Coleman Medallist Scott Cummings has called for a “full clean-out” at West Coast amid the club’s lack of stability, declaring the Eagles need “new voices” and senior players that aren’t “playing for contracts”.

West Coast’s sorry season hit a brutal low point, with a horrendous loss creating dark conversations off the field.

Hawthorn has failed to overturn James Sicily’s three-match dangerous tackle ban at the AFL Appeal Board after well over an hour of deliberations.

An out of contract Giant is attracting interest from a Victorian rival, after a stellar month where he’s kicked 11 goals in just four games.

Cody Weightman bagged a career-high six goals in his milestone 50th match to lead the Western Bulldogs to a 21-point win over North Melbourne, 15.15 (105) to 13.6 (84).

Giants star Lachie Whitfield has become latest player suspended for a dangerous tackle by the Match Review Officer, while St Kilda defender Nasiah Wanganee-Milera has avoideda ban for striking.

There’ll be two debutants unearthed on the Friday night stage.

Geelong is looking to prove it has returned as a premiership contender against an emerging flag threat in Port Adelaide as the pair square off on Thursday night to open Round 14.

Melbourne has handed Collingwood their first loss in more than two months, claiming a thrilling four-point victory in the King’s Birthday blockbuster.