AFL 2024
AFL round 21 teams and tips: Dusty back for Richmond
See the selected teams as they’re announced for AFL round 21 and check out what the expert tipsters think.
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AFL reveals the start time of this year’s grand final
This year’s grand final will remain in its traditional Saturday afternoon time slot. The AFL Commission has signed off on league chief Andrew Dillon’s recommendation today.
- by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
‘No choice’: Indigenous training group distances itself from Magpies after race saga
The organisation has severed its relationship with Collingwood after allegations emerged that Magpies chief executive Craig Kelly made a disparaging remark about its founder.
- by Peter Ryan
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The Cats gave Tyson Stengle a chance – it might be the last one he gets
No one can argue with Tyson Stengle’s talent, but he has a history of making bad choices off the field or following poor influences. A long-term contract at his third club is unlikely to save his career if he makes another big mistake.
- by Kane Cornes
Why Pies champion Pendlebury is on verge of rare milestone; Blues to face no further action on McKay
Scott Pendlebury’s appetite for success remains as strong as ever as he prepares for game 400, the Collingwood star declaring “I’ll use the rule book to my advantage if I have to”, while the AFL will take no further action over Carlton’s handling of Harry McKay after a head knock.
- by Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Magpies boss backs Kelly against ‘very serious’ racism claims
Lawyers say the allegations raise questions about the Magpies’ willingness to improve their culture.
- by Jon Pierik
Magpies star De Goey in doubt for Pendlebury’s 400th
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says it’s too far out from the Blues clash to declare if Jordan De Goey will play or not.
- by Oliver Caffrey
‘Everyone can feel it’: Dees face now-or-never moment against in-form Bulldogs
Two losses on the trot - including last week’s heartbreaking two-point defeat to GWS - have left Melbourne’s finals hopes hanging by a thread.
- by Justin Chadwick
Dangerfield backs Cats teammate Stengle after ‘error’
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield believes Tyson Stengle made “an error in judgment” that led him to collapse in a local nightclub at the weekend.
- by Oliver Caffrey
Walsh believes Blues superstar Cripps can get better
Carlton star Sam Walsh believes Blues captain Patrick Cripps is having an even better year than his Brownlow Medal-winning season in 2022.
- by Oliver Caffrey
Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals
Harley Reid has been praised for the physical mongrel he brings to the game, and West Coast players are vowing to do their best to protect him from fiery reprisals.
- by Justin Chadwick