Watts might need to wait until mid-March for football return
Melbourne say Jack Watts may have to wait until a VFL practice match six days before the club's AFL season-opener before he plays a game of football again.
Daniel is an Age sports reporter.
Melbourne say Jack Watts may have to wait until a VFL practice match six days before the club's AFL season-opener before he plays a game of football again.
Big-time footy makes its long-awaited return to Arden Street as North Melbourne take on Hawthorn.
It was all over in less than a minute, but Kate Sheahan says "all that matters" is that she made her famous father proud.
Emerging North Melbourne forward Mason Wood faces another significant stint on the sidelines after the Kangaroos confirmed he had strained his hamstring at training on Friday.
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has hinted that a lack of consistency is the reason Jack Watts finds himself on the outer with round one less than a month away.
Carlton's slim ruck stocks are set to be tested further after big man Daniel Gorringe hurt his achilles early in their 54-point loss to Melbourne at Casey Fields on Saturday.
Melbourne struck a vital blow in the race for the first AFLW premiership, as a Richelle Cranston goal inside the final four minutes was enough to edge Carlton in an entertaining clash at Casey Field on Saturday.
After a rocky start to his life at St Kilda, Jake Carlisle has earned the respect of his teammates, says fellow defender Nathan Brown.
February is too early for judgments, but the early signs are positive for St Kilda's new-look backline.
Another week, another Melbourne team without Jack Watts.
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