Once a polarising youngster, Jack Ginnivan will prepares for his 100th game as he transforms into a key part of Hawthorn's premiership push.
Oliver Caffrey
Fremantle have an unexpected selection headache following Hayden Young’s delayed concussion, but here’s who’s most likely to step up.
Jake Santa Maria
West Coast are still a team in the doldrums, and the club was left pleasantly surprised after being handed two Friday night fixtures in the run home.
Justin Chadwick
GWS coach Adam Kingsley were hopeful Jesse Hogan would miss just one game, but the star Giants forward is likely to be out for longer due to injury.
Joanna Guelas
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says it’s their responsibility to show they belong to be playing in primetime as they prepare for a return to Friday night football.
Mitchell Woodcock
West Coast Harley Reid is getting in early to fuel the fire for a rare Friday night derby, taking a cheeky swipe at the Eagles’ crosstown rivals' colours.
Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has made a call on where his future sits, after stepping in to lead the Blues following Michael Voss's exit.
West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo will play his first game of the season with the key back one of two inclusions to take on Greater Western Sydney at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
‘You’re calling BS.’
Cameron Noakes
I have no doubt that Fremantle will beat Essendon on Sunday. But the Dockers need to make the most of their time at the home of footy, writes Xavier Ellis.
Xavier Ellis
Lions coach Chris Fagan says they will take a "sensible" approach to Dayne Zorko's fitness after the veteran was withdrawn before their heavy loss to Geelong.
Murray Wenzel
Shaun Mannagh dined out for Geelong on a wet Brisbane night to spearhead a 41-point defeat of the Lions in their AFL grand final rematch.
To give the Eagles their best chance of finding their third win, Brady Hough needs to be given a big matchup, writes Xavier Ellis.
Murphy Reid is one of the most exciting players in the league, with an AFL expert saying his exploits should have Dockers fans believing in the Flagmantle dream.
Fremantle’s bid to match a club record nine successive victories in a season has taken a hit with midfielder Hayden Young ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Essendon through injury.
Glen Quartermain
West Coast will manage young ruck star Cooper Duff-Tytler for their clash against Greater Western Sydney at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Hawthorn's AFLW program has received a massive boost after appointing 2004 Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams as the new head of development.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he doesn’t pay attention to commentary over his ability, despite a recent call for Carlton to make him their No. 1 target.
Nick Larkey is still feeling the effects of a knee injury from last year, but North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson backs his captain to recapture his best.
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is bracing for lots of mistakes when his players try and end Gold Coast's nine-game winning streak in Darwin.
Steve Larkin
Short breaks with Thursday night matches and strong attendance figures are why the AFL is persisting with occasional double-up Friday games.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said he had ‘not thought about’ the prospect of the team equalling their club record of nine wins in a row ahead of facing Essendon.
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.
Alastair Clarkson says the mid-season exit of Carlton coach Michael Voss is creating “undue speculation” and instability that flows competition wide.
Tyler Lewis
