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Matt Hill…it’s Bayley Fritsch, not Fritz. He’s not a deli meat.

Looking increasingly unlikely Port Adelaide will have Aliir Aliir against Sydney this weekend - Power defender training indoors this morning as he deals with a knee issue. Club has declared Jason Horne-Francis fit, but is training still away from main group. Footy on Nine

The bad news: A small setback for Brisbane's Tom Doedee, who was concussed playing VFL today. The good news: Brisbane's AFL & VFL teams have byes next week. If he recovers within the 12-day mandated timeframe, he won't miss a game. Still yet to debut for the Lions.

Some big news out of Carlton ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Port Adelaide: Patrick Cripps has been quarantined from main playing group due to illness. Blues still hopeful he’ll play. Footy on Nine

Just in: Crows young gun Dan Curtin has signed a three year extension. Now locked in until the end of 2029. Footy on Nine

How invested is the Carlton playing group? Charlie Curnow laughing and squirting opponents with water in the first quarter is telling.

Nothing official from the Power yet, but speaking on radio Jason Horne-Francis has effectively confirmed Miles Bergman has re-signed: “It’s good to lock Miles in” … “It’s good to get such a talent like him to stay at the club.” Footy on Nine

Power star Sam Powell-Pepper will have surgery in the coming days after scans confirmed he’s ruptured another ACL. His second in as many years. Footy on Nine 9News Adelaide

Relief for Crows star Josh Rachele - has avoided dreaded ACL but still unsure what he’s done. Club expecting to confirm extent of injury later today. Hear from him tonight 9News Adelaide Footy on Nine

Can confirm Rachele will miss 8 weeks. A return in finals will be the aim. Footy on Nine 9News Adelaide

Injury woes have gone from bad to worse for Port Adelaide. Jason-Horne Francis has a broken foot and may require surgery pending further checks, which would put his season in jeopardy. While captain Connor Rozee has a broken hand and will miss at least this week. Footy on Nine

AFL racism has reared its ugly head again, with Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne calling out a faceless troll who sent him abhorrent abuse on social media. #9News

Port Adelaide star Jason Horne-Francis had surgery last night to repair a broken foot. Likely season over. Footy on Nine 9News Adelaide

Jason Horne-Francis’ season is over. Star Power midfielder is now recovering at home after undergoing foot surgery late yesterday. Footy on Nine 9News Adelaide

A third injury blow for Port Adelaide this week, Ken Hinkley revealing forward Willie Rioli has been battling a foot injury and won’t travel to Tasmania for a blockbuster rematch with the Hawks. Apparently Rioli has been struggling to get on the training ground. Footy on Nine

Adelaide has officially locked in captain Jordan Dawson until the end of 2029 after signing a 2 year extension. Means the back to back club best and fairest will be 32 by end of the contract. 9News Adelaide Footy on Nine

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Hit by key injuries, Port also has multiple players nursing injuries. Miles Bergman is one who will require surgery to repair a shoulder issue. It’s just a matter of whether he can complete season or club shuts him down early. Regardless, he will play in Showdown. Footy on Nine

Brodie Smith has been withdrawn from SANFL clash. A late Showdown change on the cards? Mitch Hinge has been dealing with a hip complaint all week. 👀

Just precautionary, Crows expected to go in as named. Hinge to play.