Crameri out injured but Picken re-signs

The Western Bulldogs had mixed fortunes on Tuesday, with one senior playing re-signing and another to miss the next fortnight.

Ablett backs the Suns into a corner

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The best thing Gary Ablett can do for himself now and for next season is to return to somewhere near his best form.

Travis Cloke's brother criticises Magpies fans

Travis Cloke's brother, Jason, has launched a stinging attack on Collingwood supporters after the former Magpie was jeered at the MCG on Friday night.

As it happened: Watson stars but Magpies overrun Bombers

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Hurley hurts ankle in Essendon's intra-club match

Essendon defender Michael Hurley was a casualty of Friday's intra-club hit out but the Bombers insist he will miss little training.

Tigers to hold talks with Martin camp on Tuesday

Dustin Martin's management will meet with Richmond on Tuesday to discuss the future of the gun midfielder.

I want to live to be a dad, says new Hawthorn captain Roughead

While Hawthorn's major announcement on Friday was that Jarryd Roughead had been appointed as their new captain, the man himself deftly put the elevation into perspective.

Grand final heartbreak for Bulldog Suckling

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.

How the AFL grand finalists need to set up their week

The Swans and either the Giants and Bulldogs have much to digest over the next couple of days.