Carlton’s sixth loss this season after leading at half-time. Essendon holds the record with 8 from 1998. Carlton has three games left this season….

Matthew Knights has returned to Geelong as a part-time assistant coach. The former Essendon coach spent 2012-21 at the Cats as an assistant and VFL coach. Was at West Coast 2022-24 before moving back to Victoria last off-season. Working with the Cats’ younger player midweek.

Port Adelaide has shown interest in Fremantle midfielder Will Brodie. Hasn’t played AFL since 2023, but played every game in 2022 under soon-to-be Power coach Josh Carr when he was Dockers midfield coach. Contracted at Freo for 2026 but wouldn’t expect they’d stand in his way.

Connor Rozee (illness) is a late out for Port Adelaide .#AFLCatsPower.

Essendon is considering putting a line through the remainder of Nate Caddy’s season due to his ongoing groin injury. Would be the 11th Bomber done for the year with four games left. That’s not including McKay, Ridley, Tsatas & Caldwell who are no certainties to return.

Tonight highlights Jeremy Howe’s importance to Collingwood. Plus… they’re chasing Jack Silvagni which shows the need for key back support… but still didn’t pick Billy Frampton. He’s been more than serviceable this year, allows Darcy Moore to roam and yet played 2s.#AFLPiesLions.

Logan Morris is still on his initial draft contract. Capped at roughly $270,000 this year - which is inclusive of match payments. Playing like a $1.2million player. That’s how you win flags! .#AFLPiesLions.

Absolute disaster for Hawthorn.

Hawthorn’s Will Day has returned home with a heavy limp & moon boot on the same foot that required navicular surgery this year. Hawks say he was stomped on earlier in the game & played on. But will clearly be nervous before he’s assessed over the next 48 hours.@7NewsMelbourne.

Can’t be many things more frustrating as a fan than when you know the rule and the players on the field don’t. Greg Swann made it clear that pointing to the scoreboard would be a dissent 50m penalty. They missed one last week (Houston) but the rule is the rule #AFLCrowsHawks.

RT @7AFL: Good things come to those who wait, they say. For one of tonight's teams, the wait may just be over. While the other team? Th….

There is some positive news at the Blues… Sam Walsh is in the mix to play next week or the week after coming off his foot injury.

Cooper Hodge will make his VFL debut for Brisbane tomorrow against Coburg. Turned 17 last week. Been playing for Morningside in the QAFL. The son of 4x premiership Hawk Luke has a big call to make for 2026 Draft between Brisbane & Hawthorn.@7NewsMelbourne.

The AFL is in the final stages of securing a deal to have Snoop Dogg as the pre-game entertainment on Grand Final day. Hoping to announce it in the next 3-4 days.

Expect the Western Bulldogs to meet with Jack Silvagni in the next fortnight.

RT @7AFL: .@cleary_mitch with the latest on this year's Grand Final entertainment, with an announcement potentially coming in the 'next fou….

Carlton has now confirmed Curnow will undergo season-ending knee surgery in order to have him ready for pre-season. Curnow was adamant post-game last week that he wouldn’t require surgery on the knee that has caused him issues during 2025.

Ex-West Coast midfielder and former Mid-Season No.1 pick Jai Culley will play his first game for Melbourne this weekend against his old side. Expecting an interesting night at the Demons’ selection table .@7NewsMelbourne @7AFL.

RT @7NewsMelbourne: The season keeps getting tougher for the Blues, with one star set to miss and another in doubt this weekend. Chief Foot….

Nate Caddy didn’t participate in Essendon’s main session today due to soreness. A decision on whether he plays against Sydney on Saturday will be made later in the week .@7NewsMelbourne @7AFL.