AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round eight LIVE updates: Nick Daicos the hero as Collingwood holds off Carlton
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Carlton and Collingwood square off at the MCG.
- by Roy Ward and Marc McGowan
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Kicking goals isn't Larkey's only strength
Nick Larkey booted 73 goals for lowly North Melbourne last year. Here he shows his other skill, a brilliant impersonation of experienced AFL journalist Damian Barrett. Credit: 200pluspodcast
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Sydney Swans
Can Sam Taylor walk the talk? That and four other burning Sydney derby questions
We take a closer look at Saturday’s tantalising clash between the high-flying Swans and Giants at the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari
AFL round eight teams & tips: Dogs drop two big names again for Hawks clash
Our experts have entered their tips for the nine games of round eight. See which way they’re predicting each match will go as the season kicks into gear.
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AFL
AFL blocks move to induct Carey as NSW hall of fame legend
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call, saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.
- by Andrew Wu
How do you stop Roaming Jeremy, the footballer destroying defences?
Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron is already considered one of the game’s best players, but the way he is being used is inflicting maximum damage - and despair.
- by Peter Ryan
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Hawthorn Hawks
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut, stirring high hopes and feelings
Calsher Dear, the teenage son of late Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear, will make his debut for the Hawks on Sunday in a rapid ascension that stirs hopes and feelings.
- by Jake Niall
‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’: When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues
For Eddie McGuire, there’s nothing better than the anticipation of playing Collingwood - and then beating them. Which is why he intervened at the Blues’ lowest ebb.
- by Greg Baum
‘I set Connor up to fail’: Hinkley’s brutal admission after star skipper’s injury
Port Adelaide’s coach admits he blundered and set Connor Rozee up to fail by disastrously gambling on the Power captain’s dicey hamstring.
- by Steve Barrett
AFL clubs wary of reputation damage in Tarryn Thomas decision
Of 11 AFL clubs who spoke to The Age about a potential return for Thomas, three said they were highly unlikely to offer him a career lifeline. Others will do their homework on the former Kangaroo who was suspended for threatening women.
- by Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Wendy Tuohy
AFL Briefing
Essendon Bombers
Blues bolstered by midfielder’s return; Bomber’s long-term commitment; Beveridge labels Draper’s jibe ‘bizarre’
Andrew McGrath has made a huge call on his playing future; Carlton’s firing midfield has received another boost ahead of their Pies blockbuster; and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to Essendon ruckman Sam Draper’s “bizarre” jibe.
- by Andrew Wu and Roy Ward