'Kreuzer Cup' stigma remains for Blues

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 played 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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Roar from south as Lions miss out

The Brisbane Lions will play two fewer games in Melbourne next year. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun THE Brisbane Lions' hopes of growing their southern supporter base suffered a setback yesterday with the AFL cutting by two the number...

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Long break no-go 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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Saints struggle to fill defence holes

The AFL announces its fixture list for the 2013 premiership season. The Saints are looking for a defender to replace Jason Gram. Source: Herald Sun THE sudden sacking of Jason Gram means St Kilda heads to the national draft...

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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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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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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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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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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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Sheedy keen for Giants to land Kurt

Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy is still interested in enlisting the talents of Kurt Tippett. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow GREATER Western Sydney is seeking another meeting with Kurt Tippett to find out whether it can...

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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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Chance for new Power pair to shine

Former Sydney Swans rookie Campbell Heath is looking forward to a fresh start with Port Adelaide. Picture: Mark Evans Source: The Daily Telegraph CAMPBELL Heath and Lewis Stevenson haven't played an AFL game between them for two seasons....

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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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Watters' age old problem

Saints coach Scott Watters has to find a way to manage his ageing list. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Herald Sun ST KILDA has lost Brendon Goddard, but not its status as having the oldest list in the AFL. The Saints ended the trade period...

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Magpies offload another ruckman

Cameron Wood has been cut by the Pies. Picture: Darren England Source: The Courier-Mail COLLINGWOOD yesterday cut ruckman Cameron Wood, who was among five list changes at Westpac Centre. The Pies also delisted untried ruckman Jon Ceglar,...

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Saints can get off to a flyer

Nick Riewoldt and his St Kilda teammates will enjoy a soft start to the 2013 season. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun ST Kilda has the chance to make a flying start to next season, dodging all of this year's finalists in the first...

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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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Power wants members to cough up

New Port Adelaide Power coach Ken Hinkley wants members to help beef up the football department. Picture: Calum Robertson Source: News Limited NEW Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has been promised a beefed-up football department at Alberton...

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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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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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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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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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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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Dees axe another eight players

Get the first look at the AFL's future stars in this preview of draft analysis series 'Pick Me' Melbourne will part ways with young forward Lucas Cook. Picture: Chris Scott. Source: Herald Sun MARK Neeld's overhaul of Melbourne's...

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Hooker blocks St Kilda's Brown bid

Get the first look at the AFL's future stars in this preview of draft analysis series 'Pick Me' Mitch Brown was nearly a Saint. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun MITCH Brown was as good as a St Kilda player on Thursday...

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We couldn't let Brown go, says Woosha

KEY MAN: John Worsfold and West Coast were desperate to hold onto key defender Mitch Brown. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun WEST Coast coach John Worsfold says the club could not afford to let Mitch Brown go home because a lack of...

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Saints take in heights

Former Western Bulldogs fitness trainer Bill Davoren is taking the Saints to America. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun ST KILDA expects next month's Colorado training camp to develop into an annual high-altitude staple, along...

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West Coast trades 'omen'

NEW FACES: Midfielder Sharrod Wellingham and fellow recruits Cale Morton and Jamie Cripps will add midfield pace at West Coast. Source: Herald Sun WEST Coast Eagles coach John Worsfold has compared the club's trade spree to when the Eagles...

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Freo could be 'lite' Eagles with move

STANDING FIRM: Chris Lewis (second from left) and Keep Freo in Freo members Richard Utting, Peter Newman and Peter Dowding are keen for the Dockers to remain at Fremantle Oval. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper Source: PerthNow FREMANTLE board...

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Darkest secrets back to haunt Crows

Adelaide Crows chief executive Steven Trigg arrives at the club's administration offices Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser STEVEN Trigg stepped off a flight from Croatia to return to the Adelaide Football Club last Friday with the...

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Tippett trade fiasco to hurt Crows

Kurt Tippett'. Picture: Tait Schmaal. Source: adelaidenow ADELAIDE has closed the trade period with one target found, another put out of reach and the Kurt Tippett nightmare to carry to the draft next month. Crows list manager David Noble...

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Sole female resigns from AFL post

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou. Source: Herald Sun FOOTY'S first and only female executive has resigned from her post at the AFL. Christina Ogg, the league's general manager of human resources, tendered her resignation to AFL boss...

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Players boss standing up for Tippett

Kurt Tippett. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun AFL players' union chief Matt Finnis yesterday threw his support behind Kurt Tippett after the ex Crows found himself cast as a villain. After the Sydney deal was withdrawn and...

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Brisbane keen for Tippett- Brown duo

Kurt Tippett playing against the Brisbane Lions. Picture: Darren England Source: The Courier-Mail BRISBANE started the AFL's month-long free agency and trade period chasing Kurt Tippett to be captain Jonathan Brown's partner in crime. It...

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Salary cap limited Blues manoeuvres

Mick Malthouse. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun NEW Carlton coach Mick Malthouse said the Blues' hands were tied by the salary cap but has also taken a swipe at free agents. Carlton was virtually invisible in the past month, only...

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Magpies set to sign Russell

Jordan Russell is now a Pie. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun Get the first look at the AFL's future stars in this preview of draft analysis series 'Pick Me' COLLINGWOOD believes it can resurrect the career...

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