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AFL puts knee blame on grounds

Samantha Lane AFL poised to commission new research into serious knee injuries but is linking this year's extraordinary spate to ground hardness after unseasonably warm weather.

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We want to win back your trust: AFL

Perth Tanking issues, fears of illegal supplement use and salary cap breaches.

Naitanui AFL trade not an option: Eagles

West Coast coach John Worsfold says there's zero chance of a rival AFL side poaching Nic Naitanui while the star ruckman is still contracted to the Eagles.

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Bets deals an integrity issue: AFL

Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou says league has taken responsible stance towards gambling.

AFL injury list

The injury list after the completion of round 8 in the AFL premiership season 2013.

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AFL aims for indigenous all-stars trip to Ireland

Caroline Wilson Cautious support from clubs, cream of indigenous talent pledges to take part.

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AFL wants access to police intelligence: Demetriou

Jon Pierik AFL wants to receive information from police to protect competition's integrity.

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Pyke looms as wildcard up front for desperate Swans

Andrew Wu Much-improved ruckman Mike Pyke is shaping as a potential antidote to Sydney's recent forward malaise this week as the reigning premiers aim to collect their first major scalp for the year.

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Jetta growing into his part as role model for indigenous youth

Andrew Wu Lewis Jetta still misses his family in Western Australia but with a second baby on the way he says the days where he could afford to be homesick are long gone.

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How North nearly missed out on Majak

Peter Hanlon Key drivers in Majak Daw's story call for AFL to create rookie list category for recently arrived migrants, recalling such strong resistance to drafting him from North Melbourne's football department...

Doubts play on Krakouer

Collingwood's Andrew Krakouer doubts he would have pursued an AFL career if he had to put up with the racial abuse his father endured.

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Bombers chief out, but will any others follow suit?

Caroline Wilson Ian Robson was gracious and sporting when he fell on his sword during another sad Windy Hill chapter in the disappointing recent off-field story of the Essendon Football Club.

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Demetriou backs ex-chief despite his 'mistake'

Jake Niall and Will Brodie While Ian Robson has been forced out in the fall-out from the Essendon supplements scandal, AFL boss Andrew Demetriou says there is still a role for the departed chief executive in the AFL.

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Small Pies, big trouble for Swans

Michael Gleeson and Andrew Wu Collingwood small forward Andrew Krakouer says an increase in intensity was responsible for an improved showing last week as the Swans promise to pay close attention to the Pies' in-form small...

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Robson gone, but where to for fan favourite Hird?

Caroline Wilson Ian Robson was gracious and sporting when he fell on his sword during yet another sad chapter in the recent disappointing off-field story of the Essendon Football Club.

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Wearing the tag with pride

Robert Walls The role of the negative tagger has evolved over the years.

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Fitzroy juniors strike a pose to pay tribute to Winmar act

Matt Murnane A group of junior footballers will lift up their jumpers and pose for a photo as a salute to Aboriginal football great Nicky Winmar as part of a unique celebration of their club's indigenous heritage.