What next for homesick Bomber McKenna?
Essendon will step up its dialogue with Conor McKenna across the next week, but the homesick Irishman remains in doubt for the Round 1 clash with Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
KFC SuperCoach: The players who dominate each ground
It’s a strategy which will either have your tail wagging or leave you in the doghouse.
Your ultimate guide to 2020 Marsh Community Series
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St Kilda, Hawthorn name strong squads for Marsh Community Series opener
A host of big names in new colours will be on display in Thursday night’s Marsh Community Series opener between St Kilda and Hawthorn at RSEA Park in Moorabbin. The likes of Paddy Ryder, Dougal Howard and Brad Hill will put on St Kilda colours for the first time after being named by senior coach Brett...
AFL list age profiles: A statistical representation of 2020 sides (Part 1)
In the AFL more so than ever performance is judged in the context of a club’s age profile. Old teams are judged harshly and young teams are given more leeway. However, discussion of age profiles is getting messy and use of overly simplistic and frequently misleading statistics is all too common. In particular,...
Five reasons to watch Melbourne in 2020
Seeking an in-depth analysis of each club’s chances in 2020? You’ve come to the wrong place. Looking for an off-kilter and slightly unhinged reason to watch each club in 2020? Step into my office. Jayden Hunt The law said no multi-coloured headbands. Jayden Hunt volunteered as tribute. Jayden...
AFL legend opens up about Hogan’s health
Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich has opened up about Jesse Hogan’s “significant mental health issue” and hopes the general public can respect the AFL forward’s situation.
Jones gets chance to shine in midfield
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a number of young players will be given the chance to show their talent in a “strong” squad of 26 which will travel to Victoria for the Marsh Community Series pre-season game against Melbourne on Saturday evening.
Rivals fume as club set to land freakish talent at huge discount
Clubs are in uproar over the generous concessions which will give the Western Bulldogs a 20 per cent discount on the best underage player in the country.
How homophobic fans ruined footy for Mo Hope
Moana Hope says it’s time to stamp out homophobia in football, revealing she hasn’t attended an AFL match in three years.
2020 AFLW: Round 3 preview
We are a quarter of the way through the regular season and already there are several teams that are standing out among the rest. After two rounds, Brisbane, Collingwood, Fremantle and Melbourne all remain unbeaten, with the Lions and Dockers sitting at the top of their respective conferences. Three of...
Marko and Ox find new radio home
Popular radio hosts David Schwarz and Mark Allen have found a new home on 3AW’s Saturday night football coverage.
Hawks, Saints name sides for Marsh Opener
Both teams have pulled out the big guns for this one, with a number of club debutants! The post Hawks, Saints name sides for Marsh Opener appeared first on Zero Hanger.
The sledges Grundy has copped from rival Victorian Magpies
The banter between Collingwood’s State of Origin representatives has begun. Brodie Grundy is one of five Magpies that will take the field in next Friday night’s bushfire relief match between Victoria and the All-Stars at Marvel Stadium. Grundy and Jeremy Howe will play for the All-Stars while Steele...
What Hawks fans will see in star-studded pre-season opener
Hawthorn fans salivating at the prospect of Brownlow Medallist Tom Mitchell spearing a pass into 2011 No. 1 draft pick Jon Patton’s outstretched hands should wander over to Moorabbin on Thursday night.
Can Port pick two rucks? ‘If we play well, why not’: Lycett
Scott Lycett is confident he and Peter Ladhams can play well together if Port Adelaide opts to use them in a ruck tandem this season.
Grundy lends contract advice to Magpies teammate Moore
Brodie Grundy has urged out-of-contract Collingwood teammate Darcy Moore to take his time when weighing up his future. Moore has been recently linked to Richmond who reportedly see him as a long-term replacement for retired defender Alex Rance. The 24-year-old isn’t close to signing a new deal at the...
QUIZ: Every club’s all-time leading Brownlow votegetter
Do you know who is the leading Brownlow Medal votegetter from all 18 clubs? Take our quiz and find out! ✅ The post QUIZ: Every club’s all-time leading Brownlow votegetter appeared first on Zero Hanger.
Roberton back on track
St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton is helped from the ground after collapsing during last year’s match against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium in 2018. (Sports Media Image/Marcel Berens) DYLAN Roberton is confident he can recapture his best form for St Kilda this year despite managing just four games in the...