The five: Western Bulldogs who could make a difference against the Giants
Five Western Bulldogs players who could make a difference against the GWS Giants in their preliminary final showdown on Saturday.
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Emma Quayle
Emma Quayle joined The Age as a cadet journalist in 1999 and has been covering football since 2001. She has won awards from the Australian Football Media Association and AFL Players Association for her feature writing, and specialised for many years in covering junior football and the AFL draft. Emma's two books - The Draft and Nine Lives (the story of former Essendon wingman Adam Ramanauskas' battle with cancer) - were published in 2008 and 2010.
The five: Swans who will make a difference against the Cats
Sydney are finessing their game plan for Friday night's clash with Geelong.
Prestia accepts five-year offer to join Richmond
Richmond say they will work with Gold Coast to negotiate a fair trade for Dion Prestia, who has accepted a five-year offer to join the club.
Top four Hawks spurred on by youthful additions
Hawthorn's investment in the future has also helped the team keep in contention for this year's premiership, says coach Alastair Clarkson.
Ruckman Tom Nicholls close to new deal with Suns
Ruckman Tom Nicholls is on the cusp of signing a new deal to stay on with the Gold Coast.
Finally, Fitzpatrick's moment comes
Before Jack Fitzpatrick kicked Hawthorn's biggest goal on Sunday he was a seven-year-old diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Essendon finished 18th, but it wasn't your usual season
Essendon won their first wooden spoon since 1933, but there is much for the club and its supporters to feel optimistic about.
Jumping Jack (Fitzpatrick) helps club into top four and clash with Geelong
Hawthorn will launch their latest premiership defence from the top four after a one-point win against Collingwood lifted them up the ladder and into double-chance territory.
It's official: Dion Prestia requests trade
Gold Coast midfielder Dion Prestia has quit the club, telling fans he will be leaving with a heavy heart.
Kelly awaiting Essendon offer before deciding whether to play on
James Kelly has not yet been approached by Essendon about playing for the club again next year.
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