Peter Wright starting to be noticed

PETER Wright has been a shining light in an otherwise bleak Gold Coast Suns ­season and his form is being noticed at a high level. Wright and teammates Jack Martin and Kade Kol­od­jashnij have been named in an initial 45-man squad from which the AFL Players...

Deledio upbeat about 2017

Veteran Richmond star Brett Deledio is confident his body will hold up to the rigours of AFL football next season and beyond, following a frustrating injury run in 2016. Deledio missed the opening five games of the season with a quad injury and has been sidelined...

Tom Lonergan champions organ and blood donation

IT was a “foolishly courageous” manoeuvre that almost cost the Cat’s defender his life, but for all the losses Tom Lonergan suffered after the brutal blow to his back, there have been great gains. This weekend marks 10 years since the lanky young man from Yarrawonga...

Trent West announces his retirement

Brisbane Lions ruckman Trent West has retired. The 28-year-old spent eight seasons with Geelong and the past three with the Lions, but ultimately injuries got the better of him. West announced his retirement to the Lions’ playing group on Monday and is expected...