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Casboult set to open contract talks with Blues
Carlton forward Levi Casboult put contract renegotiations on hold after his knee injury against Port Adelaide in round eight but expects discussions to reopen soon.
Sports writer with The Age
Carlton forward Levi Casboult put contract renegotiations on hold after his knee injury against Port Adelaide in round eight but expects discussions to reopen soon.
Collingwood enjoyed one of their finest wins in the Nathan Buckley era and raised questions about the fortitude of flag fancy Greater Western Sydney with a stunning 32-point win at Spotless Stadium on Saturday.
The number of diagnosed concussions has jumped 10-fold and the number of matches missed because of serious head knocks has surged 14-fold in the past decade, AFL data reveals.
Comment: It's been another intriguing week at Tigerland, with more to come in what shapes as a pivotal year under the stewardship of president Peggy O'Neal, chief executive Brendon Gale and coach Damien Hardwick.
The juggernaut that is Hawthorn is back. While coach Alastair Clarkson praised his side's character after their 22-point win over Port Adelaide, statistics show the Hawks are now travelling even better than they were last year.
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says he has yet to inform Drew Petrie whether he is wanted for next season, after the veteran forward made it clear publicly he wants to return in 2017.
Player agents fear the compensation claims against Essendon over the 2012 injecting program will drag on into 2017 - although the Bombers insist they will be finalised in a "timely manner".
As they look to improve their standards on and off the field, Carlton have adopted new ultra-sound technology which will help fast-track the diagnosis of injuries on game day.
Sports scientist Stephen Dank says he is ready to sign an affidavit detailing the injection program former Gold Coast Sun Nathan Bock was given.
St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin will miss this week's clash against Essendon because of concussion, with tests to determine whether he will play again this year.
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