The Latest Breaking News from Luke Jackson

Melbourne tormented Geelong late last season and both sides are firing on all cylinders ahead of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at a sold-out GMHBA Stadium.

Melbourne's level of recovery from a mid-season AFL form slump will be put to the test against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

Brisbane forward Daniel McStay and Geelong tall Esava Ratugolea are sidelined with ankle injuries, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn has a sore knee.

Melbourne are hoping to make it 15-straight AFL wins and move towards the club's games record when they clash with St Kilda at the MCG on Sunday.

Braydon Preuss' suspension will leave inexperienced GWS tall Matt Flynn to lead the ruck division against Melbourne stars Max Gawn and Luke Jackson.

Not many would have picked all three teams to remain perfect after three rounds. Andrew McGarry assesses the knowns and unknowns about the Lions, the Demons and the Blues.

The Braves are entering a title-defense campaign for the second time since moving to Atlanta in 1966. Much has changed since the last time they played a meaningful contest. That was Game 6 of the World Series, when Max Fried tossed a gem, Jorge Soler put a pitch into orbit…

The severity of his injury is unknown, but the pitcher could miss time if the evaluation shows any substantial damage.

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is sounding confident that ruckman Luke Jackson, the AFL's hottest young talent, will stay with the Demons.