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Steele requests trade to St Kilda

GREATER Western Sydney midfielder Jack Steele has requested a trade to St Kilda.

Father-sons Daicos, Brown want dream Magpie move

JOSH Daicos and Callum Brown have spoken about lifelong dreams to continue their rich Collingwood lineage — but know there are no guarantees at the draft.

Defenders’ year? Clock ticking on Robbo’s Top 50

Clock ticking on Robbo’s Top 50

IT’S the most anticipated list in footy, and it’s less than 24 hours away. As we count down the hours until the full list, we reveal a bits about Robbo’s Top 50 to whet the appetite.

End of an era Boomer announces retirement

Boomer announces retirement

NORTH Melbourne champion Brent Harvey has announced his retirement from AFL football at the Kangaroos best and fairest, citing the desire to remain a one-club player.

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Draft blunders Who did your club draft instead of Boomer?

IT might be tough reading for some supporters but it is time to examine who your club drafted instead of AFL legend Brent Harvey.

Top pick McCluggage happy to join Bombers

POTENTIAL top AFL draft pick Hugh McCluggage would be happy to join Essendon, saying the Bombers showed this year they had turned a corner.

New leader Swallow stands down as Roos captain

NORTH Melbourne has taken another step in its “aggressive reset” with Andrew Swallow relinquishing the captaincy after five years in charge.

Re-signings Jong, Smith commit to Bulldogs

WESTERN Bulldogs midfielders Clay Smith and Lin Jong will help drive the club’s bid for back-to-back premierships after re-signing new deals.

Free agency Day 1 Vickery: I needed a fresh start

Vickery: I needed a fresh start

TY VICKERY has spoken about his decision to move from Richmond to Hawthorn — although the deal isn’t over the line yet. Recap all today’s trade developments here.

Brisbane skipper Rockliff still a Lion ... for now

Rockliff still a Lion ... for now

BRISBANE list manager Peter Schwab says the Lions are still undecided about Tom Rockliff’s future with the club.

Copeland Trophy Pendles edges Treloar for fifth top honour

Pendles edges Treloar for fifth top honour

COLLINGWOOD captain Scott Pendlebury has won his fourth-straight Copeland Trophy and fifth overall, cementing his reputation one of the Magpies’ greatest-ever players.

Gate receipts Clubs set for more lucrative Etihad deals

Clubs set for more lucrative Etihad deals

ETIHAD Stadium’s long-suffering tenant clubs — St Kilda, North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs — will strike new stadium deals with the AFL before the start of next season.

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