It is shaping as though this week will be Geelong star Matthew Scarlett’s final game at Simonds Stadium. The AFL Record’s Adam McNicol profiles one of the greatest full-backs in the game’s history.

Adelaide full-forward Taylor Walker's journey from Broken Hill to star goalkicker has been a fascinating one. The Record’s Paul Daffey reports on a unique individual.

A knee injury has kept Collingwood’s Luke Ball out for most of the year but it has allowed the Magpie midfielder to devote more time to his role as AFL Players’ Association president. Ball discusses the major issues facing AFL players with the Record’s Peter Ryan.

This week’s Record also features the latest round of player retirements, including Fremantle’s Antoni Grover, Gold Coast’s Josh Fraser and Essendon’s Mark McVeigh, plus there is an in-depth look at the finals scheduling.

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