Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
Adelaide can make a quick fix to problems which surfaced in their AFL season-opening loss, Crows assistant coach Mark Bickley says.
Brisbane:
Co-captain Jed Adcock says it is time for the Lions to deliver when it matters.
Carlton:
On the eve of Round 1, Carlton coach Mick Malthouse already has an excuse if he loses.
Collingwood:
Rookie defender Michael Hartley is set to miss another six weeks after undergoing surgery on his shoulder on Tuesday.
Essendon:
22-year-old Nick Kommer caught the attention of many on Friday night with 16 possessions and a goal in his first game of AFL football.
Fremantle:
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has issued a scathing rebuttal to reports the Dockers are heavily invested in signing Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin as a free agent at the end of this season.
Geelong:
The Cats will take no risks with Steve Johnson after the star forward had knee surgery yesterday.
Gold Coast:
Hyped Gold Coast teenager Jaeger O’Meara will make his senior debut against St Kilda at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.
Greater Western Sydney:
Few give Greater Western Sydney a chance of upsetting the reigning premiers on Saturday but off the field the Giants are ruffling the feathers of their cross-town rivals.
Hawthorn:
The AFL’s new ‘six-second rule’ is set to reduce the impact of kick-in specialists as teams spread duties among more players, Hawthorn defender Brent Guerra says.
Melbourne:
Mitch Clark is certain to make his comeback against Port Adelaide on Sunday if he gets through training on Thursday.
North Melbourne:
Anthony Stevens still remembers the day his childhood love for Collingwood disappeared for good.
Port Adelaide:
New coach Ken Hinkley is further endearing himself to long-frustrated Power fans by declaring he has melted down the gold passes that have blessed under-performing players at selection.
Richmond:
Team success is a major motivational factor for Richmond spearhead, Jack Riewoldt, in season 2013.
St Kilda:
Scratch the surface at St Kilda and there’s more going on than a club with a realistic chance of making the lower end of the final eight on the back of a nucleus of experienced A-grade performers.
Sydney:
After a long and gruelling pre-season, Sydney Swans midfielder Ryan O’Keefe says he and his team mates can’t wait for the opening bounce this Saturday afternoon at ANZ Stadium.
West Coast:
Young West Coast ruckmen Scott Lycett and Callum Sinclair could be pitted against each other in the WAFL on Friday night in what shapes as a virtual “ruck-off” for a spot in the Eagles team for their round-two clash with Hawthorn.
Western Bulldogs:
The Bulldogs will be given rare access to Etihad Stadium on Friday to help them prepare for a crucial opening clash against the Brisbane Lions.
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