The question of where Dustin Martin will play next year continues to dominate off-field discussion. Photo: Michael Errey / InDaily

Football

North 'making $1m play' for Tiger Dusty

Ruckman Todd Goldstein has welcomed the prospect of North Melbourne luring Richmond star Dustin Martin to Arden Street on a massive AFL contract.

Touch of the Fumbles

Touch Of The Fumbles: Stockholm Syndrome

Normal service was resumed on the weekend, as the Crows reverted to type by failing spectacularly to live up to the hype. Fortunately, so did almost every other contender – including Port. And despite the crushing disappointment, our Fumbles correspondent is, perversely, looking on the bright side.

Football

I got it wrong on Harvey, Brad Scott admits

Brad Scott admits he should have kept North Melbourne’s decision to axe four AFL veterans in-house until the end of the season.

Football

Crows learn lessons from Eagles' finals flop

The Adelaide Crows have learnt one lesson already from the AFL finals – there’s no such thing as favourites.

Football

No alarm and no surprises as Pyke opts for stability

The Crows have returned to their status quo lineup, with Don Pyke ignoring any temptation to spring a finals surprise – but the move will raise eyebrows with the omission of running defender Ricky Henderson, one of Adelaide’s best in their final-round drubbing by West Coast.