Carlton coach Michael Voss expects Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering to face the Western Bulldogs despite the Blues stars pulling up sore,while the AFL has announced the AFLW’s practice match schedule.
GWS will charge into the back end of their AFL finals bid with confidence after fighting back from 39 points down against Carlton to win. In Perth,Fremantle overpowered a Shai Bolton-inspired Richmond to post a 51-point victory.
On a frenetic day of footy,Sydney were pipped by Fremantle,there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Doggies. Geelong regained their form to take down a disappointing Essendon with Brad Scott frustrated by a lack of composure.
Michael Voss defends Sam Walsh after the star Blues midfielder was subject to “ridiculous” commentary over a dangerous tackle. Meanwhile,Marcus Bontempelli is “pretty optimistic” he will be fit to play for the Western Bulldogs this weekend.
“There’s no doubt in the seniors on the weekend that guys were worried more about how many possessions they got than how they competed in the contest,how they pressured the opposition and how they defended,” he said.
Dane Swan was an unconventional footy figure. Kelvin Templeton was a classical player. The pair headline the inductees this year to the hall of fame.
Kelvin Templeton and Dane Swan have been honoured for their glittering contributions to the game with induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Hawthorn’s champion goal-kicker Jason Dunstall was officially elevated to Legend status.
The most compelling thing from Sunday’s game was that North Melbourne,of all teams,got nine goals up on last year’s premiers and did it in a thrilling,authoritative fashion.
Joel Amartey has kicked a career-high nine goals to lead Sydney to a 42-point come-from-behind victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval. Amartey had just 10 touches and none until the second quarter.
Our experts have entered their tips for the six games of round 14,while Richmond have gained two big-name inclusions. Collingwood have named a debutant,Tew Jiath.
The AFL’s substitute rule will be among the issues canvassed at a meeting of football heads this month. Plus,the latest news from the Pies and Bulldogs on two stars.