Richmond Tigers
Dustin Martin sidelined again with ‘crook back’
The Tigers champion can’t shake his troublesome back injury and will spend another match watching as his teammates try to lift the Tigers off the bottom of the ladder.
- by Anna Harrington
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Opinion
AFL 2024
As confusion rules in the AFL, there is urgent need for a rewrite
In trying to minimise concussion, the AFL has tied itself into knots and the players are tripping over them. There is an urgent need for a fresh look.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
AFL 2024
Were these AFL bans correct, or the suspensions that broke footy?
Debate is raging over the three-match bans upheld by the AFL tribunal for Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron’s tackles. Is the reaction hysterical hand wringing, or is the game under threat?
- by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Money Talks
AFL 2024
The silver lining to a possible 20-year low for the yellow and black army
Richmond premiership player Liam Baker will consider his options closer to the end of the season, with offers from three clubs in front of him. But the Tigers have enough collateral to reset their list under Adem Yze.
- by Peter Ryan
GWS stay snugly in the eight with first win over Richmond at the MCG
GWS have climbed to sixth spot on the ladder with their first win over Richmond at the MCG and their highest score kicked on the hallowed turf.
- by Marnie Vinall
‘Debbie Downer’ Longmuir gives Fremantle’s big win seven out of 10
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir doesn’t want to come across as a Debbie Downer, but he reckons Saturday’s 51-point trouncing of Richmond only deserves a seven-out-of-10 score.
- by Justin Chadwick
No Tom, no worries: Blues back depth, trump Tigers without in-form ruck
The Blues planning for a premiership tilt is in full swing, so they took the cautious approach and made in-form ruckman Tom De Koning sit out the match against Richmond.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2024
Who are the iron men of the AFL? The names and numbers behind them might surprise you
They are not necessarily speed demons or endurance beasts, but these players give their coaches tactical flexibility. And at a time when the tag is back, their importance is greater than ever.
- by Andrew Wu
One player has copped $14,375 in fines this year. The AFLPA wants changes
Players have told the AFLPA they are being stung by excessive fines, disproportionate to their indiscretions, and want transparency to show how the money is being spent by the league.
- by Andrew Wu
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AFL 2024
Big guns return for Magpies; premiership defender, gun son back for Gabba clash
After needing to dig deep into Collingwood’s list to find reinforcements during the club’s injury crisis, coach Craig McRae now has an embarrassment of riches at the selection table.
- by Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
The Scoop
AFL 2024
Read the fine print, Swanny: Hall of fame man of the moment’s accommodation snafu
Collingwood icon Dane Swan’s induction to the Australian Football Hall of Fame couldn’t have gone more to script. We’re just glad he made it to the event in the first place.
- by Sam McClure