Olympic sports to raid AFL draft pool

Rejected players from the AFL draft will be targeted under a plan to reverse Australia's declining Olympic results. Source: Getty Images AUSTRALIA'S commitment to rectify waning international performances hinges on a scavenger hunt through...

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Will Trigg want to continue at Crows?

Adelaide Crows CEO Steven Trigg faces the media after the AFL Commission. Picture: Michael Dodge. Source: Getty Images ADELAIDE got smacked last night, and rightly so - there was never any doubt about the Crows having transgressed the AFL Player...

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Swans still keen on Tippett

It was John Reid's 'parting gift' for the Crows Sydney is still interested in signing Kurt Tippett, despite his 11-match ban. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow PREMIER Sydney has reaffirmed its commitment to securing...

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Players' hands up to dodge drug net

It was John Reid's 'parting gift' for the Crows AFL Players Association player relations general manager Ian Prendergast. Picture: Nicole Garmston. Source: Herald Sun AFL players are avoiding drug strikes by exploiting a loophole...

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Tippett avoids grudge match

Kurt Tippett with fellow key forward Taylor Walker after the 2012 preliminary final loss against Hawthorn. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: Herald Sun CROWS public enemy No. 1 Kurt Tippett has been spared being thrown to the wolves against his...

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Look beyond Murphy, says Maclure

It was John Reid's 'parting gift' for the Crows Chris Judd is set to relinquish the Carlton captaincy. Picture: Chris Hyde. Source: Getty Images CARLTON legend Mark Maclure has urged the Blues to look beyond the on-field brilliance...

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Cameron ready to step into spotlight

GWS Giants assistant coach Leon Cameron at Skoda Stadium. Picture: Phil Hillyard. Source: The Daily Telegraph DURING his time at Whitten Oval, Leon Cameron had a knack of stumbling across Kevin Sheedy in Melbourne's northwest suburbs. Sheedy...

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Tippett never fond of Adelaide

Kurt Tippett with Adelaide teammates Nathan van Berlo, Scott Thompson and Ben Rutten at training. Picture: Simon Cross. Source: adelaidenow KURT Tippett was never in love with the City of Churches. For a Gold Coast kid used to the bright...

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Three reasons Giants can be No.1

PRESSURE: Greater Western Sydney's three No.1 draft picks, Tom Scully, Jonathon Patton and Lachie Whitfield. Source: The Daily Telegraph THESE three Giants eat pressure at Breakfast Point. GWS's three No.1 draft picks, Tom Scully, Jonathon...

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The 20 draftees ready to explode

THE kid gloves are off for these golden 20. Forget project players, here are the talents from this year's draft who will have the biggest impact next season.SAM LANDSBERGER and JAY CLARK rank the first-year players who are set to explode from...

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Breach boys - and all their hits

Former Carlton president Ian Collins says the salary cap scandal set the Blues back 10 years. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun SALARY cap scandals are nothing new in the AFL. Carlton was most recently punished for serious breaches...

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Crows to present a united front

Adelaide Crows chief executive Steven Trigg could lose his position at today's hearing. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser ADELAIDE today will turn up with a united front as it faces the league commission at AFL House in Melbourne...

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Tipping it in the right direction

Kevin Sheedy doesn't expect Kurt Tippett's possible attempt to price all clubs other than Sydney Swans out of the market to scare GWS off drafting him. Reports suggest the Swans are prepared to pay Tippett $3.5 million over four...

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Substance issues in AFL 'volcanic'

Collingwood CEO Gary Pert says illicit drugs are the biggest problem facing the AFL, especially during the off-season. Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert has raised unconfirmed rumours about AFL footballers not just using drugs,...

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AFL indigenous decline wrong: Mifsud

Port Adelaide has picked up Jake Neade. Picture: Andrew Brownbill. Source: Herald Sun AFL multicultural boss Jason Mifsud says any fears that clubs have gone cold on indigenous draft prospects "could not be further from the truth". Mifsud...

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Recruits walk into whirlwind

Collingwood recruit Quinten Lynch takes part in a running drill as the Pies found themselves back on the training track. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun Lynch gets down to what he knows best. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun...

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'Penny drops' for high-flying Beams

Dayne Beams at Collingwood training. Coach Nathan Buckley says he's expecting even better results from the midfielder next year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley says "the penny dropped" for Queenslander...

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Robbo heads the No.1 footy team

Beware of drafting Jurrah: Tredrea Best in news: Football writer Mark Robinson and premiership coach Paul Roos at last year's season launch. Source: Herald Sun MARK Robinson has been appointed the Herald Sun's chief football...

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Port sets guidelines for Jurrah

Former Demon Liam Jurrah is currently training with Port Adelaide. Picture: Alex Coppel. Source: Herald Sun PORT Adelaide has put strict conditions on drafting Liam Jurrah. The former Demon must report to training in reasonable shape today...

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Union to challenge Winmar axing

Nick Winmar in action for Sandringham. He has been dumped by St Kilda with a year to run on his contract. Picture: Stuart Milligan. Source: Herald Sun THE AFL Players' Association will push the league to close the loophole that allowed St Kilda...

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Bucks doesn't stop with just kicking

Simon Buckley caught these two giant snapper off Mordialloc on Saturday morning. Source: Herald Sun HERE are two that didn't get away. Simon Buckley, who parted company with Collingwood last month, can now add big fisherman to his reputation...

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Pies chief warns of AFL drugs problem

Collingwood CEO Gary Pert says drugs have become a significant industry issue that must be addressed as soon as possible. Source: Herald Sun Collingwood's Gavin Crosisca confessed to the Herald Sun in September that he is an addict who used...

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Voss studies world's sporting elite

Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss has travelled the world to study how the best sporting teams in the world operate. Picture: Mark Cranitch Source: The Courier-Mail MICHAEL Voss says his globe-trotting voyage across four countries and almost...

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Menzels' mum sticks to the winner

Troy Menzel with his mother, Cathy, and girlfriend Alyce James-Tronnolone. Picture: Roy Vandervegt. Source: adelaidenow WHEN Carlton plays Geelong next season, Cathy Menzel will be in the crowd wearing a plain blue and white scarf. One...

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Healthy Tigers head to the tropics

Damien Hardwick believes the Tigers are in far better condition heading to their pre-season camp than last year. Source: Getty Images RICHMOND flies out today for its pre-season camp in significantly better shape than this time last year. ...

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Blight says don't destroy Crows

Malcolm Blight believes the Crows should be punished for their salary cap breaches but their good record should be taken into consideration. Picture: David Clark Source: Herald Sun DUAL Adelaide premiership coach Malcolm Blight believes the...

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Clarko: We'll have another crack

Coach Alastair Clarkson: "We know if you are in this caper, you have just got to keep presenting." Picture: Andrew Brownbill Source: Herald Sun Alairstar Clarkson is confident that reports Luke Hodge will not be ready for Round 1 are off the...

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Lachie can't wait to get started

Let's get on with it: No.1 draft pick Lachie Whitfield just wants start training. Source: Herald Sun HIS feet have barely touched the ground over the past four days but once he get his bags unpacked, the AFL's No.1 draft pick Lachie Whitfield...

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Bench rules are hurting the big men

Under the radar: South Australian Brodie Grundy was picked by Collingwood at No.18 in the draft but was expected to go higher. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe Source: Herald Sun ADELAIDE recruiting manager Hamish Ogilvie has called on the AFL to reconsider...

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O'Keefe: Tippett the perfect fit

Ryan O'Keefe says Sydney can benefit greatly with the possible inclusion of power forward Kurt Tippett. Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: Herald Sun AT Bondi yesterday, the AFL premiership cup was just out of reach of these nippers and still safely...

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Colledge ready to graduate

TOP TALENT: West Coast coach John Worsfold says recruit Brandt Colledge is ready to play next season. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: Herald Sun WEST Coast Eagles coach John Worsfold believes teenage forward Brant Colledge is capable of making...

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O'Meara leads rising pack

Jaeger O'Meara is favourite for the rising star. Picture: Gosling Richard Source: Gold Coast Bulletin JAEGER O'Meara's year in the AFL system is a key reason he is the early favourite to win next year's Rising Star award. Gold Coast's...

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