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By 2021-02-23T10:45+11:00 Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has listed the players who he thinks are primed for big 2021 seasons. Speaking on Sportsday on Monday night, Lloyd named his ‘February Flyers' - players who have caught the eye during the pre-season. Aaron Naughton (Western Bulldogs) “I was at a function and a Western Bulldogs player was there, I won’t say who he was," Lloyd said. “He said Aaron Naughton in training has been unstoppable. I think he could be an outstanding centre-half back but forward is where they need him. “They said that in one of the games...

Roo cull: Inside story of shock exit meeting All the strategy and plans behind North Melbourne’s brutal list cull, the targeting of recycled players and draft haul AFL by Sam Landsberger Premium Content Subscriber only Presented with football's version of a blank canvas, North Melbourne filled its palette with vibrant colours. "Speed, run and excitement," list manager Glenn Luff told the Sunday Herald Sun. "That was at the top of the list of our strategy. It was pretty obvious we had to address those areas." The Kangaroos made a splash when they...

Mick McGuane rates every AFL team’s midfield from 1-18 AFL by Mick McGuane Premium Content Subscriber only Geelong's ability to win the ball and use it effectively from inside the contest to outside the contest has the Cats boasting the premier midfield of the competition, according to former Collingwood and Carlton player Mick McGuane. The Pies premiership player and dual All-Australian ranks the Cats' engine room at No.1 in the league. McGuane based his assessment on strength at stoppages and a balance between contested and uncontested possessions,...