Carlton have kept their second spot on the ladder,while Brisbane have climbed into the top-four.
All 18 AFL club chiefs gathered in Perth for a crucial meeting with league bosses as the season nears its conclusion. Their agenda included some of the game’s biggest issues.
After the Western Bulldogs’ upset of Carlton earlier on Saturday,Essendon were looking at second on the ladder with a win at the MCG. They played the first 15 minutes like it would be a walk in the park.
Giving clubs the capacity to trade picks two years into the future would increase the likelihood of big names moving clubs according to industry insiders.
Carlton champ Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing Brownlow Medal eligibility rules,while injured Melbourne star Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice.
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn predicts he will miss Saturday night’s crunch clash with Essendon due to a painful ankle injury,while Tom Stewart found inspiration from the most unlikely of places to reignite his season.
The Demons responded to a belting from lowly West Coast a few weeks ago with one of their own,while the Saints pulled off a stunning upset at Marvel Stadium.
No.1 draft pick Reid proved the architect of the Demons’ downfall in the Eagles’ shock 35-point home win in May,collecting 21 disposals,seven clearances,two goals and three score assists in a magical display.
They are not necessarily speed demons or endurance beasts,but these players give their coaches tactical flexibility. And at a time when the tag is back,their importance is greater than ever.
Simon Goodwin admits his Melbourne players went into their shells during another goalless final term that cost them dearly.
The Brisbane Lions just keep on coming,winning a thriller against Melbourne. A costly free kick against Demon Alex Neal-Bullen resulted in the winning goal from Hugh McCluggage,who slotted home a beauty from the boundary.