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Trading places Cloke agrees to terms with Bulldogs
THE WESTERN Bulldogs need only to satisfy Collingwood’s trade request to build a 2017 forward line that includes Travis Cloke, Stewart Crameri and Tom Boyd.
Veteran forward Petrie to take weekend to consider future
NORTH Melbourne forward Drew Petrie will weigh up his future over the weekend as West Coast confirm their interest in the axed veteran.
‘Significant movement’ AFL close to buying Etihad Stadium
THE AFL is on the brink of buying Etihad Stadium in a win for Victorian fans, with sources confirming “significant movement” in talks.
Jonathan Brown Smith miss could bite Dogs
IT’S hard to get over a crucial miss in a final, and Hawthorn’s Isaac Smith could be the difference between winning and losing again, says JONATHAN BROWN
The Machine Beveridge to defend family record
LUKE Beveridge has a special connection to one of the AFL’s longest standing records and he isn’t about to give it up without a fight.
Poppy magic Puopolo living his AFL dream
AS Paul Puopolo sat on his earthmoving digger toiling away in the baking summer heat of 2009-10 he knew he wanted more.
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Trading places Cloke agrees to terms with Bulldogs
THE WESTERN Bulldogs need only to satisfy Collingwood’s trade request to build a 2017 forward line that includes Travis Cloke, Stewart Crameri and Tom Boyd.
Veteran forward Petrie to take weekend to consider future
NORTH Melbourne forward Drew Petrie will weigh up his future over the weekend as West Coast confirm their interest in the axed veteran.
Out of contract Crow remains uncertain about footy future
ADELAIDE veteran Scott Thompson admits he’ll approach Saturday’s semi-final as if it’ll be his last game, with his football future beyond 2016 still uncertain.
Tiger star Deledio rejects trade rumours
RICHMOND star Brett Deledio says his manager is taking calls from rival clubs but trade speculation is just “noise”.
Farewell List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Departing Roo Eagles eye Petrie over Lycett knee concern
WEST Coast has confirmed its interest in departing North Melbourne big man Drew Petrie for next season as Scott Lycett considers knee surgery.
Trade requested Hawks take pay cuts to secure O’Meara
HAWTHORN’S premiership heroes say they are prepared to sacrifice again to add Gold Coast midfielder Jaeger O’Meara to their star-studded outfit.
Crows fans on the road to Sydney
TRAINS, planes and automobiles — all routes point east as devoted Crows fans make their way to Sydney for Saturday’s night clash against the Swans.
A tiny Crows bastion in enemy territory
DESPITE being located in the heart of Victoria’s rich pastoral region, one tiny town remains a Crows heartland. Here is why.
Crows heap pressure on Swans
ADELAIDE skipper Taylor Walker has turned up the September pressure on the misfiring Swans by declaring the Crows “expect to win” Saturday night’s cutthroat semi-final at the SCG.
Lions must nail coach search: Black
LIONS legend Simon Black says Brisbane have no choice but to get the senior coaching appointment right.
Leppa considering immediate footy return
SACKED Brisbane coach Justin Leppitsch is considering an immediate return to football and has already spoken to Richmond.
Dew says no to Lions coaching job
SYDNEY assistant Stuart Dew will not pursue the vacant senior coaching position at Brisbane.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Docherty joins idols with B&F win
BRENDON Bolton heaped praise of defender Sam Docherty on Friday night as he claimed his first John Nicholls Medal in a Blues best-and-fairest surprise.
Blues young gun commits for long term
CARLTON has locked in a crucial part of its future, with 2015 No. 1 draft pick Jacob Weitering re-signing until the end of the 2021 season.
Cloke agrees to terms with Bulldogs
THE WESTERN Bulldogs need only to satisfy Collingwood’s trade request to build a 2017 forward line that includes Travis Cloke, Stewart Crameri and Tom Boyd.
Pies snare Sando, finalise coaching panel
COLLINGWOOD has finalised its coaching panel for 2017, with former Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson joining good friend Nathan Buckley at the Pies.
Sanderson joins new-look Pies
COLLINGWOOD’S new-look football department is taking shape with former Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson soon to join the Magpies.
Watson has prepared ‘as if he is coming back’
ESSENDON midfielder Dyson Heppell remains in the dark over whether Jobe Watson will return next season but says he’s come back in peak physical condition and as if he’ll play on.
Watson planning New York return
ESSENDON captain Jobe Watson is “excited” to be back around his old teammates but is also planning to return to New York, Tim Watson has revealed.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Fit and healthy Fyfe back in training
PRE-SEASON has started early for Brownlow Medallist Nat Fyfe, who is already preparing for his long-awaited 2017 return. SEE THE PICS
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Dockers, Crows sign Olympians to women’s teams
THE Australian Olympics team has barely left Rio and athletes are already planning their futures, with two signing on for the AFL women’s competition.
‘We all love playing with Jimmy’
GEELONG veteran Jimmy Bartel says he isn’t feeling under pressure to keep his spot for the preliminary final as teammates rally in support of the Brownlow medallist.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Dogs potential roadblock for Hawks
HAWTHORN will have to do it again but punters are not convinced the Hawks can repeat last year’s path to premiership glory. Where is the money going for the semi-finals?
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Lewis open to pay cut to land O’Meara
FOUR-time Hawthorn premiership star Jordan Lewis says he’d be willing to take a pay cut in order to help secure Gold Coast Suns midfielder Jaeger O’Meara.
O’Meara declares: I want to be a Hawk
HAWTHORN will work with Gold Coast on a trade deal for Jaeger O’Meara after the prized midfielder today chose Hawthorn as his destination club. NEW PODCAST
The team that will stop Hawthorn’s four-peat
DERMOTT Brereton has cast doubt over the Hawks’ bid for a fourth straight flag, claiming they don’t have the ability to defeat one emerging side.
Izzy serious? Sheedy’s Giant ambition
THANKS but no thanks, Sheeds. That’s the message from Israel Folau to his former AFL coach Kevin Sheedy, who suggested GWS should re-sign their lost Wallaby recruit.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
What have the warriors got left?
HAWTHORN’S big five are showing signs of battle fatigue for the first time. The Bulldogs will be their biggest test, writes DERMOTT BRERETON
Puopolo living his AFL dream
AS Paul Puopolo sat on his earthmoving digger toiling away in the baking summer heat of 2009-10 he knew he wanted more.
Smith miss could bite Dogs
IT’S hard to get over a crucial miss in a final, and Hawthorn’s Isaac Smith could be the difference between winning and losing again, says JONATHAN BROWN
Eddie fires back: ‘don’t get too chirpy’
COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has fired back at a Melbourne sledge over the Magpies’ controversial coaching succession plan.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Goodwin cool, calm and ready to coach
SIMON Goodwin is ready to coach as he gave a polished first press conference in the senior chair but now talk is over. With a list bursting with talent, Demons fans can’t wait for him to deliver.
Harvey torn about playing on
BRENT Harvey remains genuinely torn about whether to play on elsewhere next year or retire a one-club player, but doesn’t regret pushing coach Brad Scott for an answer on his playing future.
Petrie to take weekend to consider future
NORTH Melbourne forward Drew Petrie will weigh up his future over the weekend as West Coast confirm their interest in the axed veteran.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Power eyes a new Irra
THE Power has met with Ugandan-born South Adelaide league footballer Emmanuel Irra as it considers recruiting him for next season as a rookie, under the AFL’s new multicultural rules.
Hinkley on notice at ‘ruthless’ Port
KEN Hinkley does not need reminding his job is on the line as Port Adelaide coach next season. As he walks past the mahogany honour board at Alberton there is the warning, says Michelangelo Rucci.
Deledio rejects trade rumours
RICHMOND star Brett Deledio says his manager is taking calls from rival clubs but trade speculation is just “noise”.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Should Rance be Richmond captain?
ALEX Rance won an award at Richmond for upholding the club’s values of “awareness, united, relentless and discipline”, so why isn’t he captain, asks Jon Ralph. Vote and have your say
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Veteran Roo retires as Ray says goodbye
VETERAN Bulldog, Saint and most recently Kangaroo Farren Ray has announced his retirement from the AFL after 209 games.
List analysis: Saints should bring back Dal
COULD Nick Dal Santo return to St Kilda? Respected list manager Gary Buckenara believes the delisted Kangaroo would be ideal off half-back.
Crows heap pressure on Swans
ADELAIDE skipper Taylor Walker has turned up the September pressure on the misfiring Swans by declaring the Crows “expect to win” Saturday night’s cutthroat semi-final at the SCG.
Laidler, Nankervis named for semi-final
SYDNEY has been forced to make two changes for Saturday night’s semi-final with Toby Nankervis and Jeremy Laidler coming in for injured pair Kurt Tippett and Callum Mills.
Grundy says Smith can stop Eddie
IF THERE is one group of Swans having sleepless nights it’s their backmen, who will be taking on the AFL’s No. 1 forward line — led by the brilliant Eddie Betts.
Knee reco a possibility for Lycett
WEST Coast ruckman Scott Lycett will find out in the coming days if he requires a full knee reconstruction.
List changes: Ray retires, Nahas delisted
UPDATE: FARREN Ray has announced his retirement after 209 career games, while North Melbourne has also delisted Robin Nahas. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES.
Eagles eye Petrie over Lycett knee concern
WEST Coast has confirmed its interest in departing North Melbourne big man Drew Petrie for next season as Scott Lycett considers knee surgery.
Cloke agrees to terms with Bulldogs
THE WESTERN Bulldogs need only to satisfy Collingwood’s trade request to build a 2017 forward line that includes Travis Cloke, Stewart Crameri and Tom Boyd.
Picken thriving without the leash
UNSHACKLED by coach Luke Beveridge, Western Bulldogs hard nut Liam Picken is thriving after being let off the leash.
Beveridge to defend family record
LUKE Beveridge has a special connection to one of the AFL’s longest standing records and he isn’t about to give it up without a fight.
