AFL pre-season matches wrap

Gary Ablett appeals for a free kick as the Suns beat the Dees. Picture: Adam Head Source: HWT Image Library THE Suns beat the Dees, Hawthorn broke its pre-season duck and a Roo was placed on report. Get a full wrap of all of today's AFL pre-season...

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Hawks win carries worries

Sam Mitchell spins out of trouble. Picture: Scott Chris Source: HWT Image Library HAWTHORN finally got its first win of the pre-season, but will now sweat on the fitness of Josh Gibson and the Match Review Panel's verdict of David Hale's hit...

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Roos not out for Round 1 rehearsal

Ryan Bastinac gets a kick away before the match was abandoned. Picture: Scott Chris Source: Herald Sun AS NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott sought out his Hawthorn counterpart during the last quarter seeking to call today's practice match off...

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Lonergan's debut plans in doubt

Jesse Lonergan in a sling. Picture: Adam Head Source: HWT Image Library GOLD Coast's top draft pick Jesse Lonergan's hopes of a Round 1 debut are in doubt after injuring his wrist in the Suns' impressive 25-point win over Melbourne. Suns...

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Goddard slams Saints cash claims

Brendon Goddard in his new colours. Source: Herald Sun STAR Essendon recruit Brendon Goddard says suggestions he held former club St Kilda to ransom over his contract are "a complete bunch of lies". Goddard was questioned about comments...

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Mayne, Dawson commit to Dockers

STAYING ON: Chris Mayne will remain with Fremantle until at least 2016 after signing a contract extension. Picture: Paul Kane Source: Getty Images FREMANTLE has shored up its future at both ends of the field, with Chris Mayne and Zac Dawson...

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Geelong demolish Pies at Cattery

Jimmy Bartel breaks clear against Collingwood. Picture: Stephen Harman Source: Herald Sun YOUNGSTERS Josh Caddy and Mark Blicavs impressed for Geelong as they beat Collingwood by 51 points in their AFL practice match. The Cats kicked...

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LIVE: NAB Cup grand final

Bryce Gibbs celebrates a goal against Brisbane tonight. Picture: Andrew Tauber Source: Herald Sun LIVE NOW - Follow our live coverage of tonight's NAB Cup grand final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton at Etihad Stadium here. 8:44pm...

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Buddy back as Hawks load up

Collingwood stars Dane Swan and Scott Pendlebury are back after a week off. Picture: Wayne Ludbey COLLINGWOOD and Geelong will have a dress rehearsal for Round 1 with both sides naming full-strength teams for their practice match tomorrow....

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The Barometer: Round 1

Collingwood's Dale Thomas is struggling to be ready to go in Round 1. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD could be without Alan Didak, Luke Ball and Dale Thomas for Round 1, but Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs could...

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Lions, Blues want silverware

New Carlton coach Mick Malthouse wants to win tomorrow night. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Daily Telegraph TRY telling opposing coaches Mick Malthouse and Michael Voss that tomorrow night's NAB Cup grand final means nothing. Both...

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Dempster blow for the Saints

Sean Dempster will miss 2-4 weeks. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: HWT Image Library ST KILDA defender Sean Dempster could face a belated start to the season after breaking down with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old could miss...

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Bombers jabbed up to 40 times

Essendon players were urged to have one injection a week. Picture: Hamish Blair Source: Herald Sun EXCLUSIVE: A GROUP of Essendon players were injected up to 40 times each last season as part of the club's free-wheeling supplements program....

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Hawk new AFL football boss

Hawthorn football manager Mark Evans will be the AFL's new football operations manager Source: Supplied THE AFL today announced Hawthorn general manager of football operations Mark Evans as Adrian Anderson's replacement. In a boost for...

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Blues, Lions set for bumper years

Jonathan Brown will try and lead Brisbane to its first ever pre-season title on Friday night. Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: Herald Sun LOCK in at least one of Carlton or the Brisbane Lions to burst into the top four this season and expect...

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TEAMS: Judd back for Blues

Carltons Marc Murphy will step out as Blues captain for the first time on Friday. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun CARLTON star Chris Judd will step out for the first time this pre-season in Marc Murphy's debut as Blues captain on...

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No Thomas, Ball for Round 1

2013 preview: The Magpies will struggle to make the top four this season, according to Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Luke Ball has eased back his training load. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD is set...

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Underdone Dons a chance

2013 preview: The arrival of Brendon Goddard won't be enough to push the Bombers into the top eight, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. David Zaharakis will play VFL on Friday for Essendon. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald...

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Dusty ready to explode: Hardwick

Richmond's Dustin Martin at pre-season training. Picture: Stuart Walmsley. Source: Herald Sun A CLOSE bond with former Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams will be the making of Dustin Martin, says Richmond coach Damien Hardwick. ...

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Pies waive Cloke's $1000 fine

Travis Cloke has been fined for parking in Gary Pert's car spot. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun Magpies chief executive Gary Pert. Picture: Town Jay Source: Herald Sun UPDATE: COLLINGWOOD forward Travis Cloke has escaped...

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Hurley ankle scare

Michael Hurley fights for the ball during the Round 2 NAB Cup match at Wangaratta. Source: Getty Images ESSENSON is confident Michael Hurley will play in the season-opener against Adelaide despite the star forward wearing a moonboot to protect...

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Face facts, Ablett just too good

Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett reclaims top billing from Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin, who has dropped to fourth spot in Mike's Top 50. Picture: Adam Head Source: The Courier-Mail IS THE worth of a great player diminished in a team sport...

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Jurrah 'bludgeoned cousin during wild brawl'

Former AFL footballer Liam Jurrah arrives at the Alice Springs court house for his assault trial. Picture: Justin Brierty Source: adelaidenow FORMER AFL star Liam Jurrah's lawyer has claimed the delisted Melbourne player was singled out over...

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Essendon season preview

Can Essendon overcome the off-field distractions to feature in the finals in 2013? The cliche "pre-season from hell" doesn't even begin to describe what the Bombers have been through. The supplements scandal has been discussed in detail elsewhere,...

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Suckling to undergo knee reco

Matthew Suckling injured his knee in this contest during today's NAB Cup match against Richmond. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images Matthew Suckling injured his knee in this contest during today's NAB Cup match against Richmond. Picture:...

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Bombers rely on the silent treatment

Essendon coach James Hird is becoming an expert at swatting away anti-doping investigation queries. Picture: Quinn Rooney. Source: Getty Images IT was all quiet in the national capital on Friday night as Essendon was confronted with another...

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