Malcolm Conn says the response to Kevin Sheedy's "throwaway line" on Western Sydney Wanderers' success is a massive overreaction.

The Pies have some issues and Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley drops in to disuss them on Tuesday night's On The Couch.

Carlton have been left reeling by a costly loss to St Kilda, compounded by injuries and a potential suspension to key players.

Burgoyne runs too far, Brown gets a freebie and the video review hits a new low. The weekend's biggest umpiring calls.

The bad news continues for Melbourne with midfielder Colin Sylvia receiving a three-match suspension for striking.

AFL expert and Brownlow Medal winner Gerard Healy jumps in the hot seat to answer your burning questions from round five.

Triple-premiership coach Leigh Matthews says its inevitable the Lions will opt for change if Michael Voss' team misses the finals.

GWS coach Kevin Sheedy unleashes an extraordinary rant after his side's huge loss to the Crows in a bid to defend poor crowd numbers. 

Collingwood star Heath Shaw may come under video scrutiny for an 'off the ball' incident involving Docker Hayden Ballantyne. 

An Etihad Stadium spokesman confirms two men were ejected from the ground on Saturday after alleged racist taunts at Majak Daw.

A farcical score reversal on Saturday night has put the AFL's controversial video review system under the spotlight again.

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley takes a dim view of his side's performance after the disappointing loss to Fremantle. 

Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss says that he is concentrating on plotting the Lions' next win - not saving his job.

The Dockers overcame a late Collingwood charge to kick five final quarter goals and run over the top of the Magpies.

After being held in check for most of the day, the Eagles exploded in the last term to overcome the gallant Lions.

Gold Coast Suns defender Nathan Bock dragged into ASADA doping saga as he recovers from a broken leg.

Former Melbourne club champion David Schwarz says the Demons are rotting away and face the prospect of becoming the next Fitzroy.

Dermott Brereton hits out at Adam Goodes for his tackle on Josh Gibson, saying the Swans star "gets a good run" from the MRP.

Who's hurt and who is in line for selection at your club? The Barometer analyses each team ahead of round eight.  

Kevin Sheedy cops a hammering from prominent soccer figures for comments made after his GWS side's defeat to Adelaide.

Freo's Jon Griffin and Tiger Chris Knights both suffered serious knee injuries in a round that took a heavy toll on players.

Melbourne coach Mark Neeld says the Demons are still on the right track despite their gut-wrenching loss to Gold Coast.

Fox Sports' AFL expert Julian de Stoop reviews round seven AFL action so far and discusses his likes and dislikes.

Gold Coast scored their biggest winning margin and claimed their first victory in Melbourne with an MCG thumping.

AFL great Leigh Matthews warns that regardless of Michael Voss' popularity as Brisbane coach, numbers could seal his fate.

Tom Lynch was an unstoppable force kicking 11 goals as the Crows cantered to a massive victory over GWS Giants.

Hawthorn provided a telling reminder that it deserves to be ranked alongside Geelong as the leading contenders for this year's flag.

While it doesn't make up for grand final day, the Hawks took the first step toward redemption with victory over the premiers.

Majak Daw kicked six goals - and could have had plenty more - as North Melbourne finished all over the top of the Bulldogs.

Richmond went to Port Adelaide without Trent Cotchin and lost Chris Knights early, but still emerged with four points.