Sydney coach John Longmire has dismissed media reports suggesting the club had a falling out with Lance Franklin before the legendary key forward retired.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Magpies' premiership defence can get back on track despite a 0-2 start, as changes loom for their clash with St Kilda.
Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.
Adelaide's star forward Taylor Walker is on track to overcome a back injury and play against Geelong on Friday night, assistant coach Scott Burns says.
Running hot with 10 goals across two rounds, Greater Western Sydney forward Jesse Hogan is finally enjoying his football after battles with injury and illness.