AFL

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact.

The drums are beating loudly that Carlton big man Tom De Koning will take a monster deal at St Kilda, but that’s not why he’s not playing in the ruck for the Blues.

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

Pressure is ramping up on coaches across the AFL, but one has hit back hard at constant media criticism from one particular pundit.

MATTHEW RICHARDSON’S TOP 10: Why are umpires stopping play nearly every time a player stays down for a few seconds?

‘Come find us on date. It’s a fun way to mix things up.’

After revelations the AFL was investigating a death threat against Michael Voss, the embattled Carlton coach has responded in a passionate way.

SOPHIE GANNON: The AFL’s Marvel Stadium has proven to be a disaster for those who have had to call it home over the past 25-years.

‘My mail is he’d be gettable.’

GEORGIE PARKER: Has the league cooked itself by expanding the women’s comp too quickly? 

Fremantle have paid a massive price for being unable to find answers to recent midfield struggles, and Sydney ended their six-game winning streak to send them plummeting out of the top eight.

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended young star Harley Reid after he got caught up in scuffles with Greater Western Sydney duo Tom Green and Toby Greene.

The star forward remains interstate with a debutant coming in as his replacement.

RICHO’S TOP 10: I know the pain the Tigers great is feeling as I’ve been there. This is my message to Tom.