In today’s AFL Briefing, your wrap of footy news:

Jeremy Howe expects to return from his adductor injury for Collingwood’s preliminary final next week against Brisbane or Gold Coast in a major boost for the Pies.

Former AFL umpire Michael Pell and three co-accused face court after Brownlow Medal integrity investigation.

Bailey Smith sent a text message apologising to News Corp photographer Alison Wynd after he verbally abused her at an open training session on Wednesday.

Chris Scott sorry for outburst at AFL employee, Smith apologises to photographer

Angus Delaney, Peter Ryan

Geelong coach Chris Scott has apologised to a junior female AFL media official after an outburst which pushed her to tears.

Nine News reported that the incident occurred outside the media conference room at the

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