Bailey Smith is likely to get to Geelong in the trade period but the Western Bulldogs will want more than the Cats’ first-round draft selection to secure the uncontracted 23-year-old.
After Taylor Smith kicked a goal at the death to put the Lions in front in Brisbane,she made a “Big O” shape with her hands in honour of Oscar McInerney.
Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.
From Patrick Cripps’ record vote haul,to the stars who missed out,to the umpires and even whether the count itself dragged on for too long,we take a look at the key issues from the AFL’s night of nights.
The Magpies have struggled this season,but Sabrina Frederick has taken her game to another level. Her coach says 2-year-old Florence is a big part of that.
Western Bulldogs winger Jasmyn Smith has played just seven AFLW games,but is one of the main faces promoting this season. A TikTok video shot her to social media fame overnight.
The Tigers already hold the No.1 selection in what talent scouts rate as a strong and deep crop but are certain to strengthen their first-round hand in the trade period.
A Sydney champion is considered gettable in this year’s trade period as the Kangaroos seek experience. Meanwhile,high-profile Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is now officially on the market.
Having ruled the competition for a decade,it’s a bit confronting to find Hawthorn back in the top six again already. But this is not a return,it’s a rebirth.
The Hawks showed no sign of stopping their scintillating run as they rolled past the Bulldogs – and had fun doing it – to set up a semi-final showdown with Port Adelaide.
Jack Ginnivan had a quiet night out at a pub with friends on Thursday night before the Hawks’ elimination final against the Bulldogs on Friday,but his decision has been called into question.