Carlton coach Michael Voss expects Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering to play against the Western Bulldogs despite both players being sore after the upset loss to GWS. Defender Mitch McGovern is out for up to two weeks with a hip flexor injury, but Curnow and Weitering are set to play at Marvel Stadium on…
Collingwood’s Josh Carmichael has had to retire due to persistent concussion symptoms. The 24-year-old played eight senior games over two and a half seasons with the Magpies after being drafted at No.9 in the 2022 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. Carmichael debuted in round 17, 2022, and played seven games that season, including the Magpies’ semi-final…
Carlton’s list manager announced that Blake Acres’ ability to remain composed under pressure has earned him a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club through 2027. The key wingman looks set to conclude his career with his third club, having played 39 out of a possible 40 games for Carlton since transferring from Fremantle…
Western Bulldogs clearance specialist Tom Liberatore is set to make his return, boosting his team’s chances against the Brisbane Lions in their upcoming AFL match. Liberatore has been sidelined for six games this season due to two concussions. The 32-year-old midfielder initially collapsed on the field against Essendon in round five and sustained another injury…
Young Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy has received a two-match suspension for his late bump on Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard during Friday night’s game. The incident, classified as careless conduct with high impact and high contact, occurred early in the first term at Marvel Stadium when Darcy jumped into Maynard’s back as he took a mark…
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…
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…
Sam Draper has acknowledged experiencing ‘post-podcast anxiety’ following his controversial statements on the 200 Plus Podcast. The Essendon ruckman, who co-hosts the podcast with North Melbourne’s Charlie Comben and journalist Nick Butler, recently shared his views on the Western Bulldogs, suggesting that if Luke Beveridge remains their coach, some players may request trades. While he…
Ross Lyon acknowledges that key forward Max King is unlikely to play in Thursday’s match against the Western Bulldogs due to a knee issue sustained over the weekend. King injured his knee during a marking contest at the three-quarter time siren in Saturday’s game against GWS. Despite the Saints’ last-ditch effort to almost secure a…