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Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
Mark Ricciuto says the Crows should forget paying Buddy Franklin north of $1 million a year – they should have a huge crack at targeting the AFL’s most versatile big man, Harry Taylor, for next season.
Brisbane:
Brent Staker is poised to make his long awaited return for Brisbane against Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Carlton:
In another frustration for Carlton, the Blues are set to lose small forward Eddie Betts for three matches in a serious match review panel setback.
Collingwood:
Collingwood’s topsy-turvy performance against Fremantle was reflected in Nathan Buckley and Ross Lyon’s votes in the AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year Award.
Essendon:
Brendon Goddard has backed Essendon chairman David Evans, labelling him the right man to lead the club.
Fremantle:
Dockers midfielder Stephen Hill has been ruled out for a further two AFL matches due to a lingering quad injury.
Geelong:
Cats midfielder James Kelly faces a two-match suspension for a high bump on Brendon Goddard, which the Bomber described as a “good hit”.
Gold Coast:
It’ll require a lot of hard work and a no-nonsense attitude towards his training, but Rory Thompson has all the makings to become one of the competition’s best, according to assistant coach Dean Solomon.
Greater Western Sydney:
In a letter to all Giants members, Chairman Tony Shepherd has supported Kevin Sheedy following his post-match comments last Sunday.
Hawthorn:
The Hawks have announced that they have signed a new deal with yet another star player not named Lance Franklin, after revealing this morning that Jarryd Roughead has agreed to a two year contract extension.
Melbourne:
Former Melbourne club champion David Schwarz says the painful truth is the Demons are rotting away and facing the prospect of becoming the next Fitzroy.
North Melbourne:
Former Football Federation Australia chief and ex-AFL executive Ben Buckley has joined North Melbourne’s board, replacing Will Houghton QC.
Port Adelaide:
Power defender Jasper Pittard’s “one week” hip injury will drag on for a month.
Richmond:
Stand-in Richmond skipper, Brett Deledio, scored a perfect 10 in the AFL Coaches Association’s Player of the Year award voting for Round 7.
St Kilda:
Saints coach Scott Watters says young midfielder Jack Steven’s match-winning performance against Carlton signals he’s stepping up from B-grade status.
Sydney:
Dermott Brereton may want to steer clear of the SCG for the time being after the Sydney Swans hit back strongly at the Hawthorn great’s extraordinary attack on Adam Goodes.
West Coast:
Eagles forward Mark Nicoski will put 14 months of frustrating rehabilitation behind him when he makes his long-awaited playing return in the WAFL on Saturday.
Western Bulldogs:
Luke Dahlhaus’ approach to football is simple, run to as many contests and compete until either he or his teammate is in a position of advantage, Development Coach Ashley Hansen says.
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