AFL

The Devils coach could only laugh, even before his former protege had finished talking.

AFL icon Tony Modra says he's humbled by the support he received in the aftermath of his near-fatal accident last month.

With Collingwood set to be at full-strength for their Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sent a message to missing star Bobby Hill who is set to quit the club.

The premiership-winning coach recounted the moment he caught three men accused of trying to break into his home before he was allegedly stabbed while letting them go.

‘My heart goes out to everyone on their own journey right now.’

The Devils have locked in their man with an official announcement expected on Monday.

West Coast’s game got a fitting July audit by the best in the business, and while they couldn’t overcome a powerhouse Brisbane, the 24-point defeat proved they’re on the right path to success.

He initially played on before the final decision was made.

Fremantle have blown teams away in a short period of time all year, and they did it again to Port Adelaide to effectively sew up a top-two berth at season’s end.

‘This right here could be season over.’

The 20-year-old is still yet to make his debut after two years and will be waiting for some time yet.

Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future.

Sometimes you just have to rip the band aid off when the relationship with player and club is done.

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role.

Nicky Winmar has been suspended from his West Australian Football Hall of Fame membership after he was stripped of his Australian Football Hall of Fame status after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman. 

The Brisbane star will be back in WA this weekend as rumours continue to swirl about where the dual Brownlow Medallist will play next season after his public marriage split.

Police investigated the 25-year-old after a collision with a pedestrian on his way to training.