Essendon has confirmed the return of skipper Dyson Heppell, and that’s not the only boost for the Bombers this weekend. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs and Giants have made some big changes. FULL TEAMS, plus KFC SuperCoach advice.
The Western Bulldogs will cop one of the least wanted tags in footy if they can’t turn their season around on Sunday, writes Mark Robinson. Which other clubs have the most to lose in Round 2?
Trent Cotchin starred in Richmond’s MCG finals wins over Geelong. But a young Cotchin would have had very different feelings about those games. Here’s a glimpse at what AFL teams would look like if stars played for the club they grew up supporting.
There is another hub in mind for the next slate of games. But this time, it could be Victorian teams packing their bags. And Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has embraced the challenge.
THE AFL will explore the possibility of staging an AFLX tournament in Hong Kong in November, with players seemingly keen to put their hand up for the experimental format.
GARY Ablett was declared “ready to go” but Geelong has taken a cautious approach with the little master, while a number of players return from suspension. SEE ALL THE TEAMS
WEST Coast’s hopes of securing star defender Jeremy McGovern will have to wait until after the season after contract talks were put on hold. Plus, re-cap all the day’s breaking news.
PORT Adelaide is strengthened for the big challenge against West Coast – and its ruckman Nic Naitanui – with the return of Patrick Ryder.
ST KILDA’S Dylan Roberton has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a heart condition while the Suns are in serious trouble. ALL THE LATEST INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
AFL great Leigh Matthews has pointed the finger at the coaches for the congestion in the game, saying the game is now over-coached and favours forcing players to start in position.
FREMANTLE star Harley Bennell is set to return from injury this weekend with Peel Thunder after using a ballet physiotherapist who helped Magpie Ben Reid overcome his injury troubles.
RICHMOND’S blessed run with injury has been revealed as GWS count the cost of more bad luck and beaten grand finalists Adelaide, Collingwood and Geelong are all battling to stay fit. SEE EVERY CLUB’S INJURY NUMBERS
THE son of Brisbane Lions great Darryl White – William McDowell-White – has declared for the NBA Draft after impressing in Germany. RE-CAP ALL THE DAY’S NEWS HERE.
IN-DEMAND West Coast free agent Jeremy McGovern could put off contract talks until the end of the season as he weighs up interest from several clubs. Plus the latest on Andrew Gaff and Tom Lynch.
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