Lethlean in the mix for top job at Collingwood

Former AFL football operations boss Simon Lethlean has emerged as a leading candidate for the top job at Collingwood, after meeting president Eddie McGuire.

Saints Carlisle cleared while Power's Jonas cops ban

Star defender Jake Carlisle will be available for St Kilda's final home and away game against Richmond this weekend, after being cleared by the match review panel for two separate striking incidents, while Port Adelaide will be without Tom Jonas for round 23 and their first final.

Protecting the head: AFL to trial new helmets

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Helmets being worn in football codes are less effective than those used more than 15 years ago, according to a researcher.

'Be that guy' Carey urges Stringer

Jake Stringer needs to start working harder for his midfielders, says one of the game's greatest forwards.

Greene escapes ban, Bulldogs lose spearhead

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Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene has escaped a ban for his boot to the face of Western Bulldogs' midfielder Luke Dalhaus, but the Bulldogs are smarting after a spearhead was cited for striking.

Casboult ponders move from Blues as rival clubs circle

The management of Carlton spearhead Levi Casboult is expected to ask why the key forward should not be included in the club's top-dozen earners when contract discussions open.

Suns align: Blues assistant the hot favourite to replace Eade

Carlton assistant John Barker has emerged as one of the leading candidates to coach the Gold Coast Suns in 2018, despite agreeing to terms for a contract extension at the Blues.

Hawkins, Grundy offered two-match bans

Geelong's terrible run of form at the match review panel has extended into a second consecutive week, with key players Tom Hawkins and Mitch Duncan offered suspensions for their punches in Friday night's loss to Sydney.

Deadline looms for Dangerfield

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Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match suspension by the AFL match review panel for his tackle on Carlton's Matthew Kreuzer.