Relevant events for the week Wednesday 30 July 2014 - Tuesday 5 August 2014 (Prev|Next)
Wednesday 30 July[]
The club confirmed that Sheppard was in doubt for the rest of the season due to injury, although it was described as an ankle problem rather than a 'hotspot' in his foot as reported previously.
Thursday 31 July[]
Bennell, Lycett, Hill, Cripps and Brennan were all on the plane to Adelaide. Sheppard and Smith were left behind.
Brennan and Tunbridge were left out when the teams were named, with Cox also an omission due to concussion - despite that, the veteran remained in Adelaide as the team's ruck coach.
Fremantle won a thriller over Carlton at Subiaco Oval.
Friday 1 August[]
Sydney defeated Essendon.
Saturday 2 August[]
West Coast defeated Adelaide in a high-scoring shootout in the side's first visit to Adelaide Oval.
East Perth went down to Subiaco.
Richmond easily defeated GWS Giants, Geelong beat North Melbourne and Gold Coast defeated St Kilda.
Sunday 3 August[]
Brisbane beat Melbourne, Hawthorn thrashed Western Bulldogs and Collingwood defeated Port Adelaide.