Schulz a mark of year contender

The AFL's contentious score review system has again come under fire with two incidents in today's Melbourne-Port Adelaide clash at the MCG Port Adelaide forward Jay Schulz takes a huge mark against the Demons at the MCG. Picture: Scott...

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Rucci's Rip: Primus lost in sea of change

IT is doubtful too many at noon yesterday - as the Port Adelaide Football Club started its new era on the MCG - would have spared a thought for former Power coach Matthew Primus. Nor former president Brett Duncanson. Nor former board members such...

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Voss puts Lions on notice

The Western Bulldogs have smashed pre-season premiers Brisbane in a stunning round-one upset. Lions coach Michael Voss walks out to his players after their loss. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun BRISBANE...

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Trigg's ban in no way soft

BREACH: Steven Trigg is serving out his suspension. Picture: Dylan Coker. Source: The Advertiser AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou maintains Crows chief executive Steven Trigg was "very severely" punished from the Kurt Tippett saga, but...

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The Tackle: Dees simply pathetic

Melbourne leaves the field lead by Jack Grimes Picture: Harman Stephen Source: HWT Image Library LET'S not mince words; Melbourne was pathetic yesterday. Coach Mark Neeld and his assistants must be flabbergasted - and frightened - by the...

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New era, new hope at Port

Port Adelaide open their 2013 AFL campaign in style, demolishing the Demons by 79-points at the MCG. THE Ken Hinkley era has started with a bang. The man entrusted with rebuilding Port Adelaide yesterday became only the second Power...

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Fury over Hayes sliding free kick

Lenny Hayes, pictured here at training, was pinged for sliding despite not taking out the legs of his opponent. Picture: Chris Eastman Source: Herald Sun WHEN St Kilda champion Lenny Hayes was pinged for sliding into an opponent's knees last...

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Embrace home of footy today: Hinkley

New Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley wants his players to have no fear when they step out on to the MCG today. Picture: Calum Robertson. Source: adelaidenow PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has urged his players to embrace the wide...

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Lions have one dog of a match

The Western Bulldogs have smashed pre-season premiers Brisbane in a stunning round-one upset. Jed Adcock runs with the ball looking for an option up forward. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images BRISBANE...

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McKenna lauds Suns' fitness

A Gary Ablett masterclass has inspired Gold Coast to an upset 13-point win over St Kilda at Metricon Stadium. Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna says the Suns' victory had a lot to do with the fitness department. Picture: Williams Jerad...

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Jack wins Kirk medal in Bridge Battle

The Sydney Swans have maintained their unbeaten record against cross-town rivals the GWS Giants with a gritty 30-point win at ANZ Stadium. Sydney co-captain Kieren Jack won the Brett Kirk Medal for his best on ground effort of three...

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Ablett's Suns burn Saints

A Gary Ablett masterclass has inspired Gold Coast to an upset 13-point win over St Kilda at Metricon Stadium. Suns skipper Gary Ablett looks downfield for an option. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images GARY Ablett's won the...

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Giant steps taken to bolster defence

Kevin Sheedy with a batch of his GWS Giants youngsters. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: Herald Sun GWS Giants coach Kevin Sheedy has taken steps to address his side's defensive woes with two of today's three debutants set to play in the back...

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Josh stands to attention

Sydney Swans midfielder Josh Kennedy is ready for 2013. Picture: Tim Hunter Source: The Daily Telegraph JOSH Kennedy is driven by a fear of failure - he is one of the 10 best players in the AFL but unlike the Chris Judds and Lance Franklins...

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Lions move to tie up Hanley

Pearce Hanley (right) with Claye Beams and Jonathan Brown. Picture: Darren England Source: The Courier-Mail BRISBANE have moved to secure the long-term services of Pearce Hanley as rivals clubs circle the emerging Irishman knocking on the door...

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A bridge too far

Callan Ward and Kieren Jack to promote the "Battle of the Bridge". Picture: Craig Greenhill Source: The Daily Telegraph YOU could sense the displeasure this week when Swans players and coaches were asked about tonight's game against Greater...

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Dog finally has his day

Western Bulldogs footballer Dale Morris at home with his wife Gemma and children Riley and Charlie. Picture: Mark Dadswell Source: Herald Sun An injured Dale Morris signals for a trainer before collapsing in pain with a broken leg. Picture:...

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Magpies to go deep: Maxwell

Collingwood skipper Nick Maxwell. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD has greater depth this season than it did during the 2010 premiership season, according to captain Nick Maxwell. As the Magpies prepare for tomorrow's...

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Crows may be sitting ducks

Adelaide Crows onballer Richard Douglas being pursued by Carlton's Chris Yarran. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser THE Crows are in danger of being labelled one-trick ponies. Damning Champion Data statistics show that if they...

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Still a bridge too far for Giants

GWS Giants key forward Jonathon Patton is ready to make his mark on the competition. Picture: Brett Costello. Source: The Daily Telegraph IT might look like a mismatch on paper but the battle between the reigning premiers and wooden spooners...

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Bailey's return helps Hawks go big

Max Bailey kicks at goal during Hawthorn training session. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN star Jarryd Roughead says the return of ruckman Max Bailey will enable the team to load up its forward line with big men. With...

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League says no deal on Dons

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou. Source: Herald Sun AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has rubbished claims of a secret deal between Essendon and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority. Fairfax Media alleged yesterday that ASADA had proposed...

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I wasn't ready for AFL: O'Meara

Jaeger O'Meara is looking forward to his debut season. Picture: David Clark Source: Gold Coast Bulletin GOLD Coast teenager Jaeger O'Meara has backed the AFL rule that forced him to wait a year to play - and will do the same to Melbourne recruit...

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I played for free kick: Davey

Adelaide's Brent Reilly crashes into the legs of Alwyn Davey, giving away a free kick. Picture: Simon Cross Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON forward Alwyn Davey admits he exaggerated contact with Brent Reilly in one of three sliding free kicks paid...

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Beams ready to kick on at Lions

Lions player Claye Beams during training at Giffin Park. Picture: Tim Marsden Source: The Courier-Mail CLAYE Beams is determined to step out from the shadow of his older brother and stamp his own mark with the Brisbane Lions this year. ...

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Defenders from different worlds

The battle of the Sydney derby heats up with GWS coach Kevin Sheedy and Swans boss John Longmire go toe-to-toe over bragging rights. Swans key defender Ted Richards and GWS captain Phil Davis at the AFL Launch at NSW Parliament House...

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Buddy on straight and arrow

Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow HAWTHORN star Lance Franklin has unveiled a revamped set-shot routine after his costly Grand Final performance. The dynamic Franklin was Hawthorn's best player...

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