Teams and tips:De Koning,McKay among six inclusions for Blues

Teams and tips:De Koning,McKay among six inclusions for Blues

The Blues made a raft of changes for their elimination final against Brisbane,while luckless Swans recruit Taylor Adams was dropped.

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Who’s going? Who’s staying? A club-by-club guide to the AFL trade period

Who’s going? Who’s staying? A club-by-club guide to the AFL trade period

We have gone through each club to see what they might get up to in this year’s AFL trade period,and which players remain without a deal for the 2025 season.

  • byPeter Ryan andMarc McGowan
Magpies join chase for Port Adelaide’s Houston

Magpies join chase for Port Adelaide’s Houston

Collingwood have joined Carlton and St Kilda in attempting to convince Dan Houston to move to Victoria,despite the deal remaining a long shot.

  • byJake Niall andPeter Ryan
These AFL coaches can win the flag. They don’t get the respect they deserve

These AFL coaches can win the flag. They don’t get the respect they deserve

Chris Fagan and Ken Hinkley continue to deliver for the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide,but the criticism never ends.

  • byCaroline Wilson
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
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
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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
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