What Lyon sacking means for Kelly
Fremantle’s ‘bold’ call to sack coach Ross Lyon will have implications for its list plans, with Ed Langdon linked with a return to Victoria and Tim Kelly entertaining a return to Western Australia.
Fremantle’s ‘bold’ call to sack coach Ross Lyon will have implications for its list plans, with Ed Langdon linked with a return to Victoria and Tim Kelly entertaining a return to Western Australia.
Essendon could bring in big gun Tom Bellchambers for its blockbuster with Collingwood, but Hawthorn didn’t quite “shoot Bambi”, even though retiring great Jarryd Roughead won’t make the trip to WA. EVERY CLUB’S INJURIES
Fremantle has rocked the AFL with the fourth coach sacking of the season, the club parting ways with Ross Lyon after losing patience with a lack of results.
St Kilda’s long-held interest in Todd Goldstein has cooled, with another ruckman in the club’s sights. Meanwhile, a Carlton tall is set to earn another deal and a Port Adelaide midfielder is likely on the move. MONEYBALL
WHO’S been good, who’s struggling and who has question marks over them? After five rounds of the AFL season, JON ANDERSON looks at every club.
AFL DAILY: BULLDOGS star Mitch Wallis will return from injury in the VFL on Friday night, while David Myers is in the frame at Essendon.
BRENDON Goddard says Essendon’s spirited Anzac Day victory highlights the Bombers’ rebirth since last year’s beating on the same day. RECAP TODAY’S NEWS
UPDATE: JOHN Longmire on Kieren Jack, likely Tiger changes for its trip to Adelaide, a serious blow for Fremantle and how will Melbourne cover its ruck crisis? INJURY LIST
AFL DAILY: FOOTY’S most famous beard is no longer after Max Gawn’s radical makeover. Take a look. Plus, Giant Toby Greene dodges suspension for headbutting.
THE TACKLE: THERE was plenty to like about the Hawks unheralded list of match winners yesterday — and then there was Cyril, MARK ROBINSON writes.
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
LATE MAIL: Dustin Martin is dealing with groin soreness in the lead up to Anzac Day eve. Plus the latest selection news and whispers and best bets.
AFL DAILY: TIGERS captain Trent Cotchin has strongly defended old teammate Ty Vickery, while Dustin Martin is battling an injury.
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