My fight with deadly virus: Cassisi

Former Power captain Dom Cassisi with daughter Eva. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: Sunday Mail (SA) THE illness hit Dom Cassisi like a sledgehammer. One day he was looking forward to a break in pre-season training and spending a second Christmas...

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Shocking trip north for Hawks

Hawthorn forward Paul Puopolo writhes in pain after landing awkwardly on his left knee. Picture: David Clark Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson says the Hawks have no concerns from the opening round of the NAB Cup despite a...

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Elliott's hard work pays off

Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott soars high above the pack during the Magpies NAB Cup match against Essendon. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun Collingwood small forward Jamie Elliott is looking to make his mark in 2013. Picture:...

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Integrity name of the game

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou vows to maintain the integrity of the sport. Source: Herald Sun THE AFL has vowed to restore the trust it concedes some football fans have lost in the code, insisting it will rid the game of "rogue elements". AFL...

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Demetriou talks drugs, tanking

HERALD Sun columnist Shane Crawford and footy writer Glenn McFarlane conduct a no holds barred Q&A with AFL boss Andrew Demetriou. GLENN MCFARLANE: Thanks for agreeing to speak with us, Andrew. Does your long service leave seem like a long...

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How to play on one leg: Birchall

Hawthorn Grant Birchall in full flight working onto his penetrating left boot. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun GRANT Birchall is renowned for having one of most penetrating left-foot kicks in the AFL. But the Hawthorn defender...

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Poke in the eye for rich clubs

Carlton pokie king Bruce Mathieson when asked about the Bulldogs' proposed plan: "I don't know anything about it - but it doesn't seem right to me." Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun CARLTON would be the biggest loser under a radical...

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Fasolo, Goldsack get through

Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo in full flight during the Magpies intra-club match. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD assistant coach Robert Harvey has praised the return of Tyson Goldsack and Alex Fasolo from injury in...

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Roos pass early test

North Melbourne finish the NAB Cup triple-header against Melbourne and Richmond undefeated while the Tigers prove too good for the Demons. Kangaroos ruckman Majak Daw soars high above Melbourne big man Mark Jamar. Picture: George...

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Dees delight with young trio

Melbourne players mob Jesse Hogan after he kicked his first goal, a corker from deep in the pocket. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun CAN you imagine the sense of relief when the guillotine jams inches short of your neck? When all...

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Anti-Nixon vibe no joke

No joke: Former footballer and sports agent Ricky Nixon is to perform his stand-up routine "Chicken Train" at the Comic's Lounge in North Melbourne. Picture: Josie Hayden Source: Leader It's been no comedy routine in the real world for Ricky...

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Radical tax footy's hot seat

Possible 2014 full rollout: The AFL wants to trial variable pricing, where there are different prices for different games that are set, and dynamic pricing, where the price can change daily, weekly and even right up to match time.. Picture: Jay Town...

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Longmire 'wasted' MCG's best seat

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire, left, lifts the premiership cup with captain Jarrad McVeigh after last year's grand final. Source: Herald Sun JOHN Longmire is happy to concede he wasted the best seat in the house on Grand Final day. As...

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Demetriou's time is up: Kennett

Former Victorian Premier and Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says AFL chief Andrew Demetriou should consider stepping down from the top job. Picture: David Caird. Source: Herald Sun FORMER Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has launched a scathing...

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Two years for Dees to pay fine

Dean Bailey cannot have any coaching or player role with Adelaide, where he is an assistant coach, for the first 16 rounds of the season.  Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun MELBOURNE has been given two years to pay the $500,000...

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Roos hop to contracts

North Melbourne has re-signed co-vice captain Jack Ziebell for three years. Picture: Darren Tindale Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne has signed vice-captain Jack Ziebell on a three-year contract extension and is poised to secure free agent...

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AFL considers blockbuster tax

The AFL is considering charging extra for blockbuster matches such as the Essendon v Collingwood Anzac Day clash. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun BLOCKBUSTER games could cost fans more to attend under a variable pricing concept floated...

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Kennett slams AFL Commission

Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett slams the AFL Commission for dropping the ball on integrity. Picture: David Caird. Source: Herald Sun FORMER Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the powerful AFL Commission has compromised the integrity...

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Bombers buoyed by ASADA briefing

Essendon players set to be interviewed by ASADA in regard to alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. Essendon chairman David Evans has promised his members answers amid ASADA's investigations into the use of banned substances...

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Terms just don't add up

Essendon assistant coach Dean Wallis was banned for 14 matches after betting on football. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun OF everyone who assessed the punishments for Dean Bailey and Chris Connolly on Tuesday, you can only wonder...

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Penalty harsh on pair: Parkin

Acting AFL general manager Gillon McLachlan explains why they concluded no tanking occurred at Melbourne Demons. AFLCA president David Parkin says the penalties handed out to Dean Bailey and Chris Connolly are harsh. Picture: Julie...

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No tanks, says defiant Demetriou

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is sticking to his guns . Source: Herald Sun 'You're right! It says Range Rover, not tank' - David McArthur cartoon Source: Herald Sun A DEFIANT Andrew Demetriou last night declared tanking had never taken place...

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