Finally, the Christian Petracca injury review from King's Birthday is over. So, what's the outcome?
Do Collingwood have a plan B if a pursuit of a star Sun falls through?
And what's the latest trade and contract news?
All that and more from media buzz...
681 days later: Petracca saga over
The review of the Christian Petracca injury through midway 2024 has been finalised.
Petracca was still in Demons colours when he lacerated his spleen and was sent to hospital under serious circumstances, causing concern over how Melbourne dealt with the situation.
He has since departed Victoria and joined Gold Coast.
"681 days after Christian Petracca suffered those horrific internal injuries, the AFL and the AFLPA have finally wrapped up their review into what happened..."
🗣️ Tom Morris on the findings from the Christian Petracca injury investigation pic.twitter.com/iQ5SvDuwSG
— 7AFL (@7AFL) April 22, 2026
Giant star on future, knee injury
Tom Green says any decision regarding his future will revolve around the prospect of winning a premiership, while he hasn't ruled out not featuring in 2026 after tearing his ACL in the pre-season.
Green is being hunted by Tasmania ahead of their introduction in 2028.
Tom Green on Tasmania: "I've honestly been thinking more about when am I gonna be able to start running (rather than my next contract)."
Tom Green on his future: "Winning a premiership is the key factor in any contract decision I'm going to make."
Stream The Agenda Setters on… pic.twitter.com/LnbT0Gpt9B
— 7AFL (@7AFL) April 22, 2026
Contract news
Brisbane is planning to retain Zac Bailey, despite talks that he may cost too much amid heavy interest from Adelaide.
The Crows are believed to be offering in the ballpark of $10 million over seven years, but the Lions won't give up without a fight, tabling a six-year deal worth around $6-6.5 million, according to AFL Media.
Bulldog Lachie Bramble is set to sign a two-year extension, while Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has hit a trigger that will extend him until the end of next year.
Collingwood is tipped to turn its attention to Hawthorn's Mitch Lewis, who is out of contract at the end of the year, if Ben King re-signs with Gold Coast.
"I think if (Ben) King stays at the Suns, watch [Collingwood] shift their interest to a player like Mitch Lewis."
🗣️ Mitch Cleary on Mitch Lewis' future pic.twitter.com/XVg07uneWV
— 7AFL (@7AFL) April 22, 2026
Melbourne's Bayley Fritsch is poised to sign a three-year extension.
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs is quickly becoming a player of interest at rival clubs, especially given his omission over the past fortnight.
Richmond and the Western Bulldogs are sniffing around as he weighs up his future beyond 2026.
Intrigue surrounding Jesse Hogan's future also continues to permeate through the competition, with the Giants putting forward a two-year deal, but isn't close to being signed.
“I'd like to think between his management and the club we can sort something out," teammate Tom Green said on the Agenda Setters.
“He is one of our most structurally important players and he's only one or two years removed from winning the Coleman and being incredible.
“I'd like to think we can make a move there. He loves being in Sydney and loves the anonymity of it. He'd be a big loss but I'd like to think we can keep him.”
