Richmond Tigers
- Money Talks
- AFL 2026
Risk versus reward: Rating the best and worst long-term deals across the AFL
We dive into the risks clubs take when they sign players to long-term deals, and how often the risk actually pays off.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
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- Analysis
- AFL 2026
Have the AFL’s rule changes worked? We crunched the numbers
After three rounds, this is what the numbers say about scoring. Have the AFL’s rule changes had the desired effect?
- Jon Pierik
The ‘Prancing Pony’ gets carried away in Dockers’ win over Dees; Saints just hold in a thriller
The Dockers proved far too strong for a rebuilding Melbourne but one incident in particular at Optus Stadium caught the eye. Earlier, the Saints and Suns recorded key wins.
- Roy Ward and Jon Pierik
‘It’s bush tucker’: The story behind stealthy Tiger’s chase of the decade
He is known for his flying, acrobatic chase-down tackles. Maurice Rioli jnr opens up on his unique journey and how this came to be.
- Jon Pierik
- Updated
- AFL 2026
AFL round two teams and expert tips: Crows, Bulldogs named for Rankine’s return
All the teams as they’re announced for round two of the AFL season – plus the experts give their all-important tips.
- Analysis
- AFL 2026
The Blues kicked one goal in a half and still won. But that wasn’t the real story
The reaction had Carlton lost to Richmond, after last week’s drubbing by Sydney, requires no imagination. But there was a more interesting storyline than another Blues fadeout.
- Michael Gleeson
‘We were targeted all week’: Voss’ pointed words after Blues’ thrilling prime-time win
After a week of intense scrutiny, Michael Voss’ men hold on right when they needed to most. Follow all the post-match reaction
- Roy Ward and Michael Gleeson
- Updated
- AFL 2026
AFL round one teams and expert tips: Bombers name three debutants for ‘Merrett match’ v Hawks
All the teams as they’re announced for round one of the AFL season – plus the experts give their tips for the first full round of footy for 2026.
Voss responds to Docherty spray: Another example of ‘culturally defeating ourselves’
Blues coach Michael Voss has responded to damning criticism from former captain Sam Docherty, conceding the Blues do need to get better.
- Jon Pierik
- Opinion
- AFL 2026
Take off your duffle coats and stop whining about fairness, the AFL is bigger than Victoria
Some clubs, including my old team Richmond, say the academy system doesn’t pass the pub test. Here’s my message to the AFL Commission as they consider the rules.
- Wayne Campbell