Hogan told to stay on the edge, says Viney
Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney says Jesse Hogan is expected to keep playing the way he plays.
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Stathi Paxinos
Stathi Paxinos covers rugby league, rugby union, boxing, swimming and Australian Rules football for The Age. He has covered numerous major sporting events including the Sydney Olympic Games (boxing), the 2003 Rugby World Cup, state of origin contests and NRL finals, world title fights and national swimming championships. Stathi also covered boxing and aquatics at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Lay off Vickery, says Richardson
Richmond legend Matthew Richardson has called on people to lay off mocking Hawthorn recruit Ty Vickery.
No pressure, but Blues hope Fisher can kick on like Jezza and Fev
First game of football. Tick. Coming into a team on a high from a last-round win. Tick. Wearing you're club's most famous jersey number. Tick. No pressure, then.
What's in a name for the AFL pre-season competition?
Footy's pre-season and night competitions still hold a special place in the hearts of those who enjoy the trip down memory lane to when the also-ran cups did have meaning – except for Grant Thomas' St Kilda team, which barely cracked a smile in 2004
Stringer remains on the outer, Hawks name Fitzpatrick
Western Bulldogs have again left out Jake Stringer for their clash against Fremantle, leaving the star forward with no more opportunities to impress for selection before the finals series.
Farewell comedy from a seriously good footballer
It may not have been the way Dane Swan wanted to go out, but the famously laid-back star dominated his farewell press conference as he has so many games.
Let's get physical? Bring it on, Hawks tell Roos
When it comes to clashes against North Melbourne, Hawks star Jordan Lewis knows what will be coming.
Essendon great blasts Koch
Essendon great Tim Watson has branded Port Adelaide president David Koch as "thoughtless" and "opportunistic" for suggesting if would be a bad look if the Bombers were awarded the No.1 draft pick.
Roughead 'shaken up' by cancer recurrence
Jordan Lewis has shared many things with Hawthorn teammate Jarryd Roughead.
Appeal from ASADA would be 'gross waste' of public money
Leading legal expert David Galbally says an appeal by ASADA on the AFL anti-doping tribunal's not guilty verdict for 34 past and present Essendon players would be a "gross waste" of public money.