Cat Kersten in doubt after heavy knock
Geelong forward Shane Kersten is in doubt for next week after suffering concussion in the Cats' 101-point win over Frankston at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Geelong forward Shane Kersten is in doubt for next week after suffering concussion in the Cats' 101-point win over Frankston at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Hawthorn's key position stocks are set to be bolstered in the VFL next Sunday, with Ryan Schoenmakers and Matt Spangher expected to make returns from injury for Box Hill against Sandringham.
North Melbourne forward Majak Daw is in line for another senior recall against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, after impressing for Werribee in their 63-point win over the Northern Blues at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday.
The Box Hill Hawks have been an important outlet for Hawthorn's triple premiership success – but this season appears likely to play a very little part.
Geelong midfielder Josh Caddy appears set to make his AFL return against Essendon next Sunday, after a solid 30-disposal performance against Collingwood at Victoria Park on Saturday.
The Box Hill Hawks have been an important outlet for Hawthorn's triple premiership success – but this season appears likely to play a very little part.
Hawthorn key position recruits Jack Fitzpatrick and Ryan Burton have been named to return from injury for the Box Hill Hawks against Footscray at Whitten Oval on Saturday.
Williamstown's prowess was on show after a masterful display against top-four threat Port Melbourne to post a 33-point win at North Port Oval on Saturday.
Sandringham are "adamant" they will continue to field a development team next season, despite being set to sign a new deal with AFL affiliate St Kilda in the "coming weeks".
The growth of women's football could aid the survival of stand-alone VFL clubs such as Port Melbourne, says coach Gary Ayres.
Forward Mitch Clark could be forced to develop further "consistency and continuity in his game" before returning to the AFL line-up after an unconvincing display in Geelong's 111-point VFL thrashing of Werribee at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Essendon are in the box seat to make the VFL finals, after a thrilling three-point win over the Box Hill Hawks in one of the matches of the season at Windy Hill on Saturday.
Luckless Geelong defender Cam Delaney is set to make a long-awaited return from a knee injury in the Cats' VFL clash against the Werribee Tigers at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.
Geelong recruit Scott Selwood got through unscathed in the mud on return from a long-term ankle injury in the Cats' 66-point thumping of the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
North Melbourne have suffered further injury woes with ruckman Majak Daw suffering a left ankle injury and first-year player Mitchell Hibberd suffering a knee injury.
The Box Hill Hawks' season is in rapid decline after a 10-point loss to Williamstown at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday.
Family ties make Scott Selwood's return to football from a long-term ankle injury much more decorated, as he debuts in Geelong colours against the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
Mitch Clark is just one of a number of Geelong players ready to return to senior action. And that gives coach Chris Scott plenty of selection options.
Luckless Hawthorn midfielder Alex Woodward made a successful return from a third knee reconstruction, racking up 18 disposals in a half in Box Hill's 37-point win on Sunday.
Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd responded emphatically to his indefinite suspension by the club during the week, with four goals in Footscray's 12-point loss to Coburg at Piranha Park on Saturday.
VFL stand alone clubs Coburg and Port Melbourne have proven they are finals material after resolute victories on Saturday.
Injury-plagued Hawthorn midfielder Alex Woodward has been confirmed to make his long-awaited return from a third knee reconstruction, playing a half of a VFL development league match against the Northern Blues on Sunday.
Sandringham are making their move after winning their seventh match from their last eight outings, with a comprehensive 40-point win over the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
Promising Carlton draftee Harry McKay got through unscathed on his return from a back injury for the Northern Blues in a VFL development league match at Preston City Oval on Saturday.
Geelong livewire Nakia Cockatoo is set to make his comeback from a knee injury against Williamstown at Burbank Oval on Sunday, adding further depth to the AFL ladder leaders.
Having a stand-alone VFL side means the Western Bulldogs have not fretted about their tough run with injuries this season, says veteran Matthew Boyd.
North Melbourne defender Lachie Hansen is likely to be in the selection mix for his first AFL match since round two against Adelaide on Thursday night after being rested in the final term in the VFL on Saturday.
North Melbourne recruit Jed Anderson will make his return from a long lay-off with a hamstring injury when Werribee meet Essendon at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday.
Western Bulldogs midfielder Clay Smith was typically best on ground with 36 disposals and five tackles on return from a third anterior cruciate ligament injury in Footscray's seven-point win over Geelong at Whitten Oval on Saturday.
With an influx of attacking ruckmen and the pending return of Mitch Clark in the second half of the season, Geelong forward Nathan Vardy is almost the forgotten tall after limited senior AFL appearances early this season.
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