Essendon is set to regain a number of its best players from injury for its do-or-die finals clash with West Coast. Can the Bombers speed take it to the might and power of the reigning premier? BURNING QUESTIONS
This is the news Essendon fans didn’t want to hear. As the Bombers prepare to head west for a cut-throat elimination final, it seems their task of bringing down the reigning premier is set to get harder.
Former and current AFL greats have lauded “monster” Patrick Cripps after the midfield beast claimed the AFLPA MVP award. And it wasn’t the Blues’ only gong as players voted for their peers. SEE THE WINNERS
He’s already nabbed an All-Australian blazer and key Lion Harris Andrews’ golden week was further boosted with the young Brisbane defender named captain of the AFLPA 22Under22 team.
WHO really won the Chris Judd trade? The debate has been put to bed according to one West Coast player, but is he right? HAVE YOUR SAY
THE race to secure the double chance in finals has never been hotter after Adelaide moved into the top four in place of Geelong this weekend. WHERE YOUR CLUB SITS
HAWTHORN’s shock loss to Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday has opened up the race for top spot and a number of clubs are hot on their tail. SEE THE RUN HOME
A STRONG final quarter, combined with three first-half goals to Darcy Moore, has seen Collingwood overrun West Coast at the MCG.
THE 2016 finals series will be something to behold and the beauty is, which ever team wins the flag, the narrative is a wonderful story, writes Mark Robinson.
SUNDAY TEAMS UPDATE: JARRAD McVeigh has been named to return for Sydney against Fremantle after missing just one week with a groin injury. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
FREMANTLE are in a class of their own when it comes to injuries in 2016 but the “hurt ladder” also shines on Collingwood. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB RANK?
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs could receive a well-needed boost with Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus set to return. Who’s hurt at your club?
THE TACKLE: ESSENDON was insipid and tanking would be an excuse but it doesn’t exist so it was their worst performance of the season. Robbo reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18.
NORTH Melbourne will face Collingwood without Jarrad Waite but the Pies have a big inclusion. Meanwhile, Sydney and Gold Coast have suffered surprise injuries. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT
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