AFL Evolution Facebook Page If you haven't heard the news already, video game developer Wicked Witch Software are releasing a new AFL video game: AFL Evolution, which is set for a May 5 release on PS4, Xbox One and will later be released on the PC platform Steam. Marcus Bontempelli (Bulldogs), Issac Heeney (Swans), and Chad Wingard (Power) have been chosen to be on the cover of the game. Apart from the usual gameplay that fans of past AFL games will be familiar with, there will be a new career mode called 'Be a Pro' where players can create a character and guide them through their AFL career. Players can choose their characters to start as an under 18, work their way up through the VFL and get drafted for an AFL team. If players don't like the team their character is playing for, they can request a trade to another club. Players can also choose to play the career mode as an existing football player, or skip the grassroots level and start immediately at AFL level. AFL Evolution will also have a manager career mode, which is a game mode brought back from AFL Live 2. This game mode is similar to 'Be a Pro' mode in that players can play through an AFL career, but they will also be able to manage a team through its use of the salary cap, drafting and trading players, training, team selection, and the tribunal. There are 12 stadiums that games can be played at:
Along with gameplay features, Wicked Witch have released the player ratings, which corresponds with the performance of each player and how each team fares against the other. The ratings have sparked debate from footy fans, as many believe some players are ranked either too high or too low. In the top 21 ranked players, Nat Fyfe is ranked on top with a rating of 94. Top 21 Ranked Players:
Each team has been ranked in comparison to the other, with Sydney and Hawthorn on top with a rating each of 81. Both sides are winless in the first three rounds of the 2017 season. The lowest ranking team is Carlton, with a rating of 76. Team Ratings:
You can watch the trailer for the game below:
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The Swans have begun their 2017 season with four straight losses for the first time since 1993, after their loss to West Coast on Thursday night.
Not one single team has made finals with a 0-4 win/loss ratio since 1994, when the top eight finals system was introduced. In AFL/VFL history, only two teams have won the flag with the same start to the season, the most recent club being North Melbourne, in 1975. "Zero and four, it's not a great spot to sit but it is what it is and we need to play better and more consistently," Swans coach John Longmire said. "There is not an area in our game that we're completely happy with, clearly, as the scoreboard indicates." "We need to get better." Despite what is written in the history books, the Swans are moving towards improving their season and making finals once again, but what doesn't help their case is the injuries of both Sydney talls Kurt Tippett and Sam Naismith. Lance Franklin played out the game against West Coast with a corked hip/thigh and sore ribs, but is expected to be fit enough to play in round 5. In order for the Swans to better their season, they need to improve on their ball use and get more games into their younger players, such as Tom Papley. The small forward hadn't played since last year's Grand Final, after undergoing knee surgery during the off-season, but managed to get through the game on Thursday night unscathed. Sydney face GWS in round 5 for the Sydney derby. The game will commence at 7:25pm on Saturday, April 22 at the SCG. St Kilda midfielder Jack Steven will be ruled out of this Sunday's clash against the Pies, after an external doctor stated that the three-time Trevor Barker Award winner should have another week to recover.
The 27-year old is still recovering from a punctured lung, which he suffered in the last few minutes of the round 2 clash against the West Coast Eagles. He was considered to be an inclusion for the Saints this weekend, but an extra precaution meant that he will be sidelined until the club face Geelong for round 5. "Unfortunately Jack Steven won't play. He's been ruled out for another week," Saints coach Alan Richardson told reporters on Thursday. "It's quite frustrating for Jack. He trained strongly last week, let alone this week. He wants to be out there playing but clearly this is about his health and wellbeing, and Jack's one of those guys that you do have to protect from himself a bit." Despite having to wait at least another week for Steven to return, the Saints will fill their midfield gap with their star onballer David Armitage, who is returning from a groin injury. First-year recruit Ben Long will make his debut on Sunday, after copping a two-match ban during the VFL Grand Final last year, where he played for Footscray. Former Collingwood premiership player Nathan Brown will play his former side for the first time since departing the club. The Saints go against the Pies on Sunday at 3:20pm, at Etihad Stadium Crows star forward Eddie Betts and Power ruckman Paddy Ryder have both become victims of racial abuse during the Showdown at Adelaide Oval, on Saturday night.
Port Adelaide suspended one of their club members indefinitely for their behaviour, after the supporter was evicted from Adelaide Oval and had their membership card confiscated. There were also investigations into a similar incident where an Adelaide supporter hurled racial abuse at Paddy Ryder during the same game. In a statement released by Port Adelaide, the club said that a report could not be lodged about the Crows supporter who targeted Ryder, because the supporter had fled the area. "Spectators in the immediate vicinity challenged the Crows supporter on his remarks and upon being challenged the offender ran away before stadium security could be alerted," the statement read. "As a result, an official report with Adelaide Oval Stadium Management could not be lodged." Port Adelaide forward Chad Wingard spoke to AFL.com.au on Tuesday about both incidents, calling for footy fans to condemn racism, not just in sport, but as a whole. "As a club and as a person and as a nation, we need to stand up and say that's not acceptable, not just in football but in life in general," he said. "To be discriminated against for something that you're born with, that people are proud to be, is pretty low. But as a club and as a community, we're hopefully going to educate people about it and how much an effect it has on people. Hopefully it's a learning curve and it doesn't happen again." AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan slammed the racial abuse of both supporters, saying that he doesn't want fans to come to games if they aren't going to be inclusive of players with different backgrounds and cultures. "My message is to all football supporters to continue calling out bad behaviour, and for the pockets that are not onboard, don't come to our games because we are welcoming of everyone," McLachlan told reporters. "Racism wounds people, it hurts communities, and racism has no place in our game. We've come a long way on-field and we've come a long way off-field. But there are still isolated instances and we are going to keep tackling them, we're going to keep calling them out." The AFL is working closely with both Port Adelaide and Adelaide football clubs on the incidents, while club investigators are cooperating with South Australia Police to handle both incidents effectively and to track down the Adelaide supporter who fled the incident. Melbourne have granted key forward Jesse Hogan three days away from the club to spend time with family, due to his father's health deteriorating recently. Hogan flew to Perth to visit his family, where he was caught smoking at a music festival. Despite his actions, Melbourne have given their support to the young player during this difficult time, as he also serves a two-match suspension for striking Carlton's Sam Rowe in the round 2 clash.
Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney said that the club didn't condone Hogan's actions, but have allowed him to take a few days away from the club to spend time with his father while he serves his suspension. "Over the past few months, Jesse has been dealing with the deterioration of his father's health and the club took the opportunity, with him being suspended, to give him three days away from the club over the weekend," Mahoney said. "He decided to use this opportunity to return to Perth to get some time away. Whilst we don't condone Jesse's actions captured in the vision, the club will continue to support Jesse through this very difficult time." Demons ruckman Max Gawn, who had been caught once before in the past for smoking, is supporting his teammate as he deals with his father's illness. "Jesse is going through a bit of a tough time himself with his family and for us we've just been as supportive as we can," Gawn told reporters. "Obviously it's not a good look. I found that out the hard way and he is well aware of that. Hopefully we can get him back and emotionally better so that he can play some good footy for us." Jesse Hogan will miss this Saturday's clash against Fremantle at the MCG as he serves his last week of suspension, and will be available for selection for round 5. |
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