Top-10 stars choose Melbourne to tune up for Australian Open
The Kooyong Classic will be back again in 2024, with two of the world’s best young players – Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Dane Holger Rune – to complete their Australian Open preparations at the event.
- by Marc McGowan
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Why top AFL draft prospect put a media ban on himself
Daniel Curtin might be the most talked-about AFL prospect this side of Harley Reid in the talented 2023 crop – and he admits it is nigh on impossible to ignore the hype.
- by Marc McGowan
The chase is on: Who will end up with pick one and Harley Reid?
The trade period might be over, but the race for Reid is still on, with three clubs weighing up how they can secure the No.1 selection from West Coast.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
Trading and drafting
Only two As: Who dominated the AFL’s swap-fest, and who were the big losers?
We rate every club’s trade and free agency period – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.
- by Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Hawks roll dice on ragtag recruits, welcome old and new faces in hectic trading
Hawthorn will hope a ragtag group of recruits – including returning veteran Jack Gunston – can fast-track their ascent out of the bottom four.
- by Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
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
Steven May described the Dees’ list as ‘unbelievable’. But is it?
Melbourne’s depth has taken a hit for the second straight trade period. Do the Demons still have the “unbelievable” list Steven May raves about?
- by Marc McGowan
Pies lock in Schultz as Freo pair head east
Two key pieces of this year’s trade period puzzle fell into place on Monday with ex-Dockers Lachie Schultz and Liam Henry finding new clubs in Victoria.
- by Marc McGowan
The key AFL trades still to be completed as D-Day approaches
There are still plenty of trades yet to be agreed upon, including potential deals for Lachie Schultz, Jack Billings and Xavier Duursma, as the AFL’s annual swap fest reaches its final three days.
- by Marc McGowan, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan
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Trading and drafting
Hawk Brockman flying west to Eagles after Hawthorn’s pick one play
Hawthorn forward Tyler Brockman has joined West Coast player in a trade in which the Hawks tried to score the Eagles’ No.1 draft pick.
- by Marc McGowan and Jon Pierik
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