Injuries and Illnesses Haunt AFL Teams as Season Nears Its End The Australian Football League (AFL) has long been marked by physical battles, but recent weeks have seen a number of high profile teams succumb to injuries and illnesses that threaten their chances at the top.
The most significant blow came when Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom was ruled out of his side's blockbuster clash with Hawthorn due to illness.
Sidebottom, one of Collingwood's most reliable performers this season, has been absent from action due to health issues.