AFL

Decision VindicatedHow Daniel Rich’s loyalty to Brisbane paid off

The former Sorrento-Duncraig junior played finals in his first year at the Lions but then went through nine years without success, including seven seasons in the bottom four.

Craig O'Donoghue

NTFL MagazineA few key signings set to boost Green Machine

THE sense of family pride at “the family club” of St Mary’s is as strong as ever going into the 2020-21 NTFL season

JOSH SPASARO

Leadership QuestionsTiwi Bombers refuelled and rearmed for a new NTFL season

No more Simon Munkara or Ross Tungatalum at the Tiwi Bombers as they search for new leaders

GREY MORRIS

Trade latestCats dig deeper as chase for Crouch continues

After ticking off on a new deal for Tom Hawkins, Geelong has ramped up its due diligence over Brad Crouch as its chase for the Adelaide free agent continues. Plus Rory Atkins’ new club and all the latest trade and free agency whispers.

Jon Ralph and Jay Clark

NTFLEyes of the Tigers on taking out third consecutive premiership

NIGHTCLIFF captain Phillip Wills couldn’t be happier with the way his team has prepared to defend its NTFL title for the third-straight time in 2020-21

JOSH SPASARO

NTFL Premiership SeasonGardens light show ready to shine

Almost seven decades on and night football has arrived at the spiritual home of Territory football

GREY MORRIS

WATCH HERENTFL livestream footy coming to ntnews.com.au

THE NT News and AFL Northern Territory (AFLNT) have come together in a partnership to exclusively livestream Men’s Premier League games for the 2020/21 TIO NTFL season

PHILLIPPA BUTT

KANE CORNESWhy would any club pay a fortune to Brad Crouch now?

Nearly a year ago, Brad Crouch was looking at a long-term, multimillion-dollar deal that would have set him up for life – now the value of the Crows midfielder has plummeted, writes Kane Cornes.

Kane Cornes

AFL FINALSThe 3am phone call which landed Tiger in hospital

Dion Prestia thought his finals dream was alive — until a major setback nearly derailed his hopes of playing in another Richmond premiership. The tough Tiger details how he’s overcome a golden staph infection to return.

Jon Ralph

Tough timesLyon pledges for Harley support amid return to WA

Former Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has confirmed Harley Bennell’s return to WA, saying his former player is “going to need support” as he adjusts to life after football.

Chris Robinson

Duff and QuartersDuff and Quarters: Bennell’s WAFL chances

As the dust settles on Harley Bennell’s latest saga Duff and Quarters question whether prospective WAFL clubs would consider signing the 27-year-old.

Purple heartEmerging defender signs two-year extension

The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakout season this year, emerging as a key cog in Fremantle’s injury-hit backline.

Bonnie Raynor

OpinionHow fans pulled us through a footy season like no other

When the AFL postponed the season in March before the end of the first round, many questioned how we could ever get to finals. Change was one of the few constants in what’s been a remarkable season — but the incredible support of fans was the other, writes Gillon McLachlan.

Gillon McLachlan

JEZZA’S JOURNALMcGovern: The best time of year

West Coast Eagles vice-captain Jeremy McGovern is keeping his home town in the loop as the club face an elimination final this week

Jeremy McGovern

In the guts?McManus floats position switch for Hogan

Former Fremantle Docker Shaun McManus has suggested a radical position change for embattled forward Jesse Hogan ahead of the 2021 season.

FOOTY SMARTSDummy’s guide to AFL finals

Memo Queenslanders — if you’re going to be attending AFL finals, you need to know the basics. Here’s our foolproof guide to sounding like an AFL expert.

Nick Smart and Chris Cavanagh

Something, Nothing, Or Everything?Why Eagles should resist urge to recall Jetta

In this week’s round table chat, our writers are unanimous about Lewis Jetta’s chances of a recall, ponder whether Jesse Hogan has played his last game for Freo, and pick a WAFL grand final winner.

Former Docker‘Desperate and hungry’ Mayne fit to face Eagles

Collingwood’s Chris Mayne is fit to return from a fractured cheekbone in Saturday night’s elimination final, but Magpies coach Nathan Buckley stopped short of guaranteeing the former Docker a spot.

Braden Quartermaine

Big banSix-year ban for teenager who struck umpire

The WA community football tribunal has handed a six-year ban for a year 10 player that struck a umpire during a match last Sunday.

DRAFT WATCHFamily ties: Macrae, Walsh among big names in draft mix

You know Sam Walsh and Jack Macrae. But what about their younger brothers? The pair are among a group of AFL draft hopefuls - which also includes a Rioli - with famous links this year. Is your club in the mix to get one?

Chris Cavanagh

MARK BICKLEYHaunted by defeat: Can Port banish the memory of 2017?

Port Adelaide fans won’t have forgotten their last finals appearance in 2017. They dominated every stat except the scoreboard. Can they draw on that experience to upset Geelong’s ageing champions?

Mark Bickley

PodcastSacked: Why Dons really overlooked Dimma for Knights

It is one of the most speculated on AFL job interviews of all time. Did a failed PowerPoint presentation cost Damien Hardwick the top job at Essendon? Find out what really happened in the two horse race between Dimma and Matthew Knights.

Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane

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Mark Duffield: Week one finals tips and preview

The first week of AFL finals starts tonight and The West Australian’s chief footy writer Mark Duffield has you covered with a full preview and tip of every qualifying and elimination final.

Mark Duffield

List analysisEvery Hawk rated: Who will survive Clarko’s rebuild?

After their worst year in more than a decade exactly how much gold remains at Hawthorn for master coach Alastair Clarkson to work with? We’ve looked at the form, contract status and future for every Hawk.

Jay Clark