AFL 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.

SuperCoach Trade Options: fallen premiums prime for the picking

06/05/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Cash cows have fattened and premiums have fallen, so it’s time to make your trades and bring in the big guns.

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.

Petracca contract signature a sign of “great belief” in Demon’s direction

05/05/2021 Jono Baruch 0

Melbourne’s Christian Petracca contract with the club is another show of faith in the Demons’ direction according to coach Simon Goodwin.

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

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.

From Banyule to the SCG: McInerney making waves in harbour city.

30/04/2021 Jono Baruch 0

Justin McInerney is one of the many young Swans making waves in the harbour city this AFL season.

SuperCoach Captain: Who is the best round 8 option?

30/04/2021 Matthew Forrest 0

Who should you captain in SuperCoach heading into round seven of the AFL season? We have your answer.

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

Eddie McGuire walking on the MCG turf with a clipboard.

Fact-checking Eddie McGuire’s black and white jumper claims

29/04/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

A quick fact check on Eddie McGuire and his claims about THAT black and white jumper from Port Adelaide ahead of the Showdown.