AFL
Grover geared for defensive battle
Veteran Docker Antoni Grover says he is ready for the challenge of nailing down a spot in Fremantle's strengthened defence as he prepares for his 12th AFL season.
1 hour, 26 minutes agoTigers making a fresh start: Deledio
If five seasons at Richmond have not made Brett Deledio feel old before his time, the 22-year-old admits the current dearth of experienced players has.
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Sheppard in line to face Bombers
West Coast have named 2009 No.7 draft pick Brad Sheppard in their squad for Friday night's NAB Cup clash with Essendon at Subiaco Oval.
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Port, Magpies merger thrown out
Port Adelaide's proposed merger with their debt-stricken local affiliate club the Port Adelaide Magpies is all but dead.
February 9, 2010, 7:09 pm -
Rocky road ends sweetly for Blues
A chocolate-coated happy ending to Carlton's off-season of embarrassment has not softened the AFL club's resolve to eradicate drunken antics.
February 9, 2010, 4:52 pm -
Bombers young guns under cloud
The immediate future of two of Essendon's best prospects - Scott Gumbleton and Michael Hurley - is uncertain heading into Friday night's pre-season opener.
February 9, 2010, 1:52 pm -
Back spasm rules out key Bomber
Essendon's Scott Gumbleton will not be considered for selection in Friday night's NAB Cup clash against West Coast at Subiaco Oval because of a back injury at training last night.
February 9, 2010, 11:20 am 
Blues' new deal not hurt by player misbehaviour - Swann
Carlton chief executive Greg Swann says a new three-year sponsorship deal with confectionery company Mars has no unusual clauses to deal with player behaviour.
February 9, 2010, 9:26 am-
Waters to line up in intraclub game
Rugged defender Beau Waters is among eight Eagles players returning from injury who are expected to have their first competitive hit-out for 2010 in an intraclub match on February 20.
February 9, 2010, 6:59 am 
More eyes on taggers
West Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr will be one of the main beneficiaries of boundary umpires being allowed to pay free kicks during the NAB Cup, according to his teammate Brad Ebert.
February 9, 2010, 6:14 am-
Blues adapt to post-Fevola forward line
Carlton are set to use the AFL's NAB Cup pre-season competition to work on a completely-new attack.
February 8, 2010, 5:26 pm 
Cats suspend Stokes until round eight
Geelong have suspended Mathew Stokes until round eight of the AFL season after the forward was charged last week with possession and trafficking of cocaine.
February 8, 2010, 4:40 pm-
AFL boundary umpires able to award frees
Boundary umpires will have limited power to pay free kicks in the NAB Cup as the AFL tries to crack down on holding at stoppages.
February 8, 2010, 4:23 pm 
Big Nic keeps hair on
Nic Naitanui has revealed how close he came to shaving his trademark hair just days before he'll lead the ruck in West Coast's opening NAB Cup game against Essendon.
February 8, 2010, 2:32 pm
Cats ban Stokes until round eight
Geelong have suspended Mathew Stokes until round eight of the AFL season and fined him $5000 after the forward was charged last week with possession and trafficking of cocaine.
February 8, 2010, 1:05 pm-
AFL backs illicit drugs policy
The AFL have strongly defended their illicit drugs policy in the wake of Mathew Stokes' criminal charges.
February 8, 2010, 10:41 am -
Cats appoint Diana Taylor to board
AFL club Geelong have appointed pioneering football administrator and corporate lawyer Diana Taylor to their board.
February 8, 2010, 8:38 am -
Fremantle's Mayne signs on till 2011
Fremantle goalsneak Chris Mayne has committed to the AFL club until the end of 2011, after signing a one-year extension to his current deal.
February 7, 2010, 8:25 am 
Ryder's stature has grown at Bombers
WA young gun Paddy Ryder has revealed his desire to challenge David Hille for Essendon's No. 1 ruck role in a year which shapes as the most defining of his life.
February 6, 2010, 12:41 pm
Selwood slams door on Sheedy
West Coast midfielder Adam Selwood has killed off any prospect of a family reunion at Greater Western Sydney, saying he wants to win another premiership with the Eagles.
February 6, 2010, 11:58 am
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