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Weightman to debut
First-round draftee Cody Weightman will be unleashed this week by the Western Bulldogs. The 19-year-old will make his AFL debut against Essendon on Friday night at Metricon Stadium. Mitch Wallis presented the debutant with his playing jumper at training today. …
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Meek’s dedication to get an edge
AFLGill on longer seasons, the draft and when footy could return Ruckman Lloyd Meek is focusing on what he can control as he continues to prepare for a potential AFL debut in 2020. Meek’s dedication to get the most out …
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From goals to conveyor belts: How new Don is spending his shutdown
You could have forgiven Jacob Townsend for being a little flat about football’s indefinite postponement. The new Bomber had spent months of pre-season working settling into his third AFL club, and won a spot in their round one meeting with …
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Jones added to list
Two skilful forwards who have travelled contrasting roads to Mineral Resources Park are the latest additions to the West Coast Eagles playing list. Former North Beach amateur Nic Reid and former Geelong rookie Jamaine Jones have been confirmed as the …
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The impact of BZT
THE QUESTIONS surrounding Essendon ahead of its 2020 campaign are significant. How will the coaching succession plan work? Will they be able to assemble a midfield that bats deep enough to match it with the best? How will an injury-affected …
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Riccardi: Worth The Wait
When Jake Riccardi joined the Calder Cannons three years ago he wasn’t sure what he was, what he could become, or how good he could be. Riccardi was a midfielder as a kid, for St Bernards in Essendon. He was …
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Ratugolea doing it for the family
When Esava Ratugolea picks out the favourite moment of his football career, it’s not the soaring grabs or big goals on a packed-out MCG. It’s not the starring role he played in a semi-final win over the Eagles. Ratugolea holds …
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Atkins signs on
Geelong duo Sam Menegola and Tom Atkins have agreed to new contracts with the club, extending their deals until the end of the 2021 season. “Both Sam and Tom have proven themselves as valuable members of our team, and we …
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Townsend a Don
Premiership player Jacob Townsend has today officially joined the Bombers after the former Tiger signed with the Club during the AFL pre-season supplemental selection period. Townsend arrives at The Hangar with 48 AFL games across two clubs, playing 28 for …
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Noble signs on
Mid-season recruit John Noble has extended his contract for a further two years. Playing for West Adelaide at the beginning of 2019, Noble had a whirlwind introduction to life as an AFL player at Collingwood. The 22-year-old debuted in the …
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Blues Stock up for another three
LIAM STOCKER will remain at Ikon Park for at least the next three years after signing a new deal with the Club. The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension that will see him in the Navy …
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Derek signs for 2020
Exciting young duo, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith and Jake Aarts, have re-committed for season 2020. Eggmolesse-Smith, 21, was the first player drafted under Richmond’s Next Generation Academy program when he was selected in the 2018 Rookie Draft. Playing at half-back, Eggmolesse-Smith made …
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Emerging ruck extends
Fremantle have shored up their ruck stocks by extending Lloyd Meek for a further two seasons, keeping the emerging ruckman in Freo colours until at least the end of the 2021 season. Drafted at pick no.69 in the 2017 NAB …
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Sis signs
James Sicily has made a long-term commitment to the Hawks, signing on until the end of the 2022 season. The Hawks’ number six has become one of the AFL’s most reliable rebounding defenders, ranking fourth in the league for intercept possessions …
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Taylor joins Sydney
The Sydney Swans have secured former Rising Star winner Lewis Taylor in a three-way trade with the Brisbane Lions and Carlton on the final day of the AFL Trade Period. The Swans traded draft picks 54 and 63 to Carlton, …
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