Behind the closed doors of the MRP

Jack Riewoldt's fist to the chin of Luke Parker wasn't the same as the one that got Tom Hawkins suspended. Here's why.

Port to benefit from Burgess move with Arsenal deal

Port Adelaide and English soccer giants Arsenal have come to an agreement that will see fitness guru Darren Burgess move to London in the next fortnight, but the South Australian club will reap significant long-term benefits.

Cripps not content to rest on laurels

Thrown into the spotlight, young Blue Patrick Cripps is always looking at how he can improve on and off the field.

Bombers have lift off – but sky is the limit

Essendon mid season review:  B

Geelong call on Stanley to fill big boots of Hawkins

Geelong big man Rhys Stanley plays just his fifth game for the year on Thursday night, replacing suspended Tom Hawkins.

Could Ablett's shining form hamper a trade to the Cats?

• ANALYSIS

Gary Ablett's bid to return to Geelong this year could be hampered by his stellar form that has him well placed to make a run at a third Brownlow Medal.

Melbourne can learn to win on the big stage: Lewis

Melbourne star recruit Jordan Lewis says his team has an opportunity to "learn how to win" on the big stage at the Queen's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood.

Tigers may pinch home game from Cats

• EXCLUSIVE

The AFL may consider moving Geelong's round 21 clash with Richmond from Simonds Stadium to the MCG if the form of both teams warrants it continues over the next 10 weeks.

Hawkins offered one-match by MRP

Geelong spearhead Tom Hawkins has become the first victim of the AFL's newest crackdown on jumper punches, after being offered a one-match sanction for his hit on Matt Crouch.