Port to take drug war to new level

Port Adelaide CEO Keith Thomas, left, with new club chairman David Koch. Picture: Simon Cross Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide will seek to re-educate every member of its staff on the use of illicit drugs in a bid to be on the cutting edge...

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SuperCoach is back!

Shane Crawford channels his inner Liam Neeson when he discovers Gary Ablett is 'taken' and tries to organise a swap with one of his mates Shane Crawford can't wait to get stuck into the new SuperCoach season. Picture: George Salpigtidis...

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Drugs double vision

AFL Players Assoc CEO Matt Finnis, Collingwood CEO Gary Pert , AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou and Dr Peter Harcourt. Picture: Mike Keating Source: Herald Sun TESTING of players for illicit drugs could be doubled for less than $200,000, the AFL says....

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Lords of the jungle

Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown will share leadership duties this season after threatening to step down during the pre-season. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun JONATHAN Brown contemplated stepping down as Brisbane Lions captain during...

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Big clubs say rich tax will hurt

Essendon chief executive Ian Robson fears a luxury tax could drive members away from Windy Hill. Picture: Glenn Daniels Source: Herald Sun VICTORIA's power clubs will rebel against plans for a luxury tax, fearful the bid to help battling clubs...

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Joel set to lift Suns from AFL shadows

Gold Coast Suns defender Joel Wilkinson has set a new bench press record for the club, lifting 160kg. Picture: Luke Marsden Source: The Courier-Mail WHAT do Jonathan Brown and Joel Wilkinson have in common? Brown is a second generation...

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Players can help offenders

Shane Crawford says players can help teammates using drugs. Picture: Rebecca Michael Source: Herald Sun SHANE Crawford has backed the proposed earlier involvement of the AFL clubs in finding out if their players have recorded a positive strike....

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Tell us so we can help players: Crows

Former Crows player Nathan Bock speaks to the media outside the Adelaide Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to assault charges in 2009. Picture: Jo-anna Robinson Source: The Advertiser ADELAIDE has cemented its push for clubs to learn...

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End the drugs secrecy, says Power boss

Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas says the AFL should be more open about drug testing results. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas was among a group of club bosses who lobbied for...

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Draft drug probes

AFL recruiters track junior players to uncover the potential for illicit drug use. Picture: Stephen Harman Source: Herald Sun RECRUITERS are going to increasing lengths to assess draft prospects' drug use before making the $250,000a-year investment...

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Drug tests on demand

AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou and Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert speak after today's AFL drugs summit. Picture: Mike Keating Source: Herald Sun THE AFL could approve a bold plan to allow clubs to fund the target-testing of players they believe...

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Menzel surgery saves career

Daniel Menzel leaves the ground during his comeback match in the VFL with another knee injury. Picture supplied by Arj Giese. Source: Herald Sun UNLUCKY Cat Daniel Menzel has had a secret third knee reconstruction. In a desperate bid to...

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Dees wait to face the music

Melbourne's legal team has responded to tanking allegations levelled at former coach Dean Bailey and his assistants during the 2009 season. Source: Herald Sun MELBOURNE'S legal team responded late yesterday to the AFL's tanking investigation...

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AFL players facing perils of addiction

Addiction counsellor Robert Mittiga says there are AFL players out there who are "very sick". Picture: Matt Turner Source: The Advertiser THE AFL has been urged to make a full psychological assessment as soon as a player tests positive for...

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Pilates get Waite back up and running

Jarrad Waite is back in the air thanks to a few pilates sessions. Picture: Mike Keating. Source: News Limited CARLTON forward Jarrad Waite has turned to the pilates mat to help correct the abdominal weakness at the heart of his debilitating...

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Ice a hot item for pressured players

Former Eagles and Richmond star Ben Cousins leaving Perth Magistrates Court last year after facing drug possession charges. Picture: Richard Polden Source: PerthNow ADDICTIVE crystal methamphetamine - commonly known as ice - has become the...

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AFL must tackle drug problem

Former Collingwood star Gavin Crosisca admitted to being addicted to drugs during his playing career. Picture: Ian Currie. Source: Herald Sun THE revelation a premiership-winning team gave up illicit drugs as part of its commitment to winning...

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Players save themselves by dialing AFL

AFL players are saving themselves from drug tests when they believe they are in danger of being tested by self-reporting to the AFL. CLUBS believe some players have activated the self-reporting loophole in the AFL's illicit drugs code when...

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Sheedy: Drugs an 'ego issue'

Kevin Sheedy says drugs are an ego issue. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun VETERAN Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy says he will support anything that will keep all drugs out of football and sport. He said tomorrow's...

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Drug users in league of their own

Ex-Collingwood tall Shae McNamara says he was surprised more AFL players didn't test positive. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: HWT Image Library FORMER Collingwood player Shae McNamara said he was surprised more AFL players had not tested...

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Players see holiday hazzards

Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has already said the AFL needs to change its drugs policy. Picture: David Caird. Source: Herald Sun AFL players will agree to more drugs scrutiny during the "volcanic" holiday period, proposing a doubling...

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All-Stars name Buddy skipper

Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin will captain the All-Stars. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun STAR Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin has vowed to work even more diligently on his goalkicking this year after being named captain of the...

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Happy end to Pie in sky plan

Shae McNamara is playing basketball again. Picture: Harman Stephan Source: HWT Image Library WHEN American import Shae McNamara's AFL dream was snuffed out in December, he was thankful he had a back-up plan. The 204cm Milwaukee giant would...

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Pies players admit drug use to AFL

Collingwood players contacted the AFL medical department after a late night last year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun A GROUP of Collingwood players self-reporting drug use to the AFL was one of the catalysts for tomorrow's historic...

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Primus adds grunt to Suns' rucks

Gold Coast Suns ruck coach Matt Primus with senior coach Guy McKenna. Picture: David Clark. Source: The Courier-Mail MATTHEW Primus has two key tasks at the Suns bring some mellow to the coaches box and mongrel to the football side. For...

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Power caught with pants down

Port Adelaide veteran Kane Cornes, centre, with teammates during a pre-season beach session. Picture: Campbell Brodie Source: Sunday Mail (SA) NO, this is not the latest commercial for the summer range of Bonds undies. But Michael Clarke...

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No Nic, no calamity for Eagles

READY: Ruckman Dean Cox says the Eagles are well-equipped to deal with the likely absence of Nic Naitanui at the start of the season. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper. Source: PerthNow CHAMPION West Coast big man Dean Cox has assured fans the...

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Tex can be as good as Buddy: Danger

Crows forward Taylor Walker wraps his hands around the ball at a Crows training session at Max Basheer Reserve. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow Star Adelaide midfielder Patrick Dangerfield says man mountain Taylor Walker is a ``force...

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Mick in control of NAB Cup

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse will steer his side in the NAB Cup. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun MICK Malthouse will look to make an immediate impression on Carlton players by taking charge of all of the Blues' NAB Cup matches. ...

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Kennett urges strike action

Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL must change its drugs policy. Picture: David Caird. Source: Herald Sun FORMER Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL must change its illicit drugs policy to avoid a tragedy. Labelling...

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Heartbreaking loss spurs on Mzungu

MOTIVATED: Fremantle's Tendai Mzungu at Victoria Quay. Picture: Will Russell Source: PerthNow IT might be four months since Fremantle's heartbreaking semi-final loss to Adelaide, but it's a bitter memory that continues to drive the Dockers...

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Daisy not ready for contract talks

Collingwood's Dale Thomas is likely to miss the entire NAB Cup. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD star Dale Thomas says he has no desire to start talking about a new contract with the Magpies until he recovers from ankle...

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Primus adds grunt to Suns' rucks

Gold Coast Suns ruck coach Matt Primus with senior coach Guy McKenna. Picture: David Clark. Source: The Courier-Mail MATTHEW Primus has two key tasks at the Suns bring some mellow to the coaches box and mongrel to the football side. For...

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No Nic, no calamity for Eagles

READY: Ruckman Dean Cox says the Eagles are well-equipped to deal with the likely absence of Nic Naitanui at the start of the season. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper. Source: PerthNow CHAMPION West Coast big man Dean Cox has assured fans the...

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