Players 'guinea pigs' for new rule

Adelaide's Brent Reilly crashes into the legs of Alwyn Davey, giving away a free kick. Picture: Simon Cross Source: Herald Sun Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. ADELAIDE coach Brenton Sanderson says...

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Tackle count alarms Sando

Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson looks for answers. Source: Getty Images ADELAIDE coach Brenton Sanderson says the numbers are as ugly as the result. The Crows took...

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10 things we learnt last night

Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking a goal for Essendon. Source: Getty Images A NEW Bomber cult hero, SuperCoach clangers and Channel 7 goes back to the future....

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Viney on track for Dees debut

Jack Viney gets the footy moving forward during the Casey Scorpions vs Port Melbourne practise match at Casey Fields, Cranbourne. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun Mitch Clark kicks at goal at Casey Fields. Picture: Michael Klein Source:...

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Retirements, injuries won't stop us

2013 preview: The Cats can cling to a finals berth with a mix of old heads and young talent, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Geelong skipper Joel Selwood says Cat fans shouldn't be scared of what lies ahead. Picture: Michael...

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Shuey braced for Crowley challenge

CLOSE COMPANY: Luke Shuey can expect another tight tag from Ryan Crowley in tomorrow's derby. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow WEST Coast midfielder Luke Shuey has thrived living in the shadows of Daniel Kerr, but his free ride is set...

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LIVE: Crows v Bombers

Essendon star Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking his first goal for the Bombers. Tonight he'll make his season proper debut. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun BRENDON Goddard is just hours away from his Essendon debut, but prized...

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League will tighten drug loophole

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is part of the drugs working party. Picture: Glenn Daniels Source: Herald Sun THE AFL's illicit drugs working party has agreed to tighten the loophole which allows players to admit drug use yet dodge testers. ...

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Eagles eye top-four spot

2013 preview: The Eagles have talent in every position and will be almost impossible to stop this year, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Matt Priddis kicks the Eagles into attack. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun ...

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Jolly OK after lung scare

Darren Jolly cops a knee in the back in a ruck contest against Geelong. Picture: Harman Stephen Source: Herald Sun Darren Jolly with trainers. Picture: Harman Stephen Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD ruckman Darren Jolly says he will line...

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Cooney's knee dogs him again

Bulldogs star Adam Cooney could miss Round 1 with a setback to his troublesome knee. Picture: Norm Oorloff Source: Herald Sun WESTERN Bulldogs star Adam Cooney is in doubt for next week's season-opener after suffering a setback with his troublesome...

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Daisy to play VFL

Dale Thomas joins a training drill at Gosch's Paddock. Source: Getty Images DALE Thomas could make a last-ditch bid for Round 1 selection if he returns in the VFL tomorrow night. The AFL today released its list of players who have been...

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Bombers focus on footy, not drugs

Essendon chief executive Ian Robson (left) says his club is focused solely on footy. Source: Getty Images ESSENDON chief executive Ian Robson is hopeful his club has dodged an Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority "sledgehammer", but says...

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Kelly to crunch deals for skippers

Craig Kelly will sort out Trent Cotchin and Jobe Watson's next contract. Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun ELITE Sports Properties boss Craig Kelly will get back into the ring as a player manager to negotiate the contracts of star captains Trent...

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I thought Clarke's season was over: Lyon

ALL TO PLAY FOR: The two coaches pose with the derby trophy. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Fremantle Dockers coach Ross Lyon and West Coast Eagles coach John Worsfold front the media ahead of the Western Derby....

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Gazza the punters' SuperCoach pick

Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett is the pick of the SuperCoach punters. Picture: Getty Source: Herald Sun HE MAY have competition for Brownlow Medal favouritism, but Gary Ablett is the only player punters want in SuperCoach betting. The Gold...

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Freo's Clarke limps off training track

HURTING: Fremantle is sweating on the fitness of Zac Clarke (left) for Saturday's derby. Source: Getty Images ON STANDBY: Rookie Jack Hannath could be called up for a derby debut. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow FREMANTLE recruit...

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Hodge expects Buddy big pay cut

Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge, pictured here alongside the other 17 AFL skippers, expects a pay cut as the Hawks move to keep Lance Franklin. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN captain Luke Hodge expects a pay cut as the AFL club...

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Riewoldt relies on blood jabs

2013 preview: Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson says the Saints need to find the next group of stars to take the baton from Nick Riewoldt and Co. St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt catches his breath. Source: Getty Images ST KILDA...

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Hill looking forward to LeCras return

WELCOME BACK: Eagle Mark LeCras will play his first AFL game since 2011 this weekend. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: The Sunday Times WEST Coast goalsneak Josh Hill says he feels more comfortable at the Eagles now, and is looking forward to...

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Demetriou cashes in on bonuses

Vote now on whether Andrew Demetriou deserves his mega pay packet. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Getty Images AFL boss Andrew Demetriou received $440,000 worth of bonuses last year, the league's annual report reveals. The game's most powerful...

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Wrist injury for Butcher

Port Adelaide key forward John Butcher has a wrist injury. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide's injury-plagued forward John Butcher has had another setback, with scans expected to confirm he has suffered a small crack...

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Traditional surgery for Johnson

Sydney defender Alex Johnson will have traditional surgery. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images SYDNEY premiership player Alex Johnson is set to miss the entire season after opting for traditional surgery - and not revolutionary LARS - to...

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Winged Eagles not worried

Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui will miss the start of the season. Picture: Justin Benson-cooper. Source: PerthNow WEST Coast skipper Darren Glass is confident his team has the depth to cover for a host of injuries in Saturday's Round 1 showdown...

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Tigers primed for Round 1

Richmond star Brett Deledio in full flight against the Western Bulldogs at Visy Park. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick came away from yesterday's nine-point win over the Western Bulldogs confident...

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Gray happy to be back

Robbie Gray at Port Adelaide training. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide specialist forward Robbie Gray will step up his workloads after a successful return from serious knee surgery to competitive football on Saturday...

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Thomas in no hurry to sign

Collingwood midfielder Dale Thomas says he is in no hurry to re-sign. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD midfielder Dale Thomas says there is no point rushing to sign a new contract after ankle surgery and a modest 2012....

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Leuenberger unscathed in return

Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger got through half a game with Brisbane's reserves side. Picture: Adam Armstrong Source: The Courier-Mail BRISBANE had further cause for celebration over the weekend with ruckman Matthew Leuenberger playing...

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