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Blues, Kangaroos challenge bans at tribunal; Martin, Hopper in line to return, as Tigers face major test

In today’s AFL Briefing, your daily wrap of footy news: Carlton and North Melbourne are headed to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night to challenge bump bans for ex-Dockers Blake Acres and Griffin Logue, respectively. Richmond expect Dustin Martin and Jacob Hopper to return against the Western Bulldogs this weekend ahead of a pivotal three-game test.  Blues, Kangaroos head to […]

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Giant’s reaction costs vital free kick, but club queries dissent ruling; MRO bans Logue, Acres

Key points Ex-GWS captain Stephen Coniglio conceded a controversial umpire dissent free kick against Carlton. The Giants contacted AFL umpires boss Dan Richardson for clarification on the dissent rule. The league believes the dissent rule has reduced undesirable umpire incidents at community level. The Giants have asked AFL umpires’ boss Dan Richardson to clarify the controversial umpire dissent free kick […]

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Johnson’s last-minute penalty caps wild 20-point comeback

One-time Sharks marquee buy Shaun Johnson has returned to the Shire and secured one of the most famous, controversial wins in Warriors history courtesy of a last-minute penalty against Royce Hunt for pushing Josh Curran in a kick chase. The Warriors had trailed by 20 points after as many minutes, and a madcap contest featuring two contentious sin-bins for hip […]

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No Gawn, no worries as Dees steamroll Swans

Melbourne proved there is life without their inspirational captain Max Gawn, reaffirming their premiership credentials with a powerhouse performance as Sydney’s bubble burst in a big way. The Dees were banged up when the two sides last met in last year’s finals series but finished all over the Swans in round three to win by 50 points at the MCG. […]

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Spirited Storm hold off late Rabbitohs onslaught

Accor Stadium: There was always a risk South Sydney players were going to be nursing a bit of a John Sattler hangover. Six days after they won a golden-point thriller against Manly as they farewelled club legend Sattler, Souths were unable to conjure up enough energy to run over the top of a spirited Melbourne. Take nothing away from the […]

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Ruck crisis? Magpies set to lose Cameron for extended period

A ruck crisis threatens to halt Collingwood’s unbeaten start to the year as No.1 big man Darcy Cameron looks set to potentially spend months on the sidelines. Cameron exited late in the third quarter of the Magpies’ 14-point win over Richmond, with coach Craig McRae revealing post-match they suspected he sustained a high-grade medial collateral ligament injury. Darcy Cameron of […]

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