Hodge one of footy's great captains

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Sam Mitchell best summed up Luke Hodge's leadership when recalling their captaincy handover after the 2010 campaign, a move which would soon spark a run of three-straight premierships.

Tigers great fractures ankle after collapsing on golf course

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.

Sheedy launches passionate defence of Hird

Essendon great Kevin Sheedy has launched an impassioned defence of James Hird and has called for patience in his recovery from an overdose.

Fox to be new chief of Melbourne Cricket Club

An off-season of change has continued at Hawthorn with chief executive Stuart Fox leaving to become the Melbourne Cricket Club's new chief.

Giants fined $100,000 for Whitfield affair

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Greater Western Sydney has been handed a $100,000 fine and a penalty of 1000 draft points after it was found guilty by the AFL Commission subcommittee over the Lachie Whitfield case.

Petrevski-Seton ready to heat up Blues' midfield

Having spent the past fortnight installing solar panels, Carlton's top draft pick Sam Petrevski-Seton will now look to add some electricity to a midfield recruiting chief Steve Silvagni says has craved speed.

Cooney defends Ablett over delayed return to training

Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney has leapt to the defence of Gary Ablett, declaring the champion midfielder was entitled to begin his pre-season training later than his Gold Coast teammates.

Board challengers question Tigers for protecting O'Neal

The fight for a seat on the Richmond board continues to intensify, with challenger Peter Casey questioning why the Tigers have "ring-fenced" president Peggy O'Neal.

Bombers reach compo settlement with 18 banned players

The compensation claims against the Essendon Football Club over the supplements saga continue to progress, as 18 players settle with the club.