Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has contracted a bacterial infection in his shoulder that will require him to take intravenous antibiotics.

The dual Brownlow Medallist underwent surgery on an injured shoulder last Tuesday.

Magpies star Jordan De Goey has engaged the services of a top American law firm to fight serious charges stemming from an alleged brawl at a Manhattan nightclub. It comes as Collingwood teammates offered support to De Goey – whose AFL career is now in jeopardy – but stressed he’d need to pay a heavy price if found guilty.