Xander McGuire

St Kilda is deep in talks on a multi-year extension for emerging star Max Hall. Hall was the number one rated player in the AFL between rounds 14-17, capping an incredible rise from being drafted at Pick four in the 2024 mid-season draft. @7AFL @7NewsMelbourne

Collingwood is considering playing Jordan De Goey in the VFL this week or next on limited minutes after taking huge steps forward on the track. A medical meeting tomorrow will determine further details for his return from an Achilles tendon issue.👇 @7AFL

Melbourne is once again pursuing untried GWS swingman Wade Derksen, ramping up efforts in recent weeks. He requested a trade to VIC last year but was held to his contract. With no 2026 deal yet from GWS + a desire to get to VIC or WA, the Dees are leading the chase. @7AFL

Lightning was detected within 10km of the GABBA, so both sides and fans have been escorted under cover. AFL Integrity has told the change rooms that they need 15 mins without any lightning before they can get out. No movement still. @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL

None of the AFL, GWS or the Sydney Swans will take action over Toby Greene’s “overweight” sledge towards Tom Papley at half time. It’s been received as a humorous jab - and is now case closed. @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL

Jordan De Goey is back. He’ll play VFL against Frankston on Saturday night. Bobby Hill will also return from personal issues via the VFL. @7AFL @7NewsMelbourne

Nick Daicos has declared he doesn't need a rest as the Pies close in on September. The Brownlow Medal favourite spoke exclusively to @XanderMcGuire7 on Collingwood’s path back to premiership glory. 7NEWS.com.au @7AFL #7NEWS

Jordan De Goey needs to get through two training sessions this week, but will be available for VFL selection if he does. A huge boost for the Pies, who have been managing the explosive midfielder towards a September AFL cameo. He hasn’t played since Rd 8. @7AFL @7NewsMelbourne

Tonight on 7NEWS at 6pm: Two of the biggest names in the game. Marcus Bontempelli speaks exclusively to Chief Footy Reporter @cleary_mitch. Nick Daicos goes one-on-one with @XanderMcGuire7. 7NEWS.com.au @7AFL #7NEWS

Collingwood will wear a ‘retro’ jumper in their Round 21 clash vs Brisbane. The design is a compilation of past guernseys worn by the club over the last 30 years. @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL

Exclusive on @7NewsMelbourne tonight: Nick Daicos reveals the plan for his management for the rest of the year… He talks Collingwood’s form, where he wants to see brother Josh play and those Tassie devils comments. Plus, a surprise for Pies fanatics 👀

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has signed a four-year deal to remain with the club until 2029. He speaks exclusively tonight to @7NewsMelbourne at 6pm about why it took until round 20 & the big fish he’s working on landing.

Concern at North Melbourne for Cam Zurhaar. He copped a knock to the cheek and will require medical assessment early this week, with some doubt over his availability for North’s clash vs Geelong on Saturday. @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL

James O’Donnell in a moon boot after rolling his ankle but played out the game and should be available. Marcus Bontempelli icing the same calf he strained this year - club says all clear. Do the Dogs rest a couple against an injury riddled Essendon before the run home? @7AFL

Key takeaways: The sub rule could go next year. The centre bounce will be reviewed. Academies and father sons seem to be safe for the next 2-3 years at least. Quarters will be sped up around stoppages, but not reduced from 20mins of play. MRO will publicly explain…

🚨 Long-form chat with Greg Swann 🚨 An in-depth chat with the incoming AFL EGM Football Performance on a number of issues, including... - The length of quarters - The sub - His areas of responsibility - Academies & the draft - Feedback from clubs - The bounce

The Bulldogs' top eight hopes go on the line tonight against the red-hot Lions at the Gabba. @XanderMcGuire7 is on the boundary. 7NEWS.com.au @7AFL #7NEWS

Both teams have now been given the all clear after being stuck for about 45 minutes inside. Game still on track for a 7:40pm bounce. @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL