In key takeouts this week:the “frighteningly efficient” Cats,there’s still fight in some of the competition’s old dogs and clubs in need of a key forward will surely be keeping an eye on this Eagle.
Geelong are sweating on further assessment of Patrick Dangerfield’s latest hamstring injury after the veteran went down during a pulsating 13-point win over fellow heavyweights Carlton.
Interviews with Harley Balic’s friends and former teammates paint a picture of a complex young man who battled mental health problems and substance abuse. He is at the centre of a debate over the effectiveness of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Sport Integrity Australia is reported to be probing the death of former Docker and Demon Harley Balic,as part of its investigation into the AFL’s illicit drug policy.
Peter Wright’s expected return has left the Bombers with a selection dilemma,the Blues have rekindled memories of the early 1980s,Harley hype is exploding,the Hawks finally made an early statement and what do the Lions and the Australian cricket team have in common?
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant there were no excuses for his team’s western derby flop,saying his players simply got smoked in the contest.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have learned vital lessons from their recent pair of heartbreaking losses,and he’s urging them to get more bang for their buck in front of goal.
There was plenty to like about the Eagles’ first win of the season on Sunday,but the performance from a 25-year-old in his eighth season on the list stood out most.
Jason Horne-Francis has booted the match-winning goal as a fast-finishing Port Adelaide overran Fremantle by three points in an AFL thriller.
Former Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich is free to explore new roles after announcing he is leaving his senior post at the VRC. The news comes as St Kilda continue to search for a replacement chief executive officer for Simon Lethlean.
Fremantle’s footy boss backed in young Docker Jordan Clark after a dissent call against him in the dying minutes of Saturday’s game all but sealed their loss.