There’s one round remaining in one of the more engrossing seasons of recent memory. Here’s how things could fall for your team.
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.
The AFL ladder has come to resemble a footballing version of snakes and ladders,so let’s have a bit of fun and forecast exactly how things will look in 10 days’ time.
A popular Melbourne clubman has notified the Demons he would like to leave Victoria at the end of the season for family reasons.
In a league where there are fixturing quirks aplenty,it’s up to teams to make the most of any advantage,particularly when it comes to how many times they play the worst-performing teams.
The race for the top eight in this most unpredictable of seasons continues apace,with all spots still up for grabs and two games remaining. Where will your team finish?
Jason Horne-Francis’ rise to stardom,Hawthorn’s stunning in-season revival,the Giants’ upset of Brisbane in another bonkers round,and Craig McRae’s post-match comments are all on the agenda in round 22’s key takeaways.
Mac Andrew’s last-kick goal has robbed Essendon of a shot at the finals,while Port Adelaide grabbed second spot after a thrilling win over the brave Demons.
The race for the top eight in this whacky AFL season is tightening,with all spots still up for grabs and three games remaining. Where will your team finish?