Dejan Kalinic

Melbourne

Digital News Producer at AFL.com.au

Digital News Producer at @AFL. Previously @StatsPerform, @gomvfc. Views are mine, not those of my employer(s).

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The impressive record that should give injury-hit Bombers hope

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

IT IS the record that should give Essendon some optimism ahead of Wednesday night's AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. The Bombers, who have made a 6-4 start to the season, have been hit hard by injuries and are set to take as many as four players in the draft to replenish their list. With two rucks (Sam Draper and Nick Bryan) and multiple tall defenders (Ben McKay, Jordan Ridley, Zach Reid and Lewis Hayes) out injured, they shape as the areas of greatest concern.
Fixture analysis: Pies, Blues get huge chance, Cats set for dream run

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

COLLINGWOOD has a chance to consolidate its spot on top of the ladder, Carlton can get its season back on track while Brisbane faces a tough run through the bye rounds. The Blues' run through the bye rounds – 12 to 16 – is ranked at the easiest of all clubs, while the Magpies' is the equal second easiest, along with the Western Bulldogs.
Eagles sweat over forward's shoulder injury, Crows' late call

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

WAALITJ Marawar is sweating on scans on Jake Waterman's shoulder injury after the forward was hurt in Sunday's loss to Kuwarna. Waterman hurt his shoulder in the final quarter of the Eagles' 66-point loss to the Crows at Adelaide Oval. CROWS v EAGLES Full match coverage and statsThe 2024 All-Australian was sent to hospital for scans as the Eagles wait to learn the severity of the injury. "I know he's just gone to hospital so he won't fly home tonight.
TEAMS: Big boost for Cats, Dogs make one change for Smith reunion

2 weeks ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

GEELONG has been given a huge boost ahead of its clash against the Western Bulldogs with the return of a star defender, as Bailey Smith prepares to face his former club for the first time. The Cats regain Tom Stewart from a knee injury for the clash at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night for what will be the important defender's first game since round seven.
TEAMS: Tiger blow, star Lion back after 436 days, top Eagle returns

3 weeks ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

KEIDEAN Coleman will make his long-awaited return for Brisbane against Narrm, while Waalitj Marawar has regained co-captain Oscar Allen. Coleman will play his first AFL game in 436 days when he lines up for the Lions against the Demons at the Gabba on Sunday. >> KEEP SCROLLING TO SEE THE FULL TEAMS OR CLICK HEREThe rebounding defender ruptured his ACL in Opening Round last year and his return is another boost for the Lions, who are 7-1-1.
TEAMS: Magpies confirm four changes, Dockers axe duo

1 month ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

FREMANTLE has dropped Josh Draper and Quinton Narkle for Thursday night's crucial clash against Collingwood, which has confirmed four changes. The under-fire Dockers are coming off a poor performance against St Kilda last week and Draper and Narkle have been omitted. Gun midfielder Hayden Young makes way after his serious hamstring injury, with Patrick Voss back from suspension and Cooper Simpson called up for his first AFL game since round eight last year.
Fixture analysis: Bulldogs and Dockers facing tough runs, soft starts for Lions and Blues

1 month ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

FREMANTLE has failed to make the most of an easy start to the season and the Dockers face a run that will put their finals aspirations to the test. The Dockers are 3-3 after a disappointing loss to Melbourne on Saturday and their win-loss record is even more worrying when assessing where their first six opponents sit on the ladder.
TEAMS: Massive injury blows for Giants, Demons, Swans' tall call

1 month ago | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

GREATER Western Sydney and Melbourne have been dealt major blows ahead of their matches on Saturday, while Sydney has opted to make three changes. Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan will miss the Giants' clash against Adelaide due to a calf injury. Xavier O'Halloran has replaced the forward in the side and Max Gruzewski added to the emergency list. >> KEEP SCROLLING TO SEE THE FULL TEAMS OR CLICK HEREThe winless Demons have taken a major hit for their meeting with Fremantle at the MCG.
Swans star set for surgery, no timeline for return in cruel injury blow

Mar 1, 2025 | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

SYDNEY superstar Errol Gulden will undergo surgery and has been ruled out indefinitely after scans revealed a fractured ankle. Gulden was hurt during the Swans' AAMI Community Series win over Gold Coast on Friday night, when his ankle got caught under a Will Graham tackle. Sydney confirmed on Saturday that Gulden will have surgery on Sunday morning, with a return date yet to be determined. Gulden became the latest star injured during what has been a tough pre-season.
Fixture analysis: Blues, Suns with huge chance as big guns face challenge

Feb 28, 2025 | afl.com.au | Dejan Kalinic

CARLTON and Gold Coast have a huge opportunity to make a flying start to the 2025 season, while two Victorian giants face tough starts. The Blues meet all of last year's bottom three – Richmond, North Melbourne and West Coast – in their opening six games. Carlton's only trip out of Victoria through that period comes in Gather Round, when they will face the Eagles at Adelaide Oval.