Updated
AFL 2023
Demons player Joel Smith tested positive for cocaine; new Blues player faces drug possession charge
Joel Smith has been provisionally suspended after he returned a positive test for cocaine. Separately, Carlton revealed Elijah Hollands has been served with a notice to face court in relation to possession of an illicit substance.
- by Jake Niall, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
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Opinion
AFL 2023
Entrecote, Oliver, and now Smith: Do the Demons have a culture problem?
Whatever the fate of Joel Smith, and whatever an examination of the evidence in his case brings, the Demons should not avoid an examination of themselves.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
Trading and drafting
Why this version of the trade circus has Buckley’s chance of transforming clubs’ fortunes
The reality is, on exposed form, there does not appear to be a game-changing player who has changed clubs this AFL trade period.
- by Jake Niall
Hawks open their arms to Ginnivan as Pies consider move; Port under real pressure as deadline looms
Collingwood will meet on Wednesday morning to determine what price they would require to release premiership forward Jack Ginnivan to Hawthorn on trade deadline day.
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Marc McGowan
Analysis
Trading and drafting
Why Ginnivan has to go following the Schultz deal
Jack Ginnivan has summed up his situation well. If he hasn’t always taken advice on board in the past in his short career, this time he’s taken the hint. For three main reasons, he has to leave.
- by Jake Niall
Jack of all trades: Mystery surrounds a possible Gunston return to Hawthorn
Jack Gunston’s trade request back to Hawthorn – one year after leaving for Brisbane – blindsided the Hawks and is no certainty to eventuate.
- by Marc McGowan and Jake Niall
Updated
AFL 2023
Demons star Clayton Oliver discharged from hospital after suffering a seizure
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was transported to Footscray Hospital by ambulance following a medical episode but has since been discharged.
- by Sam McClure, Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
Adams and Grundy reunite in Sydney as Saints wait on Gresham
Former Magpie teammates reunite at Sydney while the Saints are keen to find out what the Bombers are willing to offer restricted free agent Jade Gresham.
- by Peter Ryan, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall
Analysis
Trading and drafting
Essendon’s list strategy is clear. Can they execute it?
They’ve been busy players in trade week, with Ben McKay, Xavier Duursma, Todd Goldstein and Jade Gresham all on the shopping list. So what is the strategy behind Essendon’s splurge?
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL grand final
Was Pies-Lions epic the grandest final of the century?
It was evident at half-time that Collingwood v Brisbane Lions was a classic. But was it the best grand final of the 21st century? From my vantage in the press box, it is clearly on the podium.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL grand final
Good old Collingwood, changed forever: Pies defy their history to win a close one
In a grand final that broke the Collingwood mould, tens of thousands would concur with Craig McRae’s assessment that this was the best day of their life.
- by Jake Niall