Gold Coast has started its 2024 campaign 2-0, but the feeling is ‘relief’ after outlasting a shock Adelaide comeback in the final quarter, winning 8.12 (60) to 8.6 (54) at People First Stadium.
The Giants have improved to 2-0 and continued their premiership push as they defeated Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos 17.19 (121) to 13.4 (82) at ENGIE Stadium.
West Coast’s Harley Reid has been arguably the most hyped No. 1 draft pick we’ve seen – certainly out west – constantly at the centre of the intense media spotlight.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Tom Mitchell has been battling a “grumbling” ankle injury despite being managed in the team’s 33-point loss to Sydney, flagging selection changes after the reigning premiers fell to 0-2 to start 2024.
When Luke Parker and Taylor Adams both got injured on the eve of the new season, Sydney had to drastically revise their midfield planning for the first quarter of the home-and-away campaign.
Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis believes Collingwood players “turned their toes up” against Sydney on Friday night as he exposed several “lazy” Magpies defensive efforts, including a curious mid-play high-five.
It won’t go down on any stat sheet, but skycam was responsible for an interception at the MCG on Friday night in a rare moment that all four umpires missed.
Commentators and fans were left disappointed Swans tough nut James Rowbottom wasn’t rewarded for a tackle during Friday night’s Collingwood-Sydney clash — a tackle that came moments before new Magpie Lachie Schultz kicked his first goal as a Magpie.
Fox Footy analyst David King is predicting Hawthorn to stage an upset against Essendon on Saturday, citing a “psychological” factor facing the Bombers ahead of Round 1.
Richmond has confirmed its worst fears for young defender Josh Gibcus, confirming on Friday afternoon the 20-year-old ruptured his ACL against Carlton.
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna has declared Max Gawn is “certain” to rebound against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday after a tough start to his 2024 campaign, citing “a bit of mail” about his condition last week.