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Over the hill? PremiumNorth players courting former Docker to kick-start rebuild

A former Fremantle Docker could be heading to a fourth club and become the first big name recruit of North Melbourne’s extensive rebuild.

Jackson Barrett

AFLSaints stopper earns Rising Star nod

Lachie Neale failed to reach 20 disposals for the first time all season on Friday night and that owed plenty to a first-year Saint who was rewarded for his tagging job.

Marc McGowan

AFLLions coach hits back at Andrews attack

Star defender Harris Andrews being told he needed to play “big boy footy” didn’t sit well with Lions mentor Chris Fagan.

Marco Monteverde

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opinion
FIFTH QUARTERComments
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It pays to know which rules to take seriously in the AFL

The bizarre scenes that led to Friday night’s draw at Marvel Stadium included one rule that got enforced to the letter and another rule that is treated as if it doesn’t exist.

Braden Quartermaine

Major riskPremiumRatten warns of legal action due to Optus Stadium surface

Optus Stadium has had a huge weekend with two soccer games and an AFL match, and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten was concerned about the risks that posed to players.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Captain’s knock
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Steele a gun: Saints skipper proves too much for Eagles

St Kilda’s man of Steele navigated them across the slippery surface of Optus Stadium and kept them in finals contention, holding off the Eagles with a 40 disposal, eight-tackle masterclass.

Mark Duffield

How they faredCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of every Eagle in brave St Kilda loss

West Coast took it up to St Kilda, but they weren’t good enough to get their third win of the season as the Saints keep their finals hopes alive and well.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLPremium‘Last chance’: Misfiring Saints on notice

St Kilda has to start winning again to be any chance of playing AFL finals, and the coach has lit a fire under his men.

Russell Gould

Six weeksCommentsPremiumRyder's future in doubt after calf injury against Bulldogs

St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder will miss up to six weeks after suffering a calf injury, sparking fears the veteran may have played his last AFL game.

Oliver Caffrey and Shayne Hope

Career-best seasonCommentsPremiumLongmuir praises Lobb for performing amid contract noise

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has praised tall forward Rory Lobb for his strong form in the face of constant trade speculation.

Jordan McArdle

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Second-half blitzCommentsPremium
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Purple rain! Fremantle pour it on against St Kilda at Marvel

From hanging in there to flicking the switch, Fremantle produced a stunning second half turn around to overrun St Kilda by 41 points at Marvel Stadium.

Jordan McArdle

Ruled outCommentsPremiumGun defender a late out for Fremantle Dockers

Fremantle have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Saturday night clash with St Kilda with Alex Pearce a late out.

Jordan McArdle

High praisePremiumSaints coach rates Freo’s defence as league’s best

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten rates Fremantle’s defence “at the top of the table” ahead of their Saturday night showdown at Marvel Stadium.

Jordan McArdle

AFLPremium‘Ratts’ scores fresh deal to coach Saints

St Kilda is backing stability to lead the club to an elusive second premiership, with Brett Ratten to continue as coach.

Marc McGowan

Denying claims PremiumSaints Ryder, Hill involved in verbal spat

St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Bradley Hill were involved in a verbal spat at a bar, but the Saints deny that was the reason why they didn't play last weekend.

Shayne Hope

Freedom bid CommentsPremiumEx-AFL star was ‘sending drugs to WA’, court told

Retired AFL star Sam Fisher has applied for bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court after he was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of drugs to WA.

Tara Cosoleto

AFLPremiumSaints coach speaks as De Goey rumour swirls

St Kilda was the first club linked to Collingwood bad boy Jordan DeGoey and coach Brett Ratten has fronted up about the club’s interest.

Russell Gould

AFL‘Do our homework’: Saints won’t rule out De Goey

St Kilda was the first club linked to Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey and coach Brett Ratten has revealed the club’s interest.

Russell Gould

‘Remarkable’ drug bustPremiumREVEALED: Glam Perth mum caught up in Fisher drugs charges

The glamorous Perth mum who is alleged to have been a part of the cross-country drug smuggling enterprise which landed former AFL star Sam Fisher in prison has appeared in court in Perth.

Tim Clarke

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Michael BarlowCommentsPremium
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Life after footy is hard, but there’s plenty of support

I was very lost at the time of my delisting at the Suns. My approach was to become one of trial and error as the real world awaited. The AFL Players’ Association was at the forefront of everything I tried.

Michael Barlow

On the edgeCommentsPremiumSam Fisher approached St Kilda about drugs issues in 2012

Ten years ago Sam Fisher told St Kilda he needed help to deal with his drug problem. Now he is sitting in a jail cell. This is what happened after he asked for help.

Mark Robinson

emotional pleaCommentsPremiumNick Riewoldt: Too many ex-players slipping through cracks

Nick Riewoldt has pleaded with the AFL to assist players post-football after the sad revelations his former teammate Sam Fisher. And the player union’s response was deemed inadequate.

Jon Ralph

Battling throughCommentsPremiumSocial media pain: Saint reveals toll of form struggles

There were high expectations placed on Brad Hill, and he struggled in his first two years at Moorabbin. He opens up on the impact it had on him.

Rebecca Williams

AFLPremiumUnsung Saint sings coach’s praises as St Kilda rises

There aren’t many more reliable players at St Kilda than defender Callum Wilkie but he says the key to the club’s success owes to a change of priorities.

Marc McGowan