Jake Lever believes teammate Michael Hibberd is one of the keys to the side’s defence, given his flexibility. Hibberd overcame a calf complaint suffered during the pre-season and numerous setbacks to play the last two games for the Demons. The 32-year-old was particularly impressive against Brisbane, holding gun small forward Charlie Cameron goalless as Melbourne … Read more
The teams have dropped for Round 16! Check out all the changes below. Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs Brisbane Lions IN: Danye Zorko, Zac Bailey OUT: Mitch Robinson (Omitted), Thomas Berry (Omitted), Deven Robertson (Omitted) western bulldogs IN: Lachie Hunter, Dominic Bedendo (Debut) OUT: Ed Richards (concussion), Caleb Daniel (knee), Logan McNeil (Medi-Sub) Carlton vs … Read more
Former Collingwood list manager Matt Rendell believes Matt Crouch isn’t worth more than a third-round draft pick should Adelaide look to trade him. The 27-year-old midfielder was dropped for the second time this season ahead of Adelaide’s win over North Melbourne last week, responding in the SANFL with 42 possessions. He was challenged by Crows … Read more
The “special bond” between Clayton Oliver and Simon Goodwin has been a factor credited in the star re-signing with Melbourne. Oliver, originally out of contract at the end of 2023, signed a new seven-year deal on Thursday morning to become the first player league-wide with a contract for 2030 or beyond. The 24-year-old is currently … Read more
Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver became the first player to sign a contract through 2030 on Thursday in a huge coup for both him and the club. This prompted the question: What is the longest contract at each AFL club? Geelong has the shortest of the longest contracts (if you know what we mean), while the … Read more
VFL/AFL great Leigh Matthews believes an unheralded Cat is emulating Joel Selwood in recent weeks. Tom Atkins, the club’s former VFL skipper before being picked up in the 2018 rookie draft, has been deployed as a utility in his short AFL career but is now spending more time on the ball. The 26-year-old has attended … Read more
Football identities have paid tribute to Neil Kerley. The South Australia footy icon, also known as ‘Knuckles’, passed away in a tragic accident on Wednesday. Some of the game’s greats have remembered the affable SA legend, including his former Channel 7 colleague Robert Dipierdomenico. Listen to his memories of Kerley below: Graham Cornes also relived … Read more
Carlton had enough players on their injury list to build a starting 18 coming into this week – and, well, we did. But with crisis comes opportunity and multiple Blues have made huge strides that may hold the club in good stead for years to come. Ruckman Tom De Koning is seemingly emerging before our … Read more
Sydney coach John Longmire believes the AFL should have removed senior coach wages from the soft cap heading into the year, to alleviate the financial burden at clubs. Football departments across the competition are stretched given the $3 million cut to the soft cap during COVID, something that was not corrected in 2022. The Swans … Read more
Steven May returned to the AFL in Round 15, finishing with 599 meters gained and 22 disposals as Melbourne cruised to a comfortable 64-point win over Brisbane. He also kept Joe Daniher to just one goal in the contest. It was May’s first game back since facing a club suspension for the infamous fight with … Read more