Sports writer with The Age
Matthew Suckling has emerged as the heartbreak story of grand final week but teammate Jordan Roughead will need to get final approval from his eye specialist before he joins the Western Bulldogs quest for their first flag since 1954.
The Swans and either the Giants and Bulldogs have much to digest over the next couple of days.
Geelong's stunning two-point qualifying-final victory over Hawthorn on Friday night was the most watched match on free-to-air broadcaster Channel Seven since last year's grand final.
Carlton has joined the mix of potential suitors for off-contract Suns star Dion Prestia - but a deal with the Blues appears unlikely.
Justin Leppitsch's future as coach of the Brisbane Lions is set to be a major discussion point at a club board meeting next week.
Leigh Matthews insists he has no plans to stand aside as a director on the Brisbane Lions board, and reaffirmed Justin Leppitsch is contracted until the end of next season.
A group of Essendon players suspended for an anti-doping breach will meet in Croatia this week to discuss their plans for 2017.
As North Melbourne rolled to their best start in club history, posting nine straight wins, no-nonsense midfielder Sam Gibson was quick to warn of the tough road ahead.
While the Hawks were able to storm to a third-straight flag last year, there was one anomaly in their record. In games decided by under 10 points, they managed one win from five attempts. For a club which had regularly thrived under the September spotlight, it was an odd result.
Hawthorn is unable to say when Ryan Schoenmakers and Jack Fitzpatrick will return to action, as the two big men make a slow recovery from injury.
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