AFL 2021 Archives - The Inner Sanctum

Training may have been one of the easiest parts of the week, as Callum Mills dealt with less than ideal preparation ahead of game 100.

Mills not letting mad dash affect preparations for Melbourne milestone

08/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Callum Mills will play his 100th AFL game after an unusual preparation. He’s still ready to take the field despite the changing COVID situation in Sydney.

The birth of a dynasty: Cameron Mooney on that special game against Richmond

07/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Geelong’s round eight clash against Richmond falls around a special anniversary for the club – the weekend a premiership dynasty was born in 2007.

Eagles plan on returning to the nest after Hawks clash

06/05/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Speaking to the media on Thursday Morning, Eagles coach Adam Simpson is prepared to come home after playing the Hawks despite Covid complications.

Injuries still a concern but Tigers will ‘ride the bumps’: Hardwick

05/05/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Despite injuries to captain Trent Cotchin and All-Australian defender Dylan Grimes, coach Damien Hardwick is confident in both the depth of his side and returning stars.

Jamaine Jones: The Young Eagle who continues to spread his wings

04/05/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Following Sunday’s victory, Tim Kelly praised his teammate and former housemate Jamaine Jones for a career best outing.

The A-Z of the AFL’s Round Seven: Who sailed? Who sunk?

03/05/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

After another gripping, action-packed round of AFL, several moments stood out across the weekend, as premiership favourites re-emerged, stars rose and fell and fans were locked out of a much

Archie Perkins was just one of the many Bomber youngsters to put in a career best match today.

Essendon young players continue to impress despite defeat

02/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Essendon young players impressed again despite going down to the Blues by 16 points.

Old meets new and tall meets small for Carlton

02/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Old met new and tall met small in the Carlton forward line today, with the varied forward line helping lead it to victory over Essendon.

Two rivals, one issue: Defender duets in doubt for Derby

01/05/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Coming into the 52nd Western Derby on Sunday, injury clouds still loom over star defenders Tom Barrass, Luke Ryan and Brennan Cox.

Welcome back fans! WA coaches talk derby crowds

30/04/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Adam Simpson and Justin Longmuir faced the media after last night’s Western Derby crowd announcement from the WA government.

Weitering’s trek to the ton

30/04/2021 Will Cuckson 0

It’s a milestone that’s perhaps flown under the radar, but one that’s well-deserving of a tribute, as Carlton’s Jacob Weitering brings up his milestone 100th AFL game against Essendon on

Optus Stadium lies empty as Fremantle hosts North Melbourne

AFL handles COVID issues faster than the virus can spread

26/04/2021 Daniel Coppel 0

The AFL has demonstrated remarkable flexibility handling the challenges of COVID-19 in Season 2021, showing that the agility of 2020 has not been forgotten.

Thilthorpe stars but Crows go down in Tasmanian ‘thiller’

26/04/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Adelaide may have fallen short against Hawthorn in Tasmania on Sunday, but Riley Thilthorpe starred in his long-awaited debut.

It was this young gun who came away with victory in Tasmania on Sunday

Hawthorn finds a way through its young spearhead

26/04/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

The footy world may have been watching a Crows debutant, but it was Hawthorn’s young gun in Jacob Koschitzke that took the spoils in Tasmania.

Joeys jumped by Dockers, but ticking some of Noble’s boxes

25/04/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

After a 51 point loss to the Dockers, North Melbourne coach David Noble saw his men take some positive steps in their development as a team.