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Sharp words before knife
Jim Stynes never approved of Paul McNamee and their relationship at the Melbourne Football Club was never likely to last.
Clock ticking on Power's fitness
Inspirational Brisbane Lions co-captain Luke Power is racing the clock to be fit for a crucial AFL clash.
Cats aim to trump Hawks' tactical ace
Hawthorn's defensive zone is one of the most talked about football tactics in years.
Century looms for a true Blue
The odds have been stacked against Simon Wiggins playing 100 AFL games, but the self-confessed worrier has spent years defying the odds.
First a new boss, then new home
Having ruthlessly sacked chief executive Paul McNamee after just four months, Melbourne is considering scrapping plans to move to the new rectangular stadium at Olympic Park.
McNamee knew axe would fall
SACKED Melbourne chief executive Paul McNamee knew he was on borrowed time the moment Jim Stynes took over as club chairman.
Off the couch
Barry Hall has been given the all clear to resume his playing career for the Swans.
Hall clear for return, mindful of 'huge' repercussions
HAVING been given the all-clear to play for the Swans this weekend, Barry Hall admitted last night the repercussions of another "unacceptable" act on the field would be "huge".
Melbourne faces a battle to keep demons at bay
An oversupply of disappointment and disenfranchisement takes its toll.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone off?
After the game against the Cats went bad it was time to move on.
McNamee pays price for a club divided
Sacking recalls Malcolm Blight's abrupt departure from the Saints.
The joke's on hapless Dees
"Stop your jibber jabber, fool! We don't have time for games!"
Hall to return against Crows
Sydney star Barry Hall will make his return to football this Saturday night after coach Paul Roos last night confirmed he would be selected to play Adelaide.
Fremantle - the team of mystery
Fremantle defender Heath Black's AFL future remains shrouded in mystery with the club and player no closer to finalising a settlement.
Cats to bust cluster in sell out
Geelong coach Mark Thompson believes his side has the skill to break down Hawthorn's game plan in Friday night's blockbuster at the 'G.
Glass battling to be fit for Saints
West Coast captain Darren Glass has a thigh strain and is facing a race against time to prove his fitness for Saturday's clash against St Kilda.
Neagle's worst fears confirmed
Essendon's injury crisis has deepened, with key forward Jay Neagle to undergo season-ending ankle surgery
Black's Freo future a mystery
Heath Black's future remains shrouded in mystery with the Fremantle Football Club and player no closer to finalising a settlement.
McNamee dumped as Demons CEO
Former tennis star and high-profile sports administrator Paul McNamee has been dumped as chief executive of the Melbourne Football Club after only four months in the job.
Fletcher set to face Pies
Essendon expects to regain full-back Dustin Fletcher for Saturday's match against Collingwood.
Hawks, Cats to fill the 'G
Hawthorn and Geelong could be heading for the season's biggest attendance, with the AFL now selling standing-room and restricted-viewing seats for Friday night's match at the MCG.
Campbell shows he's no flash in the pan
A dazzling three-bounce run and handball to Shannon Grant in the closing stages against Collingwood was a highlight of North Melbourne's thrilling win last Friday night.
Hall's just the tonic for Swans
Sydney defender Martin Mattner believes if Barry Hall returns to the team this week he will provide a vital boost for the Swans, who are battling injuries as they prepare to meet Mattner's former club, Adelaide.
Eade expects Dogs to spark up again
Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade is not concerned that his free-scoring team is suddenly faced with diminishing output.
Stations of the box on a night of 'religion'
After cancelling a night at the Dome with the Pope, I had the red wine to myself.
Gardiner may take on the Eagles
With Saint Justin Koschitzke accepting a one-match suspension for striking, former West Coast ruckman Michael Gardiner is a chance to play his first match against the club that discarded him two seasons ago.
Basketball could hold key to time-wasting, say coaches
Essendon coach Matthew Knights has used his basketball background to argue that intentionally giving away free kicks is not the answer to the clock-winding tactic employed by his former Tiger teammate Joel Bowden.
Ablett still medal favourite despite injury
Gary Ablett remains firm Brownlow Medal favourite despite having to sit out a second week with an injured ankle.
Finals tickets to cost more
Ticket prices for the AFL grand final and preliminary finals will rise slightly this year.
Vintage climax befits some vintage guests of honour
Horsham comp's arch-rivals ensure that reunion party goes off with a bang.
Question mark hangs over Grant's future
The future of North Melbourne premiership player Shannon Grant hangs in the balance after the 31-year-old said yesterday he had not thought about playing on next year.
Tigers shrug off a cold and look to finals
Richmond, like its coach, has emerged from the funk of winter's grip lurching with a cough and a wheeze to find itself, as if by surprise, on the brink of good health.
All-Australian wildcards
Expect the unexpected when the AFL's team of the season is selected, with many players emerging from the pack to vie for recognition among the game's elite.
Koschitzke accepts one-week ban
St Kilda key forward Justin Koschitzke will miss Saturday's clash
with West Coast after accepting a one-match suspension for
striking.
Not too late for old Dogs to learn new tricks
Yesterday, Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade and his assistants would have given their team a debriefing after the 10-goal loss to league leader Geelong.
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