Is George Hewett on the move?

Are the Hawks turning away from Butters?

And AFL cartoon football?

All that and more from media buzz...

Hewett away

Overlooked Carlton midfielder George Hewett is a major watch in this year's trade and free agency period as reports have indicated there are growing frustrations coming from his camp.

Hewett was remarkably dropped from the senior side earlier in the year, and has failed to regain his spot under Michael Voss despite impressive VFL form.

The former Swan is contracted until the end of 2027, but could he begin looking elsewhere?

Salt please, no Butters for the Hawks

Hawthorn is understood to be turning its attention away from Port Adelaide star Zak Butters.

Butters is currently weighing up his future, with a host of Victorian clubs throwing their hat in the ring for his services.

However, the Hawks have withdrawn their initial interest, instead focusing on other top-line talent.

Gold Coast duo Bailey Humphrey and Ben King is on Sam Mitchell's radar.

Cartoon football?

The AFL, Telstra and Champion Data are about to begin a trial called 'Optical Tracking' which helps automatically track players, assists umpires, the ARC and injuries.

But it could also unleash an alternate version of broadcasting where children can view the game as cartoon.

It could be unveiled in as little as three years.

 

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