These players are yet to sign on the dotted line,and they’ll be at the centre of trade talk in 2025. And with a club captain among their number,the chase is on.
At 24,Zak Butters is coming into the prime of his career. Hawthorn,Richmond,Essendon and Collingwood are among the clubs keen to lure him back home to Victoria.
St Kilda recruiters have chased plenty of big fish in recent years,but this time it’s their own silky playmaker,Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera,who’s being hunted by rival clubs – especially the two South Australian teams.
A dual premiership star has rushed to the defence of Ben McKay,after the much-maligned defender appeared to wear the wrath of Essendon fans despite a breakthrough win over Port Adelaide.
Under-fire Essendon have delivered a stirring last-quarter comeback,including the final four goals of the game,to beat Port Adelaide by 12 points and claim their first win of the season.
All the ins and outs for round three,and how the experts see it all playing out.
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Tom Cochrane,son of former Power player Stuart,will become the first player with Tourette syndrome to make his AFL debut. Meanwhile,Essendon have named attacking half-back Saad El-Hawli to make his debut on Thursday night.
Essendon were embarrassed at the MCG while Richmond came back to earth at Adelaide Oval after a surprise round one win. Geelong and St Kilda fought out the day’s thriller at Marvel Stadium.
Luke Jackson puts to bed speculation he wanted to be traded back to Melbourne. The AFL cops criticism from a legendary Adelaide curator. A busy week is on the cards at the tribunal,and Carlton’s mindset in Thursday night’s poor showing against Richmond has been questioned.