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Jordan Clark is loving playing down back.

AFLCommentsLet the good times roll in Freo’s back six, says Clark

Frugal and fun. That’s what it’s like to play in Fremantle’s back six this season, according to All-Australian defender Jordan Clark. 

Glen Quartermain

LachieNeale is continuing to play for Brisbane while discussing a move with other clubs. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFagan 'cool' as Lions star considers playing future

Chris Fagan says uncertainty around Lachie Neale's playing future isn't unsettling the Brisbane Lions as they ramp up their bid for a third consecutive flag.

Shayne Hope

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron, fighting for form and fitness, was subdued against Brisbane. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCats coach confident Cameron will fight out of slump

Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron is under a spotlight as he battles injury concerns after an unusually quiet display in the loss to Brisbane.

Shayne Hope

Out-of-sorts forward Jack Williams will be used in defence for the Eagles' clash with Adelaide. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLEagles go on the defensive with out-of-form forward

Jack Williams has struggled as a forward this year with just two behinds from four games, but he's set to play as a key defender against Adelaide on Friday.

Justin Chadwick

The Brisbane Lions have sent a message to their rivals with an impressive away win over Geelong. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLLethal Lions claw past Cats in top-four statement

Kai Lohmann kicked five goals and Brisbane's efficiency in attack was the difference as the reigning premiers exacted revenge on Geelong in a tough away win.

Shayne Hope

Injured skipper Darcy Moore won't return to lead Collingwood again this season. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFresh injury setback for wounded Pies skipper

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore faces another lengthy stint on the sidelines after re-injuring his right hamstring at training.

Shayne Hope

Brayden Maynard tried his best to play through the pain on King’s Birthday. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumPies back battered leader

Collingwood has recalled its “spiritual leader” just a month after his shoulder dislocation.

Tyler lewis

The Fremantle Dockers fly out ro Canberra from Perth today. Sean Darcy.

AFLVideoCommentsNo rest for Dockers while Giants ‘manage’ key players

Fremantle have named an unchanged side for the fourth time this season for Saturday’s clash with Greater Western Sydney in Canberra, a clear indication of a shallow injury list.

Glen Quartermain

Elijah Hewett has been dropped.

AFLVideoCommentsHewett in limbo after second axing of the season

Elijah Hewett’s West Coast career appears at a cross-roads after the out-of-contract midfielder was dropped for the second time this season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Greater Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley doesn’t expect anyone to give his side a chance to beat ladder leaders Fremantle and he’s fine with that.

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumA Giant upset? GWS to embrace underdog tag against Freo

Greater Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley doesn’t expect anyone to give his side a chance to beat ladder leaders Fremantle and he’s fine with that.

Spencer Robertson

West Coast's Harry Edwards is to complete a specialist concussion program before reassessment. (Gary Day/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLEagles optimistic AFL career not over for key back

The injury absences of Harry Edwards and Reuben Ginbey have left West Coast exposed in defence, and Friday night's bout with Adelaide is another challenge.

Justin Chadwick

Brayden Maynard is back for Collingwood's crunch match against the Gold Coast Suns. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCollingwood's 'spiritual leader' back to face Suns

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the return of a key player for the round-17 clash against out-of-form Gold Coast.

Shayne Hope and Jasper Bruce

Veteran forward Jack Gunston is back for Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne in Launceston. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLJack's back, but two fellow Hawks suffer knee injuries

While Jack Gunston is back for Saturday's big game against Melbourne amid four changes, two of his Hawthorn teammates have been sidelined with knee injuries.

Roger Vaughan

Gold Coast want to re-sign Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, confident he'll really hit his straps next year. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLUgle-Hagan a long-termer at the Suns, says Hardwick

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is bullish about the futures of two key forwards.

Steve Larkin

Lachie Neale and Ross Lyon in their Freo days.

AFL'This circus': Lyon confirms upcoming dinner with Neale

Adding another twist to the rampant speculation around Lachie Neale, the Brisbane Lions star is about to have dinner with his old Fremantle coach Ross Lyon.

Roger Vaughan

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon is still weighing whether to seek the post fulltime. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSolomon expects 'tap on shoulder' in Bombers coach race

Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon has yet to put his hand up for the fulltime role, but admits he expects a conversation with the club soon.

Joanna Guelas

Oliver Francou is congratulated after learning of his AFL debut.

AFLComments‘This could be it’: The moment Francou sniffed out his debut

It’s the debut Oliver Francou admits he didn’t see coming - and it’s a chance that’s arrived after he “snuck under everyone’s radar” in AFL recruiting circles before earning his wings with the Eagles.

Mitchell Woodcock and Chris Robinson

GWS veteran Josh Kelly is set to miss the entire season following hip surgery. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGiants rule out Josh Kelly return, young ruck re-signs

GWS veteran Josh Kelly won't be part of the club's late finals push, while youngster Nick Madden has resisted overtures from rivals to re-sign with the Giants.

Joanna Guelas

Lachie Neale started his career under Ross Lyon at Fremantle.

AFLPremium‘Red herring’: Lyon downplays Neale dinner

Lachie Neale’s future remains one of the AFL’s biggest talking points, and one coach says his catch-up with the Brisbane champion has been “blown out of proportion”.

Tyler Lewis

Mitch Lewis is enjoying a more consistent season. Michael Klein

AFLPremium‘Progress’ in Hawk’s future after PB

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell senses progress in the contract discussions between the club and one of his key forwards.

Tyler Lewis

The Fremantle Dockers fly out ro Canberra from Perth today. Jye Amiss and Luke Jackson. Michael Wilson

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe players Freo took for Canberra clash with GWS

Fremantle’s travelling party for their trip to Canberra to take on Greater Western Sydney included a veteran midfielder and speedy forward who have found themselves on the fringes.

Josh Kempton

Judd McVee is loving life as a Fremantle Docker and it's showing on the field. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDream switch: former Dee thriving at flying Fremantle

Judd McVee has slotted seamlessly into Fremantle's backline, with the former Demon helping the Dockers become the best defensive unit in the league.

Justin Chadwick

Port's Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines is set to continue his decorated career next year. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPort Adelaide pair backed to extend decorated careers

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is backing a pair of veterans to continue their decorated careers next year.

Steve Larkin

Josh Francou celebrating a goal against Adelaide, and right, Oliver Francou at Eagles training.

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Like father, like son? Francou CONFIRMED for Eagles debut

UPDATE: Oliver Francou will be West Coast’s latest debutant, with the 20-year-old looking to emulate father Josh’s strong history against Adelaide when he takes on the Crows on Friday night.

Chris Robinson