Skipper Toby Nankervis has been ruled out and superstar Dustin Martin remains in serious doubt for Richmond’s opening-round clash with Gold Coast. Meanwhile, the Roos are uncertain when skipper Jy Simpkin will return after concussion.
The AFL will not be rushed into deciding whether Alastair Clarkson should be penalised for allegedly abusing opposition players at quarter-time after Kangaroo Jy Simpkin was concussed in an ugly incident involving Saint Jimmy Webster.
Who will win the Brownlow this year? Our experts have taken a look into the crystal ball and come up with two standout selections. But a youngster has caught the eye as well as one expert picking a surprising smoky.
When the Swans celebrated their first win in Sydney in 1982, they weren’t allowed to use the inside toilets at a lavish after-party. How times have changed.
Trying to select the premiership team before the first ball of the season is bounced is a difficult task. But the Lions have done their apprenticeship, have the right profile and are a safe bet at home.
Alastair Clarkson has been embroiled in a verbal spray, as St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says there is no defence for Saints defender Jimmy Webster’s heavy bump on North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin in a practice match on Sunday.
Brownlow and Rising Star predictions, ins and outs for each club, tips for who will rise and slide on the ladder and more – here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 AFL season.
Carlton built momentum in the back half of 2023 to reach a preliminary final. They enter this season carrying the expectations of fans desperate for success.
Star Western Bulldogs’ youngster Ryley Sanders appears to have locked in a round-one senior debut, coming as Jack Ginnivan was in excellent touch for the Hawks in their community cup clash in Launceston on Saturday night.
Gun Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver is on track to play in the AFL season opener against the Swans at the SCG. Sydney, however, will be without three of their best midfielders for the intriguing clash.