AFL QUIZ: The history of Anzac Day games
Medal winners, attendance records and classic performances. Can you get every question right?
With their defence and a trade steal firing, the Cats lead the ladder. The next three weeks will tell us if they really deserve to
Has there ever been a team more “quietly” unbeaten and on top of the ladder, like Geelong this year? The Cats are a game and percentage clear of second spot, but you wouldn’t know it based on the commentary surrounding the AFL over the first seven rounds. Sydney and GWS have captured the most notices...
Beveridge provides update on Ugle-Hagan, Daniel and Liberatore selection chances
The Dogs remain to have a number of selection questions needing answers.
How the Cats are making Champion Data change the way they analyse the game
Geelong is forcing Champion Data to change the way they analyse the game. According to Champion Data’s Daniel Hoyne, Chris Scott has so many ‘magnet players’ at his disposal that the Cats are altering how players and their primary positions are seen. The AFL’s leading organisation for statistics has...
Former AFL player’s death probed as part of investigation into drug policy
Sport Integrity Australia is reportedly probing the death of a former Melbourne and Fremantle player as part of its investigation into the AFL’s illicit drug policy.
West Coast release statement following spectator incident at Western Derby
“This type of behaviour has no place in our game.”
The stats that matter for your AFL team in Round 7
See what statistic might determine your club’s fate this weekend?
The Tribunal’s Greene call gave us a clear and helpful expectation – it’s just not very practical
The suspension stands – that was the most likely and understandable outcome. It’s how the rules have been reverse engineered and in truth, the Giants didn’t even get close to success last night. Greene wasn’t contesting the ball at the moment of impact and that was the disqualifier… it didn’t matter...
Adelaide struggling to pinpoint how to fix issues as frustrations persist
Adelaide has fallen to a 1-5 record following a nail-biting, and somewhat controversial, home loss to Essendon last Friday night. While an unfortunate umpiring decision did ultimately deny the Crows the opportunity to take the lead in the final moments, the game was largely dominated by the Bombers. Had...
Contender’s big issue rears ugly head again; Blues’ ‘best in the comp’ edge — Blowtorch
Why there might be multiple causes for concern in Port Adelaide’s defence and a big-time position change on the cards for one of the competition’s emerging key forwards.
West Coast to make surprise Harley Reid selection call
The teenager reportedly won’t play this weekend.
Star Roo tipped to become “the most sought-after player in the game”, trio of clubs to show interest: AFL trade news
Three sides are expected to "throw the absolute kitchen sink" at the 24-year-old.
AFL News: Reid on track to be $1 million teenager, Cats star makes contract call, Yze cops flak before Demons reunion
West Coast are set to rest No.1 draft pick Harley Reid against the Suns this weekend as the hype surrounding his breakout season hype goes into overdrive to ensure he is ready for the blockbuster against the Bombers the following round. And the 19-year-old could become a very rich teenager very quickly...
“Error of judgment”: Why Watson believes the Tribunal got the Greene decision wrong
Tim Watson believes the AFL Tribunal made the wrong decision in upholding Toby Greene’s suspension on Tuesday night. The GWS captain was initially hit with a one-match ban for making contact with the head of Carlton’s Jordan Boyd in an aerial contest during Saturday’s clash at Marvel Stadium. The Giants,...
Holmes signs on with Cats
Geelong young gun Max Holmes has inked a fresh contract extension with the Cats.
Fallen Premiums – Round 7, 2024
Can we trust Luke Beveridge?
Who they missed: The five players who were overlooked by the coaches in Round 6
Which players should have been given coaches votes for their Round 6 performances? Champion Data’s Daniel Hoyne has named the five players who were perhaps overlooked by the coaches on the weekend. The below guys rated in the top five of Champion Data’s ratings yet did not receive any votes (aside from...
AFL 2024: Every club’s reason for hope and optimism over rest of season, positives at each team, best players, analysis, latest news
It’s easy to feel negative about your footy team after a few early losses — but it’s also easy to forget how long the season is.
The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Anzac Day Eve: Dees or Tigers to kick off the longest weekend?
It’s a festival of footy as Anzac Round dawns, with matches to be played across a whopping five days in 2024’s most spread-out ‘weekend’ of action. That’s good news for some, bad news for others – like say, those poor souls whose job it is to write something on...
Questions to ponder ahead of Round 7: Can Stringer play hero on Anzac Day, and is Port’s gun midfield actually their Achilles heel?
Ahead of a monster round of football, headlined by Anzac Day between the Bombers and Pies, we look at some of the intriguing questions we have ahead of this week’s mouthwatering clashes. Richmond v Melbourne Can Vlaustin hold together this brittle backline? Nick Vlastuin has started 2024...