West Coast Eagles mid-season report card: horror road record taints season

• Mid-season report

How West Coast has performed so far – and what to expect from here.

Clarkson: 'Disgraceful' umpiring jibe was 'probably a poor choice of words'

Hawthorn coach Alistair Clarkson will apologise for describing the umpiring as 'disgraceful' after his team's loss to Gold Coast.

Melbourne Demons legend David Neitz says Queen's Birthday win would be club's 'next step'

Melbourne legend David Neitz says the Demons must win Monday's Queen's Birthday blockbuster against the in-form Collingwood to take the "next step" in their development and drought-breaking finals push.

GWS recruit Brett Deledio injures his good calf

Greater Western Sydney Giants recruit Brett Deledio has torn his un-injured calf, the club has confirmed.

Pendlebury: Courageous Fasolo not expected to star on return

Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury says he is thrilled to see Alex Fasolo back playing football, adding that the club doesn't expect the forward to instantly dominate or make up for the loss of Jamie Elliott.

Cloke in Bulldogs' selection frame, but Liberatore may miss again

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's selection headaches include Travis Cloke and Tom Liberatore heading into this week's clash with Sydney.

Beveridge reveres Origin concept, but coach in him resists

Luke Beveridge spoke glowingly of his "fly on the wall" experience with the Queensland NRL State of Origin side. But the AFL coach in him was quick to dismiss the possibility of the format returning to Aussie Rules.

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.

Bulldogs mid-season report: Injury, form concerns

• Mid-season report

The Bulldogs' effort has always been present in 2017, but form and injury have thwarted a more seamless first half of the season. With a near flawless run home needed to make the top four, can the Dogs go back-to-back in 2017?