Six pointers: The round three edition

Look out for Richmond's first big test, a top-of-the-table showdown and a Blues side bursting to pop the Bombers' bubble.

Lewis, Hogan remorseful for 'stupid decisions'

Remorseful Melbourne pair Jordan Lewis and Jesse Hogan have addressed their teammates after accepting suspensions for striking Carlton players in a fiery encounter at the MCG on Sunday.

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The Brisbane Lions host Essendon at the Gabba and West Coast face St Kilda at Domain Stadium.

Six Pointers: Your guide to round two

Hawks enter the second round with a point to prove, Saints return to Perth slaughterhouse and will Ross Lyon unveil his own purple hit squad?

Hawks axe four, welcome back Hodge

Hawthorn have reacted savagely to their upset loss against Essendon last week by making four changes to their side for round two, including the return of former captain Luke Hodge.

WBBL braces for clash of codes

The prospect of a showdown between the Women's Big Bash League and AFLW next summer is becoming more realistic, and Cricket Australia hopes its beefed-up pay offer to female players will help sway them to choose cricket over football

Lewis says Demons midfielders can match flag-winning Hawks

Jordan Lewis sees no reason why Melbourne's emerging midfield cannot reach the same dizzying heights as the recent premiership-winning on-ball divisions he was involved with at Hawthorn.

Longer AFLW season on the cards: Lethlean

The AFL will look at extending the women's footy season next year following the hugely successful inaugural campaign this year.

Bomber debutant McGrath may get a 'taste' of Rioli

Essendon's No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath could be set for a baptism of fire against Hawthorn - lining up on the electrifying Cyril Rioli.