Port to target defenders in trades

New Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has already started his rejuvenation of the damaged club. Picture: Calum Robertson. Source: adelaidenow PORT Adelaide's fresh-start approach will prompt a double-edged approach as the trade period moves into...

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How Mick stopped a player revolt

Mick Malthouse with Eddie McGuire at the end of the 2011 season. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun Biography of Mick Malthouse to be released this week. Source: Herald Sun MICK Malthouse hosed down a 2011 player revolt at Collingwood...

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Cats, Hawks trust in the tried

The Hawks forfeited their first-round draft pick in order to gain Western Bulldogs veteran Brian Lake. Picture: Bronwyn Ward Source: Herald Sun PERENNIAL powers Geelong and Hawthorn have gambled on the "now" rather than turn to this year's...

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TV bosses still want GF time swap

Sydney's Nick Malceski is mobbed by teammates after kicking the winning goal in a classic Grand Final win against Hawthorn at the MCG. Picture: Hamish Blair Source: Herald Sun Seven boss David Leckie still wouldn't mind seeing a later timeslot...

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Morabito confident of derby return

ON TRACK: Fremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito (left) is aiming for a Round 1 return next season. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow FREMANTLE could be bolstered for its Round 1 Western Derby by a remarkable return from injury by midfielder...

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Cats looking beyond 2013: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott has defended the club's decision to sign two 28-year-old players. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun GEELONG has not compromised its long-term future by re-loading with experienced pair Hamish McIntosh...

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Cooney's cutting-edge treatment

Western Bulldogs are hoping Adam Cooney can return to his best with the help of radical surgery in Germany. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: Herald Sun BROWNLOW Medallist Adam Cooney is set to undertake cutting-edge treatment in Germany on the...

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Wild man Spida's mild tendencies

Former AFL ruckman Peter ''Spida'' Everitt. Picture: Michael Dodge. Source: Herald Sun FEW former footballers surprise you like Peter "Spida" Everitt, the extroverted former ruckman of St Kilda, Hawthorn and Sydney. An example: Few former...

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Clubs protest cut to rookie list

Champion Dockers ruckman Aaron Sandilands is one of many players who have gone on to outstanding careers after being elevated from the rookie list. Picture: Daniel Wilkins. Source: PerthNow CLUBS have called on the AFL to revisit a drastic...

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Riley replaces Hinkley at Suns

Carlton assistant coach Mark Riley, who is heading to the Gold Coast, talks to Ed Curnow and Andrew Carrazzo during Blues training. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun FORMER Carlton assistant Mark Riley will coach at Gold Coast...

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Mick takes on Pies in Round 2

Mick Malthouse coaching his last game with Collingwood - the 2011 grand final. He faces his former team in Round 2 next year as Carlton's senior coach. Picture: Tim Carrafa. Source: Herald Sun THE much-anticipated first meeting of Collingwood...

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It's Mac time now for the Cats

Former Kangaroo Hamish McIntosh is determined to establish himself as the Cats' top ruckman. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun GEELONG recruit Hamish McIntosh has backed himself to emerge from his recurring injury nightmare and...

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Hawks sweat on Clinton Young

Hawthorn is hoping to hang on to Clinton Young. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN will be forced to wait until the dying minutes of this afternoon's free agency period to learn if it has kept long-kicking wingman Clinton...

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Cats duo to be one-club players

Geelong defender Tom Lonergan has re-signed with the club until 2015 Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: Herald Sun TOM Lonergan's miraculous career will continue into its tenth season, with the veteran defender joining Andrew Mackie in committing...

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Holidays threaten pre-season plans

Geelong football manager Neil Balme says the club will have to juggle pre-season plans around players' holiday breaks. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun THE AFL Players Association has urged clubs to take a commonsense approach to...

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Good news for high-flying Swans

Sydney Swans stars Adam Goodes and Jarrad McVeigh hold up the premiership cup at Sydney Town Hall. Picture: Brett Costello. Source: The Daily Telegraph THE Swans will play their first two matches of their premiership defence in Sydney, but...

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Cash Gordon for Dogs

New Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon, right, with departing president David Smorgon. Picture: Stuart Walmsley. Source: Herald Sun RETURNING Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon will dig deep into his own pocket to boost the club's...

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Longmire wins contract extension

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire shows off the premiership cup with Jarrad McVeigh, left, and Adam Goodes. Picture: Brett Costello. Source: The Daily Telegraph SYDNEY'S premiership win has handed coach John Longmire a position of power, with...

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Pure forward role for Dawes

Understudy no more-Chris Dawes will enjoy a leading role at Melbourne. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun NEW Melbourne signing Chris Dawes is guaranteed a lead role next season. So often the understudy to Travis Cloke at Collingwood,...

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Bombers still on muscle mission

Essendon fitness chief Dean Robinson, aka The Weapon, shows Kyle Reimers, Patrick Ryder and Kyle Hardingham how to lift weights. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON will forge ahead with the controversial strategy to turn...

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Dawes the Demon

Bye, bye Bucks- forward Chris Dawes is now a Demon. Source: Herald Sun CHRIS Dawes will today officially become a Melbourne player. The Demons and Collingwood late yesterday reached agreement on a trade for the 2010 premiership key forward,...

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Tradition bounced out by AFL

Sydney's Shane Mumford and Hawthorn's David Hale contest the opening bounce in the grand final. Umpires will no longer bounce the ball, apart from the opening bounce and after goals. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: Herald Sun THE traditional...

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Cost-of-living cap justified: Swans

Sydney Swans CEO Andrew Ireland. Picture: Brett Costello. Source: The Daily Telegraph SYDNEY says it has "nothing to hide" from an AFL review of its cost-of-living allowance and believes its $900,000 salary cap dispensation will be justified....

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Few shots fired in AFL tanking probe

Former Demon Brock McLean alleges Melbourne tanked to gain better draft picks. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun ENTIRE wars have been fought in 77 days; governments have been toppled. Yet the media actually giggled yesterday as...

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Congestion like under 9s: KB

VFL legend Kevin Bartlett says the congestion around the ball in most AFL matches is like watching an under 9s game. Picture: Derrick Den Hollander Source: Herald Sun LEGEND Kevin Bartlett last night declared the AFL Commission had "dropped...

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Jurrah seeks fresh start at Power

Former Melbourne forward Liam Jurrah has told those close to him he wants to play football again next year after a positive meeting with Port Adelaide officials. Picture: Ray Titus Source: The Advertiser THREE weeks ago, troubled forward Liam...

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Transforming Port's tarnished image

New Port Adelaide president David Koch is helping lure new sponsors to the embattled AFL club. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide is closing in on a national corporate sponsor for the first time in four years. And...

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Lions hunting Hawk Clinton

Hawthorn midfielder Clinton Young celebrates a goal in the Hawks' 94-point win against Essendon. Source: Getty Images THE Brisbane Lions are still in the hunt for free agent Clinton Young but are in the midst of a five-way fight for the services...

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Giant offer for right price

Last year's GWS first-round draft picks, including No.1 selection Jonathon Patton (far left). The Giants say they are prepared to part with four of their first five picks in this year's draft for the right price. Source: Getty Images GREATER...

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Tigers, Blues get second billing

Richmond and Carlton will retain their traditional MCG opener on Easter Thursday next season. But two matches will be played the weekend before, both outside of Melbourne. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun CARLTON and Richmond...

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