Injury floors Grimes again

Dylan Grimes has suffered another hamstring setback. Picture: Ben Swinnerton Source: Herald Sun INJURY-plagued Richmond defender Dylan Grimes has suffered yet another setback with his dodgy hamstrings. And Melbourne's new recruit...

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Dons to draft delisted Prismall

Brent Prismall trains with the Bombers at Windy Hill. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON has confirmed it will take delisted midfielder Brent Prismall if he remains available in next month's pre-season draft. The...

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O'Meara leads rising pack

Jaeger O'Meara is favourite for the rising star. Picture: Gosling Richard Source: Gold Coast Bulletin JAEGER O'Meara's year in the AFL system is a key reason he is the early favourite to win next year's Rising Star award. Gold Coast's...

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September axe to spur Griffin

DRIVEN: Fremantle ruckman Jonathon Griffin will use last year's September omission as a motivating factor this pre-season. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow PLENTY of Fremantle players are beginning this pre-season spurred by the pain...

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Colledge ready to graduate

TOP TALENT: West Coast coach John Worsfold says recruit Brandt Colledge is ready to play next season. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: Herald Sun WEST Coast Eagles coach John Worsfold believes teenage forward Brant Colledge is capable of making...

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Draft brings high hopes for all

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick with Tigers draftee Nick Vlastuin. Picture: Chris Hyde. Source: Getty Images FOOTBALL shuffled out of the Gold Coast yesterday full of hope and promise, because that's what the draft is all about: selling hope....

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A mighty Saint with a heart of class

Adored by his St Kilda fans and acknowledged by supporters throughtout the competition as one tough cookie, Lenny Hayes relaxes at Torch cafe in Richmond. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun Hayes played all of the last season with a heart...

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Gold boast! Premiership by 2015

Gold Coast chairman John Witheriff believes the Suns are on the verge of something very special and hasn't ruled out a premiership by 2015. Picture: Brendan Radke Source: Herald Sun Dual AFL premiership coach and Suns board member Malcolm...

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Roos look to add midfield muscle

Kangaroos list manager Cameron Joyce says former Port Adelaide defender Ben Jacobs is likely to move into the midfield. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne has added three first-round draftees in an aggressive attempt...

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McKenna put in the gun

Guy McKenna is in the gun, Mark Robinson writes, after the Gold Coast's bold prediction. Picture: Jono Searle Source: Herald Sun COMMENT: EXPECTATION can be a coach killer. In 2012, Carlton coach Brett Ratten declared it was top four or...

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No fear at Suns for Lonergan

Gold Coast Suns' recruit Jesse Lonergan after being selected at the AFL National Draft. Picture: Glenn Hampson Source: Gold Coast Bulletin THERE is only one thing lacking in the package Jesse Lonergan brings to the Gold Coast Suns - fear. ...

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Moneyball Dees strike again

Norwood defender Dean Terlich, 22, was drafted by Melbourne. Picture: Regi Varghese Source: adelaidenow MELBOURNE'S 'Moneyball' strategy continued at tonight's draft with a 25-year-old VFL midfielder and the best player in the SANFL grand final...

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Pies win after Grundy steal

Collingwood recruit Brodie Grundy after the AFL National Draft. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun BRODIE Grundy would have walked into the Gold Coast Convention Centre expecting a sign saying 'mind your head'. For reasons that delighted...

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Crows hit jackpot with late pick

Adelaide snared Tasmanian defender Sam Siggins in the draft. Picture: Andrew Brownbill Source: Herald Sun ADELAIDE believes it has found a gem for the backline, robbed in recent years by the departures of Nathan Bock, Phil Davis and Scott Stevens....

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Wines gives Power a buzz

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley with prized recruit Oliver Wines af the AFL Draft on the Gold Coast. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun PORT Adelaide's new inside weapon is Ollie Wines, a midfielder from Echuca who played with Bendigo...

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Family drives draft hopeful Aliir

Sudanese-born draft hopeful Aliir Aliir. Picture: Mark Calleja. Source: The Courier-Mail WHEN Aliir Aliir needs to dig deep, he thinks of his family. From the moment the 18-year-old saw his first speccie three years ago, the spring-heeled...

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Pies come out trumps after reshuffle

Adelaide Football Club chairman Rob Chapman, with chief executive Steven Trigg (right),  says the decision to surrender the first two picks is about seeking the best overall outcome for the club. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: Herald Sun ...

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Tippett in legal bid to escape Crows

Kurt Tippett could walk into the Sydney Swans' camp by the end of next week if a legal bid works. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow A SUPREME Court injunction could pave the way for Kurt Tippett to become a Sydney Swans player within...

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Don't let Crows off the hook yet

Tough times ahead for the Crows: Rory Sloane might be sharing a lighter moment with coach Brenton Sanderson but the Adelaide club faces many difficult days further down the road. Source: Getty Images THE decision by Adelaide to cough up draft...

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Crows to rely on free agents in 2013

Adelaide Crows will use tonight's no. 95 pick to elevate mature-age rookie Ian Callinan. The Crows have forfeited its first two selections in the draft. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow ADELAIDE has vowed to invest heavily in next year's...

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Crows can weather Tippett storm

Adelaide Crows should be able to buy themselves out of the trouble caused by the Kurt Tippett scandal. Source: The Advertiser ADELAIDE will be able to buy its way out of trouble as it battles future draft sanctions, with confirmation the Crows...

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Second grab for ex-Lion Clouston

Former Brisbane Lion Scott Clouston, 25, is hoping for a second chance in the AFL. Picture: Peter Wallis. Source: The Courier-Mail SCOTT Clouston insists he is better equipped to handle his second, and final, chance in the AFL. The former...

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Lions spoiled for choice with No.8

Brisbane could target small forward Troy Menzel, who plays for Central District in the SANFL. He is the brother of Geelong's Daniel Menzel. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: adelaidenow DRAFT guru Kevin Sheehan says Brisbane will be spoilt for choice...

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Swans' recruiting looks the Goodes

Sydney's Adam Goodes was one of the best bargains in AFL draft history. Source: Herald Sun BARGAINS such as Adam Goodes, who was pick No. 43 in 1997, come once in a lifetime. But if there are any gems in tomorrow's AFL draft, Sydney's recruiting...

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Crows keep draft plan simple

Adelaide Crows believe they're already ahead of the game, having picked up Brad Crouch in last year's mini-draft. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser ADELAIDE has vowed to take a best-available-player philosophy into tomorrow's AFL...

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Tippett case isolated: Crows boss

Adelaide chairman Rob Chapman is adamant no other Crows player will be implicated in the Kurt Tippett scandal. Source: adelaidenow CHAIRMAN Rob Chapman is adamant no other Adelaide player will be implicated in the AFL's investigation into salary...

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Plow's magnificent seven

The always smiling Plowman not only blankets forwards but can also out-mark them, and could develop in to a burst midfielder. Calder Cannons draft prospect Lachie Plowman. Picture: Robert McKechnie Source: Herald Sun IT...

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Judd saga ignites bitter rivalry

The latest Chris Judd saga has only ignited the long-running feud between Carlton and Collingwood. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FOOTY'S most famous feud has erupted as Carlton and Collingwood trade verbal blows over Chris Judd....

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More Blues on Visy payroll

Another 15 Carlton players, along with skipper Chris Judd, have been revealed to be on the Visy payroll. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun Fifteen Carlton players, including Eddie Betts, were paid by Visy for acting as environmental...

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Crows have aces up their sleeves

Crows forward Taylor Walker returned to pre-season training in excellent condition. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser ACE forward Taylor Walker showed yesterday he and his teammates are determined to put the Kurt Tippett drama behind...

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Wait finally over for Viney

Tough, courageous and a born leader. The Dees have a steal in Viney, who will play Round 1 next year. Melbourne's father-son selection Jack Viney with his dad Todd at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun PLEASINGLY...

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AFL has 'shot itself' in Crows case

In the file picture from earlier in the season, Kurt Tippett sits on the bench at Etihad Stadium. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: News Limited ADELAIDE'S high-powered defence of salary cap breaches has been dramatically strengthened by the...

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