AFL

Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald

Surprise omission: Nathan Wilson has paid the price for a form lapse.

Giants dump dashing backman for Eagles challenge

One of Greater Western Sydney's revelations of 2016 has paid the price for a late-season form slump as the Giants deal with their embarrassment of riches heading into the eve of the finals.

Saintly disposition: St Kilda's Tim Membrey celebrates with David Armitage after kicking a goal last weekend.

Former Swan thriving in new environment

As Adam Goodes deliberated on his future after the 2014 grand final, Tim Membrey had more interest than most whether the Sydney great would play on: his own career hinged on the decision.

Doubt:  Sam Reid of the Swans.

Clock ticking on Reid's season

Sam Reid is running out of time to prove his fitness for Sydney's finals campaign with the Swans poised to make a call on whether to put an end to the forward's injury-plagued season.

Pacy: Giant Rory Lobb leaves Tigers in his wake.

Giant Lobb in doubt for Suns game

Greater Western Sydney ruckman Rory Lobb could be in danger of missing a game for the first time in his breakout AFL season due to a knee problem.