Bend it like Jezza: Did the AFL snub Cameron’s ‘Clayton’s’ goal?
Could the goal that wasn’t a goal end up a goal of the year contender? And, eagle-eyed viewers spot a footy journeyman’s reality TV appearance.
- by Peter Ryan
Latest
Tigers premiership hero Jack Riewoldt calls time on career
Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin will both finish their decorated careers this weekend against North Melbourne.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Concussion issues force Sydney’s Paddy McCartin to retire, Eagles star Naitanui also calls time; doubt on Wingard’s future
McCartin’s career is over after 63 games after he decided to call time following his latest concussion in round four this season, while Naitanui had been plagued by injury in recent seasons.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Opinion
AFL 2023
Why the ‘bolognese’ Blues are a genuine flag chance, and how the score review is an own goal
In this week’s Four Points column, we look at why Carlton can go all the way, and the problem with the goal review technology.
- by Peter Ryan
Updated
FIFA Women's World Cup
AFL wants to show Matildas match at Blues, Demons clash – but there’s a catch
The AFL has given the green light for the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final against France to be shown on the big screens at the MCG before the Carlton-Melbourne blockbuster on Saturday night.
- by Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Updated
AFL 2023
Collingwood and MCG strike deal for tenant clubs; Sidebottom sidelined for Cats game; Nic Nat ‘weighing up his future’
The Magpies will retain the same number of overall seats for their members, but other MCG tenants say the new deal is a win for all. Meanwhile, GWS chairman Tony Shepherd urges AFL not to appoint an active player to the commission.
- by Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Michael Gleeson
Snap Shot
AFL 2023
Will they do it again?: Will Day shows Hawks’ willingness to play the name game
The Hawks seem to have a name-based recruiting policy. The good news is it’s working a treat for them.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2023
This is not the selection dilemma Collingwood hoped to face
Collingwood could look to using old faces in fresh ways as they plan for a period without Nick Daicos.
- by Peter Ryan
Will Carlton’s fight for finals come down to the home and away season’s final game ... again?
The AFL has released its round 24 fixture. Just like last year, the Blues will play the final game of the round, while Collingwood and Essendon will kick things off at the MCG under Friday night lights.
- by Peter Ryan
Updated
AFL 2023
Bitter blow for Magpies: Nick Daicos to miss six weeks for ladder leaders
Collingwood will be without Nick Daicos until the preliminary final, if they make it that far, after scans showed he had a hairline fracture in his knee.
- by Peter Ryan
Carlton’s ‘unicorn’: How Charlie Curnow is leading the Blues’ charge
After two years in the football wilderness with injury, Carlton’s key forward Charlie Curnow is a dominant force in the competition.
- by Peter Ryan