AFL season and pre-season are too long: Murphy
Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy thinks a complete overhaul of the AFL season should be undertaken, believing it would benefit the game in the years to come.
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Patrick Bartley
Racing writer for The Age
When Cats legend wanted to adopt Hodge
Geelong great had a novel plan to get a teenager from Colac into the Cats' colours
Viney aiming to return in round 18
The irresistible lure of being apart of an AFL finals series appears to be the motivation for Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney to return ahead of schedule, possibly for the round 18 clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Victoria Police have not started a probe into Fahour
While AFL executive Ali Fahour will know his fate later on Wednesday when he fronts a suburban league tribunal, Victoria Police have confirmed that they have not laid any charges or commenced any probe into the incident.
Umpiring has never been a better vocation, says Allen
Just hours after receiving the ultimate accolade from his sport when inducted into the AFL Hall Of Fame, highly decorated field umpire Brett Allen maintained that a vocation as an umpire was never more appealing than in the current era.
'Crash and bash' query on returning Bombers
Essendon's previously suspended players have been warned by former North Melbourne champion Wayne Carey they may be unprepared for the "crash and bash" of competitive football when they play their first pre-season match against Collingwood this week.
Suckling keen but careful about return to Bulldog defence
If dual remiership player Matt Suckling struggles to make the early part of the AFL season it won't be for any lack of work or  dedication throughout the arduous and testing  summer months.
Wells lifts Pies after shaking off injury scare
The appearance of veteran recruit Daniel Wells has put a smile on the faces of Collingwood medical staff.
Bulldogs prepared to be the hunted
Western Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd says that he and his teammates are vitally aware that to achieve back-to-back flags his side will have to become accustomed to the unusual position of being the most hunted of teams this season.
Eddie Betts types vital for clubs to be competitive: Mooney
Adelaide player Eddie Betts has taken the position of a small forward to a new level, says Geelong premiership forward Cameron Mooney.
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