AFL bans bottle thrower for life;Bulldogs’ AFLW game officially moved to MCG;Houston rejects Dees
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

AFL bans bottle thrower for life;Bulldogs’ AFLW game officially moved to MCG;Houston rejects Dees

The AFL has banned a Carlton supporter for life from all AFL and AFLW matches,the Bulldogs have moved their match,and a Power star stays put.

  • byJon Pierik andMarnie Vinall

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September heat:This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
Opinion
AFL 2024

September heat:This is who is under the most pressure in the finals

These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.

  • byKane Cornes
Finals fixture revealed:Dogs and Hawks get Friday night timeslot
Analysis
AFL 2024

Finals fixture revealed:Dogs and Hawks get Friday night timeslot

After one of the most dramatic conclusions to a home-and-away season in VFL-AFL history,the finals are upon us. With the times and venues locked in,let’s look at how the combatants match-up.

  • byJon Pierik
Carlton scrape into the top eight after Freo were denied finals spot by the Power

Carlton scrape into the top eight after Freo were denied finals spot by the Power

After a wild home-and-away season,we now have our final eight.

  • byMarnie Vinall,Peter Ryan andMarc McGowan
Industrial action prompts AFL time changes;Williams,Curnow to miss for Blues
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Industrial action prompts AFL time changes;Williams,Curnow to miss for Blues

The Hawks v Kangaroos and Tigers v Suns have had their game times changed for Saturday. Meanwhile,the Blues are confident Charlie Curnow would be available for the first final in a fortnight’s time,should the club qualify,as Ross Lyon admits he has “no idea” where Josh Battle will end up next season.

  • byAndrew Wu andJon Pierik
Port to challenge Houston ban;Pies to complete a ‘deep dive’ review;Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024

Port to challenge Houston ban;Pies to complete a ‘deep dive’ review;Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch

Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch is under police investigation for a clash with a Port Adelaide supporter and the Power will challenge Dan Houston’s five-match ban as the bitter fallout from last weekend’s Showdown continues. Meanwhile,the Magpies will complete a major review into a season gone wrong.

  • byPeter Ryan,Andrew Wu andJon Pierik
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Finding a path home to Victoria not going to be easy for Dan Houston
Money Talks
AFL 2024

Finding a path home to Victoria not going to be easy for Dan Houston

Carlton made an inquiry about Port Adelaide’s Dan Houston,but the strong draft means few Victorian clubs are keen to hand over precious draft picks.

  • byMarc McGowan andPeter Ryan
Time to sprint on the AFL’s run home:Where each finals contender can finish after round 24

Time to sprint on the AFL’s run home:Where each finals contender can finish after round 24

There’s one round remaining in one of the more engrossing seasons of recent memory. Here’s how things could fall for your team.

  • byJon Pierik
Top draft hopeful in Power request;Hawks star Day avoids surgery
Updated
AFL 2024

Top draft hopeful in Power request;Hawks star Day avoids surgery

Former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne player Stuart Cochrane has requested that the AFL permits his sons – one of whom is viewed as a potential pick No.1 in future – be allowed to participate in Port’s academy program. Meanwhile,Hawthorn star Will Day is confident of returning in time for the finals after avoiding serious injury.

  • byJake Niall
Why the AFL needs red cards,and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick
Four Points
AFL 2024

Why the AFL needs red cards,and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick

(Dan) Houston,the AFL has a problem that only a red card can fix. The Brisbane Lions also have a problem,and it’s more than Joe Daniher missing a late shot on goal against the Magpies.

  • byPeter Ryan
Cats stunned by St Kilda’s ‘Harlem Globetrotters’;Houston’s heavy bump sparks tempers in Showdown

Cats stunned by St Kilda’s ‘Harlem Globetrotters’;Houston’s heavy bump sparks tempers in Showdown

The frenetic push for AFL finals spots hit fever pitch on Saturday. Collingwood came from the clouds to beat Brisbane and,remarkably,keep their flag defence alive. Geelong might have sabotaged their top four spot by slipping up against St Kilda.

  • byRoy Ward,Danny Russell,Andrew Stafford,Steve Barrett andHannah Hammoud