De Koning loses spot ahead of Carlton elimination final

Geelong drops its 25-year-old premiership defender despite 19 games this season. Trade talk has swirled around him despite a year left on his contract.

Why it mattersA player dropped from finals signals the coach's priorities and raises questions about his future at the club.

AustraliaMajor AFL news affecting fantasy footy selections and game strategy; may signal potential trade movement in the coming off-season.

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Nicks given no job guarantee ahead of Crows final

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has no job guarantee. If the Crows lose Saturday's elimination final against the Western Bulldogs, his future is uncertain.

Why it mattersNicks faces a critical match. The result could shape his future. This adds pressure to an already intense elimination final.

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Matthew Nicks not facing win-or-bust ultimatum, AFL analysts insist

Fox Footy analysts rejected claims that Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks must win Saturday's elimination final to keep his job, calling such an ultimatum unrealistic.