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R16 preview: Spotlight on under-siege pair, can Swans muzzle Dogs?

4 days ago | afl.com.au | Martin Pegan

THE spotlight will be shining bright on Port Adelaide and Carlton as the pair of underfire sides open the round with each needing to find a win to reignite its season. Sydney will be out to continue its charge toward the top eight when it hosts Western Bulldogs the following night, while Hawthorn might not know what to expect from an improving North Melbourne in Launceston. Here is who and what to look out for across round 16 as Brisbane, Essendon, Geelong and Greater Western Sydney have the bye.
'Significant concern' for injured Bulldog, Tiger backed after disappointing showing

6 days ago | afl.com.au | Riley Beveridge

THE WESTERN Bulldogs hold "significant concern" over yet another calf injury suffered by midfielder Adam Treloar, which forced the reigning All-Australian to be substituted out of Sunday's victory over Richmond in the second quarter. It's the third calf setback Treloar has faced this season, having initially hurt himself in January before suffering yet another month-long interruption in May.
Suns fail 'finals-type' test, Hardwick coy on gun's contract call

6 days ago | afl.com.au | Martin Pegan

GOLD Coast coach Damien Hardwick was left frustrated after his side gave up a commanding lead over Greater Western Sydney to fail the test in a "finals-type" clash at Engie Stadium. The Suns made a blistering start in the first-ever meeting with the Giants when both sides have been sitting in the top eight, but were overrun as the battle-hardened hosts stepped up with the game on the line.
Big guns fire but injury sours thumping Bulldogs win over Tiger cubs

6 days ago | afl.com.au | Riley Beveridge

THE WESTERN Bulldogs will be waiting for scan results on another injury for star midfielder Adam Treloar, which took some of the gloss off their comfortable 79-point win over Richmond on Sunday. Led by skipper Marcus Bontempelli (36 disposals and three goals) and young forward Sam Darcy (5.2 and eight marks), the Bulldogs were never threatened by the young Tigers at Marvel Stadium, with the game over as a contest when the Dogs took a 56-point lead into the half-time break.
Giants come from the clouds to eclipse Suns in stunning comeback win

6 days ago | afl.com.au | Martin Pegan

GREATER Western Sydney has stormed home with a huge final term to record a seven-point win over Gold Coast at Engie Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After the Suns got the jump early, the Giants were still trailing by 22 points at the last change but kicked eight final-quarter goals to romp home in the 16.10 (106) to 14.15 (99) win.
A tale of two halves: Fadeouts remain a major issue for Blues

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Riley Beveridge

AT LEAST last week, Carlton can say there were mitigating circumstances. Having shot into an early 57-point lead against West Coast, the side took its foot off the pedal. Even among a host of disappointing fadeouts this season, the Blues' two-goal effort after the break ranked as their second-lowest scoring half of the year. GET YOUR SEATSBuy your tickets for Blues v Kangaroos HEREIn the aftermath, Carlton has internally pointed to its upcoming block of fixtures as a reason for easing off the gas.
Clear and present Danger: Cats champ on 350 games of greatness

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Riley Beveridge

FOR A player that has compiled some of the most explosive, thrilling and powerful games that modern football has seen, matched by rare edge-of-your-seat moments of bravery and skill, perhaps it's to Patrick Dangerfield's credit that his biggest strength has been his ability to compartmentalise a career that has featured almost everything.
Longmuir embraces Bolton's 'edge', Bombers see 'a lot to like' in debutant

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Nathan Schmook

FREMANTLE coach Justin Longmuir says he likes the edge that star forward Shai Bolton plays with after the brilliant goalkicker ruffled feathers in a powerful 41-point win against Essendon on Thursday night. Bolton was at the centre of some skirmishes in the second quarter, pointing to the scoreboard after Josh Treacy converted in the second quarter and then backing it up with a goal of his own.
Dockers dig deep to shake off Bombers with second-half surge

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Nathan Schmook

FREMANTLE put Essendon to the sword after half-time to record a 41-point win at Optus Stadium on Thursday night. The home side held a narrow lead at the main break before piling on seven of the game's final 10 goals to secure the 16.8 (104) to 9.9 (63) victory. DOCKERS V BOMBERS Full match details and statsThe win was Fremantle's fifth on the trot, moving it within one win of the top four, while Essendon's 6-7 record leaves it in 12th spot.
The one that got away: Freo cult hero set to strut his stuff against Dons

1 week ago | afl.com.au | Nathan Schmook

THE SIGHT of Fremantle goalkicker Pat Voss celebrating still brings a smile to former VFL coach Leigh Tudor's face, watching as the former Essendon forward now showcases his strut and big personality on the AFL stage. Voss is enjoying a purple patch with the Dockers after six goals in his past two games, but his colourful on-field style is drawing just as much attention as he prepares to take on his former club on Thursday night.