Hawk great Dunstall celebrated,Swan’s classic speech as he joins Australian football’s elite
AFL 2024

Hawk great Dunstall celebrated,Swan’s classic speech as he joins Australian football’s elite

Kelvin Templeton and Dane Swan have been honoured for their glittering contributions to the game with induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Hawthorn’s champion goal-kicker Jason Dunstall was officially elevated to Legend status.

  • byScott Spits

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‘I wasn’t under anaesthetic’:Petracca details treatment for internal injuries
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AFL 2024

‘I wasn’t under anaesthetic’:Petracca details treatment for internal injuries

The Melbourne star explained how his condition rapidly deteriorated in hospital after he’d copped a blow to the body in his team’s King’s Birthday clash with Collingwood.

  • byJon Pierik
He beat Daicos,then was dragged:Clarko’s sub call and other key takeouts from round 14
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AFL 2024

He beat Daicos,then was dragged:Clarko’s sub call and other key takeouts from round 14

Will Phillips is a maligned top-five draft pick who is uncontracted beyond this year and effectively fighting for his career.

  • byMarc McGowan
Petracca’s season over as Melbourne great puts heat on Goodwin
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AFL 2024

Petracca’s season over as Melbourne great puts heat on Goodwin

Christian Petracca has confirmed on social media he will not return this year after suffering a lacerated spleen in Melbourne’s loss to Collingwood,severely damaging the club’s 2024 prospects.

  • byAndrew Wu
The shirtfront Brayden Maynard didn’t see coming
AFL 2024

The shirtfront Brayden Maynard didn’t see coming

As a kid,Magpie Brayden Maynard was so excited by footy that he sometimes peed his pants. At 200 games,he’s still excited. But it shows in a different way.

  • byGreg Baum
Petracca waiting to leave ICU as opponent’s concern for injured Demon is revealed
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AFL 2024

Petracca waiting to leave ICU as opponent’s concern for injured Demon is revealed

Demons midfielder “in high spirits” as he recovers from surgery,after being diagnosed with four fractured ribs,a punctured lung and a lacerated spleen.

  • bySam McClure
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Take it from a long-suffering fan,the Demons’ dynasty looks over before it began
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AFL 2024

Take it from a long-suffering fan,the Demons’ dynasty looks over before it began

The long drive back home to Canberra seems even longer after making the journey to witness yet another Dees loss. My curse continues.

  • byJames Massola
A rapid Dee-cline:The numbers red enough to make any Demons fan blue
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AFL 2024

A rapid Dee-cline:The numbers red enough to make any Demons fan blue

In a competition in which you fall behind if you stand still,not enough Melbourne players have improved since their 2021 premiership. Arguably,more have regressed than progressed.

  • byAndrew Wu
Petracca backs club’s medicos as extent of his injuries revealed
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AFL 2024

Petracca backs club’s medicos as extent of his injuries revealed

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has come to the defence of the club’s medical staff after suffering internal injuries including a lacerated spleen in the costly King’s Birthday loss to Collingwood.

  • byJon Pierik andScott Spits
The Swans have the AFL’s best midfield,and this man might be the best kick in the comp
Analysis
AFL 2024

The Swans have the AFL’s best midfield,and this man might be the best kick in the comp

When they were threatened by Geelong,Sydney’s star-studded midfield stood up,especially the silky smooth Errol Gulden. They’re without the likes of Mills and Parker and still haven’t missed a beat.

  • byAndrew Stafford
A day of insult and injury as Dees lose Petracca and King’s Birthday blockbuster
AFL 2024

A day of insult and injury as Dees lose Petracca and King’s Birthday blockbuster

Christian Petracca was taken to hospital with a rib injury that threatens to further derail Melbourne’s season,while victorious Collingwood have less concerns,even though Nick Daicos limped off the ground.

  • byMichael Gleeson andJake Niall