Kysaiah Pickett was brilliant with five goals in Melbourne’s victory and says he’s not looking too far forward. “I am signed at the Dees – that’s what matters,” he said.
Carlton will monitor the fitness of Jacob Weitering,while North’s coach admitted their rebirth was slower than expected while defending the club’s ongoing role in the Good Friday clash.
Patrick Cripps is bullish about the Blues’ hopes for the rest of the season but,heading into the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne,is he right to feel they can make a charge? We take a look.
Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.
Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli is no certainty to play this week,having taken personal leave from the club. But the goalkicker has received support from the chairman of the anti-defamation commission.
Also in this week’s edition of key takeouts,what to make of the Blues after their first win of the season,and the fixture the AFL should run back next season.
Brad Green has moved to ease the frustration fans are experiencing amid a winless start to the season,coming as an AFL great says coach Simon Goodwin is on the ropes.
Luke Davies-Uniacke has spoken of his reasoning behind re-committing to the Kangaroos. Meanwhile,Michael Voss says Blues spearhead Harry McKay “can’t wait” to play on Saturday.
For all the pre-season chat about the players showing “love” for each other after a tumultuous 2024,it’s becoming increasingly clear that the more appropriate question may be whether it’s time for the Demons to consider a split.
Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan,while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.