Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.
Murray Wenzel
Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.
Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.
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Adelaide's once-feared attack has been a shadow of its usual scoring power this season, with an assistant coach saying the reasons are varied.
Steve Larkin
Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.
Nick Daicos will not take on Brisbane after being a very late withdrawal from the blockbuster match.
Ben McClellan
Lance Collard's swinging high hit on a VFL opponent has already earned him a suspension but it's an alleged homophobic slur that has put his career in jeopardy.
Justin Chadwick
Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.
Shayne Hope
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will face a historic AFL disciplinary tribunal over his alleged homophobic slur as he continues to proclaim his innocence.
Jake Santa Maria
West Coast have made three forced changes as they eye three straight AFL wins, and they’ve brought in a trio of players who haven’t yet featured at the top level this season. SEE THE TEAMS
Glen Quartermain
Fremantle will go into their crucial clash against Adelaide unchanged as the Crows welcomed back skipper Jordan Dawson for the Friday night blockbuster at Adelaide Oval.
Mitchell Woodcock
AFL great Matthew Richardson says West Coast have ‘nailed their early draft picks’ after consecutive wins from their first three games this season.
The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
The experienced commentator has apologised after the off-air footage was inadvertently streamed.
Ben Sutton
Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.
State league journeyman and former Peel Thunder player Wade Derksen will make his long-awaited AFL debut for Carlton on Friday.
Aaron Kirby
Two key Adelaide forwards have departed early from a match-eve training session ahead of an Adelaide Oval clash against Fremantle.
Fremantle defender Brennan Cox credits fatherhood with making him a better footballer as he prepares to face Adelaide’s Riley Thilthorpe.
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson says he wants to add an ‘elite’ marking ability to his game.
Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.
Elijah Hewett looks to be in line for his first AFL game of the season, with the West Coast midfielder one of three fringe Eagles not named in the club’s WAFL side for Good Friday.
Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.
AFL have made the old school ruckman obsolete, and it will leave plenty out in the cold come the end of this season, writes Mick Malthouse.
Mick Malthouse
