AFL pre-season matches wrap

Gary Ablett appeals for a free kick as the Suns beat the Dees. Picture: Adam Head Source: HWT Image Library THE Suns beat the Dees, Hawthorn broke its pre-season duck and a Roo was placed on report. Get a full wrap of all of today's AFL pre-season...

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Hawks win carries worries

Sam Mitchell spins out of trouble. Picture: Scott Chris Source: HWT Image Library HAWTHORN finally got its first win of the pre-season, but will now sweat on the fitness of Josh Gibson and the Match Review Panel's verdict of David Hale's hit...

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Port surprises Swans in trial hit-out

Port Adelaide's Hamish Hartlett tries to get the ball out to Kane Cornes in the trial match against Sydney Swans at AAMI Stadium. Picture: Morne de Klerk. Source: Getty Images PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has rated the Power's consistency...

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Roos not out for Round 1 rehearsal

Ryan Bastinac gets a kick away before the match was abandoned. Picture: Scott Chris Source: Herald Sun AS NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott sought out his Hawthorn counterpart during the last quarter seeking to call today's practice match off...

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No pressure on Robbie return

Robbie Gray at Moonta Bay during the Port Adelaide Power Football Club Community Camp on the Yorke Peninsula. Picture: Matt Turner Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide forward Robbie Gray will make his comeback from knee surgery earlier than...

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Drubbing doesn't bother Dogs

Tory Dickson of the Bulldogs cools down during the practice match against Fremantle in Mandurah. Source: Getty Images THE Western Bulldogs deny any momentum gained from the NAB Cup win against Hawthorn a fortnight ago was lost in last week's...

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LIVE: NAB Cup grand final

Carlton star Chris Judd returns for the NAB Cup final. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun LIVE AT 7:45PM AEDT - Follow our live coverage of tonight's NAB Cup grand final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton at Etihad Stadium here....

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Mayne, Dawson commit to Dockers

STAYING ON: Chris Mayne will remain with Fremantle until at least 2016 after signing a contract extension. Picture: Paul Kane Source: Getty Images FREMANTLE has shored up its future at both ends of the field, with Chris Mayne and Zac Dawson...

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Dempster blow for the Saints

Sean Dempster will miss 2-4 weeks. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: HWT Image Library ST KILDA defender Sean Dempster could face a belated start to the season after breaking down with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old could miss...

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Thigh injury hits Rosa for six

BODY BLOW: West Coast's Matt Rosa is expected to be sidelined for six weeks. Picture: Morne de Klerk Source: Getty Images LUCKLESS West Coast midfielder Matt Rosa is expected to miss the first six rounds of the season after having surgery...

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Monfries back in action

Former Bomber Angus Monfries training with Port Adelaide. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide's big-buy recruit of the trade period, Angus Monfries, is ready to return to action. The former Essendon forward has passed...

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Adelaide Crows ready to fly solo

Sanderson feels omens are right for a Crows flag in 2013. Crows chairman Rob Chapman says the Adelaide Football Club is ready to start the next phase of its history. Source: The Advertiser CROWS chairman Rob Chapman has delivered...

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SuperCoach Show is back

Brad Johnson will host The SuperCoach Show on Fox Footy this season. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun THE SuperCoach Show returns for 2013 on Fox Footy with a bumper four-part series to help you pick the best side in the land. ...

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Power set for Swans litmus test

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will measure his side's improvement against Sydney. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide believes its practice match against premiership side Sydney will be its best indication yet on how...

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Blues, Lions set for bumper years

Jonathan Brown will try and lead Brisbane to its first ever pre-season title on Friday night. Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: Herald Sun LOCK in at least one of Carlton or the Brisbane Lions to burst into the top four this season and expect...

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TEAMS: Judd back for Blues

Carltons Marc Murphy will step out as Blues captain for the first time on Friday. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun CARLTON star Chris Judd will step out for the first time this pre-season in Marc Murphy's debut as Blues captain on...

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Zaharakis still in Round 1 frame

2013 preview: The arrival of Brendon Goddard won't be enough to push the Bombers into the top eight, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. David Zaharakis will play VFL on Friday for Essendon. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald...

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Leuenberger injury setback

2013 preview: The Lions midfield is improving, but Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson says they still rely on their skipper Matthew Leuenberger works on his tapwork at Lions training at Coorparoo. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: The Courier-Mail...

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No Thomas, Ball for Round 1

2013 preview: The Magpies will struggle to make the top four this season, according to Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Luke Ball has eased back his training load. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD is set...

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Dusty ready to explode: Hardwick

Richmond's Dustin Martin at pre-season training. Picture: Stuart Walmsley. Source: Herald Sun A CLOSE bond with former Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams will be the making of Dustin Martin, says Richmond coach Damien Hardwick. ...

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Ultimate SuperCoach formguide

Travis Varcoe takes off out of the Geelong defence on Saturday. Picture: Mitch Bear Source: Geelong Advertiser OUR SuperCoach scouts review every game of the weekend and reveal who's burning and who's stinking it up. Round 1 is getting...

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Hurley ankle scare

Michael Hurley fights for the ball during the Round 2 NAB Cup match at Wangaratta. Source: Getty Images ESSENSON is confident Michael Hurley will play in the season-opener against Adelaide despite the star forward wearing a moonboot to protect...

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Essendon season preview

2013 preview: The arrival of Brendon Goddard won't be enough to push the Bombers into the top eight, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Essendon coach James Hird has plenty on his mind. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun ...

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Kosi's career on the line

Justin Koschitzke kicks at goal. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun ST KILDA forward Justin Koschitzke says he is competing with young ruckman Tom Hickey for a spot in the Saints' best 22. The 31-year-old says he has given no guarantees...

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Walker's 'catch' goes global

Carlton's Andrew Walker climbs over Adelaide's Sam Shaw to take a screamer in Friday night's NAB Cup match. Picture: Morne de Klerk. Source: Getty Images CARLTON high flyer Andrew Walker nearly won mark of the year in 2011 and this year has...

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Voss anger at AFL Brisbane snub

Brisbane coach Michael Voss reckons the Lions were controlled in using the ball during their NAB Cup win against Collingwood. AN angry Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss has smashed the AFL for denying his side a home NAB Cup final....

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NAB Cup final round schedule

BRISBANE have been forced to travel to Melbourne for the NAB Cup grand final, but where are the other teams playing? Despite finishing on top of the NAB Cup ladder, the Lions will take on the Blues at Etihad Stadium next Friday night. Join...

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Porplyzia out of hospital

Adelaide forward Jason Porplyzia is in line for Round 1 after going into hospital with stomach ulcers. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser CROWS specialist forward Jason Porplyzia is out of hospital today after suffering severe stomach...

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