Hurting Roos to relish spotlight

North Melbourne players after the 96-point elimination final loss to West Coast. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper Source: PerthNow NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott has urged his troops to step into the AFL spotlight with confidence next year,...

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Catch 22: Footy Christmas

Tony Shaw meets a Santa seemingly dressed by Collingwood fans. Source: Herald Sun IT'S THE ONE time of year when even the AFL and the footy clubs are happy to put the feet up and let cricket take the spotlight. It's the time of year when...

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2012 countdown: Top 10 rivalries

Geelong players mob Tom Hawkins after the power forward steered the Cats to victory against Hawthorn. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun The best pictures of the 2012 AFL season GEELONG and Hawthorn played out two classics...

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Patton hits power button on track

GWS Giants' 2011 No.1 draft pick Jonathon Patton is revelling in his first full pre-season. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: The Daily Telegraph GWS Giants' No. 1 draft pick Jonathon Patton is thriving in his first full pre-season after revealing...

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Goldstein No.1 and aiming higher

Singular style: North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein wants to stamp his authority on the job. Picture: Rob Leeson Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein says he is ready to stamp his authority on the Kangaroos' No.1 ruck...

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2012 countdown: Top 10 recruits

The best pictures of the 2012 AFL season Mitch Morton and Adam Goodes celebrate a goal. Morton featured in the Top 10 recruits. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun IVAN Maric was unlucky not to be All-Australian in his...

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Kreuzer backs Judd quitting

A champion runner whose stocks soared this year when he lowered the colours of top AFL Draft prospect Lachie Whitfield. Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer backed Chris Judd's call to step down as captain. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source:...

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Swans were last team standing

The Sydney Swans victorious after the AFL Grand Final 2012. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun MOST Sydneysiders think the Harbour City is the centre of the universe. In the AFL this year, they were largely right. For once. The fledgling...

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2012 countdown: Top 10 departures

The best pictures of the 2012 AFL season Corey Enright consoles retiring Geelong veteran Matthew Scarlett after the loss to Fremantle - his final match. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun THE Kurt Tippett saga...

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Altitude gives new attitude

Matthew Kreuzer says the pain does not stop with Christmas break. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun AFL clubs have closed for Christmas, but the training pain does not stop for the players, says Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer. The...

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Johnson heads back to Dogs

Evasive outside runner with class and good goal sense. Midfield wrecking ball Hrovat picks up possessions with ease and nearly every AFL club has shown interest in drafting him. Is he the next Sam Mitchell? Former...

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Demetriou's new No.2 named

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou with Gillon McLachlan at the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Picture: Andrew Filipovic Source: Herald Sun AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson announces his resignation. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source:...

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Surgery won't hold Clark back

Tough, courageous and a born leader. The Dees have a steal in Viney, who will play Round 1 next year. Melbourne forward Mitch Clark underwent surgery today. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun STAR Melbourne forward...

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Giants target six wins in 2013

GWS coach Kevin Sheedy wants his fledging club to win six games in 2013. Source: Getty Images GREATER Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy is targeting as many as six wins in 2013 as his fledgling club aims to build on a solid inaugural season....

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Dees to respond to tanking claims

Melbourne will formally respond to allegations of tanking in late January. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow THE AFL has asked Melbourne to respond to evidence which could lead to the club being charged with tanking for draft picks...

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Crowley suffers injury setback

Fremantle midfielder Ryan Crowley has suffered a pectoral tear, but the club isn't confident it won't hinder his 2013 season, Picture: Faith Moran Source: PerthNow FREMANTLE tagger Ryan Crowley has a torn pectoral muscle and will be on a...

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Water torture a dry argument

The AFLPA has raised concerns about a proposal to limit the amount of ground time for trainers, particularly in Perth and Brisbane where the hotter climate poses problems for visiting teams. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow PLAYERS...

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2012 countdown: Top 10 brain fades

The best pictures of the 2012 AFL season Richmond's Daniel Connors lost his career after sleeping through a training session with Dustin Martin. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun MOST agree the match review panel...

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Blues buy into Malthouse way

Coach Mick Malthouse lays down the law at Carlton training yesterday. Picture: Norm Oorloff Source: Herald Sun Andrew Walker, Chris Judd, Kade Simpson, Dennis Armfield and Andrew Collins at Carlton training yesterday. Picture: Norm Oorloff...

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Smashing alternative for Steve

GWS midfielder Stephen Coniglio with teammates Callan Ward and Tom Scully and Sydney Thunder cricketer Cameron Borgas. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: The Daily Telegraph IN another life, Stephen Coniglio could have been batting along side...

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Leaders on trial for Blues captaincy

Defender Nick Duigan, who is one of several Carlton players auditioning for the club captaincy over the course of the pre-season, says former skipper Chris Judd's role around the club will stay the same. Carlton defender Nick Duigan...

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Now I'm home, says Kurt Tippett

Former Adelaide Crow Kurt Tippett in a Sydney Swans jumper for the first time after his first training session with his new club. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: The Daily Telegraph FORMER Adelaide key forward Kurt Tippett was at peace with...

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Heat's on for Power's new rookie

Sandover Medallist Kane Mitchell endured his first Port Adelaide training session in searing heat. Picture: Campbell Brodie. Source: The Advertiser SANDOVER Medallist Kane Mitchell joined Port Adelaide for his first training session in searing...

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Werribee stint pays off for Kyle

New Adelaide Crows rookie Kyle Hartigan at West Lakes. Picture: Calum Robertson. Source: The Advertiser NEW Crows rookie Kyle Hartigan credits a move to mature-age football factory Werribee as the catalyst for his football revival. Hartigan...

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Poulos to put stamp on Crows

Adelaide Crows in pre-season training, from left, Nathan Van Berlo, Rory Sloane and Patrick Dangerfield. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser ADELAIDE will ramp up its emphasis on strength and power over summer under new fitness coach...

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Open up on AFL drug use: Crosisca

Former Collingwood footballer Gavin Crosisca is urging the AFL to change its policy on drug use. Picture: Ian Currie. Source: Herald Sun REFORMED drug addict Gavin Crosisca has urged the AFL to revamp its illicit drugs policy, warning players...

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Drug test wake-up call for Pies

Collingwood onballer Dayne Beams - one of the players woken by an early morning drug test in Utah. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: The Advertiser COLLINGWOOD'S overseas pre-season camp has been interrupted by an early morning drugs test. ...

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We want to get better: McVeigh

Sydney Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh faces the media with new signing Kurt Tippett. Picture: Phil Hillyard. Source: The Daily Telegraph SYDNEY co-captain Jarrad McVeigh was quick to make a fuss over Kurt Tippett as the club assessed the...

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Kurt must earn Swans' respect

Kurt Tippett prepares for his first training sessions with the Sydney Swans. Picture: Matt King. Source: Getty Images KURT Tippett can't relax just yet. After an incredibly turbulent off-season, the 25-year-old power forward must now overcome...

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Jetta's journey proof of value

Sydney Swans star Lewis Jetta celebrates after the siren in the 2012 AFL grand final. Picture: Phil Hillyard. Source: Herald Sun INDIGENOUS educator Gerard Neesham says AFL clubs should keep faith with talented Aboriginals, pointing to Sydney...

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Top executive subs himself off

Outgoing AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson heeded the advice of his father Ken: "Keep your eye on the ball and get on with it." Picture: Mike Keating Source: Herald Sun WHEN Andrew Demetriou poached a young lawyer from Corrs Chambers Westgarth...

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