AFL

It might’ve been his 25th game at the helm, but West Coast’s 17-point win over North Melbourne felt like the highly-anticipated unveiling of the Andrew McQualter era.

North Melbourne’s Charlie Comben is set to face Match Review scrutiny for a brawl-sparking crude hit on Harley Reid that the Eagle described as “one straight to the chin”. WATCH IT HERE

Fremantle fan favourite Pat Voss has been hit with a misconduct fine for taunting Melbourne defender Harrison Petty in an incident that has divided the footy world.

Fremantle wanted fans to get to Optus Stadium early on Saturday, and they rewarded those who listened by producing a pulsating first term that set up a big win over Melbourne.

The antagonist opened up old wounds with a series of questionable acts during a spicy confrontation.

Conditions in Sydney have forced the delay of the AFL clash between the Giants and Saints.

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a comfortable win over Richmond.

The footy world has immediately rallied around the 44-year-old and his family.

The experiment has failed, you know it, I know it, now the league just needs to accept it.

Things became immediately ugly after the game and the gun forward is pointing fingers.

The 26-year-old gifted the lead - and eventually the win - to Hawthorn, and he could be forced to pay up for what he did next.

Collingwood premiership star Bobby Hill has taken a big step towards an AFL comeback, returning to the club for the first time this year.

‘AFL football isn’t without risk.’

After missing the start of the season to “work through his personal situation”, WA-raised Collingwood star Bobby Hill is expected to return to the Magpies in the coming days.

Elliot Yeo has warned West Coast are prepared to fight back and protect “freak of nature” Harley Reid after North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson declared they would target the young star.