Cats ready for Hawks
The latest chapter in the AFL's greatest modern day rivalry will be written on Easter Monday and Geelong coach Chris Scott is embracing the challenge of taking on Hawthorn. Read more
Another blow for Lions
Brisbane will be without ruckman Matthew Leuenberger for up to 12 weeks in another hammer blow to the struggling side. Read more
Morris out for a week
Western Bulldogs will be without veteran defender Dale Morris for this week's clash against Carlton after they accepted a one-match suspension.
Morris was charged by the MRP for tripping Giant Will Hoskin-Elliott during Saturday's win.
A combination of a six-year good record and an early guilty plea means Morris will miss one week and have 26.56 points towards his future record.
Young Roo earns Rising Star nod
Father-son recruit Luke McDonald has picked up the Round 4 Rising Star nomination.
The son of former ruck/forward Donald, Luke has played all four games in his debut season with North Melbourne.
He collected 20 touches and took five marks in the Roos' upset win over Sydney, while he was also prominent in last week's win over Port Adelaide.
"Luke has been a complete professional in the way he has gone about his football since arriving at North Melbourne," coach Brad Scott said.
"He has worked extremely hard to get to where he is now and that diligence has paid off as it's shown in the first few rounds of his AFL career.
"Last year he balanced training with North, playing for Werribee and studying at university, which has put him in the best position to not only become a strong footballer but also a well-rounded young person."
Eagles were sick
West Coast veteran Dean Cox said four or five players had gastro before last week's match against Geelong.
The depleted Eagles were already missing a host of stars and never really put up a fight as they failed to score a goal after quarter-time.
Cox told Perth radio station 6PR that the players were still feeling the effects of the the illness.
Veterans return for Bombers
Essendon assistant coach Simon Goodwin has confirmed Paul Chapman and Dustin Fletcher will return for this week's clash against St Kilda.
The dup were both late withdrawals against Fremantle with general soreness.
David Myers will also play, while Paddy Ryder is fit and ready to go after missing the past two weeks.
But Brendon Goddard, who was subbed out against the Dockers, is very doubtful with a slight groin strain.