From the experts
The low down from those in the know
Simon Madden once called Kevin Sheedy: “An enigma. Batman and Bruce Wayne all in one.” But Batman and Bruce Wayne ARE one. Batman is really just Wayne with a cape and some ears.
Is it finally time for North Melbourne to step up and play finals football? Let’s find out.
More than a year before his possible AFL debut, exciting Gold Coast teenager Jaeger O’Meara will celebrate his birthday by playing his first top-level pre-season match on Saturday.
Cats face tough AFL task, says Scott
By Greg Buckle, 22 Feb 2012Geelong are facing a period of significant transition and need to somehow find the necessary improvement to compete with Collingwood and Hawthorn.
Swans leadership group has balance, says Jack
By Joe Barton, 22 Feb 2012Aggressive Sydney midfielder Kieren Jack believes the two new additions to the AFL team’s leadership group will give the Swans an advantage across the park in 2012.
AFL overhauls draft priority pick system
By Greg Buckle, 22 Feb 2012The AFL will scrap its priority draft pick system and replace it with a newer version which makes it much harder for clubs to gain extra selections. The overhaul announced on Tuesday is partly aimed at removing suspicions that clubs tank for extra picks.
As the GWS Giants enter their first AFL season, many are pondering whether they will finish the year winless. Could it happen?
Lyon recalls pain of Saints’ 2009 loss
By Sam Lienert, 21 Feb 2012Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he still has flashbacks of the scoring opportunities missed by St Kilda players when he coached them to a narrow defeat in the 2009 AFL grand final.
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleCollingwood Magpies: 2012 season preview
By Cameron Larkin, Today
Collingwood are an obvious player on the finals poker table. The biggest story going into 2012 with the Pies surely has to be the Kirribilli agreement Mick Malthouse, second at the club in most games as coach, and Nathan Buckley, club record holder in most games as captain/acting captain.
Time to change the AFL finals system
By RB, Today
Now that the AFL has 18 teams, it is the perfect time for to make a change to the finals series. The NRL has finally made the change from the McIntyre final system to the one currently employed by the AFL. This is in many ways is an improvement, however this system has many of [...]
Television ratings for Fox Footy impresses
By Lachlan, 21 Feb 2012The opening round of the NAB Cup was very successful on the re-introduced Fox Footy Channel.
Carlton Blues 2012 season preview
By Cameron Larkin, 21 Feb 2012
High expectations. Top four contenders. Challengers for the flag. This is one team that can be summed up in several words.
Giants lose NAB Cup games but win respect
By mds1970, 20 Feb 2012For AFL newcomers Greater Western Sydney, the pre-season is of particular importance, as they settle their line-up and prepare for their debut regular season appearance.
Reviewing the rucks: GWS, Demons, Hawks
By Damo, 20 Feb 2012Lets take our look at the next lot of ruck divisions for the 2012 season, starting with the new kids on the block, GWS Giants.
Brisbane Lions 2012 preview
By Cameron Larkin, 20 Feb 2012For the Brisbane Lions, there is only one way they can look in 2012 up.
Essendon vs West Coast vs Fremantle: NAB Cup triple-header live scores, blog
By The Roar, 19 Feb 2012Tonight’s NAB Cup games feature Essendon travelling west to take on both West Coast and Fremantle in the triple-header which will feature the Eagles taking on the Dockers in the much anticipated derby between the two rivals. Join us for live scores and blog from 4:30pm local (7:30pm ADST)
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Roaring debate
ChrisH says: that was cooky eccentric...
ChrisH says: Can't see what the attraction with Sheedy is. Doesn't come across as intelligent. Don't find him amusing in any way really. Genuine charisma should cross the boundaries of sport (think Muhammad Ali), especially in foreign territory. Now he's becoming...
dan says: at least we don't have to listen to that "we are the Magpies.... the back-to-back Magpies" crap anymore. Back-to-back with a one year gap, maybe. Hopefully more....
Nathan of Perth says: Port Adelaide Magpies != Port Adelaide Power...
The Cattery says: Good article on Coniglio, and the choice he had to make between footy and cricket:http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/no-regrets-for-talented-teen.html...
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