Tigers want Dusty to have defensive grunt
Dustin Martin may be the Tigers' reigning best and fairest but the midfield bull has been asked to continue to refine his defensive game.
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Jon Pierik
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Betting ads are 'out of control', says Bulldogs premiership skipper
Western Bulldogs premiership captain Easton Wood has taken a bold stand, implying there is hypocrisy within the AFL industry when it comes to gambling.
Viney joins Jones as Melbourne co-captains
Almost 20 years after his father held the top role, Jack Viney will this season share Melbourne's captaincy, a position which could be his own in the years to come.
New Roo Hrovat impresses in North hitout
Former Western Bulldog Nathan Hrovat has made an instant impression with North Melbourne, booting four goals in the Kangaroos' intra-club clash on Saturday.
AFLW: Blues, Magpies clash a ratings winner
The inaugural match of the AFLW league between Carlton and Collingwood on Friday night was an attendance and broadcast-ratings success but the league insists there are no immediate plans for expansion.
AFL X: League chiefs look to stage exhibition match
While AFLW has dominated the recent headlines, there is another revolution league bosses continue to work on - AFL X.
Blues enjoy spoils on history-making AFLW night
Carlton's goal-kicking star Darcy Vescio is confident the Blues - and the wider AFLW - will have the depth to cover injuries after a "rough" start to the inaugural season.
AFLW: From frisbee to footy, Demons' multi-sport stars ready to rock
When it comes to making the leap to the football field in the fledging AFLW league, it's easy to see how a background in basketball, netball, American football and soccer could help.
AFLW: Bulldogs ready to chase an early bite
As Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon said at the launch of the Dogs' AFLW season, this is the week when "aspirations" get realised.
AFLW: It's game on as Blues, Pies ready for historic clash
The moment has finally arrived, with the AFLW league to spring to life on Friday night when Carlton and Collingwood clash at Ikon Park from 7.45pm.
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