AFL 2023
The run home: Which AFL clubs have the hardest and easiest draws?
Champion Data’s formula for figuring out each club’s draw difficulty in the second half of the year makes for good reading for some – but bad for others.
- by Marc McGowan
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West Coast Eagles
Maric’s path from making pizzas to the big time; Voss ‘clear’ on way forward for struggling Blues
Ryan Maric didn’t think it was realistic mere months ago to even contemplate being drafted by mid-season. Meanwhile, Michael Voss is adamant his beleaguered team remains united in its attempt to salvage a campaign in freefall.
- by Marc McGowan and Roy Ward
Breaking down Harry McKay's case of the yips
Matthew Lloyd breaks down where the Carlton forward's goalkicking routine is going wrong.
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The AFL agreement does not mean this Hawthorn saga is over
Although the deal extracted the AFL from the imbroglio, everyone immediately knew, not least of all Hawthorn, that the saga was not over.
- by Peter Ryan
No swift North Melbourne return for Clarkson despite end of AFL inquiry
The end of the AFL’s racism inquiry into allegations by former Hawthorn players and families will not result in the coach making a quick return to North Melbourne.
- by Michael Gleeson, Jon Pierik, Jack Latimore and Peter Ryan
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West Coast Eagles
Eagles grab Maric with pick one in mid-season draft
West Coast have turned to a Victorian talent with the mid-season rookie draft’s No.1 pick for the second straight year, selecting Gippsland Power forward Ryan Maric.
- by Marc McGowan
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Collingwood Magpies
McKay admits he needs to ‘untrain’ bad habits; Zorko’s suspension stands; Sidebottom out for up to eight weeks, McRae unwell
Harry McKay says he’s disappointed his wayward shots on goal attract criticism for coach Michael Voss, while Steele Sidebottom will miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury and Magpies coach Craig McRae was unwell on Wednesday but is expected to coach this weekend.
- by Roy Ward and Andrew Wu
‘Not a total resolution’: Hawks won’t rule out legal action over potential AFL penalties
Andy Gowers says he would be extremely disappointed if the AFL was to sanction the club over its handling of the racism case and did not rule out the Hawks taking legal action against the AFL if they felt any penalties were unwarranted.
- by Jon Pierik
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McLachlan heads to Europe for winter of content
Incoming AFL chief Andrew Dillon will get a taste of his new position when his predecessor Gillon McLachlan takes a long overdue European holiday. Plus, take an early look at the school footy stars who will make AFL draft waves in 2024.
- by Sam McClure
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Hawthorn Hawks
Families at centre of Hawthorn saga to take claims to human rights commission
Legal counsel acting for the families confirmed the group would pursue a claim against former Hawks officials Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
- by Jon Pierik, Peter Ryan and Jack Latimore
‘If I’m only known for football, I’ve failed’: Goodes speaks on his only regret
In a rare interview days after his statue was unveiled outside the SCG, Adam Goodes spoke about his late mother, the round-ball game and his community work.
- by Oliver Caffrey