Lyon hit out at the system that handed a young Saint a six-week ban for a four-match sanction. Meanwhile,Blues star Adam Cerra is free to play on Saturday after having his striking ban overturned.
Melbourne’s new CEO Paul Guerra is optimistic he can turn around the off-field culture at the Demons that has hindered their chances of success recently after he was appointed to the role.
Versatile Hawk Conor Nash is set to miss a month of footy after an incident on Easter Monday. Meanwhile,Nick Daicos will become Collingwood’s youngest skipper in 57 years on Anzac Day.
Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash will have to cool his heels for several weeks after his round-arm on Gryan Miers which left the premiership Cat concussed,while Bailey Smith has learnt his fate over two incidents.
Hawthorn were ruing their skill level after a nail-biting loss to Geelong,with midfielder Conor Nash likely to face the tribunal on Wednesday.
Brad Scott has all but confirmed the worst fears of Essendon fans – that Sam Draper has injured his Achilles.
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.
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.
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.
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.