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Stanton: The initial shock will never go away
Essendon veteran Brent Stanton says the initial shock at receiving a one-year suspension for doping violations in January last year will never leave him.
Essendon veteran Brent Stanton says the initial shock at receiving a one-year suspension for doping violations in January last year will never leave him.
Emma Kearney isn't sure she'll get much sleep on Friday night but says that won't matter if her Melbourne Stars can clinch a place in the Women's Big Bash League finals.
Adelaide player Eddie Betts has taken the position of a small forward to a new level, says Geelong premiership forward Cameron Mooney.
Johnson, 32, was given $500 bail as the case was adjourned to a later date - with his lawyer requesting a copy of CCTV footage of the alleged incident.
Emerging Adelaide utility Mitch McGovern is looming large in West Coast and Fremantle recruiting sights before a football has even been kicked in anger in a new AFL premiership race.
Three-year deals aren't commonplace for AFL players once they enter their fourth decade, but such is the quality of Eddie Betts that Adelaide envisage him playing until close to his 34th birthday - at least.
With only eight teams taking part in the upcoming AFLW season, many footy fans are going to have to pick a new team to support. But don't panic - we're here to help. By answering a few brief questions, you can find out just who to back in the 2017 season.
A lack of match fitness is set to hamper Tom Bellchambers' AFL return from a year-long doping ban, with the Essendon ruckman's pre-season slowed by knee surgery.
Western Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Wallis has taken a big step in his long road to recovery from a broken leg, running for the first time on an Anti-Gravity treadmill.
There is renewed jostling for positions on Richmond's board after the resignation of a second director in three months.
Tom Rockliff could be in the mix to be Brisbane's captain in 2017, with new coach Chris Fagan praising the midfielder's attitude and leadership over the summer.
After being blown off the park by Sydney in last year's preliminary final, Geelong have identified tackling as one of the major areas of their game to improve on in season 2017.
North Melbourne expect big man Majak Daw to recover from knee surgery in time for the start of the AFL season.
Carlton ruckman Andrew Phillips is out of action indefinitely after suffering a stress reaction in his left foot.
It's a brave new world for the AFL, but it's likely to start in a very old-fashioned way.
Richmond premiership great Dale Weightman has described his shock collapse while playing at Mildura Golf Club as a "wake up call" after his blood sugar levels dropped, leading to a fractured left ankle.
The gifted follower is originally from the Peel Thunder club, but is believed to have not contemplated staying at his home outfit and reigning WAFL premiers with the continued alignment with the Dockers.
Former Canberra Capital Jess Bibby is the "wise, old head" that's played two games.
GWS Giants big man Jonathon Patton is shaping up as one of the AFL's dominant forwards in 2017.
The GWS Giants have announced their leadership group for the inaugural AFL women's season.
Today there is more discouragement to express an opinion, than at any time in my memory. Sport, however, remains immune to this trend.
Even as Henry Schade settles into his new life in Melbourne, preparing to move into an apartment in Toorak this week, his mother is never far from his mind.
Former Essendon football boss Danny Corcoran believes ex-coach James Hird has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder for years as a consequence of the four-year battle over the notorious Essendon supplements saga.
Essendon rookie Yestin Eades has been stood down indefinitely as he defends allegations in court.
North Melbourne big man Majak Daw is in doubt for the start of the AFL season after suffering another injury setback.
Melbourne forward Liam Hulett has been cleared of major structural damage to his ankle after he was hurt at training on Friday.
Moving to St Kilda was the "kick up the bum" premiership defender Nathan Brown needed after 10 seasons at Collingwood.
Essendon great Kevin Sheedy has launched an impassioned defence of James Hird and has called for patience in his recovery from an overdose.
St Kilda veteran Leigh Montagna has anointed the unassuming Jarryn Geary as the "front runner" to become the Saints' next captain.
North Melbourne's younger players are "smelling the opportunities" that have been presented to them in 2017 after being starved of senior footy by their more experienced teammates in recent years, according to deputy vice-captain Jamie Macmillan.
Hawthorn footballer Jarryd Roughead says he is "all good to go" for 2017, even suggesting he could make a return in the pre-season competition.
A midfielder nicknamed "Juddy" has been appointed captain of Fremantle for their inaugural AFLW season, with Kara Donnellan handed the responsibility of spearheading the franchise's premiership hopes.
The casualties were notable but Melbourne are hoping they'll reap the rewards for years to come from a gruelling pre-Christmas training camp.
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Star Richmond duo Jack Riewoldt and Dion Prestia are both on track to play in their team's first practice match of the year as they continue to recover strongly from surgery.
Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.
The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
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