AFL

Draft top gunNo ‘go-home’ lure for me, says WA’s McDonald

West Australian star junior Logan McDonald has declared he wants to be the national draft’s No. 1 overall selection, and is adamant he is no flight risk if Adelaide calls his name first.

Jon Ralph

Persistence pays offGreat survivor: Former Eagle earns another AFL contract

Keegan Brooksby has managed just 15 AFL games in six years - but he’s earned a chance for another season after snaring a rookie list spot.

Staff writers

Redemption timeWill an AFL club give Daw a second chance?

Majak Daw is prepared to spend the summer training with an AFL club for a vacant rookie-list spot to prove he will do whatever it takes to reignite his career.

Jon Ralph

Tragic incidentAlisha’s dad hopes Ablett ‘still suffering’

Gary Ablett Sr broke his silence on the death of Alisha Horan by saying he wished he’d died instead, but her family have rejected his comments.

Lauren Wood

Time to go?‘Failure of leadership’: Pies’ problems end with Eddie

Eddie McGuire needs to put a succession plan in place by Round 1 next year and publicly declare his intention to vacate the Collingwood presidency, long-time club lawyer Francis Galbally says.

Michael Warner

Who goes where?Mock draft: SIX West Aussies in line for top 20

Our first mock draft is in - and it bodes well for half-a-dozen star WA products. See who goes where, including which Victorian utility gets snapped up by the Dockers.

Jordan Pinto & Dan Batten

NTFLDistricts star faces three-match ban

SOUTHERN Districts star faces a three-match ban following an incident in her side’s 70-all draw against Nightcliff

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

NTFLBuffaloes skipper among players set to face tribunal

BUFFALOES skipper is one of three premier league players set to face the tribunal following Round 8 of the NTFL

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

NTFL Premier LeagueNo red buttons on Buffaloes coach Cameron Stokes’ work table

Buffaloes coach Cameron Stokes confident the right processes and a positive attitude can turn his side’s fortunes around

GREY MORRIS

AFL lifelineAh Chee set to re-sign as Eagles rookie

West Coast utility player Brendon Ah Chee will get a 10th season in the AFL, with the Eagles set to confirm he will continue with the club next year.

Mark Duffield

NTFLThe talking points from Round 8 of the 2020-21 NTFL

Districts bag big result, Waratah’s efforts pay off and Wanderers show mark of top side with ugly win. WHAT WE LEARNED FROM ROUND 8

NT NEWS

On the goAfter moving all year, move east doesn’t daunt Carroll

Jack Carroll is one of WA’s brightest AFL draft prospects - and if he gets picked up by an eastern-states club, he’s got the art of shifting down-pat amid a frenzied 2020.

Ben Smith

NTFL Rising StarRising Star nominee Jack Wilson a shining light for the Tiwis

Tiwi ruckman-forward Jack Wilson wins the Round 8 NT News Rising Star nomination

GREY MORRIS

NTFLWanderers midfielder tops stats in NTFL Round 8

A WANDERERS midfielder exceeded 40 disposals against Palmerston Magpies to see his side through to the win in Round 8 of the NTFL

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

Returning talentSubi add a bit of Mayo to forward-line

Young forward Jack Mayo will call Leederville Oval home once again in 2021 after his time at St Kilda came to an end.

Jordan McArdle

ExclusiveAll the individual and team stats from Round 8 of the NTFL

THE NT News can exclusively reveal the individual and team stats from all the games played over the weekend during Round 8 of the NTFL. CHECK THEM OUT HERE

NATHANIEL CHAMBERS

Shock admission‘Shattered’ Ablett opens up on his dark past

Gary Ablett Sr has opened up about his battles with drugs and mental health, revealing he was a ‘shattered’ man after the tragic death of Alisha Horan.

Lauren Wood

Tough talkWhat Dunkley did to break ice with Bevo

Josh Dunkley says there’s no ill will between he and coach Luke Beveridge despite the midfielder’s failed attempt to leave the Western Bulldogs.

Nick Smart

Tough choiceWhy it’s fine to pick local in the draft

The notion that “local” counts for little at the draft is bunkum. Locals cost less and less likely to leave.

Mark Duffield

SANFLSANFL poised to rubber stamp Crows, Port return

The return of the Crows and Port Adelaide to the state league is about to become official.

Andrew Capel

AFL draft 2020Why Dockers should snap up ‘versatile’ Falcon

Fremantle’s stacked defensive unit shouldn’t deter them from drafting ‘versatile’ West Perth talent Heath Chapman, his colts coach Ryan Lasscock says.

Jordan McArdle

Training runDockers weigh up last chance for Dixon

Fremantle are weighing the possibility of allowing Hugh Dixon a final chance to have an AFL career, with the lanky forward potentially rejoining the younger brigade at training next month.

Mark Duffield

NTFL Premier LeagueEagles grab the top perch on the NTFL ladder with win No.7

Wanderers are back on top of the Premier League ladder after a four-year absence and their fans want a lot more

GREY MORRIS

Split the picksWhy North need to follow Freo’s draft lead

North Melbourne has the prized No. 2 pick in this year’s draft and the perfect opportunity to launch its rebuild. Jon Ralph looks at nine key issues for David Noble to address.

Jon Ralph