Overlooked in his draft year after a severe knee reconstruction, Kelsey Rypstra has made a remarkable entrance into league football this year, catching the eye of recruiters. Rypstra began the season in North Adelaide’s reserves but was promoted to the senior team in Round 3 following their poor start to the season. The 173cm dynamo…
Essendon’s versatile player Nik Cox received positive news after being substituted out of Saturday’s win against Richmond due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old underwent scans following the match, which revealed no significant damage to his hamstring, much to the relief of the Essendon camp. Although Cox will undergo further fitness assessments in the coming…
Western Bulldogs utility player Rory Lobb appears to be seeking a move to his fourth AFL club due to limited opportunities in 2024, leaving him frustrated. Despite starting the season as the third tall forward alongside Aaron Naughton and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Lobb has since been surpassed by youngster Sam Darcy. However, Lobb did play in…
Essendon has had to make a last-minute alteration to their lineup for Saturday’s Dreamtime showdown due to midfielder Ben Hobbs nursing a calf injury. Hobbs will be replaced by second-year onballer Elijah Tsatas, following confirmation from the club on Friday. Additionally, rookie Archie Roberts has been drafted into the extended squad as an emergency. Last…
The Western Bulldogs have avoided a major injury scare after key forward Aaron Naughton was hurt during their AFL loss to Sydney. Naughton is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a moderate medial ligament injury in his right knee, but fortunately, there is no damage to his anterior cruciate ligament….
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is working closely with Tom Liberatore as the midfielder approaches his AFL return. Liberatore had been sidelined indefinitely after suffering a concussion in April during the Bulldogs’ unexpected loss to Hawthorn. Liberatore was accidentally kicked in the head by Conor Nash, raising concerns about his future. This injury occurred during…
Harrison Jones will miss Essendon’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash this Saturday night against Richmond, as the key forward has been given a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on North Melbourne’s Zac Fisher. The incident occurred in the second quarter of Essendon’s 40-point victory, when Jones tackled Fisher with a swinging dump, causing Fisher’s…
Essendon has made a last-minute adjustment to their squad for Sunday’s game against North Melbourne. Senior midfielder Dylan Shiel will make his first appearance of 2024, stepping in for utility player Nik Cox, who is sidelined due to illness. Shiel’s inclusion sees him named in the 23-man squad, while young midfielder Elijah Tsatas joins Nate…
Essendon might see the return of Jordan Ridley for their upcoming clash with North Melbourne in round 10. Ridley, who has been sidelined since sustaining a quad injury during the pre-season and aggravating it in April, has undergone a cautious rehabilitation process. If he completes training without any setbacks, he stands a chance of playing…
Essendon’s Xavier Duursma, who joined the club from Port Adelaide, suffered a quad tear during Thursday’s training session, adding him to the club’s injury list. This setback is expected to keep him off the field for at least four weeks, as confirmed by coach Brad Scott. The 23-year-old has been a valuable asset to the…