Match review
Cats won’t rein in Smith as Nash set to face MRO for Miers hit
Hawthorn were ruing their skill level after a nail-biting loss to Geelong, with midfielder Conor Nash likely to face the tribunal on Wednesday.
- Peter Ryan
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Bombers hold on in Good Friday thriller but star big man is facing a long injury lay-off
Brad Scott has all but confirmed the worst fears of Essendon fans – that Sam Draper has injured his Achilles.
- Scott Spits and Russell Bennett
Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change
Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.
- Jon Pierik and Scott Spits
‘I knew exactly what it meant’: Why the Hawks stewed all summer over a pair of aeroplane wings
Hawthorn’s star small forward says his side will “have a bit more anger going into this week”. This is the story behind the AFL’s newest rivalry.
- Scott Spits
Carlton prepare for McKay’s Gather Round return; Brad Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching
Carlton could welcome back Coleman medallist Harry McKay this round. Meanwhile, Ken Hinkley has spoken about his side’s rivalry with the Hawks and Brad Scott has a dire coaching warning.
- Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
Umpires hit out at AFL, claiming Scotch College facilities not up to scratch
Tensions have been building for years within umpiring ranks over the league’s refusal to offer them a permanent training base. They’ve even had to train at local soccer grounds underneath the West Gate Bridge.
- Sam McClure
Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury
The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.
- Michael Gleeson
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Houston has another problem: Star Pies recruit facing ban for high bump
Collingwood recruit Dan Houston is staring down the barrel of a second suspension in three matches after the MRO hit him with a two-game ban for his high bump on Carlton’s Lachie Fogarty.
- Peter Ryan and Scott Spits
McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch
After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.
- Andrew Wu and Scott Spits
Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit
Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.
- Jake Niall, Scott Spits and Andrew Wu
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