The injury to Sydney forward Joel Amartey has raised the intrigue around his future.

Essendon and James Hird have met, but what did they speak about?

Where is Sam Mitchell's future lie? As well as the Greene/Green pair from GWS?

All that and more from media buzz...

Hird discusses other Bomber roles

Essendon president Andrew Welsh and James Hird have spoken amid the club's search for a new coach.

The pair spoke about the vacancy, but according to the Agenda Setters, Welsh put to Hird to consider another role at the Bombers.

AFL Opening Round still on the cards

The AFL fixture guru Josh Bowler has revealed the much-maligned Opening Round is still on the table for next year.

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The league is working through its fixture, considering the 150th Test match at the MCG as well as the Rugby World Cup later in the year.

Pies, Blues circle injured Swan

Collingwood and Carlton have not given up on their chase of injured Joel Amartey, who was ruled out for 10 weeks with an Achilles injury.

The Swans forward is believed to want to stay in the Harbour City and has been tabled an offer of around $3 million for six years.

Given his unrestricted free agent status, the Pies and Blues could offer more to lure him to Victoria, whilst also retaining draft picks to help bring in young talent.

This mode is Carlton's priority given the link to father-son gun Cody Walker, who is tipped to go top three in the draft.

Hawthorn coach set for extension

The Hawks are understood to have tabled an offer to coach Sam Mitchell as reports have flagged the gun mentor as gettable.

Contracted for next year, Mitchell would fall in line with Tasmania's entry, albeit the AFL's newest club would like to announce its inaugural coach later this season.

However, the powers at Dingley have put forward a three-year extension on top of a significant pay rise.

Demons set to ditch Marvel

Melbourne is wanting out of its Alice Springs commitment. Even coach Steven King said so after they were trounced by GWS, stating they'd love to play every game at the MCG.

King appeared on the Agenda Setters and was quizzed about his remarks, while it was revealed the Demons will continue to play one game in the Northern Territory, but avoid hosting a game at Marvel in return.

Greene, Green deals on hold to Giants name next boss

The futures of GWS stars Toby Greene and Tom Green remained clouded, and it might have something to do with the club's decision over who will be the next chief executive.

Dave Matthews left the club and a vacancy emerged, leaving an uncertain future.

Veteran Roo, premiership Lion seek feedback on three controversial rules

Luke McDonald and Josh Dunkley have sought feedback from the AFL regarding three controversial rules.

The stand rule; last disposal rule and the change to the ruck rules.

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