AFL
Father-son 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.
$1.78 million loss Lions count cost of Leppitsch payout
A PAYOUT to Justin Leppitsch, poor on-field performance and major Gabba renovations have contributed to Brisbane Lions posting a $1.78 million loss.
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.
AFL Draft Brother, what a fuss for Jonty!
JONTY Scharenberg has been pushed prodded and tested more than your average AFL draft hopeful — and for that he can thank his brothers.
Right call I’m coming home, says Rex Hunt
YIBBIDA-YIBBIDA, he’s coming home. Legendary AFL commentator Rex Hunt will return to AM radio station 3AW in 2017.
New look Watts going on with Jack’s hair?
THE team of the red and the blue ... and white? Jack Watts’ new look turned heads at Melbourne training today and didn’t escape the Twitter wit of Patrick Dangerfield.
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Talent academy Hawks eye forward with late pick
HAWTHORN has special access to an indigenous forward with an “abundance of talent” at this year’s national draft but could be forced to secure him with a draft pick.
Watch highlights Pick Me: Is McGrath this year’s No.1?
DRAFT prospect Andy McGrath is powerful, explosive and evasive and might be the man for Essendon at pick one in Friday’s national draft. WATCH HIS HIGHLIGHTS
AFL Draft ’I want to be like Eddie’ says draft prospect
POCKET rocket Tyson Stengle has a magnificent footballing pedigree, with family ties to a host of AFL players past and present. He aims to be just like one of them — Crow Eddie Betts.
AFL Draft Brother, what a fuss for Jonty!
JONTY Scharenberg has been pushed prodded and tested more than your average AFL draft hopeful — and for that he can thank his brothers.
Crows snub son of a gun
ADELAIDE has sensationally rolled the dice on potentially its first father-son draft selection Ben Jarman, opening the door for rivals to steal the son of its dual premiership star Darren Jarman.
Father-son 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.
Decathlon champion Comm Games star signs with Giants
GREATER Western Sydney has added to its vaunted athleticism by signing former Commonwealth Games decathlete and Penrith local Jake Stein.
Draft Brotherly advice inspires Hinge
MITCHELL Hinge doesn’t have to look too far for advice in pursuit of his AFL dream. One of this year’s draft bolters, he is a younger brother of former Crow and current Port Adelaide player development and welfare manager John Hinge.
AFL Draft Pick Me: Footy runs in LeBois’ blood
SOUTH Australian small forward Kym LeBois has attracted the interest of a host of AFL clubs and can lean on some famous family members for advice.
Young guns 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.
Veteran forward Petrie still a chance to play on
THERE still might be life in Drew Petrie’s AFL career with the delisted North Melbourne champion in ongoing talks with West Coast.
Crows snub son of a gun
ADELAIDE has sensationally rolled the dice on potentially its first father-son draft selection Ben Jarman, opening the door for rivals to steal the son of its dual premiership star Darren Jarman.
The AFL star arguing for more media interaction
JOSH Jenkins says his off-season trip to the US has confirmed his belief AFL players should be more open and cooperative with the media.
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.
Lions count cost of Leppitsch payout
A PAYOUT to Justin Leppitsch, poor on-field performance and major Gabba renovations have contributed to Brisbane Lions posting a $1.78 million loss.
’Litany of concerns’ before BLK collapse
RUMOURS of trouble at collapsed sporting apparel company BLK began to circulate earlier this year when word leaked that senior staff had been asked to take significant pay cuts.
The real victims of apparel giant’s downfall
ELITE sporting clubs are confident they will avoid a major commercial hit from the financial crisis facing apparel giant BLK but others might not be so lucky.
The No. 1 reason Weitering’s 2016 was seamless
CARLTON young gun Jacob Weitering says four players helped him deal with the lofty expectations of being the No. 1 draft pick to great effect in his first AFL season.
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.
Gibbs to settle back into life as a Blue
BRYCE Gibbs will return to Ikon Park for pre-season training with the Blues adamant they can ward off another approach from Adelaide at the end of next year.
Magpies poised to poach Gotch
FORMER Fitzroy and St Kilda player and Collingwood development coach Brad Gotch is poised to join Nathan Buckley’s new-look coaching panel.
Gotch poised to join ‘Pies
SANFL club South Adelaide is bracing for the loss of senior coach Brad Gotch to AFL powerhouse Collingwood. Meanwhile, former Port coach Garry Hocking waits in the wings.
Does Eddie have a rat in the Magpie ranks?
WAS the bullet which took out Graeme Allan really aimed at Collingwood president Eddie McGuire? Mark Robinson asks if there’s a rat in the ranks.
Hurley’s outlandish beard is coming off
MICHAEL Hurley has a thing for outlandish hairstyles. But after months of growth, he has decided to its time for the beard to come off, for a good cause.
Jobe’s shadow looms large over Medal
TRENT Cotchin and Sam Mitchell’s first outing as Brownlow Medallists was awkward because of the elephant, or should that be shadow, in the room, Scott Gullan writes.
Dank can call witnesses in appeal
STEPHEN Dank has the power to call witnesses in an open hearing into Essendon’s supplements saga and has previously threatened to quiz key figures including James Hird and Andrew Demetriou.
The curse of the No.1 pick
Michelangelo Rucci catches up with former Fremantle highflyer Clive Waterhouse - one of five South Australians to be picked first on AFL Draft night.
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.
Selwood No.1 in revised 2006 draft
VOTE: A KNEE injury saw Joel Selwood slide on draft night 2006 but 10 years on he is the clear No.1 as several rookies have gone on to make recruiters look silly.
They ranked Ablett Jr where?
THE Geelong Advertiser has enlisted a club historian to name the best 50 Cats players ever. And there is one very big name missing from the top 10.
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.
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.
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
’Litany of concerns’ before BLK collapse
RUMOURS of trouble at collapsed sporting apparel company BLK began to circulate earlier this year when word leaked that senior staff had been asked to take significant pay cuts.
Comm Games star signs with Giants
GREATER Western Sydney has added to its vaunted athleticism by signing former Commonwealth Games decathlete and Penrith local Jake Stein.
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.
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.
Hawks eye forward with late pick
HAWTHORN has special access to an indigenous forward with an “abundance of talent” at this year’s national draft but could be forced to secure him with a draft pick.
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.
Jobe’s shadow looms large over Medal
TRENT Cotchin and Sam Mitchell’s first outing as Brownlow Medallists was awkward because of the elephant, or should that be shadow, in the room, Scott Gullan writes.
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.
Watts going on with Jack’s hair?
THE team of the red and the blue ... and white? Jack Watts’ new look turned heads at Melbourne training today and didn’t escape the Twitter wit of Patrick Dangerfield.
Brown leads Roos’ next generation in Utah
MORE than 1500 games worth of experience has walked out the door at North Melbourne, but Ben Brown says the Roos’ youth is ready to fill the void. And it starts in Utah.
Naysayers firing up young Kangaroo
MASON Wood is well aware of the chatter that surrounds North Melbourne this off season. But he says it’s driving him and his teammates.
Petrie still a chance to play on
THERE still might be life in Drew Petrie’s AFL career with the delisted North Melbourne champion in ongoing talks with West Coast.
Returning Port ace ‘shattered’ for Watson
ANGUS Monfries says he is “shattered’’ that good friend and former Essendon teammate Jobe Watson has felt the need to hand back his 2012 Brownlow Medal.
Monfries savours sweet taste of freedom
AFTER nearly four years of living hell, courtesy of the Essendon supplements saga, Port Adelaide forward Angus Monfries says he finally feels a free man again.
SANFL ovals to host AFL pre-season games
SANFL parks Noarlunga and Richmond ovals are again on the AFL’s pre-season whiteboard as potential grounds for us during the pre-season competition.
Jobe’s shadow looms large over Medal
TRENT Cotchin and Sam Mitchell’s first outing as Brownlow Medallists was awkward because of the elephant, or should that be shadow, in the room, Scott Gullan writes.
‘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.
Video: Remember when Cotchin could do this
SAM Mitchell’s Brownlow Medal is the crowning glory on a flawless career. Trent Cotchin’s will be a reminder of what might have been, writes Jon Ralph.
Carlisle holds no ill feelings toward Bombers
DESPITE being forced to sit on the sidelines for 12 months, Jake Carlisle says he holds no ill feeling towards the Bombers and feels for his former skipper Jobe Watson.
AFL clubs rocked by company collapse
UPDATE: ST KILDA says it is working with sportswear company BLK to ensure its orders are filled after the company went into receivership, leaving deals with six AFL clubs up in the air.
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.
Selwood No.1 in revised 2006 draft
VOTE: A KNEE injury saw Joel Selwood slide on draft night 2006 but 10 years on he is the clear No.1 as several rookies have gone on to make recruiters look silly.
List analysis: Secret of Swans’ success
LANCE Franklin is on a $10 million contract but Sydney’s success is built on a team of superstars that any other team could have picked in the draft, writes list expert GARY BUCKENARA.
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
Petrie still a chance to play on
THERE still might be life in Drew Petrie’s AFL career with the delisted North Melbourne champion in ongoing talks with West Coast.
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.
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.
‘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.
Magpies eye Minson as mentor
COLLINGWOOD is considering drafting former Western Bulldogs veteran Will Minson to help mentor its young ruckmen next season.
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.
