AFL
Wyndham wonder in Freo's sights
FREMANTLE have already earmarked a priority draftee for 2018, inviting Wyndham speedster Jason Carter to join the club for pre-season training next year.
New Sun Former teammate gets Barlow to Suns
THERE was plenty of interest in Michael Barlow this off-season but a glowing endorsement from a former teammate helped him settle on the Gold Coast.
Young leader Viney: I’m not ready to be captain
MELBOURNE star Jack Viney has never been shy about his leadership ambitions, but he believes his AFL apprenticeship still has at least two years to run.
Photo prank Mitchell, Hill pull one final prank as Hawks
IT was the perfect photo that showed two Hawthorn premiership stars driving off into the sunset. But all was not as it seemed.
Young leader Viney: I’m not ready to be captain
MELBOURNE star Jack Viney has never been shy about his leadership ambitions, but he believes his AFL apprenticeship still has at least two years to run.
Returning star Fyfe ready to launch into pre-season
NAT Fyfe will launch into Fremantle’s pre-season in top condition after completing a two-week intensive training camp in America.
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Crows change mind on Jarman
ADELAIDE has decided to not nominate Ben Jarman as a father-son prospect ahead of next Friday’s draft, but Collingwood has confirmed its intention to select Josh Daicos and Callum Brown.
Zone cut won’t hurt Giants’ talent factory
GREATER Western Sydney should retain priority access to two top-five players next year, even if the AFL swiftly shrinks the club’s vast academy zone.
Brown waits, ‘the uncertainty hurts’
FORMER Eagle Mitch Brown has opened up about the anxiety of waiting for a phonecall as he hopes for a Victorian club to give him another AFL opportunity.
Meet the cream of AFL draft crop
HUGH McCluggage is the talk of the AFL world, but that means little on his current paddock, working on his family’s Western District dairy farm.
No.1 pick down to battle in three
VOTE: The top three talents at this year’s draft appear just about set – unless Essendon swings a surprise. SAM LANDSBERGER’S PHANTOM DRAFT
What question would you ask the No.1 draft pick?
ESSENDON is armed with a mountain of intel on likely No.1 draft pick Hugh McCluggage, but we’re not sure how the answer to one very strange question will help.
The VFL stars AFL clubs should consider
AN ALMOST certain second-round pick, a cousin of Cyril and a luckless contestant from The Recruit — 15 VFL players that could be drafted in November.
Heart trouble hits Villis’ draft hopes
SOUTH Australian draft prospect Alex Villis’ football future is clouded after he was diagnosed with a potentially career-ending heart condition.
Logue one preview has AFL scouts excited
AN ATHLETIC West Australian defender with big hair who only gave up rowing last year to focus on footy has bolted into AFL draft calculations.
AFL draft: All your club’s picks
HOW active will your club be at the National Draft? Find out which draft selections your team will have this year. UPDATED ORDER.
Giants ready to call Bombers draft bluff
GWS have called Essendon’s bluff over revelations the Bombers are considering using the No.1 draft pick to secure Giants academy star Will Setterfield.
Bombers could spring surprise with pick 1
ESSENDON is likely to sacrifice the prestige of crowning next month’s No.1 draft pick by bidding on academy stars Jack Bowes and Will Setterfield.
Jarman could be late draft steal
ADELAIDE and Hawthorn may yet call each other’s bluff and take a punt on father-son prospect Ben Jarman sliding in the AFL Draft.
Trade and draft: Key off-season dates
THE 2016 AFL free agency and trade period will run for two weeks as the league prepares for players to move clubs during the off-season. ALL THE KEY OFF-SEASON DATES
Crows change mind on Jarman
ADELAIDE has decided to not nominate Ben Jarman as a father-son prospect ahead of next Friday’s draft, but Collingwood has confirmed its intention to select Josh Daicos and Callum Brown.
Jenkins the journo taking over
JOSH Jenkins has been furthering his media career during the off-season while former Saints and Magpie Luke Ball has gone in the opposite direction.
Frost out to prove Pies wrong
BRISBANE recruit Jack Frost admits it stung when Collingwood showed no interest in keeping him at the club but it focused on helping the Lions.
Meet the cream of AFL draft crop
HUGH McCluggage is the talk of the AFL world, but that means little on his current paddock, working on his family’s Western District dairy farm.
Gibbs in a ‘great space’: Murphy
BRYCE Gibbs is in a “great space” after returning to Carlton for the first time since his failed trade request, according to captain Marc Murphy.
No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s
THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.
Pies not in crisis, says McGuire
EDDIE McGuire has defended his club, saying that the Magpies are not in the midst of a crisis despite searching for their fifth football boss in four years.
No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s
THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.
Meet the cream of AFL draft crop
HUGH McCluggage is the talk of the AFL world, but that means little on his current paddock, working on his family’s Western District dairy farm.
Cotchin, Mitchell accept Brownlows
UPDATE: SAM Mitchell says he is “honoured” and Trent Cotchin has “mixed emotions” after the AFL today named the pair joint 2012 Brownlow medallists after Jobe Watson handed back his award.
Fyfe ready to launch into pre-season
NAT Fyfe will launch into Fremantle’s pre-season in top condition after completing a two-week intensive training camp in America.
Shane Yarran faces assault charge
FREMANTLE Docker Shane Yarran has been charged with aggravated common assault, allegedly against a family member.
People don’t realise how invasive it is: Bartel
GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel has lifted the lid on the difficulties of off-season drug testing after several clubs were fined for sloppy whereabouts information.
Tuohy ready to fill Enright void
NEW Geelong recruit Zach Tuohy hopes he can fill the void left by superstar defender Corey Enright after crossing from Carlton during the trade period.
Hanley already burning up track
FORMER Lion Pearce Hanley is making an early impression on his new Gold Coast teammates and he isn’t the only recruit showing up for work ahead of schedule. TRAINING PICS
Suns lock in key defender Thompson
GOLD Coast has locked away another key member of their enviable spine with defender Rory Thompson re-signing with the Suns through to the end of 2019.
Meet the cream of AFL draft crop
HUGH McCluggage is the talk of the AFL world, but that means little on his current paddock, working on his family’s Western District dairy farm.
No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s
THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.
‘I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t joyful’
TRENT Cotchin and Sam Mitchell say they did not consider refusing to accept the 2012 Brownlow Medal and have not contacted ineligible winner Jobe Watson.
Family heartache that enhances Mitchell’s 2012
WHEN Sam Mitchell reflects on 2012, he doesn’t think about a season that earnt him the Brownlow Medal. Instead, he thinks of a harrowing time for his young family.
New Dees won’t take footy for granted
JAKE Melksham and Michael Hibberd are putting the Essendon supplements saga behind them and say they won’t take anything for granted as they begin life as Demons.
Viney: I’m not ready to be captain
MELBOURNE star Jack Viney has never been shy about his leadership ambitions, but he believes his AFL apprenticeship still has at least two years to run.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Departing Dal’s tribute to Ross
NICK Dal Santo has announced his retirement on Instagram with ‘mixed emotions’ and saved a special mention for the coach who almost took him to a premiership.
Port gets the cream with new sponsor
PORT Adelaide’s roll call of commercial backers is stronger with global dairy giant Parmalat joining the major sponsors list at the Power.
I can’t thank them enough: Monfries
EXPERIENCED Port Adelaide forward Angus Monfries is grateful the Power has stood by its promise to keep him after his year in limbo.
Tigers pay as army stays home
POOR on-field performances and a drop in crowds have hit Richmond in the hip pocket, with the Tigers reporting a financial loss for the first time in 12 years.
Nankervis keen to make mark at Tigerland
TOBY Nankervis may have come to Richmond via Sydney, but he joins the club as another proud Tasmanian. And he’s ready to make his mark.
Rooey to help Saints go from good to great
NICK Riewoldt will return for pre-season training on Monday week buoyed by his team’s promising season but with the knowledge the hard work to improve is ahead of the young squad.
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
Injury free Reid eyeing 2017
SYDNEY swingman Sam Reid is ready to put a frustrating 2016 behind him and is set to be ready for the first day of pre-season training.
Luckless Swan Johnson signs new deal
LUCKLESS Swan Alex Johnson has signed a one-year deal with Sydney as he pushes to make his return to football after five knee reconstructions.
Powell-Pepper inspired by Eagles of ‘06
WA draft fancy Sam Powell-Pepper remembers the day when he knew he wanted to become an AFL footballer.
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s
THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.
Not enough free agency moves, say players
FINALS hero Clay Smith, Brandon Ellis and Devon Smith could defect at the end of 2017 — and their clubs receive no compensation — under a push to open up free agency.
