Opinion
AFL 2023
Buddy, Riewoldt top the class: Ranking the AFL’s retirees
The first XI of this year’s AFL retirees have a host of premierships and honours to their name, but as is often the case, it’s the key forwards who stand out above the rest.
- by Jake Niall
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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
‘I care deeply for this ... football club’: Hinkley inks Power coaching extension
Port Adelaide and coach Ken Hinkley said they’d decide in August whether their union would continue, and now the decision has been made.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
AFL 2023
Revealed: What the Tigers are asking for in their next coach
The job description document that Richmond sent out to candidates for the senior coaching position contains words not traditionally associated with AFL coaches, nor with a combative macho game that has been a playground for Alpha males.
- by Jake Niall
Hawks racism inquiry costs $3 million plus
The question of which party foots sections of that enormous bill – which could grow further – is the subject of continuing discussions between Hawthorn and the AFL.
- by Jake Niall
Blues to sign McGovern, and Cuningham extension likely
The Blues are back in form, and so are Mitch McGovern and David Cuningham, who are both closing in on new deals to play on at the club.
- by Jake Niall
Swans seek SCG send-off for Lance Franklin
Aware of the profound influence Franklin had on his club, Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham hopes the retiring star will agree to let fans give him a rousing farewell at the SCG later this month.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL 2023
Meeting the godfather: Why incoming AFL boss sought a touch of ‘Magic’
Michael McLean has been fighting racism on the footy field for 30 years, and he’s still doing it in his own, quiet but profoundly effective, way.
- by Jake Niall
‘Never even discussed’: Backing Voss for 2024 was crucial to Blues’ revival
Carlton’s chief executive believes the public guarantee given to Michael Voss when the team was in the doldrums had a flow-on effect that helped the Blues recapture their best form.
- by Jake Niall
Updated
AFL 2023
Six more years: Daicos brothers sign new deals at Collingwood
Collingwood have locked the dynamic duo in for the next six years, confirming both Daicos brothers have agreed to new deals to stay at the club their father starred for.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Analysis
AFL 2023
Revolution: How Buddy Franklin changed the AFL
In his 2004 draft interview Lance Franklin was asked what he’d change about himself. His answer revealed everything about the kid who would revolutionise footy.
- by Jake Niall