» The data says Brisbane are a flag contender – but the eye test tells a completely different story
19/04/24 06:00 from AFL Feeds
There’s a slight disconnect between the data, the record and the eye test for the Brisbane Lions to start season 2024. This week, Champion Data’s Daniel Hoyne reported on the numbers behind the Lions’ profile to start the season, indicat...

» Footy Fix: The Saints were ten times as rubbish as the Dogs were last week – and it’s worth working out why
19/04/24 00:59 from AFL Feeds
Amid all the hysteria and gnashing of teeth that accompanies any team following a particular galling loss, it’s worth remembering at all times that our game has an unmatched capacity to be very, very funny. How else would you descr...

» Why Lyon would choose to watch winless Roos v Hawks battle over all other Round 6 games
18/04/24 09:25 from 1116 SEN
Ahead of a stacked weekend of footy, which game would you choose to watch above all others?

» The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 6: Can the Bulldogs bounce back after a week of scrutiny?
18/04/24 06:00 from AFL Feeds
After near-perfect tipping scores across the board in Round 4, the going was significantly tougher last weekend – a slew of upsets made 5 par while many of us were left scrambling to so much as earn a 50/50 split. If anything, Roun...

» Questions to ponder ahead of Round 6: Can Green dethrone Cripps as AFL’s best big body?
18/04/24 05:00 from AFL Feeds
Going into Round Six, some teams are absolutely flying, some look lost and the others, well we don’t really know what to make of them. To build up for another significant weekend, let’s ponder some of the questions that lay a...

» North Melbourne vs Hawthorn Hawks Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL Round 6 2024
18/04/24 04:30 from AFL News – Sports News Australia
The wooden spoon comes into focus under the roof at Marvel on Sunday. North was handed a heavy 75-point loss at GMHBA last week against the Cats, while the understrength … The post North Melbourne vs Hawthorn Hawks Tips, Odds and T...

» The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 6: Which players need to be the difference makers?
18/04/24 03:00 from AFL Feeds
There’s no disputing that the AFL competition is tough and season 2024 is no different. Coming into Round 6 there are two teams left undefeated, while at the other end of the ladder two teams haven’t won a game. Melbourne and Richm...

» ‘Should have provided more context’: Suspended Finlayson explains ‘pissed off’ comments after ban for homophobic slur
17/04/24 22:56 from AFL Feeds
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson says he’s ‘pissed off’ at himself for making a homophobic slur, not the AFL for suspending him. Finlayson, banned three games by the AFL, says his comments on his wife’s podc...

» Galloping Gasometer's great-nephew impressing at Saints
17/04/24 08:02 from The West Australian
St Kilda's Darcy Wilson, the great-nephew of North Melbourne ruckman Mick Nolan, will continue his debut AFL season against the Western Bulldogs.

» ‘Should they have thrown that game?’ Great fears North win to cause 15 years of pain
16/04/24 19:05 from Latest News|FOX SPORTS
North Melbourne’s win in the final round of the 2023 AFL season is looking increasingly worse for the club.

» The only team living up to key premiership indicator after Round 5, according to Champion Data
16/04/24 18:50 from 1116 SEN
“If this continues... I will be shocked if they’re not playing on Preliminary Final weekend.”

» Matthew Lloyd questions merits of ‘meaningless win’ for North Melbourne as Harley Reid explodes on AFL scene
16/04/24 13:27 from The West Australian
An AFL legend has remarkably declared Harley Reid’s start to the season has been so good, he would have tanked a game to get the No.1 pick, if he was in charge at North Melbourne.

» ‘Tassie’s gonna win a flag first’: Fears AFL battlers face years of pain amid ‘worst time’ to rebuild
15/04/24 20:50 from Latest News|FOX SPORTS
AFL greats are fearful for current strugglers Hawthorn, North Melbourne and West Coast, with one believing the Tasmania Devils - planning to enter the league in 2028 - will win a flag before them.