Tigers coach Damien Hardwick reveals Dustin Martin is on personal leave, and may miss this week's clash with the Giants.

BRISBANE has claimed its biggest win under interim coach Frans Thijssen, while Perth beat Newcastle to continue its great start to the season.

MELBOURNE City have snatched a dramatic 1-0 win in the Victorian derby over the Victory with a late Erik Paartalu header.

The AFL's goal kicking charts used to be dominated by the big full-forwards, but as the game has evolved so have the range of players who have a chance of getting the Coleman Medal, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

A Victorian football team that holds the record for the longest losing streak in its former league's history is in danger of going under after several unsuccessful bids to join other competitions.