A league news now
Here are the latest news and updates from the world of sports, specifically the Australian Football League (AFL):
Latest News
- The Western Bulldogs have announced that they will be playing their home games at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne for the next three years, starting from the 2023 season.
- The Brisbane Lions have signed former Gold Coast Suns midfielder, Touk Miller, to a three-year contract extension.
- The Carlton Blues have appointed former AFL player, Chris Yarran, as their new assistant coach.
Injury Updates
- Richmond Tigers midfielder, Dustin Martin, has been ruled out for the next 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Collingwood Magpies defender, Jeremy Howe, is expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks with a calf strain.
- Geelong Cats forward, Tom Hawkins, has been cleared of any serious injury after being knocked unconscious during a game last weekend.
Trade News
- The Fremantle Dockers have traded away midfielder, Lachie Neale, to the Brisbane Lions in exchange for a first-round draft pick.
- The Essendon Bombers have traded away forward, Orazio Fantasia, to the Port Adelaide Power in exchange for a second-round draft pick.
Awards and Accolades
- The AFL has announced the winners of the 2022 AFL Awards, with Richmond Tigers midfielder, Dustin Martin, winning the Brownlow Medal.
- The Western Bulldogs have won the 2022 AFLW Premiership, defeating the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final.
Upcoming Fixtures
- This weekend's AFL matches:
- Richmond Tigers vs. Carlton Blues
- Collingwood Magpies vs. Geelong Cats
- West Coast Eagles vs. Fremantle Dockers
- The AFLW season is set to resume next weekend, with the Brisbane Lions taking on the Western Bulldogs.
I hope you found these updates interesting!