The Western Bulldogs, desperate for a win to stay in touch with the top eight, face the third-placed Brisbane Lions in a huge game at the Gabba.

It is too early to say if a changing of the guard has taken place but it isn't too early to brand the Power the genuine article.

Chairman Paul Lederer wants to get to the bottom of the "inconsistency" that made Western Sydney the only club alongside Central Coast Mariners to miss the past three finals series.

Blake Green made an immediate impact for Newcastle, leading his new team to a 44-4 thumping of Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Melbourne Victory's interim coach Grant Brebner broke his duck when his young side put in a convincing performance to beat Perth Glory 4-0.

The Kangaroos have made three changes for Sunday's clash against Melbourne and hope to have Ben Brown back soon from a knee injury.

Nick Ghabar normally keeps a low profile. But the lawyer who the star players turn to felt the need to speak up about a looming crusher crackdown.

All you need to know about Sunday's eight-race program in the Central West.

Carlton will have to face a formidable West Coast side without dangerous key forward Harry McKay.

Nash Rawiller will have to see a sports psychologist after he was hit with an eighth careless riding suspension in just over a year during his Missile Stakes victory.