The Western Bulldogs' attacking stocks have taken a hit ahead of facing Fremantle, while the Dockers have regained a star.
Anna Harrington
West Coast coach Andrew McQualters says the Eagles had ‘the right conversations with the right people’ around how Harley Reid is officiated this week.
Mitchell Woodcock
Fremantle has recalled gun midfielder Hayden Young for Friday night’s home clash with the Western Bulldogs as the team chases a club record 18th successive win in a regular season.
Glen Quartermain
Cooper Duff-Tytler has forced his way back into West Coast’s side but the Eagles will again be without co-captain Liam Baker for their clash against Richmond at the MCG. SEE THE FULL TEAMS.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is given the chance to lead the club to the promised land amidst talk he may not receive a contract extension.
Justin Chadwick
It has taken a decade, but Fremantle have finally found an heir to the throne that was occupied by arguably their greatest ever player in Matthew Pavlich.
Rivals clubs could swoop on Bobby Hill as a delisted free agent with a deal reportedly agreed on between Collingwood and the 2023 Norm Smith medallist to depart the Magpies.
Samantha Rogers
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says contract extension talks have been “seamless” as his Hawks prepare for an all-out assault on the top two.
Tyler Lewis
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has tried to pour cold water on an exclusive report that they had spent time training to cope with Fremantle’s famed ‘Wharfie Time’ which cost them a victory earlier this year.
Essendon’s caretaker is going to “put forward” his case to be the full-time coach.
Sam Mitchell says his discussions about extending his contract as Hawthorn coach have been seamless with club officials.
Steve Larkin
AFLW all-time great Emma Kearney will miss Australia's clash with Ireland, raising retirement speculation for the North Melbourne star.
Will Nicholas
Giants star Toby Greene is closing in on an injury return but the club's AFL finals hopes could be dashed before he's given the all-clear.
Murray Wenzel
Charlie Comben is all-in on North Melbourne's rebuild, rejecting the advances of the Tasmania Devils to re-sign with the Kangaroos until 2033.
After learning Hawthorn have undertaken specialist training to help them deal with the intimidating atmosphere created by ‘Wharfie Time’, Hayden Young has had his say.
There will be a host of West Coast players fighting for their futures over the coming weeks as the Eagles attempt to finally get one back over Richmond.
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon will soon formally meet with hierarchy, but remains tight-lipped on whether he'll bid for the fulltime head coaching role.
Logan Morris has continued to thrive as an AFL forward despite the extra attention and hasn't let speculation about his future cloud his thinking in Brisbane.
Bridgetown footballer Kalani Brooks has received a massive suspension for his off-the-ball strike on a Kojonup player during a Lower South West Football League match last weekend. Get the details here.
Amy Towers
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he'd love to keep three key defenders at the Crows amid interest from rival clubs.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter concedes there will be several ‘unlucky’ players who will be delisted at season’s end as the Eagles face a massive list cull. SEE THE 15 EAGLES OUT OF CONTRACT
Dockers midfielder Matt Johnson has revealed his and Harley Reid’s conversations with umpires in last week’s western derby as debate continues to rage around how the star Eagle is officiated.
Shai Bolton and Murphy Reid have become huge midfield weapons for Fremantle this season, leaving the Bulldogs with a big headache ahead of their round-21 clash.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he’s ‘sick of losing’ to his former club Richmond but is adamant there’s no extra pressure on his side despite heading into Sunday’s clash as favourites.
