Vic Country forward Clayton McCartney begins the 2013 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in style

Carlton's errant goalkicking might not be entirely the players' fault, says Mick Malthouse

Watson's game 'as good a leadership performance' as Hird has seen

Clouds over Leuenberger, Brown ahead of Friday night date with Pies

Damien Hardwick says Tigers not daunted by trip to face Eagles

Waite proves his worth, Blues' misses could have cost them and Moloney's magic

TALKING POINTS: Hurley's rollercoaster year takes another dip against the Tigers

Jobe Watson dominates as Essendon downs a sloppy Richmond

Waite stars as Carlton's fast start proves too much to overcome

Decison to drop Cross and turn to youth bears fruit for Bulldogs coach

A six-goal final term earns the Bulldogs a dramatic nine-point win

Hrovat's fine debut, Dogs finally show bite but Nick Riewoldt's rare form continues

Joe Daniher kicks five in the VFL, while Port's Nick Salter continues his fine form in the SANFL

See the final benches and substitutes for Saturday's matches

Recap wins for Geelong, West Coast, Carlton, the Bulldogs and Essendon, plus reaction to the racial slur directed at Adam Goodes

The example set by Adam Goodes has resonated with Geelong's indigenous players

Magpie Lachlan Keeffe plays his first game in a year after ACL injury

Port Adelaide coach bemoans undersized backline as Hawkins and Podsiadley run riot

Geelong coach happy with the win/loss ledger, predicts more improvement

Players and coaches in awe of Nic Naitanui after his best-on-ground display against GWS