An unlikely hero in his fourth game helped Melbourne recover from an embarrassing first-half display, with Daniel Turner proving crucial in Wednesday night’s hard-fought Demons win over Richmond at the MCG.
Alastair Clarkson says the allure of success at a “big club” and not money will be what North Melbourne duo Luke Davies-Uniacke and Cam Zurhaar are weighing up.
An emotional St Kilda coach Ross Lyon outlined the personal relationship he had with Harley Balic, whom he labelled a “special young man”, as the former Fremantle and Melbourne player’s death has become the focus of an investigation into the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Chief Herald Sun reporter Mark Robinson has slammed the tribunal’s decision to not at least fine Giants forward Jesse Hogan for striking Carlton’s Lewis Young behind the play.
GWS went one-for-two at the AFL Tribunal, freeing Jesse Hogan from his striking ban but failing to overturn Toby Greene’s one-match suspension for bumping.
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin defended the decision to wait for the club’s bye to have crucial finger surgery for Clayton Oliver despite the impact it had on his form after an already tough pre-season.
AFL clubs will reportedly no longer be permitted to conduct skinfold testing on prospective draftees, in another step towards prioritising player mental health.