MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Knowing when to call it a day is the hardest decision any player can make. The Manly skipper appears set to make that call for himself leaving the Sea Eagles scrambling.
MITCHELL JOHNSON: Usman Khawaja’s decision to attend the F1 race in Melbourne while injured speaks to his attitude towards his Queensland team ahead of the Sheffield Shield final this week.
KIERSTEN DUKE: I have no idea why Shane Flanagan thought roasting his new half-back publicly would help make him a better player as all it showed was who really needs the help at St George.
MITCHELL JOHNSON: The pinnacle of the domestic red-ball season will not be played at one of the best grounds in the country in what is a bitter blow for the sport.
GEORGIE PARKER: The AFL might pretend that footy was back last week, but this weekend it really was. Here are five things we have learnt about this season already.