Lyon slams dismal Dockers after hiding
After his team slumped to its fifth loss in six matches, Ross Lyon conceded “there’s a lot of mediocrity” about Fremantle’s poor run which has cruelled its finals hopes.
After his team slumped to its fifth loss in six matches, Ross Lyon conceded “there’s a lot of mediocrity” about Fremantle’s poor run which has cruelled its finals hopes.
Western Bulldogs have eighth-placed Adelaide and a finals berth in their sights after storming to an emphatic victory over Fremantle on Sunday.
Lance Franklin signed a nine-year deal when he joined Sydney to be a Swan until the end of 2022. But with injuries restricting him to nine games this year, will he last another three years? Mick Malthouse gives his verdict on your club’s veterans.
Carlton is firing on the field but it isn’t all good news, with one of their brightest stars to sit out the rest of 2019. Plus Ben Reid, Jarman Impey, Scott Thompson and a heap more. Who’s hurt at your club?
NORTH Melbourne led all night but Fremantle kicked two goals in the final two minutes to leave the Roos 0-5 — along with Sydney, which fell to GWS. RECAP A BIG SATURDAY OF FOOTY
UPDATE: COLLINGWOOD has made three changes as it tries to get its season back on track on Anzac Day as Richmond makes a call on Dustin Martin’s injury. SEE THE TEAMS
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AFL DAILY: TIGERS captain Trent Cotchin has strongly defended old teammate Ty Vickery, while Dustin Martin is battling an injury.
AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE has unveiled its Indigenous Round guernsey while Daniel Wells is “primed” for his first Collingwood appearance.
FREMANTLE is weighing up punishment for wayward AFL star Harley Bennell as coach Ross Lyon defends his recruitment.
AFL DAILY: ESSENDON captain Dyson Heppell says the banned Bombers are still fnding their feet while Magpies skipper Scott Pendlebury backs out-of-form forward Darcy Moore.
DEBATE rages over the deliberate out-of-bounds interpretation, leaving plenty of AFL pundits confused and bemused, MARK ROBINSON writes.
THE TACKLE: JOHN Worsfold says the banned Bomers have hit the wall already. Meanwhile, Hawthorn’s premiership stars face a whole new challenge. REPLAY ROBBO’S LIVE CHAT
SAM Mitchell thought he snapped his leg but hopes to play against Hawthorn on Sunday. Will he get up and will Collingwood hand Josh Daicos a fairytale Anzac Day debut? INJURY NEWS FROM EVERY CLUB.
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