The Victorian teams unlikely to head west
The AFL is remaining tight-lipped about who is set to relocate to the Perth hub. While they haven’t been assured, there are three Victorian clubs who may escape such a fate. Here’s why.
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Teams: Bombers’ big selection boost
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.
Robbo: ‘Bullied Dogs’ footy’s biggest mystery
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?
This could change Tiger’s mind about Cats MCG finals
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.
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Power play: Port keen to flick Eagles switch
OLLIE Wines says Port Adelaide will try to restrict West Coast’s “switch’’ as it plays its first game at the new Perth Stadium on Saturday.
Players give AFLX the thumbs up
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.
Teams: Gaz must wait, Sicily back
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
Rivals circle as star Eagle puts talks on hold
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.
Ryder clears doubts
PORT Adelaide is strengthened for the big challenge against West Coast – and its ruckman Nic Naitanui – with the return of Patrick Ryder.
Heart condition ends Roberton’s season
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
Coaches to blame for ugly footy: Lethal
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.
Dockers hope ballet can fix Bennell
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.
Injury ladder: Tigers blessed with dream injury run
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
Son of Lions gun set for NBA draft
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.
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