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Longmire confident in defensive depth

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:10:57 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:10:00 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:45:38 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:22:04 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:49:11 +0000

NORTH Melbourne will blood three debutants in Sunday’s Round 1 match against West Coast in Perth.

AFL LIVE teams – Round 1

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:44:23 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:44:23 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:44:23 +0000

NEW Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge and Geelong skipper Cameron Ling will miss the opening round of the season.

Dons apply for Davey guard

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:20:47 +0000

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

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:02:13 +0000

UPDATE 1.33pm: NICK Xenophon calls for understanding from public after Brendan Fevola spotted playing the pokies this morning.

I can do whatever I want – Fev

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:02:13 +0000

UPDATE 5.25pm: BRENDAN Fevola says playing the pokies has nothing to do with his high-profile gambling addiction.

I can do whatever I want – Fevola

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:02:13 +0000

UPDATE 5.25pm: BRENDAN Fevola says pokies have nothing to do with his high-profile gambling addiction after he was spotted playing them.

Demons to unveil Tapscott

Herald Sun | AFL — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:35:28 +0000

MELBOURNE teenager Luke Tapscott will be out to make up for lost time when he makes his debut against Sydney on Sunday.

SuperCoach last-minute checklist

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:43:51 +0000

A QUICK guide to this week’s rolling lockout and all the vital info you need to know to play SuperCoach in season 2011.

Kerr promises to be a ‘good little boy’

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:09:21 +0000

WEST Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr has apologised for striking Claremont’s Luke Blackwell during his WAFL comeback.

Bolton forced to retire

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:05:48 +0000

ANOTHER major injury setback has forced Swans defender Craig Bolton to retire after playing 199 games.

Retirement ‘right’ call: Bolton

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:05:48 +0000

UPDATE 12.26pm: SYDNEY defender Craig Bolton says he was shattered to find a rolled ankle at training would end his AFL career.

SuperCoach last-minute checklist

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:48:28 +0000

A QUICK guide to this week’s rolling lockout and all the vital info you need to know to play SuperCoach in season 2011.

Jury out on Chad’s future

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0000

MATTHEW Primus has refused to guarantee Chad Cornes a spot in Port Adelaide’s side for Saturday’s season opener against Collingwood.

Scully out for at last four weeks

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

THE knee injury that has ruled Tom Scully out for at least four matches is a throwback to an incident before he was drafted.

Judd backs Ratten to rise to task

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

CARLTON captain Chris Judd threw his weight behind Brett Ratten before the most critical season of his coaching career.

Eddie: Mick will step sideways

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

MAGPIES president Eddie McGuire says he has no doubt Mick Malthouse will honour his contract as coaching director next year.

Tigers to unleash three debutants

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

RICHMOND has selected its top three draft picks to face Carlton in the opening game of the season.

Magpies nervously eye rising Hawks

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

NICK Maxwell has labelled Lance Franklin "a freak" as he predicted Hawthorn would challenge the Pies for supremacy this year.

Murphy ready to step up for Blues

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

CARLTON coach Brett Ratten says Marc Murphy is ready to take the AFL by storm this season.

Conca one of new Tiger breed

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

TIGERS coach Damien Hardwick remembers his first game well while Reece Conca, who will make his debut, is full of expectation.

Scully out for at least four weeks

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

THE knee injury that has ruled Tom Scully out for at least four matches is a throwback to an incident before he was drafted.

Nixon fights for career

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:55:19 +0000

RICKY Nixon is fighting to save his shattered career and will put his case tomorrow to win back his accreditation as an AFL player agent.

Ricky Nixon fights for career

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:55:19 +0000

Ricky Nixon will put his case tomorrow to win back accreditation as an AFL player agent.

Disgraced Nixon fights for career

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:55:19 +0000

Ricky Nixon will put his case tomorrow to win back accreditation as an AFL player agent.

Nixon in bid to save career

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:55:19 +0000

RICKY Nixon has made an 11th-hour bid to save his shattered career and win back accreditation as an AFL player agent.

Nixon verdict due at 3.30pm

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:55:19 +0000

RICKY Nixon will learn his fate as an AFL player agent at 3.30pm today. FOLLOW IT LIVE HERE.

Ebert out, Irons in Port frame

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:53:35 +0000

PORT Adelaide has ruled out forward Brett Ebert and could blood three debutants including rookie Jarrad Irons against Collingwood.

Irons promoted to senior list

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:53:35 +0000

YOUNG Port Adelaide midfielder Jarrad Irons is in line to make his debut in Round 1 after being promoted from the rookie list today.

Scully out for 4-6 weeks

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:20:43 +0000

MELBOURNE young gun Tom Scully is set to miss at least a month with a knee injury.

New Blue blood for opener

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:24:24 +0000

CARLTON is likely to debut three players against Richmond at the MCG including former Tiger Andrew Collins.

Tough call for Pie mates: Swan

Herald Sun | AFL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:16:00 +0000

DANE Swan says teammates Scott Pendlebury and Dale Thomas face a much tougher decision than him over whether to stay at Collingwood.

Round 1 teams: Blues v Tigers

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:35:02 +0000

SEE the teams for the opening game of the season at the MCG tomorrow night between Carlton and Richmond.

Bucks won’t walk away from Pies

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:50:00 +0000

THE Pies know they have to sit tight while a range of experts from Malcolm Blight to Ron Barassi ponder their coaching situation.

Swan signing scuppers GWS bid

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

DANE Swan will remain a Magpie for life after agreeing to a long-term contract with the reigning premier.

Demons wary on Scully injury

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

MIDFIELD prodigy Tom Scully is in doubt for Melbourne’s season opener against Sydney.

Docs support new concussion rule

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A PLAYER taken off with possible concussion won’t automatically be replaced by the designated substitute.

Young Blue chance to take on Jack

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

CARLTON’S defender Paul Bower is yet to prove his fitness for the Blues’ season opener against Richmond.

Pears a way off from return

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

ESSENDON is resigned to enduring its horror early draw without Tayte Pears, who might not return to the senior side until June.

Ex-Dee in line for Pies debut

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:18:19 +0000

COLLINGWOOD could have four changes to its premiership side, with ex-Demon Simon Buckley a possible Round 1 inclusion.

I sacked managers, Fevola claims

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:02:50 +0000

BRENDAN Fevola denies being dumped by his managers after they allegedly discovered he was having talks with a rival VFL club.

Unfit Fevola ready for VFL action

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:02:50 +0000

BRENDAN Fevola says he’s ready to pull on the boots in the VFL this weekend and denied being dumped by his management team.

Lions pounce on draft bonus

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:23:27 +0000

THE Brisbane Lions will have an extra pick in this year’s national draft after today activating one of their Gold Coast compensation selections.

Hartlett made of hard stuff

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:55:19 +0000

HE’S been run over by a car and had his kneecap shattered. So don’t expect a hamstring to stop young Port Adelaide star Hamish Hartlett.

Craig says Otten is perfect sub

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:45:20 +0000

SUPERCOACH ALERT: ADELAIDE coach Neil Craig has declared running defender Andy Otten the ideal substitute player.

Tuck to revive career in VFL

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:03:01 +0000

FORMER Hawthorn midfielder Travis Tuck will try to relaunch his AFL career at VFL club Werribee after serving his drug suspension.

Hodge doubtful for Crows clash

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:59:00 +0000

HAWTHORN captain Luke Hodge is extremely doubtful to lead his team in its AFL opener in Adelaide on Saturday.

Ling, Chapman still a chance

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:54:31 +0000

GEELONG says injured stars Cameron Ling and Paul Chapman are both still a chance to play against St Kilda on Friday night.

Round 1 super countdown

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:31:34 +0000

THERE are just two more sleeps until the AFL season kicks off. Here’s the full injury list and possible new faces at your club for Round 1.

Roos slams sub rule

Herald Sun | AFL — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:10:50 +0000

UPDATE 11.38am: CARLTON captain Chris Judd has questioned the new subs rule and Paul Roos says it will take the game backwards.

Fevola straight to Casey gym