How the Saints can lose this Battle,but win the war
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AFL 2024

How the Saints can lose this Battle,but win the war

St Kilda could net early first-round compensation if Josh Battle leaves,so it may just be in the Saints’ best interests to let him walk.

  • byJake Niall

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Why a player suspended for seven matches this year is still eligible to win the Brownlow

Why a player suspended for seven matches this year is still eligible to win the Brownlow

Isaac Heeney can’t win the Brownlow after an off-ball incident with St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster. But,ironically,Webster – who was handed a seven-match ban earlier this year – is still eligible to win the coveted award.

  • byPeter Ryan
‘He’s not playing next week’:Are Heeney’s Brownlow hopes over?

‘He’s not playing next week’:Are Heeney’s Brownlow hopes over?

Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow Medal hopes hang in the balance after a high fend that left his opponent with a bloodied nose,capping off a dirty day for Sydney as they suffered a second straight shock loss,this week to St Kilda.

  • byAndrew Wu
Saints take down Swans as Brownlow fancy Heeney faces nervous wait

Saints take down Swans as Brownlow fancy Heeney faces nervous wait

The Demons responded to a belting from lowly West Coast a few weeks ago with one of their own,while the Saints pulled off a stunning upset at Marvel Stadium.

  • byRoy Ward
Forgotten Don on verge of a return;Saint King gone for the season;all clubs watching Dusty:Suns
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AFL 2024

Forgotten Don on verge of a return;Saint King gone for the season;all clubs watching Dusty:Suns

Forgotten Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel is a strong chance to be recalled on Friday night for his second game of the year. Meanwhile,St Kilda forward Max King will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

  • byJake Niall andPeter Ryan
Blast from the past? Push for Andrew Demetriou to become next AFL chairman
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AFL 2024

Blast from the past? Push for Andrew Demetriou to become next AFL chairman

An influential club president believes the former AFL CEO would be a formidable opponent to the NRL’s boss.

  • byCaroline Wilson
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Dusty in his own words:Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview
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Dusty in his own words:Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview

A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses,even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.

  • byJake Niall
Surging Lions victorious against Saints in shootout no one saw coming

Surging Lions victorious against Saints in shootout no one saw coming

Joe Daniher kicked five goals in an inspired display as the Brisbane Lions survived a frenetic late fightback from St Kilda for a 20-point win at the Gabba. Re-live the key moments from Brisbane.

  • byRoy Ward andAndrew Stafford
AFL teams:Changkuoth Jiath reaches 50 games,Magpie debut for younger brother

AFL teams:Changkuoth Jiath reaches 50 games,Magpie debut for younger brother

Our experts have entered their tips for the six games of round 14,while Richmond have gained two big-name inclusions. Collingwood have named a debutant,Tew Jiath.

Friend v foe:The tagger caught in the middle of a footy battle

Friend v foe:The tagger caught in the middle of a footy battle

Ryan Crowley taught Lachie Neale how to shake a tag,and two weeks ago he gave Marcus Windhager tips on how to shut players down. On Friday night,the two worlds collide.

  • byDanny Russell
Why Magpie’s return is being delayed;Sydney coach Longmire denies byes benefit
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AFL 2024

Why Magpie’s return is being delayed;Sydney coach Longmire denies byes benefit

Mason Cox’s return from his knee injury is being delayed by persistent concussion symptoms,but the reigning premiers appear to be through the worst of their injury crisis.