Dons president prepares for AGM grilling amid Thorburn volunteer report
Essendon Bombers

Dons president prepares for AGM grilling amid Thorburn volunteer report

David Barham is preparing to be grilled by members about the hiring and abrupt departure of Andrew Thorburn at Thursday night’s annual general meeting,as a report emerged that the former chief executive was interested in returning to the club as a volunteer.

  • byJon Pierik

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Saints list manager departs,Essendon members make call on open board positions
Essendon Bombers

Saints list manager departs,Essendon members make call on open board positions

Essendon’s year of upheaval might finally be over,with members voting for stability with the two board positions up for grabs. Meanwhile,the Saints’ list manager will leave the club at the end of the year.

  • byMarc McGowan
Top Magpie floored by infection;setback for Bomber young gun
Collingwood Magpies

Top Magpie floored by infection;setback for Bomber young gun

Collingwood star Darcy Moore has spent time in hospital because of a bone infection but is now recovering at home. Meanwhile,a young Bomber has a back issue.

  • byJon Pierik
Blues snare Good Friday game as part of blockbuster first month
Melbourne Demons

Blues snare Good Friday game as part of blockbuster first month

Carlton and Geelong are in line for blockbuster starts to next season,as the Western Bulldogs were dumped from Good Friday footy,while Melbourne will keep selling a home game a year to Alice Springs despite being debt free.

  • byAndrew Wu andMichael Gleeson
Hawks and Clarkson conclude business with 450K payout
North Melbourne Kangaroos

Hawks and Clarkson conclude business with 450K payout

Hawthorn have reached a final settlement with Alastair Clarkson,paying the four-time premiership coach the $450,000 that he was still owed for his last contract.

  • byJake Niall
West Coast player under police investigation;New Bomber never gave up on his dream
AFL Briefing
West Coast Eagles

West Coast player under police investigation;New Bomber never gave up on his dream

Police are investigating Isiah Winder,who was allegedly involved in an incident in Geelong over the weekend,while mature-age Essendon recruit Rhett Montgomerie is ready to make his mark in the AFL.

  • byMarc McGowan,Marnie Vinall andCarla Jaeger
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Dons recruit who learnt footy from YouTube hails ‘Tippa’ as his mentor
Essendon Bombers

Dons recruit who learnt footy from YouTube hails ‘Tippa’ as his mentor

Anthony Munkara joined the club’s ranks last week after being taken under the wing of fan-favourite Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Surgery for De Goey;Shiels signs with Roos;Time for Dusty to ‘respond’
AFL Briefing
Carlton Blues

Surgery for De Goey;Shiels signs with Roos;Time for Dusty to ‘respond’

Jordan De Goey has had shoulder surgery and Harry McKay says a back issue won’t impact Sam Walsh’s 2023 campaign. Meanwhile,Alastair Clarkson has lured Liam Shiels out of retirement,Richmond have put the heat on Dustin Martin to regain his gold-plated form and Brendon Gale has a message for Anthony Albanese.

  • byJon Pierik andCarla Jaeger
‘A great mentor’:Rioli moves up the pecking order in Tigers stalwart’s footsteps
AFL 2023

‘A great mentor’:Rioli moves up the pecking order in Tigers stalwart’s footsteps

Richmond small forward Maurice Rioli jnr has inherited the Tigers’ No. 10 jumper from triple premiership player Shane Edwards.

  • byMarnie Vinall
‘Good game of bluff’:Doco reveals dark arts of AFL trade period
Trading and drafting

‘Good game of bluff’:Doco reveals dark arts of AFL trade period

The management of former GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper advised him of their plan to call the Giants’ bluff and get their man to Richmond in one of the highest-profile moves of this year’s AFL trade period.

  • byMarnie Vinall
‘If Betts,Goodes and Davis’ experiences are not enough...’:Magpies demand AFL action on racism
Collingwood Magpies

‘If Betts,Goodes and Davis’ experiences are not enough...’:Magpies demand AFL action on racism

Pies board member Jodie Sizer says a racism review at AFL level is a matter of urgency,while Leon Davis praised the courage of former teammate Heritier Lumumba,who remains estranged from the club.

  • byPeter Ryan