Jonathon Patton’s manager Robbie D’Orazio has assured Hawthorn fans the new Hawk is over the knee issues that have plagued his career, the towering former Giant keen to fulfil the promise that made him the 2011 No.1 pick.
GWS made a bold move to secure pick 6 on draft night from St Kilda, but the Giants’ carefully crafted plans could come unstuck if Sydney’s bid for Joe Daniher falls over. Here’s why.
The trade period is ready to heat up. Which deals can be locked in, are still up for grabs and won’t happen? Check out the latest on 35 big names.
Aiden Bonar faces a challenge breaking into the Giants’ stacked midfield next season. And rival clubs might make their move if the talented GWS ballwinner decides to make a move.
THE 2016 finals series will be something to behold and the beauty is, which ever team wins the flag, the narrative is a wonderful story, writes Mark Robinson.
GREATER Western Sydney has beaten Richmond for the first time in its history as the Tigers kicked their lowest score in the 88-point thumping at Manuka Oval.
SUNDAY TEAMS UPDATE: JARRAD McVeigh has been named to return for Sydney against Fremantle after missing just one week with a groin injury. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
FREMANTLE are in a class of their own when it comes to injuries in 2016 but the “hurt ladder” also shines on Collingwood. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB RANK?
CLUBS have announced their marquee players for next year’s women’s league, with Daisy Pearce to play for Melbourne. THE MARQUEE SIGNINGS FOR EACH CLUB
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs could receive a well-needed boost with Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus set to return. Who’s hurt at your club?
THE TACKLE: ESSENDON was insipid and tanking would be an excuse but it doesn’t exist so it was their worst performance of the season. Robbo reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18.
IT hasn’t quite been knocked out but Port Adelaide is on the canvas after a comeback win saw the GWS Giants leap into the top two on the ladder.
NORTH Melbourne will face Collingwood without Jarrad Waite but the Pies have a big inclusion. Meanwhile, Sydney and Gold Coast have suffered surprise injuries. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT
A COACH-killing second quarter condemned Brisbane to a horror 79-point loss to GWS at a ghost town-like Gabba on Sunday evening.
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