Gr-eight expectations:Our experts predict who will play finals
Opinion
AFL 2024

Gr-eight expectations:Our experts predict who will play finals

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.

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Premiership Demon requests trade
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AFL 2024

Premiership Demon requests trade

A popular Melbourne clubman has notified the Demons he would like to leave Victoria at the end of the season for family reasons.

  • byMarc McGowan andPeter Ryan
Boon or bust:Is it really an advantage to play the AFL’s biggest losers twice?
Analysis
AFL 2024

Boon or bust:Is it really an advantage to play the AFL’s biggest losers twice?

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.

  • byJon Pierik
Nine doesn’t go into eight. So who will be playing finals this September?
Analysis
AFL 2024

Nine doesn’t go into eight. So who will be playing finals this September?

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?

  • byJon Pierik
King pair:Horne-Francis mounts new challenge for Daicos’ crown

King pair:Horne-Francis mounts new challenge for Daicos’ crown

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.

  • byMarc McGowan
How did they lose? The stats that should have stopped a Bombers’ nightmare

How did they lose? The stats that should have stopped a Bombers’ nightmare

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.

  • byDanny Russell,Andrew Stafford,Marnie Vinall andAndrew Wu
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It’s peak hour on the road to September:Where will your team end up?

It’s peak hour on the road to September:Where will your team end up?

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?

  • byJon Pierik
The Dees can’t redeem their season and Dons are not done yet;Key takeouts from round 21

The Dees can’t redeem their season and Dons are not done yet;Key takeouts from round 21

The Demons can mathematically still be part of September this year – but they won’t make it. Still,anyone saying their opportunity for next year has passed them by is off the mark.

  • byMarc McGowan
Pendlebury’s classy act after thrilling victory;Swans’ season off the rails

Pendlebury’s classy act after thrilling victory;Swans’ season off the rails

The Magpies’ season is still alive after beating Blues in nail biter,Sydney is in damage control after Port thumping and Geelong moves into the top four after scraping home against Adelaide.

  • byDanny Russell andAndrew Wu
Swans’ flag hopes in tatters after Power pummelling

Swans’ flag hopes in tatters after Power pummelling

A season that promised so much for the Swans only a month ago is now rapidly unravelling.

  • byJonathan Drennan
Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win

Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win

Carlton has looked a premiership contender at times this season but has hit the skids as they struggle with injuries and whether they are a genuine flag threat.

  • byAnna Harrington andKatie Bice