The AFL is set to send Carlton a please explain over why star Jacob Weitering was not brought from the field late in the thrilling win over Melbourne. AFL: Carlton have defeated Melbourne in the final minute of play, the victory ensures Carlton are through to their first preliminary final since 2000 and now head …
Melbourne has been left to ponder another “failed season” with a list many believe should finish with more than one premiership to show for its immense talent. For the second consecutive week, the Dees were left to bemoan their inaccuracy in front of goal, falling to Carlton by two points in front of more than …
The AFL is set to send Carlton a please explain over why star Jacob Weitering was not brought from the field late in the thrilling semi final win over Melbourne. Weitering was captured clearly wobbly on his feet after appearing to cop the back of Demon Joel Smith’s head to his face in the final …
Melbourne and Port Adelaide face tough tasks in a bid to avoid the grim straight-sets exit. Meanwhile, the Blues must find “a diffuser for the disrupter” and the Giants are “the most complete team” still in the race. All four semi-final teams’ burning question ahead of the two games, as well as the Fox Footy …
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With his unmistakeable mop of long, curly, flowing hair, John Platten was one of the most recognisable members of one of the great teams in AFL history. Platten played 258 games with Hawthorn between 1986 and 1998, winning four flags alongside a host of individual honours, including a Brownlow Medal, five All-Australian nods and a …
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The AFL will crackdown on contact like Brayden Maynard’s “one in a million” attempted smother for next season, Fox Footy’s experts believe, but will the Pies’ star be punished for the act when it’s yet to be legislated out of the game? That’s the big issue Collingwood are facing ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s Tribunal hearing …
A footy favourite of the 1980s is dealing with a horror health battle that is afflicting more and more competitors in contact sport. AFL: Jonathan Brown and Garry Lyon debate the potential impact of the tribunal ruling on Maynard’s hit on Brayshaw. Platten played 258 games with Hawthorn between 1986 and 1998, winning four flags …
Brayden Maynard’s visit to the home of Demon Angus Brayshaw has reportedly “angered” one Melbourne player who had to “leave the room” when the Collingwood defender arrived. Maynard went to the home of Brayshaw on Friday, less than 24 hours after the hit that left the Dees veteran knocked unconscious for up to two minutes …
Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom has defended teammate Brayden Maynard as a “hard and fair” player as he awaits his Tribunal fate over the hit that concussed Demon Angus Brayshaw. Maynard is facing three-plus weeks on the sidelines after electing to jump for the spoil and crashing heavily into Brayshaw in Thursday night’s qualifying final. Brayshaw …
Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley says he doesn’t believe Brayden Maynard’s collision with Angus Brayshaw warrants suspension, suggesting there’s too much “grey area” in the AFL’s focus on duty of care. Maynard has been referred directly to the tribunal for the incident from Thursday night’s Qualifying final that saw the Magpies vice-captain knock out Brayshaw after …