The AFL has proposed holding a group stage between a 20-game regular season and a wildcard round as one of four fixture models presented to club CEOs.
The win catapulted Fremantle (14-1) two wins clear of second-placed Sydney and three and a half wins clear of third-placed Hawthorn, with a top-two finish well and truly theirs for the taking.
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd says he doesn't want to be involved in the club's hunt for a new coach.
Tony Modra has spoken for the first time since being seriously injured in a truck crash south of Adelaide.
This masthead confirmed that a highly rated assistant, who left Essendon to enhance his chances of becoming a senior coach, would not be a candidate for the Bombers role.
Carlton looks to continue their resurgence under Josh Fraser in a clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium as AFL Saturday begins. Collingwood and Richmond follow them before the Showdown in Adelaide at night. Follow along for live updates.
Essendon have revealed the criteria for their next senior coach and will speak to 10-15 candidates either with senior coaching experience or who are highly rated assistants.