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