Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
Coach Brenton Sanderson says he’s lost trust in some of his players as he prepares to swing a selection axe to save the Crows’ AFL season.
Brisbane:
Decorated Brisbane champion Simon Black is set for his highly anticipated comeback in what could be his final AFL season.
Carlton:
Coach Mick Malthouse is considering a multi-pronged ruck attack to blunt West Coast superstar Dean Cox in their Patersons Stadium clash on Saturday.
Collingwood:
Controversial midfielder Dane Swan wants to play on with Collingwood beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of next year.
Essendon:
The Bombers are likely to resist the temptation to play boom youngster Joe Daniher or injury-prone forward Scott Gumbleton against St Kilda, despite being forced to make up to three team changes.
Fremantle:
In what is a huge blow to Fremantle ahead of their clash with Hawthorn this Saturday, skipper Matthew Pavlich has now been ruled out for four to six weeks with an Achilles injury.
Geelong:
The Cats will take a cautious approach with Nathan Vardy, Hamish McIntosh, Josh Hunt and Daniel Menzel, regardless of the performance of the senior team.
Gold Coast:
The Suns will need to control the pace against Port Adelaide if there to be in with a chance against the new-look Power, according to assistant coach Mark Riley.
Greater Western Sydney:
The Giants are are set to be a key player in this year’s trade period after coach Kevin Sheedy declared the club was on the market for a top quality ruckman.
Hawthorn:
Assistant coach Brett Ratten believes the team that defends best forward of centre will win on Saturday.
Melbourne:
Demons captain Jack Trengove has denied his players lacked professionalism after claims by Hawthorn legend Dermott Brereton that they had been “jovial” after their third belting in succession on the weekend.
North Melbourne:
Drew Petrie’s contract negotiations with North Melbourne are “heading in the right direction“, with his manager hopeful the All Australian can turn his back on free agency and finish his career at the Roos.
Port Adelaide:
With so many players in red-hot form, Port Adelaide star Hamish Hartlett says his side is proving hard to stop.
Richmond:
The Tigers plan to take a bold approach into this Saturday’s blockbuster clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
St Kilda:
New recruit Dylan Roberton has only played three games with his new club, but in some ways he typifies the Saints’ backline; he is stronger than he appears, can play tall or small and views helping his teammates as a key part of his role.
Sydney:
Swans forward Adam Goodes says the hunger for more success is well and truly entrenched in the football club this season.
West Coast:
Recruit Jamie Cripps is proud to be following in the footsteps of his late cousin Chris Mainwaring at the Eagles.
Western Bulldogs:
The Bulldogs expect skipper Matthew Boyd and possibly two debutants to reinforce a beaten and injury-battered side for Sunday’s match against Adelaide.
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