AFL 2024
‘That’s just Alastair’: Jeff Kennett’s candid assessment of ‘firecracker’ coach Clarkson
The former Victorian premier and ex-Hawthorn president weighs in on the controversy the Hawks can’t shake. Plus, an Aussie surprise at Comic-con in San Diego.
- by Mathew Dunckley and Michael Idato
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Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong
The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Scott Pendlebury to play on in 2025 as Magpies look to gatecrash finals
The Collingwood great will become only the sixth man to play 400 games as the Pies refuse to count themselves out of the top eight race.
- by Anna Harrington and Shayne Hope
Analysis
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The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero
The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?
- by Katie Bice
Opinion
Australian cricket
The harsh truth about the MCG and what it should do with its newfound wealth
Sporting bosses often have tricky problems to solve. Those running the MCG, however, have a delicious challenge to contemplate.
- by Andrew Jones
Opinion
Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle fight off Eagles to get closer to double chance finals
In a bruising, combative and highly entertaining Western Derby, it’s what the Dockers were eventually able to prove.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Analysis
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Bombers blowing up, Dogs are hot while Carlton are cold
It was a round of snakes and ladders as some teams that made early running, battle to stay in contention.
- by Katie Bice
Blistering Bulldogs prove they are a finals force to be reckoned with
The Western Bulldogs stormed into the top eight for the first time since round six after stunning the Swans with a four-goal blitz from Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
- by Joanna Guelas
Nick Daicos dazzles as Collingwood keep finals hopes alive
Keen to make amends after a four-match losing streak the Pies have kept their troubled premiership defence alive with a 26-point win over Richmond.
- by Shayne Hope
Freo third on ladder after wild western derby win
Tempers threatened to boil over late in the third quarter when Reid took down Sam Switkowski off the ball. A wild melee ensuing that is sure to attract plenty of fines.
- by Justin Chadwick
Collingwood in danger of proving the dream of back-to-back flags can turn ugly
A season after enjoying the ultimate success, the Magpies are now battling to make the top eight, joining a list of clubs who have endured a rocky road after a premiership.
- by Jon Pierik