Neeld is sure he can mend a down club

Melbourne Football coach Mark Neeld is taking steps towards rebuilding the Demons. Picture: Andrew Henshaw Source: Herald Sun Melbourne coach Mark Neeld has high hopes for former Port Adelaide star David Rodan and believes his finals experience...

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Izzy 'had no idea' about AFL: Black

Lions' Simon Black tried to give his rival Israel Folau some helpful onfield tips but Izzy just did not catch on. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: The Courier-Mail Israel Folau excelled in rugby league but struggled to make the transition to...

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We're not chasing Buddy yet, says Freo

MARKED MAN: Lance Franklin is set to spark interest from rival clubs as a potential restricted free agent next off-season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FREMANTLE has denied it is already amassing a war chest aimed at luring Hawthorn...

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Hirdy has Bombers off and running

Essendon's Michael Hurley is enjoying the club's switch to a more run-based pre-season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON'S Michael Hurley has backed the switch to a more run-based pre-season, saying it could have a big impact...

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Freo fans in rush for memberships

LINING UP: The success of Nat Fyfe and the Fremantle Dockers has sparked plenty of membership inquiries at the club. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: The Daily Telegraph FREMANTLE could be forced to cap its seated membership and create a waiting...

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Hinkley primed for coaching debut

Rival coaches Ken Hinkley and Brendan McCartney at The Oval ahead of tonight's London exhibition match between Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs. Source: Getty Images THEY planned premierships together, but today on the other side of the...

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Hunt free to walk: McKenna

Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna says he would not stop Karmichael Hunt from returning to rugby league if he wanted to. Source: Getty Images SUNS coach Guy McKenna has revealed he wouldn't block Karmichael Hunt from returning to rugby league if...

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Door still open for code-hoppers

Lions coach Michael Voss says AFL will quickly move on from Israel Folau's return to rugby league. Source: Getty Images BRISBANE Lions coach Michael Voss says the AFL should not shut the book on raiding rival sports for athletes, despite the...

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Port's first game without McCarthy

Port Adelaide Power footballer John McCarthy in action. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: adelaidenow PORT Adelaide midfielder Hamish Hartlett has revealed John McCarthy's tragic death has "galvanised" the playing group.  Set to play their...

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Hird takes aim at slow Ryder

Essendon's pre-season is underway with the Bombers focussing on fitness this summer after fading badly in the second half of the 2012 season and missing the finals. Dustin Fletcher, Paddy Ryder and Scott Gumbleton during their 2km...

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Sheeds sensed Folau's potential

Master coach Kevin Sheedy talks with recruit Israel Folau after a game this earlier this year. Picture: Kym Smith. Source: The Daily Telegraph KEVIN Sheedy, multiple premiership player with Richmond and coach with Essendon, was one of the few...

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Izzy worth every cent for AFL

Neil Cordy discusses where Israel Folau will go next. Israel Folau attempts a shot at goal against the Kangaroos. Picture: Rohan Kelly Source: The Daily Telegraph TWO goals for $2 million. It is tempting to view the Israel...

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Folau out but Tippett may be in

At the end of the AFL season Kurt Tippett left headed home leaving Adelaide for the Gold Coast. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow THE ducks are lining up for Kurt Tippett to play for Greater Western Sydney with marquee player Israel...

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Crows' mettle truly being tested

AFL investigators arrive at the Adelaide Football Club Administration in the wake of deals made with former player Kurt Tippett Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Australian ADELAIDE is embroiled in two of the AFL's biggest investigations in recent...

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Vlastuin at home in trenches

Averaging 6.3 tackles per game, Vlastuin knows how to dump opponents in to the turf. Get exclusive vision and expert analysis of his hard-edge approach ahead of the AFL draft. s04wp970 Nick Vlastuin - TAC Cup footballer who will...

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Demetriou welcomes tanking claims

The AFL announces its fixture list for the 2013 premiership season. Andrew Demetriou says the AFL will improve its integrity policing in 2013. Source: News Limited AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has not ruled out widening...

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Evidence mounting against Dees

Former Melbourne player Brock McLean said he cut ties with the Demons because they weren't trying to win games. Picture: Michael Dodge. Source: Herald Sun The AFL announces its fixture list for the 2013 premiership season. ...

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'Kreuzer Cup' stigma remains

Matthew Kreuzer joined the Blues after their shocking 2007 season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun IF Andrew Demetriou is adamant any tanking "cold case" can be reopened at any time, then Carlton would be most nervous. The stigma...

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Stynes: Dees always did their best

Jim Stynes watches on during an AFL match between Melbourne and Carlton. Picture: Alex Coppel. Source: Herald Sun MELBOURNE is expected to strongly reject allegations that it deliberately lost games in 2009, arguing that it never participated...

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No guarantees for minor premiers

The AFL announces its fixture list for the 2013 premiership season. An emotional Lance Franklin sits on the ground after the Swans topped the Hawks in 2012 AFl Grand Final at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: News Limited...

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Malthouse: Kurt's not worth $1m

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse says the asking price for Kurt Tippett is too high. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun CARLTON coach Michael Malthouse has warned clubs Kurt Tippett is worth nowhere near the $1 million that has been linked...

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Tank 'for the kids'

Melbourne players leave the ground after a loss in 2009. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun A SECOND member of Melbourne's 2009 wooden spoon-winning team has admitted coach Dean Bailey was under fierce pressure to deliberately lose matches....

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AFLPA fury as Gram slammed

Jason Gram has been sacked by St Kilda. Source: Herald Sun THE AFL Players' Association does not believe St Kilda had grounds to sack Jason Gram, who was sensationally axed last night because of off-field behaviour. St Kilda revealed Gram...

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Swans list Bolton for now

Jarrad McVeigh and Jude Bolton celebrate with Sydney fans. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun DUAL Sydney premiership player Jude Bolton will be on the Swans' playing list when it is lodged with the AFL today. Bolton, 32, played 22...

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Hawks cut Osborne on a promise

Hawthorn are hoping to pick up Michael Osborne in the pre-season draft. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: The Daily Telegraph HAWTHORN has delisted premiership forward Michael Osborne, 30, who is recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate...

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Neeld's big picture still unfocused

Melbourne coach Mark Neeld has made some interesting recruiting choices in the off-season. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun BILLY Beane never won the World Series. If you didn't read Moneyball or were too busy gushing over Brad...

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Kelly wises up after early lesson

It hasn't been all smooth sailing for Craig Kelly. Source: Herald Sun ELITE Sports Properties boss Craig Kelly is seen as the ultimate success story - premiership footballer, seminal player manager, and the man who sold his business for $17.5...

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Another AFL figure departs

AFL football administration manager Rod Austin is the latest senior staffer to exit league headquarters. The AFL said Austin had resigned after 21 years to "pursue new opportunities". Saturday's Herald Sun revealed Christina Ogg, footy's first...

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GWS Giants circle Tippett

GWS Giants chief executive confirms they are looking to select Kurt Tippett in the AFL draft if they can. Kurt Tippett the Giant? Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun GREATER Western Sydney says it is serious...

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Players warned on shonks

Former Crows coach Neil Craig invested a sum of money into a failed investment scheme and he wasn't the only one at Adelaide to do so. Picture: Calum Robertson Source: adelaidenow AS shonky schemes go, investing in a dental implant business...

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Betting rife for AFL players

Former AFL star Brendan Fevola used to frequently gamble in poker games. Picture: Nathan Richter Source: The Daily Telegraph A CHORUS of leading AFL figures have warned sports betting by players has reached troubling levels. The combination...

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Pedersen takes baby steps

Cam Pedersen is now a Demon. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun BABIES and big moments in Cameron Pedersen's football career seem to go hand in hand. He and wife Sarah had their first child, Charlee, just weeks before he made his...

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Mick's Blues given dream draw

Carlton's proposed tough draw has turned out to be an illusion. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN is set to be handed the opening seven weeks from hell in next year's fixture, but Carlton's proposed tough draw has turned out...

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Crows must sacrifice a player

Richard Tambling could now be delisted due to the Kurt Tippett investigation. Source: Herald Sun ADELAIDE will have to cut a wanted Crows player on Wednesday as the pain from the Kurt Tippett scandal turns to list management at West Lakes....

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Dogs life beckons for Prismall

Brent Prismall could land at the Dogs. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun WESTERN Bulldogs have emerged as a chance to revive Brent Prismall's career if he is cut by Essendon. Prismall, 26, one of the AFL's unluckiest players,...

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