Tuesday, May 27, 2014: Get well Al...

It appears all this talk about the budget and the value of free markets has rubbed off on Fremantle coach Ross Lyon. Quizzed about his star midfileder Nat Fyfe, and a potential free-agency deal with another club, Lyon responded economically. "No, it doesn't concern me whatsoever. We respect everybody's right to peruse their commercial value". That Nat Fyfe is apparently speaking to other clubs is causing no pain for Lyon.

Pain is, of course, part of coaching. Just ask Alastair Clarkson, who was last night admitted to hospital with a back injury and will step back from the club until he recovers. This is expected to be at least a month, until which time Assistant Brendan Bolton will coach the club. That the injury was caused by punching an inanimate object could not be confirmed at the time of writing.

From all here at The Smother we wish Al a speedy recovery, and we hope he continues to give us plenty to write about.


In the news...
Two Mohr Years! The Giants have re-signed frequently injured defender Tim Mohr until the end of 2016.

The MRP has returned its findings after round 10. Gary Ablett escaped charges, while Hamish Hartlett has been offered a week for striking and Clay Smith has also been given a week for engaging in rough conduct. Full sanctions here.

While Jeremy Cameron has pledged his allegiance to the under-fire Giants. "I'm loving my time here" said Cameron of the leagues most consistent team - losing by 113 and 111 points in recent weeks.