Medja Updates
Longmire confident in defensive depth
JOHN Longmire says the Swans have the depth to cover both the retirement of Craig Bolton and injuries to several other backs.
LIVE – Blues v Tigers
JOIN the action for tonight’s AFL season opener between Carlton and Richmond at the MCG. Follow every kick with Matt Windley from 7pm.
Nixon likely to appeal ban
UPDATE 5.40pm: LAWYERS for disgraced Ricky Nixon have given a strong indication he will appeal his two-year agent ban.
Nixon banned for two years
UPDATE 5.20pm: DISGRACED Ricky Nixon has been banned from working as an AFL player-agent for at least two years.
North to field four debutants
NORTH Melbourne will blood three debutants in Sunday’s Round 1 match against West Coast in Perth.
AFL LIVE teams – Round 1
FIND out first all the ins and outs for the first round of the AFL season and have your say in our live chat from 4.30pm.
LIVE: Pimp My Side
SEE the AFL Round 1 teams here … then see what it means for SuperCoach in our live Pimp My Side video show.
Ling, Hodge to miss
NEW Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge and Geelong skipper Cameron Ling will miss the opening round of the season.
Dons apply for Davey guard
ESSENDON has requested permission for Alwyn Davey to wear an arm guard, while Stewart Crameri has been upgraded off the rookie list.
Fev spotted at pokies venue
UPDATE 1.33pm: NICK Xenophon calls for understanding from public after Brendan Fevola spotted playing the pokies this morning.