‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track
Carlton and Melbourne played out another MCG thriller, and the narrow margin could have far-reaching consequences for the fate of both teams this season.
- by Jon Pierik
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‘Playing for their future’: Heat on Beveridge, Bulldogs ahead of Tigers clash
Western Bulldogs great Doug Hawkins is “a Bevo man” and has backed the coach to turn the Bulldogs’ season around. But he fears what could happen if his old club is beaten by Richmond on Saturday.
- by Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Mihocek played on with hamstring injury; AFL greats question tackle trend; Hobart stadium gets opposition approval
The thought never crossed Brody Mihocek’s mind to leave the ground, despite his hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Leigh Matthews and Nathan Buckley are convinced AFL umpires have changed their interpretation of holding-the-ball decisions.
- by Jon Pierik, Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Demons the real deal after taking down Cats; Merrett-inspired Dons topple Eagles in thriller
Melbourne ended Geelong’s undefeated start to 2024 while St Kilda, Essendon and Sydney came away with wins.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu and Andrew Stafford
‘We don’t stand for that’: Blues’ fatal flaw exposed ahead of Magpies blockbuster
Carlton may have the firepower to engineer a barrage of goals, but it’s when they don’t have the ball that has them in trouble heading into Friday night’s clash against their arch-rival.
- by Jon Pierik
Cats’ seventh heaven before 87,775 at the MCG; Danger does hammy; Dockers dump Dogs
Geelong are sweating on further assessment of Patrick Dangerfield’s latest hamstring injury after the veteran went down during a pulsating 13-point win over fellow heavyweights Carlton.
- by Jon Pierik
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AFL 2024
Emotional Lyon remembers ‘special young man’ as former AFL player’s death probed
Sport Integrity Australia is reported to be probing the death of former Docker and Demon Harley Balic, as part of its investigation into the AFL’s illicit drug policy.
- by Jon Pierik, Carla Jaeger and Michael Gleeson
‘We didn’t really know what we were doing’: Brereton returns to Magpies to relive first Anzac Day blockbuster
AFL great Dermott Brereton fronted the Magpies on Tuesday and told of his experience playing on Anzac Day, as coach Craig McRae delivered a reminder to his players ahead of the greatest day on the AFL calendar outside the grand final.
- by Jon Pierik
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AFL 2024
‘I wasn’t brave enough’: Crow speaks up on marks missed against Essendon
Young Crows player Josh Rachele said he just “wasn’t brave enough” when he fumbled a mark anticipating contact in a critical moment in the loss to Essendon.
- by Michael Gleeson and Jon Pierik
Operation free Toby: Giants to fight Greene suspension at tribunal
The Giants will head to the AFL Tribunal in a bid to clear Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan after the pair were offered one-match bans.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers should be ‘up and about’, Blues ruck ’n’ rolling: Key takeouts from round six
Peter Wright’s expected return has left the Bombers with a selection dilemma, the Blues have rekindled memories of the early 1980s, Harley hype is exploding, the Hawks finally made an early statement and what do the Lions and the Australian cricket team have in common?
- by Jon Pierik