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Tim Michell
Tim MichellSports content producer

Sports content producer for News Corp’s national network team and CODE Sports, specialising in KFC SuperCoach and AFL.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Kyle Langford of the Bombers handballs whilst being tackled during the round 10 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Metricon Stadium on August 07, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Fixture: Players key to another footy frenzy

The AFL is close to releasing the next fixture block after Round 13, and the league isn’t ruling out another festival of footy if the players give it the green light. Here’s a few hints what the next few rounds may contain.

AFL News
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Brodie Grundy of the Magpies celebrates after the Magpies defeated the Swans during the round 10 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Sydney Swans at The Gabba on August 06, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Treloar hamstrung by Pies’ brutal schedule

The troublesome hamstring injuries that continue to plague Collingwood midfield jet Adam Treloar have been exacerbated by the condensed AFL schedule, the Pies vowing to be conservative with their oft-injured star.

Carlton
AFL Round 6. St Kilda vs Fremantle at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast. 11/07/2020. Jake Carlisle of the Saints and Matt Taberner of the Dockers    . Pic: Michael Klein

Trade talk: Saints’ plans for Steele, Carlisle

St Kilda could launch another trade raid but first it has to deal with its own uncontracted stars. Where do the Saints stand on Jack Steele, Josh Battle and Jake Carlisle? Plus trade news from the Demons, Blues and Port.

AFL News
AFL Round 9. Essendon vs Brisbane at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast.  31/07/2020.    Sam Draper of the Bombers battles with Oscar McInerney of the Lions q1   . Pic: Michael Klein

Round 10 teams: Dons back Draper to ruck solo

Essendon has backed second-gamer Sam Draper to ruck solo against veteran GWS big man Shane Mumford, with the Bombers opting to manage Tom Bellchambers in Round 10. Check out the full teams for Friday’s clash.

Supercoach
Max Gawn of the Demons is seen during an AFL Demons training session at Casey Fields in Melbourne, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Late mail: Gawn in doubt for Goldy showdown

KFC SuperCoaches were nervous after Max Gawn was sent for scans ahead of the clash with the Crows. Now they should be worried after the star big man confirmed he’s battling injury. The latest update and how you can prepare for his potential absence

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