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Roar of the Crowd - AFL

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

The not-so-traditional pathway of the Rookie Draft: Top 10 stars who have used this route to success in the past decade

A ton of AFL stars have made the not-so-traditional pathway, coming from the rookie draft.

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Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

Nice read thanks Liam. Missing all the footy articles. Mihocek is a beauty. Plays his role and a great teammate. Coxy se…(more)

AFL

The not-so-traditional pathway of the Rookie Draft: Top 10 stars who have used this route to success in the past decade

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

The not-so-traditional pathway of the Rookie Draft: Top 10 stars who have used this route to success in the past decade

A ton of AFL stars have made the not-so-traditional pathway, coming from the rookie draft.

AFL

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

The not-so-traditional pathway of the Rookie Draft: Top 10 stars who have used this route to success in the past decade

A ton of AFL stars have made the not-so-traditional pathway, coming from the rookie draft.

AFL

Aidan Sen new author

Roar Rookie

Gold Coast's bright horizon: The three Academy prospects who can be the stars of Hardwick's Suns

AFL

okapiman new author

Roar Rookie

Does John Longmire's 'all-in' strategy shift suggest it may be his last two years of AFL coaching?

AFL

From The Front Row

Roar Rookie

Does new CEO Don Pyke have too much past baggage to lead the Eagles back to glory?

AFL

Zac Coyne

Roar Rookie

The Brisbane Lions 2023 season review: Advantage

AFL

Oct

The Brisbane Lions 2023 season review: Advantage

Aidan Sen new author

Roar Rookie

Gold Coast's bright horizon: The three Academy prospects who can be the stars of Hardwick's Suns

The Gold Coast Suns are poised to emerge from the 2023 AFL National Draft with a trio of first round selections, all of whom…

AFL

okapiman new author

Roar Rookie

Does John Longmire's 'all-in' strategy shift suggest it may be his last two years of AFL coaching?

During the trade period, John Longmire made a number of decisions that suggest the Swans are stepping up their quest for a flag - sooner rather than later.

AFL

From The Front Row

Roar Rookie

Does new CEO Don Pyke have too much past baggage to lead the Eagles back to glory?

When it comes to leadership in the world of sports, we often expect those at the helm to be not only competent but also…

AFL

Zac Coyne

Roar Rookie

The Brisbane Lions 2023 season review: Advantage

Much like the previous few seasons, the Brisbane Lions and their supporter base entered season 2023 with a heightened level of hope and optimism.…

AFL

Oct

Finn Arrowsmith new author

Roar Rookie

After a decade trying to build a house with the wrong tools, Jack Billings is freed from St Kilda

AFL

Oct

After a decade trying to build a house with the wrong tools, Jack Billings is freed from St Kilda

Patrick Morrow

Roar Guru

Sydney Bound: Should the AFL raid rugby league's backyard while the NRL is away visiting Las Vegas?

AFL

Oct

Sydney Bound: Should the AFL raid rugby league's backyard while the NRL is away visiting Las Vegas?

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

Will Dockers come to rue lack of trade activity?

AFL

Oct

Will Dockers come to rue lack of trade activity?

Mic Bradshaw new author

Roar Rookie

The changes AFLW needs to build a truly independent identity and thrive

AFL

Oct

The changes AFLW needs to build a truly independent identity and thrive

Finn Arrowsmith new author

Roar Rookie

After a decade trying to build a house with the wrong tools, Jack Billings is freed from St Kilda

They say that football takes no prisoners. But as it turns out, sometimes it does. Across a decade at St Kilda, Jack Billings built…

AFL

Oct

Patrick Morrow

Roar Guru

Sydney Bound: Should the AFL raid rugby league's backyard while the NRL is away visiting Las Vegas?

The AFL should take advantage of the NRL's absence during their trip to Las Vegas with blockbuster games in Sydney.

AFL

Oct

Liam Cole

Roar Rookie

Will Dockers come to rue lack of trade activity?

In the 2022 AFL trade period, the Sydney Swans, coming off a Grand Final defeat, decided they didn’t need to contribute much in changing…

AFL

Oct

Mic Bradshaw new author

Roar Rookie

The changes AFLW needs to build a truly independent identity and thrive

There is no doubt women's football is important, for reasons ranging from equality to health. There is also no doubt that the standard and…

AFL

Oct

The Iron Dingo

Roar Rookie

The Iron Dingo

Roar Rookie

The Adelaide Crows finished 2023 at the crossroads - which direction will they take next?

The Adelaide Crows have just completed a 2023 season which surprised and exceeded most expectations. In an article posted around this time last year…

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The Iron Dingo said Roar Rookie

Yes – deftly done by Adelaide – identified a need and filled it. He looks the goods.

AFL

Oct

The Adelaide Crows finished 2023 at the crossroads - which direction will they take next?

The Iron Dingo

Roar Rookie

The Iron Dingo

Roar Rookie

The Adelaide Crows finished 2023 at the crossroads - which direction will they take next?

The Adelaide Crows have just completed a 2023 season which surprised and exceeded most expectations. In an article posted around this time last year…

AFL

Oct

The Iron Dingo

Roar Rookie

The Iron Dingo

Roar Rookie

The Adelaide Crows finished 2023 at the crossroads - which direction will they take next?

The Adelaide Crows have just completed a 2023 season which surprised and exceeded most expectations. In an article posted around this time last year…

AFL

Oct

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

Why Brownlow Medal voting must stay with the umpires, for the good of the game

We love sport because of its randomness, and that it is capable of taking us places we never thought possible. That’s the beauty of…

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Bangkokpussey said Roar Rookie

You seem to be romanticising sport. That may have been true at one time when it was purely amateur and people played for…(more)

AFL

Oct

Why Brownlow Medal voting must stay with the umpires, for the good of the game

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

Why Brownlow Medal voting must stay with the umpires, for the good of the game

We love sport because of its randomness, and that it is capable of taking us places we never thought possible. That’s the beauty of…

AFL

Oct

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

Why Brownlow Medal voting must stay with the umpires, for the good of the game

We love sport because of its randomness, and that it is capable of taking us places we never thought possible. That’s the beauty of…

AFL

Oct

Scorch new author

Roar Rookie

A tale from country footy to put a fresh perspective on being a 'senior footballer'

AFL

Oct

A tale from country footy to put a fresh perspective on being a 'senior footballer'

Les Zig

Roar Guru

'The level of delusion is something else': Eddie McGuire's defence of his disastrous coaching succession plan is ridiculous

AFL

Oct

'The level of delusion is something else': Eddie McGuire's defence of his disastrous coaching succession plan is ridiculous

Patrick Morrow

Roar Guru

Why Samson Ryan is crucial to Richmond's future

AFL

Oct

Why Samson Ryan is crucial to Richmond's future

Nabil Feki

Roar Rookie

AFL Grand Final day is much more than just the game - why change something so important to our sporting culture?

AFL

Oct

AFL Grand Final day is much more than just the game - why change something so important to our sporting culture?

Scorch new author

Roar Rookie

A tale from country footy to put a fresh perspective on being a 'senior footballer'

Larry played for the Spargo Creek Football Netball Club in the reserves footy team. He played for the team in his junior years and…

AFL

Oct

Les Zig

Roar Guru

'The level of delusion is something else': Eddie McGuire's defence of his disastrous coaching succession plan is ridiculous

I unwittingly caught part of Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel’s podcast last week. Fifteen minutes in, McGuire, yet again, went into defending Collingwood’s infamous…

AFL

Oct

Patrick Morrow

Roar Guru

Why Samson Ryan is crucial to Richmond's future

While Jacob Koschitzke's rumoured trade to Richmond is significant, Samson Ryan is their true future. Ryan is 22 years old and has plenty of…

AFL

Oct

Nabil Feki

Roar Rookie

AFL Grand Final day is much more than just the game - why change something so important to our sporting culture?

I stepped off the tram at 3.30pm on Grand Final day, making my way to South Melbourne for an obligatory Grand Final barbecue with…

AFL

Oct

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

New balls: A simple gesture the AFL could give back to its grassroots to ensure long-term growth

AFL

Oct

New balls: A simple gesture the AFL could give back to its grassroots to ensure long-term growth

Josh Squire new author

Roar Rookie

How heartbreaking junior snub turned AFL hopeful Harry Sheezel into a Rising Star

AFL

Oct

How heartbreaking junior snub turned AFL hopeful Harry Sheezel into a Rising Star

Joseph Friedman

Roar Rookie

Was there really a 'full house’ at the AFL grand final?

AFL

Oct

Was there really a 'full house’ at the AFL grand final?

Les Zig

Roar Guru

Show us some dare, some verve, imagination, theatre! An open letter to the AFL

AFL

Oct

Show us some dare, some verve, imagination, theatre! An open letter to the AFL

Craig Gmeiner

Roar Rookie

New balls: A simple gesture the AFL could give back to its grassroots to ensure long-term growth

The AFL could

AFL

Oct

Josh Squire new author

Roar Rookie

How heartbreaking junior snub turned AFL hopeful Harry Sheezel into a Rising Star

At 13 years of age, Harry Sheezel was named as the best player in his Under 14 inter-league team. A year later, he was…

AFL

Oct

Joseph Friedman

Roar Rookie

Was there really a 'full house’ at the AFL grand final?

Amid the drama of one of the greatest grand finals in VFL/AFL history, one hardly-believable statistic stands out. According to the MCG, there were…

AFL

Oct

Les Zig

Roar Guru

Show us some dare, some verve, imagination, theatre! An open letter to the AFL

Dear AFL, As we leave another season behind and club begin to enter into list management for next year, we yet again face the…

AFL

Oct

Les Zig

Roar Guru

Les Zig

Roar Guru

One flag isn't enough, the Pies should stuff their face

One week on has given me time to reflect on such an improbable flag for the Pies. “Improbable?” I’m sure some would scoff, before…

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Jacko said Roar Rookie

Oct

Creating a dynasty is difficult but you need some “ go to players” who know their stuff with their eyes closed. Look…(more)

AFL

Oct

One flag isn't enough, the Pies should stuff their face

Les Zig

Roar Guru

Les Zig

Roar Guru

One flag isn't enough, the Pies should stuff their face

One week on has given me time to reflect on such an improbable flag for the Pies. “Improbable?” I’m sure some would scoff, before…

AFL

Oct

Les Zig

Roar Guru

Les Zig

Roar Guru

One flag isn't enough, the Pies should stuff their face

One week on has given me time to reflect on such an improbable flag for the Pies. “Improbable?” I’m sure some would scoff, before…

AFL

Oct

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