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8h ago
RICHMOND v MELBOURNE Click for Game Thread ->
Wednesday April 24, 7:25pm at the MCG
TIGERS
B: T. Young, N. Broad, D. Grimes
HB: N. Vlastuin, T. Brown, D. Rioli
C: H. Ralphsmith, J. Graham, M. Pickett
HF: S. Campbell, R. Mansell, M. Rioli
F: M. Lefau, S. Bolton, D. Martin
R: T. Nankvervis (C), L. Baker, T. Dow
I/C: S. Naismith, K. McIntosh, B. Miller, J. Hopper, S. Banks
EMG: J. Koschitzke, K. McAuliffe, T. Sonsie
IN: D. Grimes, S. Naismith, J. Hopper, S. Banks
OUT: T. Sonsie (Omitted), K. McAuliffe (Omitted), J. Short (Injured), J. Koschitzke (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: T. Rivers, S. May, T. McDona ..read more
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8h ago
Adelaide
Name
Injury
Return
Jordan Butts
Hamstring
1-3 weeks
Wayne Milera
Knee
Season
Nick Murray
Knee
5-7 weeks
Lachlan Murphy
Knee
1-2 weeks
Patrick Parnell
Shoulder
Season
Harry Schoenberg
Achilles
Test
Rory Sloane
Detached retina
TBA
Riley Thilthorpe
Knee
10-12 weeks
Latest Update: April 20
Brisbane
Name
Injury
Return
Will Ashcroft
Knee
TBA
Zac Bailey
Ankle
4-6 weeks
Keidean Coleman
ACL
Season
Tom Doedee
Knee
TBA
Oscar McInerney
Concussion
TBA
Conor McKenna
Hamstring
Test
Carter Michael
Knee
4 weeks
Zane Zakostelsky
Groin
2 weeks
Latest ..read more
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2d ago
With Hawthorne vs North melbourne being the last match of the round, here is the round 6 ladder for 2024
Following a disappointing loss to Gold Coast in round five, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell took a decisive old-school approach in training, emphasizing physicality to ignite a stronger performance from his team. His strategy paid off handsomely as the Hawks dominated North Melbourne with a 45-point win on Sunday at Marvel Stadium, marking their first victory in 2024.
Pos
Team
Pts
P
W
D
L
For
Against
%
Stk
1
Geelong
24
6
6
0
0
575
407
141.28
6W
2
Sydney
20
6
5
0
1
610
451
135.25
2W
3 ..read more
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2d ago
Collingwood’s Remarkable Comeback Secures 42-Point Victory Over Port Adelaide
Despite a rocky start to their 2024 season, Collingwood has demonstrated that they remain a formidable force in the AFL, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Port Adelaide by 42 points at the MCG on Saturday. The Magpies, who were 0-3 at the beginning of the season, have now balanced their record at 3-3, just in time for their next big game on Anzac Day.
The game commenced with Port Adelaide asserting early dominance, racing to a 31-point lead by the end of the first quarter. However, the Magpies quickly turned th ..read more
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5d ago
ST KILDA v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Thursday April 18, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium
SAINTS
B: J. Battle, Z. Cordy, C. Wilkie
HB: L. Stocker, J. Sinclair, N. Wanganeen-Milera
C: R. Byrnes, S. Ross, B. Hill
HF: J. Higgins, C. Sharman, M. Owens
F: D. Wilson, A. Caminiti, T. Membrey
FOLL: R. Marshall, J. Steele – C, M. Windhager
I/C: Z. Jones, D. Butler, M. Phillipou, H. Garcia, R. Bonner
EMG: J. Hayes, D. Howard, A. Hastie
IN: Z. Jones
OUT: M. King (Injured)
BULLDOGS
B: E. Richards, L. Jones, J. O’Donnell
HB: T. Duryea, B. Khamis, J. Johannisen
C: B. Williams, A. Treloar, H. Gallagher
HF: L. Vandermeer, A. N ..read more
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5d ago
Chelsea Roffey officiates her 300th AFL match during the Round Six clash between Collingwood and Port Adelaide at the MCG this Saturday.
With a career spanning over two decades, Roffey began her umpiring journey in 1999 with the QAFL before making her AFL debut in 2004. Her impressive career includes officiating in one AFL Grand Final and 16 AFL Final Matches, as well as receiving the Leigh Keen Shield Winner award in 2012.
Throughout her career, Roffey has umpired in front of over 10 million spectators, overseeing a total of 7637 goals and 6891 behinds in games where she served as one of the ..read more
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5d ago
ST KILDA v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Thursday April 18, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium
SAINTS
B: J. Battle, Z. Cordy, C. Wilkie
HB: L. Stocker, J. Sinclair, N. Wanganeen-Milera
C: R. Byrnes, S. Ross, B. Hill
HF: J. Higgins, C. Sharman, M. Owens
F: D. Wilson, A. Caminiti, T. Membrey
FOLL: R. Marshall, J. Steele – C, M. Windhager
I/C: Z. Jones, D. Butler, M. Phillipou, H. Garcia, R. Bonner
EMG: J. Hayes, D. Howard, A. Hastie
IN: Z. Jones
OUT: M. King (Injured)
BULLDOGS
B: E. Richards, L. Jones, J. O’Donnell
HB: T. Duryea, B. Khamis, J. Johannisen
C: B. Williams, A. Treloar, H. Gallagher
HF: L. Vandermeer, A. N ..read more
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6d ago
This weekend marks the start of the 2024 Young Guns Series, where Victoria’s top young football talents will showcase their skills against the state’s premier under-18 teams, Victoria Metro and Victoria Country, over two exciting games.
The action kicks off at Werribee’s Avalon Airport Oval where the Young Guns will face Victoria Metro on Saturday, April 20 at 4:20 PM. The series continues the following Sunday, April 28, when they challenge Victoria Country at Windy Hill, starting at 11:00 AM.
Comprising players who are potential picks for the 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, the Young Guns r ..read more
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1w ago
Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy Retires at 24 Due to Concussion Concerns
Nathan Murphy, the premiership-winning defender for Collingwood, has announced his retirement from the AFL after medical advice from the league’s concussion panel. The 24-year-old revealed his decision to his teammates and the club’s staff at the AIA Centre on Tuesday morning, following a conclusive discussion on Saturday.
Murphy’s AFL journey concluded prematurely due to recurrent concussion issues, the latest occurring during last year’s Grand Final, where he was forced to leave the game in the first quarter. Despite receiv ..read more
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1w ago
Adelaide
Name
Injury
Return
Wayne Milera
Knee
Season
Nick Murray
Knee
6-8 weeks
Lachlan Murphy
Knee
2-4 weeks
Harry Schoenberg
Achilles
1 week
Rory Sloane
Detached retina
TBA
Riley Thilthorpe
Knee
10-12 weeks
Latest Update: April 14
Brisbane
Name
Injury
Return
Will Ashcroft
Knee
TBA
Keidean Coleman
ACL
Season
Tom Doedee
Knee
TBA
Conor McKenna
Hamstring
1 week
Carter Michael
Knee
5 weeks
Zane Zakostelsky
Groin
3-4 weeks
Latest Update: April 13
Carlton
Name
Injury
Return
Matt Carroll
Groin
Indefinite
Adam Cerra
Hamstring
TBA
David Cuningham
Calf ..read more