Paul Curtis could be in hot water after his ugly tackle left West Coast gun Hamish Davis concussed.

Paul Curtis could be in hot water after his ugly tackle left West Coast gun Hamish Davis concussed.

Essendon are dealt a new cruel injury blow after Archie Roberts was forced off the field with a dislocated shoulder.

Essendon are dealt a new cruel injury blow after Archie Roberts was forced off the field with a dislocated shoulder.

The Magpies and Tigers – both viewed as trailing the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, in the race for Butters – have held face-to-face meetings with the Port Adelaide superstar.

The Magpies and Tigers – both viewed as trailing the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, in the race for Butters – have held face-to-face meetings with the Port Adelaide superstar.

After Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.

After Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.

Melbourne crushed a sorry Bombers outfit at the MCG, but Essendon’s interim coach insists they are not being affected by the spectre of James Hird.

Melbourne crushed a sorry Bombers outfit at the MCG, but Essendon’s interim coach insists they are not being affected by the spectre of James Hird.

Bailey Smith tossed in a little jab at the Western Bulldogs on Friday night after beating Gold Coast.

Bailey Smith tossed in a little jab at the Western Bulldogs on Friday night after beating Gold Coast.