Here are all the teams and expert tips for round one.

Geelong assistant coach Steven King believes Bailey Smith will “definitely” play in the Cats’ season opener as he left the door open for veteran Rhys Stanley to face Brisbane.

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to turn down the opportunity for a free agency move to Adelaide and sign a long-term deal at the Bombers. The South Australian-born ruckman has been linked with ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Essendon coach Brad Scott has told ruckman Sam Draper that he will not “coerce” or pressure the free agent into staying with the ...

joking with Sam Draper after the ruckman soccered through his shot on the goal line late in the game. Isaac Kako of the Bombers handballs whilst being tackled by Jake Kolodjashnij of the Cats.

Adelaide is weighing up a play for Sam Draper, while a highly-rated young Cat and Hawks midfielder are set to bide their time on contract talks. Jon Ralph has the trade latest. It comes as high ...

Sam Draper and Brayden Crossley had their fair share ... Playing a forward-half role with a Jake Stringer-sized void to fill this season, Archie Perkins marked and goaled as Essendon crept to ...

New: Isaac Kako Unavailable: Matt Guelfi (hamstring) Peter Wright probably gets the first chance to back up Sam Draper in the ruck ... injury in November. New: Jake Stringer Unavailable: Ryan ...