Port Adelaide’s prized recruit Jason Horne-Francis has undergone surgery on both legs after experiencing “debilitating pain” in his calves and feet this year.
• Essendon youngster Zach Merrett isn’t worried about the team’s fitness, despite club great Matthew Lloyd labelling it “alarming” amid a “blame game” over the Bombers’ horror 2022 season.
• Jesinta Franklin has revealed husband Lance was very close to walking away from football.
• In AFLW news, the Crows win on Saturday sets up a mouth-watering clash against Melbourne on Friday night.