From the experts
The low down from those in the know
Author and leadership expert Leroy Eimes once said: “A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others see.”
North Melbourne suspend Majak Daw
By AAP, TodayNorth Melbourne have suspended AFL rookie Majak Daw indefinitely. The club said in a statement on Wednesday Daw had breached team rehabilitation protocols.
After shaking off the effects of hip surgery to post a new personal best in the three kilometre time trial, Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich is primed for a big AFL season.
Brown hungry to rip into NAB Cup
By Jim Morton, 7 Feb 2012A super-fit Jonathan Brown aims to play three of the Brisbane Lions’ four NAB Cup games as he looks to put the injury horrors of 2011 behind him.
On Friday the 17th of February, to coincide with the commencement of the pre-season NAB Cup, Foxtel will launch a new AFL-dedicated channel called Fox Footy, which will prove to be the equivalent of heaven on earth for AFL fans.
When Nathan Buckley was interviewed by Mark Stevens for the Herald Sun last week, inevitably the topic of Scott Pendleburys future came up.
The debate around tanking in the AFL is about to flare up again. Yesterday, it emerged that the competition is set to review its controversial priority pick system ahead of the first uncompromised draft in three years.
Magpies enter 2012 with new hunger
By Guy Hand, 4 Feb 2012One win short of a premiership last year, Collingwood skipper Nick Maxwell is confident the Magpies have found the hunger to make AFL amends in 2012.
The Roar of the crowd
Your sports opinion. Write your own articleIs Heath Shaw the right leader for Collingwood?
By johnhunt92, TodayHeath Shaw is a very good footballer who is vital to the success of the Collingwood Magpies. But is he a footballer with the right leadership credentials?
Could a female coach succeed in the AFL?
By Danielle, 6 Feb 2012In all honesty I can’t see the day when there will ever be a female AFL coach.
Demons’ two captain Jacks the right leadership choice
By Tom Beilby, 6 Feb 2012The Melbourne Demons’ choice to name two young co-captains, Jack Trengove, 20, and Jack Grimes, 22, for the AFL club for 2012 season, should be regarded as an intelligent and potentially brilliant decision.
Mobile madness: Optus decision bad news for codes
By John Davidson, 2 Feb 2012The Federal Courts decision yesterday to allow Optus to broadcast sports matches online and on mobile phones is landmark one.
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Who will rise in AFL’s season 2012?
By camtherose, 2 Feb 2012Since the advent of 16 teams in the AFL in 1995, every year bar two has seen a team rise from outside the eight to the top four. This year, who is it likely to be?
Israel Folau now ready for AFL
By ItsCalledFootball, 2 Feb 2012You don’t need to be a sports expert to know that Israel Folau is a talented rugby league player.
Guys, is your other half a passionate patron?
By Danielle, 31 Jan 2012My friends can never understand, and will never understand, my attachment to footy. They dont see a reason to fuss over a key player getting reported, or to cry over a rivalry thrashing. At school Im known for one main thing: my passion for the Collingwood Football Club.
More rugby league players to defect to the AFL?
By Fitzy, 31 Jan 2012There has been a lot of discussion of the merits of the AFL’s expansion into Sydney’s west – rugby league’s heartland. Many have quoted participation rates, memberships and TV ratings as justification of their particular position.
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Roaring debate
Danielle says: Kuruki-Never been called feral to my face, or online until they find out i am a Magpie.saying Collingwood supporters overall are feral is immature, unjust, and judgmental but you know what?- we feed off the hate haters ;) #itsusagainstthem...
Richard says: You've obviously overdosed on your Silly Pills....
Kuruki says: Yes Heath Shaw is the right leader for Collingwood. Would he be the right leader for any other team? NO. But since Collingwood are a bunch of feral misfits. Heath Shaw is exactly what they hope their young guy's to aspire to. Cmon boy's lets head...
Jester says: Maybe it's in the hope that he will rise to the occasion? But yes only time will tell, on a side note swallow is a great appointment, quality footballer and one of the absolute nicest guys you will ever meet, also obviously dedicated to the Roos afte...
amazonfan says: Considering his treatment by (the hypocritical) Thompson, I don't think Ablett had any choice but to leave....
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