Shouldering the load: Witts and Ablett form bond

Gary Ablett and Jarrod Witts aren't strikingly similar as footballers, but the pair have bonded over an experience familiar to both of them: shoulder problems.

'The right thing to do': Cotchin makes contact with Watson

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Trent Cotchin says he contacted Jobe Watson - the man he displaced as 2012 Brownlow medal winner - because it was "the right thing to do," but fellow new medallist Sam Mitchell refused to comment on Watson when asked about him in the immediate aftermath of Tuesday's presentation ceremony.

Concussion class action closer with website launch

A professional sports concussion class action in Australia is a step closer with the launch of a website seeking input from former athletes.

Tigers board challengers lose

Richmond board challengers Peter Casey and Simon Wallace have lost in their respective attempts to become Tigers directors, with incumbents Kerry Ryan and Emmett Dunne both re-elected for new three year terms.

Saints lock in exciting youngster Gresham

Emerging St Kilda forward Jade Gresham is eyeing more time in the Saints' midfield after re-signing with the club until the end of 2019.

My son is a Gun: AFL executive tries to build bridge with players

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AFL financial chief Ray Gunston tried to empathise with leading players by making reference to his son - star Hawthorn forward Jack - at Friday's meeting of league executives and key AFL Players' Association personnel.

Bulldogs slash debt in premiership year

The fairytale of the Western Bulldogs' on-field success has translated into an off-field windfall for the club, with the Dogs wiping more than $6 million from their debt in a year.

Past greats to present 2012 Brownlows

The most recent Brownlow medallists from Hawthorn and Richmond respectively will present Sam Mitchell and Trent Cotchin their 2012 medals next week.

New Bomber McGrath doing early work with defenders

No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath is spending his early time at Essendon training with the club's defenders but says he has received little indication whether the Bombers plan to use him more as a half-back or midfielder next year.