The Carlton Reserves have made five changes as they prepare to face Southport at IKON Park. Following last week’s bye, the Blues have brought back four AFL-listed players as their numbers continue to rise in the second half of the season. The match against the Sharks will feature Cooper Lord making his debut for the…
Port Adelaide has reportedly entered the competition to sign Gold Coast Suns free agent Ben Ainsworth, who is considering his future in Queensland despite having an offer from the Suns. Ainsworth is one of the remaining five restricted free agents for 2024, along with Patrick Dangerfield, Jarrod Berry, Tim English, and Cameron Zurhaar. This pool…
Several interstate clubs are eyeing Gold Coast restricted free agent Ben Ainsworth. The Suns have extended a four-year contract to the Victorian, but Essendon and Port Adelaide have also emerged as contenders for the mid-forward, according to AFL Media’s Cal Twomey. “He’s considering his options. Essendon is interested… but I can now reveal that Port…
Essendon may be strengthened by the return of up to four players from injury this weekend after their bye round. The break has been beneficial for Mason Redman, who is recovering from a hamstring strain and is expected to be available if he successfully completes training. Xavier Duursma and Ben Hobbs are both aiming for…
AFL Upholds Controversial Decision Amid North Melbourne’s Loss to Collingwood, Admits to Umpire Error The AFL has upheld a contentious decision not to award North Melbourne a 50m penalty in the final minute of their close loss to Collingwood, acknowledging an umpire’s error preceding the incident. After Bailey Scott marked 70 metres from the goal,…
Craig McRae has announced Collingwood’s lineup for Sunday’s game against North Melbourne, with 2023 draftee Tew Jiath set to make his AFL debut at Marvel Stadium. Jiath, drafted by Collingwood with Pick 37 in the National Draft, has impressed in his eight VFL games this year, averaging 15.5 disposals and four marks. The dashing defender,…
Adelaide has dropped ruckman Reilly O’Brien, while key forward Taylor Walker has failed a fitness test and will miss the game against Richmond on Thursday night. Walker, who has a recurring back injury, was substituted at halftime during what coach Matthew Nicks described as the Crows’ worst performance of the year—a lackluster 27-point loss to…
The Brisbane Lions have brought back key forward Eric Hipwood and veteran defender Brandon Starcevich for their Friday night matchup against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Hipwood returns from a one-match suspension, while Starcevich returns after recovering from a calf strain sustained during warm-up in Round 8 against the Gold Coast SUNS. To…
Essendon has made one confirmed change to its round 13 lineup for the match against Carlton at the MCG. With dynamic defender Mason Redman out due to a hamstring strain, four potential inclusions have been named for Sunday’s King’s Birthday Eve game. Ruckman Todd Goldstein, defender Archie Roberts, and midfielders Will Setterfield and Dylan Shiel…
The Melbourne Storm have announced that star winger Will Warbrick has sustained a hip strain. Warbrick’s injury, which occurred during the Storm’s Round 12 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles before their Round 13 bye, will cause him to miss this weekend’s game against the Newcastle Knights. Unfortunately, Warbrick’s return for Round 15 is uncertain,…