It’s been a long journey to Sydney via Bunyip (in Gippsland) and Geelong but Swans ruckman Shane Mumford is making every post a winner despite some recent injury setbacks. The AFL Record’s Paul Daffey talks to the easy-going big man.

Assistant coaches are under more scrutiny than ever according to a recently released study commissioned by the AFL and the AFL Coaches Association. The Record’s Peter Ryan speaks to several assistant coaches about the pressures they face.

It has been a busy week for retirements with fourlong-serving players calling it a day. The Record catches up with Collingwood’s Chris Tarrant, Adelaide’s Michael Doughty and Bulldog pair Lindsay Gilbee and Ryan Hargrave.

This week’s national cover features Sydney’s Shane Mumford while there is a dedicated cover for the St Kilda v Greater Western Sydney clash. Lenny Hayes graces the cover wearing a special ‘thank you’ jumper for St Kilda’s 35,432 members.

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