Sydney coach John Longmire has rich praise for Gold Coast's form under Damien Hardwick ahead of their AFL match this weekend.

Cameron Rayner has shown what he can offer through Brisbane's midfield, now his Lions teammates have challenged him to do it more often.

While Max King has been cleared of a serious knee injury, he looks set to miss St Kilda's clash with the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium.

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.

The Western Bulldogs continue to investigate Tom Liberatore's on-field collapse but coach Luke Beveridge has no regrets over how the club handled it.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has dismissed the suggestion there is discontent at the AFL club and is adamant his charges can still contend.