short: GWS Giants captain Toby Greene has failed to clear himself of a one-game ban. The AFL tribunal has…
‘Essendon edge’ explained — The numbers behind Scott’s Bomber revolution
Since they last won a premiership 24 years ago, Essendon fans have become accustomed to being fed different narratives about…