‘It’s rubbish’:Saints president launches best-and-fairest broadside at AFL
AFL 2024

‘It’s rubbish’:Saints president launches best-and-fairest broadside at AFL

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat has used his speech at the club’s best and fairest to tear into the AFL for its drafting system,saying the Saints were “sick and tired of meekly accepting this ... rubbish” and vowing to fight for change.

  • byJon Pierik

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St Kilda president rips AFL system
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St Kilda president rips AFL system

In an excerpt from his address at St Kilda's 2024 best and fairest,Andrew Bassat slams the FL's father-son and academy drafting system.

The two clubs that will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams
AFL 2024

The two clubs that will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams

Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.

  • byMarc McGowan
Riewoldt’s return:Saints great back in Australia for television role
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Riewoldt’s return:Saints great back in Australia for television role

Nick Riewoldt,who has been living in the US since 2022,will return for a commentary role,while Nine’s Eddie McGuire has hit out at “Channel Copycat” amid major moves within the AFL media.

  • byHannah Hammoud
‘He is not going anywhere’:Dons shoot down Merrett trade talk
AFL 2024

‘He is not going anywhere’:Dons shoot down Merrett trade talk

The Bombers say they have no interest in exploring a trade for their captain.

  • bySam McClure
Who’s going? Who’s staying? A club-by-club guide to the AFL trade period
AFL 2024

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
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Bulldogs seek AFLW switch to avoid finals clash;Ross not given Saints contract;Owies’ ban stands
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AFL 2024

Bulldogs seek AFLW switch to avoid finals clash;Ross not given Saints contract;Owies’ ban stands

Their Friday night elimination final at the MCG has caused a scheduling headache for the Western Bulldogs and their AFLW team,while Carlton’s attempt to overturn the ban on goalsneak Matthew Owies playing in week one of the finals has failed,and the Saints have delisted Seb Ross.

  • byMarnie Vinall andRoy Ward
Footy’s biggest stars shine brightest as finals call,and North’s meek fade-out:Round 24 key takeouts
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AFL 2024

Footy’s biggest stars shine brightest as finals call,and North’s meek fade-out:Round 24 key takeouts

Some of the AFL’s biggest stars delivered when their clubs needed them in round 24;the Saints and Roos had contrasting finishes;we pinpoint the moment that sank Fremantle’s season;and Carlton reap the rewards of a canny call.

  • byMarc McGowan
The good,the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September
AFL 2024

The good,the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September

It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right,what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.

  • byJon Pierik,Andrew Wu andPeter Ryan
A Higgins heartbreaker gives Carlton the blues for two long hours
AFL 2024

A Higgins heartbreaker gives Carlton the blues for two long hours

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Blues,but the coach found solace in the performance of his gritty youngsters,and then,a couple of hours later,the Carlton faithful had their hopes for 2024 resurrected.

  • byMarc McGowan
Power shock proves Carlton’s heart-starter,but it should never have come to that
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AFL 2024

Power shock proves Carlton’s heart-starter,but it should never have come to that

Carlton should not have left their finals hopes in the hands of others. Meanwhile,the Hawks have developed some embarrassing habits - embarrassing for all the teams left in their wake.

  • byMichael Gleeson