Chris Scott is a big believer in ‘process’ but there’s so little formality in his contract situation he’s not even sure if he’s signed on to a two-year extension — which may be his last at Geelong.
A leading Tigers defender, a key Cats forward and a star Kangaroos youngster are all battling to be available for the season opener as the clock runs down.
Injury scares are mounting at Geelong with another Cat to be sidelined through a persistent injury, while a midfielder is also off the track late in pre-season.
Geelong is backing in one-game defender Sam De Koning while a forgotten man is set to play his first game in more than two years. See Suns v Cats teams.
After hauling itself off the bottom of the ladder, St Kilda will be eyeing back-to-back wins in the latest round of AFLW. See who our experts are tipping and all the Round 9 teams.
Daisy Pearce is in hot demand in clubland if she retires as an AFLW player and Geelong skipper Joel Selwood says the Cats are “well down the trail” in landing her in a groundbreaking role.
Sydney will be without one of its most dangerous forwards for an extended period in a huge blow. Find out the latest injury news, including how long Tom Papley could miss.
From sleeping with a footy, to getting up at 4am and almost missing a flight to his wedding, James Tsitas’ long road to the AFL has been all about hard work and passion.
The Olympics seemed a world away for a tearful Jakara Anthony at a gruelling training session in Geelong in 2012. But it proved the turning point to gold thanks to the help of a world champion.
Since she first strapped on her skis as a young child, Jakara Anthony’s parents say she’s possessed a drive and determination that could soon propel her to the Olympic podium.
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