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Fading Saints and Roos defend fitness
St Kilda and North Melbourne are defending their high performance practices despite suffering from an early season bout of fadeouts.
Daniel is an Age sports reporter.
St Kilda and North Melbourne are defending their high performance practices despite suffering from an early season bout of fadeouts.
Follow the action live as the winless Hawks host West Coast at the MCG.
The AFL Players Association won't push for the removal of on-field microphones despite Richmond coach Damien Hardwick questioning their worth following the Heath Shaw "retard" controversy.
Melbourne expect Angus Brayshaw to be available to play next weekend despite the midfielder suffering his third concussion in 12 months.
Everyone knew there was something wrong, but no one wanted to take responsibility. That was until Corey Enright spoke up.
Richmond are bracing for bad news regarding Nathan Drummond with the Tigers suspecting the 22-year-old will need another knee reconstruction.
Mature-age rookie Ben McNiece is set for an Anzac Day debut after being named in the Bombers' side for Tuesday's clash with Collingwood.
Carlton leaders Marc Murphy and Bryce Gibbs are both facing scans early in the week to determine their availability to face Sydney at the MCG on Saturday.
Carlton's return to Friday night football was highly forgettable on-field, but the off-field result was also disappointing.
Depleted Carlton have little to lose as they head to Adelaide to take on Port Adelaide, who are looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
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