The Midweek News Wrap: 14/08/2024

G'day and welcome to Wednesday, here is your headlines in the AFL World this week. Firstly to new developments out of my own footy club, the demons...

Tom Morris has reported that Christian Petracca is disgruntled with the Melbourne Footy Club. According to his sources if he didn't have 5 years on his contract he would leave the demons.

The club has come out with a statement that can be viewed here.https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1627631/a-letter-to-members-christian-petracca

Alex Neal Bullen has also requested a trade back to South Australia for family reasons after what has been probably a career best season.

Tom Barrass is reportedly set to request a trade to Hawthorn who have offered a 5 year deal. This would require the hawks to give up a first round pick most likely.

Jack Macrae will leave the Bulldogs if he finds a new Victorian home. The 30 year old has been in and out of the side all year.

Adelaide Coach Matthew Nicks have reportedly met with Gold Coasts Jack Lukosius. This comes after being dropped for their Round 22 clash that ended with a one point win for the club. Adelaide are going hard for the 24 year old.

Joshua Draper resigns at Fremantle in another coup for the finals contender.

Luckless Richmond defender Josh Gibcus has signed a new deal at the tigers.

Craig McRae has come under fire after comments regarding the umpiring late in Pies vs Swans. He believes that if this was at the MCG the 50-meter penalty would be called. John Longmire was furious at said comment.

Charlie Curnow and Harry Mckay have concerning injuries that add to Carltons growing injury woes which is starting to impact their top 8 chances.

There is a tickets price freeze on this years finals tickets in a boost for all AFL Fans.

The latest AFL Injury news can be found here: https://www.afl.com.au/matches/injury-list

That is the latest headlines in the AFL World. Catch you tomorrow night for the round preview.