Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
Crows defender Sam Shaw has been placed on the club’s long-term injury list after suffering a hamstring injury.
Brisbane:
How will the Lions stop the player regarded as the best in the AFL?
Carlton:
The teenagers killed in Melbourne’s tragic wall collapse will be laid to rest alongside Carlton jumpers signed by their sporting heroes.
Collingwood:
Having left his injury worries behind, Collingwood defender Ben Reid believes his best football is still ahead of him.
Essendon:
Club chairman David Evans says fresh allegations against his club, including the bombshell claim that Bombers coach James Hird had injected a WADA-blacklisted drug, are “extremely serious and very distressing“.
Fremantle:
Dockers midfielder Jayden Pitt hopes his AFL career isn’t over despite being diagnosed with a heart irregularity.
Geelong:
Given how close he came to never playing again, every milestone is significant for Geelong defender Tom Lonergan.
Gold Coast:
Suns swingman Nathan Bock is still suffering pain in his repaired leg, and no date has been put on his return to the field.
Greater Western Sydney:
The Giants have posted and interview with Lachie Whitfield where he talks about his first two games of AFL and kicking his first ever AFL goal in Round 2.
Hawthorn:
Was there ever any doubt that the Hawthorn Football Club would re-sign its captain Luke Hodge?
Two of Melbourne’s most talented players, Jack Watts and Colin Sylvia, face uncertain futures, with rival clubs already beginning to circle the out-of-contract Demons.
North Melbourne:
Roos defender Scott Thompson believes the Kangas’ run and stun game-style that almost toppled Geelong on Sunday is the key to beating Sydney Swans in Hobart on Saturday.
Port Adelaide:
The Power made a late retreat from AAMI Stadium this morning to have its closed training session – before selection – at Alberton Oval.
Richmond:
Midfielder Nathan Foley is on the verge of returning to the VFL, further boosting the Tigers’ playing depth.
St Kilda:
Second year Saint Daniel Markworth has signed a contract extension tying him to the club until at least the end of 2014.
Sydney Swans:
Defender Marty Mattner says Saturday’s clash against North Melbourne could be Tony Armstrong’s chance to cement a spot in the Swans’ line-up.
West Coast:
Winger Andrew Gaff admits he and his fellow young midfielders need to get better at dealing with tags if they are to turn the Eagles’ AFL season around.
Western Bulldogs:
Freakish goals, bursts of speed and executing impossible kicks are all in Patrick Veszpremi’s arsenal but in season 2013 the young forward is seeking a more elusive trait, consistency.