Tale of two forwards in North's loss to Eagles

Ex-Roo Drew Petrie breaks his hand, Eagles Josh Kennedy breaks North, and misfiring Jarrad Waite breaks hearts.

Morris sidelined for two months

The Western Bulldogs are expected to be without premiership defender Dale Morris for around two months after the veteran suffered a spiral fracture in his leg late in the dying seconds of Friday night's win over Collingwood.

Loss to Dogs an opportunity missed: Buckley

Collingwood's narrow loss to the reigning premier was an opportunity missed but coach Nathan Buckley said his side illustrated a brand of football that would win a lot of games this year.

Dogs to blame for Magpie misfortune

On Monday Collingwood was given an implausible story of a dog and a door knob. On Friday they were delivered a far more plausible/pallatable Dogs tale, or tail as the case may be.

'Hair' apparent Nankervis the Tigers' next big thing

Toby Nankervis will play his first senior game as a Tiger on Thursday night but after just a few pre-season games he is already a fan – and coach and player – favourite.

De Goey out for six after admitting he lied about his broken hand

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Magpie Jordan De Goey will miss at least the first six weeks of the season through injury and suspension for lying to the club over a late night incident at a nightclub in which he broke his hand.

Garland injured but Watts gives Demons hope

Melbourne key defender Colin Garland will miss the season after a serious knee injury.

Richmond the winner from Lloyd's toss of a coin

Last year is history. Sam Lloyd says Richmond is starting the season with a blank slate and a positive frame of mind.

Paddy's Day is D-day for Pie and Bomber

After 12 months out of the game for contrasting reasons, Magpies star Jamie Elliott and Essendon key Cale Hooker will need to impress on Friday in order to end a year of waiting impatiently and be available for round one.