AFL players busted with bikies

The Herald Sun has been told Australian Federal Police agents have referred intelligence about AFL players to Victoria Police. Picture: Grant Nowell Source: The Advertiser AFL players have been caught on telephone taps talking with underworld...

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Finally it's back to the game

Essendon star Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking his first goal for the Bombers. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun THE theme of this year's NAB Cup is "Where It All Begins''. But the off-season controversies made Friday night's...

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Footy's back: What we learnt

Essendon coach James Hird heaps praise on his players after they finally played some footy after a tough couple of weeks. Essendon star Brendon Goddard dishes off a handball in last night's match against Collingwood. Picture: Getty...

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LIVE: Eagles v Cats

Geelong forward Jason Podsiadly marks infront of Eagle Blayne Wilson. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: Herald Sun FOLLOW the Round 1 NAB Cup action between West Coast, Fremantle and Geelong from Paterson's Stadium in Perth. 8.40pm - Cats...

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Demons dodge draft ban

Former Melbourne coach Dean Bailey. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun MELBOURNE looks set to dodge serious charges and any draft penalties from the AFL despite an exhaustive seven-month investigation into tanking claims. The...

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Code red at Windy Hill

Former Essendon staffer Stephen Dank said that the players had intravenous injections, not drips or infusions when he appeared on the ABC's 7.30 program. Picture: Channel 2 Source: The Daily Telegraph Macca Sport cartoon for Herald Sun 15/02/2013T...

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Jurrah speaks: I still dream of playing AFL

Former AFL player Liam Jurrah leaves the Elizabeth Magistrates Court with his grandmother. Picture: Simon Cross Source: adelaidenow FALLEN AFL star Liam Jurrah has spoken for the first time about his desire to return to top level football...

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LIVE: Bulldogs v Magpies

Bulldogs veteran Daniel Morris latches onto Bomber Michael Hurley during a hotly contested first quarter. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun Essendon coach James Hird steps out on the Etihad Stadium. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald...

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Minson: We want to win

Will Minson says the Dogs want to taste success tomorrow night. Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: HWT Image Library IN THE last 242 days Usain Bolt has won three Olympic gold medals, Black Caviar won at Royal Ascot, the world survived December...

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Reasons to watch the NAB Cup

The Pies, Dons and Dogs will kick off the NAB Cup. Picture: Scott Chris Source: HWT Image Library FOOTY is just one sleep away, with Essendon, Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs set to ignite the NAB Cup. So, what should we look forward to...

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Banned agent at Lions training

Disgraced player agent Peter Blucher made a surprise appearance at Brisbane training. Picture: Adam Armstrong Source: The Courier-Mail Lions star Simon Black rans laps while his teammates competed in an intra-club match. Picture: Adam Armstrong...

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Teams: Dockers turn to youth

BRING IT ON: Fremantle's Clancee Pearce will be part of a youthful Dockers squad for the opening round of NAB Cup fixtures. Picture: Paul Kane Source: Getty Images FREMANTLE will take a depleted midfield into Saturday's NAB Cup clashes against...

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Spotlight moves to the coaches

Stephen Dank's allegations likely to widen investigation. Source: The Daily Telegraph ASADA is likely to investigate allegations Essendon coaches used performance-enhancing substances, despite the AFL's drug code applying only to players. ...

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Buckley wants the specifics

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says the cloud over players, and the lack of information filtering down to clubs is tarnishing the sport. Essendon boss Ian Robson responds to calls for heads to roll following Stephen Dank's...

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Anzac Day game investigation

"We obviously won't train properly, it's all about recovery; it's all about the high performance guys, we will leave the guys in their hands." - James Hird before Anzac Day, 2012 Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON'S rushed preparations for last...

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Teams: Dons unleash Goddard

Essendon star Brendon Goddard, pictured here with Collingwood recruit Clinton Young and Bulldogs youngster Jackson Macrae, will make his debut for the Bombers on Friday night. Picture: Scott Chris Source: Herald Sun Brent Macaffer is set...

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AFL boss warns on bikie links

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou speaking at a press conference after the release of an ACC report into drug and crime links to Australian sport last week. Picture: Gary Ramage Source: News Limited THE AFL has revealed "serious concerns"...

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Dank says coaches took drugs

Essendon boss Ian Robson responds to calls for heads to roll following Stephen Dank's interview last night. Steve Dank has told the ABC's 7.30 that Essendon coach James Hird was fully informed about the nature of the program...

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McIntosh out for three weeks

Geelong ruckman Hamish McIntosh will miss three weeks after minor knee surgery. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun GEELONG recruit Hamish McIntosh has been dealt a blow in his return from a recurring knee injury. McIntosh, 28, will...

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Drug claims tarnish AFL: Buckley

Magpies coach Nathan Buckley says he feels for Essendon and rival coach James Hird. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley believes football's reputation is suffering from the lack of detail in the Australian Crime Commission's...

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AFL can tell club under doping cloud

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou knows which club the rogue doper played for. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun UPDATE: THE AFL has been given permission to notify a second club it has a player under investigation for possibly taking performance...

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Scouting report: Intra-club matches

Mick Malthouse has a word to Andrew Walker during the Blues' intra-club. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Source: HWT Image Library Shane Crawford channels his inner Liam Neeson when he discovers Gary Ablett is 'taken' and tries to...

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Dons parents called to Windy Hill

Chairman David Evans arrives at Windy Hill. Picture: Mike Keating Source: HWT Image Library ESSENDON chairman David Evans has arrived at a special meeting at Windy Hill to speak to the players' parents. Evans delivered a short statement...

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