Former NBL player to debut for Demons

Melbourne's rookie Corey Maynard is preparing for a baptism of fire against premiership fancies Greater Western Sydney at Manuka Oval.

Daniher 'a long way' from reaching his best

He might be leading the Coleman Medal race with just four rounds left in the home-and-away season, but Essendon excitement machine Joe Daniher is still not satisfied with his goalkicking.

Casboult hit left Lonergan worried about his 'good' kidney

Geelong defender admits knee in the back by Carlton's Levi Casboult was a big concern.

Riewoldt confident of taking on Hawthorn

Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt is very confident he will be able to line up against Hawthorn on Sunday at the MCG after suffering a nasty eye injury last week at training.

Not winning the Brownlow was good for me: McKernan

Corey McKernan says not winning the 1996 Brownlow Medal was one of the best things that ever happened to him and hopes Patrick Dangerfield's 2017 season plays out like his 1996 campaign did.

Dangerfield accepts one-match suspension

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Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield will not be eligible to win the 2017 Brownlow Medal after he accepted his one-match suspension from the match review panel.

New perspective helps Roughead appreciate footy more

Hawthorn captain Jarryd Roughead has a new appreciation for footy after overcoming his recent cancer scares.

AFL live: Saturday night footy

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The Saturday night games see Carlton take on Geelong and Gold Coast host Richmond.

Hawks and Swans to fly on Friday night footy

Everything you need to know about Round 19 of the 2017 AFL premiership season.