Tag: games
After 275 games and unwavering dedication, this Lions star will miss out on Brisbane’s biggest day in 20 years
Daniel Rich, the Brisbane Lions’ ultimate clubman, trained for a grand final he was never going to play in. Key points: Daniel Rich has played…
Cripps fails to overturn suspension for hit on Lions’ Ah Chee, will miss final two games
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps will miss the Blues’ crucial final two regular-season games after failing to overturn his rough conduct charge at the tribunal. The…
Tom Stewart banned for four games for heavy hit on Dion Prestia
Geelong star Tom Stewart will miss the next four AFL games for his high bump on Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia. Key points: Tom Stewart’s counsel…
From the SCG to Kardinia Park — do ground sizes contribute to the end result in AFL games?
Hang around the outer, or the TV, long enough and you’ll hear talk of how the grass changes men. Or, more precisely, the lack of…
Rookie round-up from the first weekend of AFL preseason games
A round of AFL practice games are in the books, and as ever it is fraught to read too much into them. It was a…
What to watch for as AFL preseason games get underway
Having ticked off months of gruelling fitness work, behind-the-scenes tactical alterations and intra-club hit-outs, preseason for our male AFL players is about the reach the…