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GWS could choose Showground as home

By AAP - March 22nd 2010 (14 hours ago)

The AFL’s GWS expansion team could use the Sydney Showground as their home, choosing the venue over Blacktown.

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Pavlich in no hurry on contract

By Sam Lienert - March 22nd 2010 (14 hours ago)

Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich says there is no urgency for him to sign with the AFL club beyond this season.

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Blues expect Tigers to come out swinging

By Sam Lienert - March 21st 2010

Carlton coach Brett Ratten has warned his team to brace for an ultra-aggressive Richmond when the two clubs clash in Thursday night’s AFL season-opener at the MCG.

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McPhee eyes leadership role at young Freo

By Justin Chadwick - March 21st 2010

Adam McPhee has set his sights on a leadership role at Fremantle and has urged Dockers fans not to read anything into his poor form during the AFL pre-season.

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No $1 million man in the AFL last year

By AAP - March 20th 2010

For the first time in three seasons, no AFL player earnt more than $1 million last year. The $1 million barrier was first cracked in 2007, with two players earning seven-digit sums in 2008, but AFL figures show no player’s income reached those heights in 2009.

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AFL wants live coverage as part of next TV deal

By AAP - March 20th 2010

The AFL wants television networks to show matches live when the next broadcast rights deal is brokered for the 2012 season and beyond.

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The rising stars set to shine in 2010

Michael DiFabrizio

By Michael DiFabrizio March 19th 2010

With a number of second-year players, including Nick Naitanui, retaining their eligibility, the race for this year’s Rising Star award is already looking like it will be the one of the most hotly-contested since the award began.

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We won’t be second to World Cup, says Demetriou

By Roger Vaughan - March 19th 2010

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has warned that the league will not take a back step to soccer if Australia hosts the World Cup.

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Cats no longer the team to beat, say captains

By Sam Lienert - March 19th 2010

Geelong’s aura is fading, with rival captains rating St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs as more likely AFL grand finalists than the reigning premiers.

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Is it a matter of time before Barry Hall snaps again?

Ben Somerford

By Ben Somerford March 18th 2010

Michael Tuck medallist Barry Hall couldn’t have started life at the Western Bulldogs any better, prompting many pundits to believe the Dogs have solved their ‘power forward’ problem and are now 2010 Premiership favourites. But some maintain it’s a matter of time before ‘Big Bad Barry’ has another brain-snap.

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Big few months ahead as AFL work on GWS project

By Roger Vaughan - March 18th 2010

AFL administrators face a crucial few months as they work to a tight deadline on their ambitious Greater Western Sydney expansion project.

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Demetriou earned his $1.8 million, says AFL chairman

By Sam Lienert - March 18th 2010 - (2)

Swans defend new attack

By Adrian Warren - March 18th 2010 - (0)

The longer Ablett waits, the greater discontent becomes

By Justin Rodski - March 17th 2010 - (12)

Get rid of NAB Cup, and give us a longer, fairer draw

By Adrian Musolino - March 17th 2010 - (28)
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Western Bulldogs no longer the underdogs

By arkie March 19th 2010

The Western Bulldogs will head into their 2010 campaign expected to be in contention for their first premiership in 56 years.

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AFL TV: Fox coverage could be far Fetched

By Redb March 19th 2010

A Malaysian billionaire is apparently in the mix to bid as a partner for the next round of the AFL TV rights for 2012-2016.

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Geelong to take the title against all challengers

By johnhunt92 March 18th 2010

In part two of my series, I look at who will make the top eight and declare who I think will win the 2010 AFL Premiership.

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Do we have unfair expectations of our sports stars?

By blackmambafive March 18th 2010

Like bourbon and milk, alcohol and the sporting elite just don’t mix. This is the latest bandwagon the media have swarmed onto.

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AFL set to create a second tier league

By Redb March 17th 2010

According to an article on the NT News website, the AFL is set to create a second tier league comprising teams from NSW, ACT, QLD and NT from 2012. This eastern seaboard league would be on the equivalent level of the VFL, SANFL and WAFL.

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Life returns to normal as AFL finally kicks off

By TazKat March 17th 2010

What a long summer it has been without footy. It seems an eternity since the gladiators of Sleepy Hollow and Moorabbin gave us that unforgettable arm wrestle last September.

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NAB Cup hints St Kilda may struggle this year

By simonjzw March 16th 2010

Admittedly it’s only the pre-season, but any objective analysis raises some serious question marks over St.Kilda this year. They haven’t played well in any NAB Cup game.

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2010 AFL season preview, Part One

By johnhunt92 March 13th 2010

Welcome to my preview of the 2010 AFL season. In part one of my series, I look at who will win the wooden spoon all the way up to those who will just miss out on the finals.

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Video: The last thrilling Saints and Dogs final

By The Roar March 12th 2010

With St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs set to face off in the NAB Cup grand final this weekend, now is as good a time as ever to look back on their epic preliminary final contest last year.

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How to pick an AFL Dream Team in 2010

By Forgetmenot March 11th 2010

It is a date that is etched in the minds of sporting fanatics around Australia. Thursday March 25, 2010 is the date when the new AFL season begins.

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How are the AFL clubs performing off the field?

By Mister Football March 9th 2010

With much change about to occur in the Australian football landscape over the next few years, I thought it might be instructive to look at end of year financial performances of the AFL clubs for 2009.

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New territory for Western Bulldogs fans

By Mister Football March 8th 2010

Having been born after 1961, I have never witnessed Footscray/Western Bulldogs in a VFL/AFL Grand Final. That represents almost 50 years of heartbreak for the majority of Bulldog fans.

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Seven teams in contention in 2010

By Redb March 5th 2010

As the season 2010 approaches, up to seven clubs loom as genuine premiership threats. Geelong are the ‘Yul Brynner’ of the ‘Magnificent Seven’, the leader of the pack.

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This could be Western Bulldogs’ season

By Stevie G March 5th 2010

Jason Akermanis recently raised the issue of ‘Premiership Windows’ and the need to try and ensure success during that window. This appears paramount to the Western Bulldogs campaign in 2010.

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Fight to retain the Fitzroy Lion is worth it

By mjg March 4th 2010

The legal stoush between the Brisbane Lions and the remnants of the Fitzroy Football Club over the new logo is a fight worth having, as far as old Roys are concerned.

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Big Bad Bazza just ain’t worth the trouble

By Tommix March 3rd 2010

The Western Bulldogs may be thinking that Barry Hall is the missing piece of the puzzle in their quest to break the AFL’s longest premiership drought. Hall’s solid performance in his debut outing for the Doggies indicates that this may be the case.

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Drama of Port’s 1990 bid to join AFL

By Jason Cave March 2nd 2010

The South Australian National Football League’s refusal to endorse the Port Adelaide Power/Magpies merger is seen to be revenge for Port joining the AFL without the SANFL’s knowledge.

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Magical formula for the Free Agency problem

By Tommix February 26th 2010 - (1)

Remembering the 10 year rule from 1973

By Jason Cave February 24th 2010 - (0)

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