Pre-finals bye on coaches' menu at McLachlan dinner

The merits of the pre-finals bye are likely to again be a talking point when coaches meet this month.

Queen's Birthday footy: Melbourne v Collingwood

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It's the last game of round 12 as the Demons host the Magpies.

Son of a gun: Could another Rioli join the Tigers?

The famous Rioli football lineage could continue at Richmond, with Maurice Rioli junior taking to the field in the under-16 national championships.

Mid-season report card: How low will the Hawks tumble?

A bottom-four finish could be on the cards for the dominant club of the past decade.

Sandgropers open under-18 championships with win

Darcy Fogarty, a potential No.1 draft pick, booted two goals but it was a rival forward with a match-winning point who stole the limelight on the opening day of the national under-18 championships.

Brown to debut, Langdon returns for Magpies

Callum Brown, the son of a former club champion, will attract plenty of headlines when he debuts for Collingwood on Monday but a forgotten defender will also be a talking point.

Sore paw: Bulldog Adams out for two months

Western Bulldogs full-back Marcus Adams will miss up to two months because of a foot injury.

Blues hope Jones can revive career in defence

While Carlton remains intent on predominantly rebuilding through the national draft, there is one veteran hoping to rebuild his own career on Sunday.