Cats hunting Crows in blockbuster round

Everything you need to know about Round 18 of the 2017 AFL premiership season.

Collingwood under siege, says Buckley

Coach Nathan Buckley admits Collingwood are under siege as key leadership roles continue to be placed under the microscope in a wide-ranging review.

Why Gary Ablett shouldn't move back to the Cats

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If Gary Ablett wants to come back home next year, let it be with a developing Victorian team - not a powerhouse like Geelong.

Watson to wait until post-season to discuss future

Essendon veteran Jobe Watson admits a decision on his playing future could be influenced by how close he thinks the Bombers are to achieving success.

Vince needs to 'smarten himself up'

Melbourne midfielder Bernie Vince needs to "smarten himself up" after again finding himself on the wrong side of the match review panel, according to his injured co-captain Nathan Jones.

AFL live: Saturday night footy

• Live

The Saturday night matches see the Giants take on the Swans in Sydney Derby 13 and Melbourne host Adelaide in Darwin.

Top billing for big clash in the Top End

Everything you need to know about Round 17 of the AFL premiership season.

Pie in the sky: Scott dismisses Collingwood speculation

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has dismissed speculation linking him to Collingwood, insisting he is "fully committed" to the Kangaroos.

Besieged Buckley happy to be 'validated' by Collingwood board

Nathan Buckley said it was good to be "validated" by the Collingwood board after CEO Gary Pert confirmed on Tuesday that the besieged Magpies coach would see out the rest of the season.