Daniel is an Age sports reporter.
David Zaharakis has bemoaned attacks directed at James Hird, suggesting that anyone who has chosen to "barrage" Hird in relation to the Essendon supplements saga in recent times is "just not a good person".
Thursday night should be one of the last pre-season games held at Etihad.
Jobe Watson isn't Essendon captain anymore, but his cousin is set to be skipper of an AFL side on Saturday.
Collingwood's footprints continue to appear in new places, with the club's famous black and white colours set to be seen at TAC Cup level.
New AFL football operations manager Simon Lethlean says the league will work with clubs and players in a bid to lift scoring.
Carlton have received good news, with ruckman Daniel Gorringe cleared of a serious Achilles injury following scans early this week.
North Melbourne say they are unlikely to risk a two-match suspension for midfielder Ben Cunnington at the tribunal, after the former best and fairest was cited by the match review panel on Monday for rough conduct.
It was all over in less than a minute, but Kate Sheahan says "all that matters" is that she made her famous father proud.
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.
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