Better Luke next time

Luke Ball has taken the slow road back to full fitness in a bid to be ready for the 2013 AFL season. Source: Supplied LUKE Ball and patience have never been the closest of companions. But knee injuries - like the one Ball suffered in Round...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Swan sets standard in Utah

Luke Ball has backed Dane Swan, saying he is setting the standard for his teammates on their pre-season camp in the US. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun LUKE Ball has backed Dane Swan over claims he had a damaging impact on Collingwood...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Garlett faces second draft snub

OVERLOOKED: WA teenager Dayle Garlett is hoping for more interest from clubs in Tuesday's rookie draft. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun GIFTED WA youngster Dayle Garlett is facing the prospect of being snubbed for the second time...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Nicoski's hard road at an end

BACK ON TRACK: West Coast's Mark Nicoski is hoping for better things next season after injury cruelled his 2012 campaign. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper Source: PerthNow MARK Nicoski doesn't feel sorry for himself and he doesn't want you to,...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Giants swoop on ex-Blue

Bret Thornton could be headed to Greater Western Sydney in this week's pre-season draft. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun GREATER Western Sydney is expected to throw an eleventh-hour AFL lifeline to delisted Carlton defender Bret Thornton...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Maric Tigers' mane man

Ivan Maric quickly developed cult hero status in his first year at Richmond. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun IVAN Maric stood at the microphone. The rugged ruckman had just finished third in his first Jack Dyer Medal count when...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Port set to pass on Liam Jurrah

Liam Jurrah training with Port Adelaide. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow THERE is growing speculation Port Adelaide will adopt a no-risk policy and overlook Liam Jurrah at Tuesday's AFL drafts. The Power last night delayed making...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

New executive for Adelaide Crows

Adelaide Crows board vice-president Nigel Smart. Picture: Mark Brake. Source: adelaidenow ADELAIDE is advertising for another executive with the Crows' business expanding and because of the 2014 shift to Adelaide Oval. The Crows hope...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Voss excited about Lions' midfield

Tom Rockliff and Daniel Rich are a crucial part of the Brisbane Lions' emerging midfield. Picture: Mark Cranitch. Source: The Courier-Mail BRISBANE coach Michael Voss has flagged the emergence of a potential premiership-winning midfield as...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Bombers protect Scott Gumbleton

Scott Gumbleton, right, at Essendon pre-season training with Dustin Fletcher and Paddy Ryder. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON has wrapped Scott Gumbleton in cotton wool after the injury-prone forward complained of hamstring...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Best and worst of pre-season draft

Ben Cousins was picked up by Richmond with the final pick in the 2009 pre-season draft. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun THE last hope for a shot at the big time, the AFL pre-season draft has yielded some nuggets - and its fair share...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Power's trading loss is $6.3m

Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas. Picture: Jo-anna Robinson. Source: adelaidenow A $1.2 MILLION emergency payment from the AFL to Port Adelaide to meet short-term financial obligations has brought the estimated trading loss of the...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Bomber ties the knot in Echuca

Wedding: Mark Thompson and Jana Clack in 2007. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: Herald Sun IT'S not only footballers who get married in the off-season. Former Geelong coach Mark "Bomber" Thompson tied the knot with long-term partner...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Bulldogs might produce the Goodes

The Bulldogs have confirmed Brett Goodes is locked in a race with Brent Prismall for a fairytale shot at the AFL. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun THE Western Bulldogs could spring a pre-season draft surprise by snaring VFL journeyman...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Lethal stunned Swans can get Tippett

Leigh Matthews cannot believe that the Swans are in a position to meet the Queenslander's rich demands. Picture: Jay Town Source: Herald Sun AFL legend Leigh Matthews is stunned premier Sydney is set to recruit Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett....

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Swannies have the last laugh

The 2012 premier is about to turn an already power-packed forward line into the most attacking force in football, and Adam Goodes will be part of it. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun A WEEK after Adelaide was seen to escape lightly...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Challenging times at AFL HQ

AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson announces his resignation as AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou looks on. Picture: Mike Keating. Source: Herald Sun ANDREW Demetriou was not shocked when Adrian Anderson walked into his spacious office...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Ablett back on deck for Suns

Suns skipper Gary Ablett has returned to pre-season training. Picture: David Clark. Source: Gold Coast Bulletin GOLD Coast captain Gary Ablett is set to resume full training after a wrestling injury disrupted his pre-season program for a...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Top executive subs himself off

Outgoing AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson heeded the advice of his father Ken: "Keep your eye on the ball and get on with it." Picture: Mike Keating Source: Herald Sun WHEN Andrew Demetriou poached a young lawyer from Corrs Chambers Westgarth...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Anderson latest in AFL exodus

Adrian Anderson played key roles in the overhaul of the tribunal system, the introduction of the illicit drugs policy and free agency, and two pay deals with players. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source: Herald Sun A MAKEOVER of the AFL's top ranks...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Laycock in the draft and on Giants' list

Possible GWS draftee Jason Laycock playing for Burnie in the TSL grand final. Picture: Chris Kidd. Source: news.com.au FORMER Essendon big man and Burnie premiership ruckman Jason Laycock has nominated for next week's pre-season AFL draft....

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Power to snap up unlucky Sam

Sam Colquhoun starred for South Australia in the national championships and will earn a chance with Port Adelaide. Picture: Simon Cross TEENAGE star Sam Colquhoun is heading to Port Adelaide. In a recruiting coup, the rebuilding Power has...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Tippett manager faces punishment

Player agent Peter Blucher, right, with Brisbane coach Michael Voss. Picture: Scott Fletcher. Source: Gold Coast Bulletin BRISBANE-based player manager Peter Blucher would face either a reprimand, fine, suspension or have his AFL agent accreditation...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Sheedy backs Izzy's honesty

GWS Giants coach Kevin Sheedy defends Israel Folau in the wake of his recent contract saga. As Israel Folau jumps to yet another sporting code, we take a look back at some of the best and worst athlete defections. ...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Tippett will find form fast

Kurt Tippett leaving the AFL Commission with legal counsel David Gallbally. Picture: Norm Oorloff. Source: Herald Sun CONTROVERSIAL ex-Crow Kurt Tippett's return to AFL football is shaping as a must-see event for next year's calendar with experts...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Crows will trade to get draft picks

Crows chairman Rob Chapman has vowed Adelaide will be a big player in the free agent market next year. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: Herald Sun LIST manager David Noble says the Crows will consider trading away players to get their teeth back...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Something not adding up in this story

Adelaide Crows chairman Rob Chapman has thrown his complete support behind embattled chief executive Steven Triggs. Source: Getty Images WHO knew what, and when, were the interminable questions that eventually saw an American President resign...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

In Goddard we trust fits nicely

Nine out of 10: Essendon recruit Brendon Goddard tries out the No.9 jumper that he will wear next year. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun IT is what Essendon fans have been waiting to see _ Brendon Goddard in a Bombers jumper. ...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

One more might be enough for Black

Triple premiership player Simon Black may call it quits at the end of next season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun SIMON Black says there is every chance that 2013 will be his 16th and final AFL campaign. The Lions legend wants to...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Expensive outcome for Trigg

Apart from the financial hit, the AFL has put in place some rigid guidlines as part of Steven Trigg's punishment for salary cap rorting and draft tampering. Source: The Advertiser BESIEGED Crows chief executive Steven Trigg will pay a heavy...

22.42 | 0 komentar | Read More

Bomber great tired of playing Hird

Essendon legend James Hird can see change for the better on the horizon. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun JAMES Hird has been around long enough to know the heat is coming. The baying media and commentariat will start up early,...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More

Liam's more X-factor than distractor

Former Melbourne footballer Liam Jurrah (left) at Port Adelaide training. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: Herald Sun PORT Adelaide believes Liam Jurrah will prove more X-Factor than distraction with the forward's pending court case clouding a recruit...

22.43 | 0 komentar | Read More