AFL urged to adopt coach trade

Jon Pierik The manager of basketball star Andrew Bogut says the natural evolution of the AFL could eventually allow senior coaches under contract to follow the American model and be traded to another club for...

Lawyer backs club's decision

Jon Pierik A former external lawyer for the AFL Players Association says a decision for Stephen Milne to take leave of absence makes ''commercial and common sense''.

Voss denies links to Neeld's woes

Jon Pierik He doesn't think it has any bearing on his position but Brisbane coach Michael Voss says Mark Neeld's axing by Melbourne shows the importance of results in the AFL.

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Craig ponders putting up hand for Demons job

Jon Pierik Having declared he was finished as a senior coach after leaving Adelaide, Neil Craig has changed tack and says he will use the next 11 weeks to decide whether he wants to apply for the Melbourne role.

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Three jobs could become available

Jon Pierik While Melbourne has an open field of coaching talent to pick from, that could change as the fate of Brisbane's Michael Voss and West Coast Eagles premiership coach John Worsfold remains unclear.

Demons must develop the 'Melbourne Way': Cats

Jon Pierik The man instrumental in turning Geelong into a power on and off the field says the Demons must first develop a "Melbourne Way" blueprint if they are to emerge as a force in the AFL.

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Experience the key

Jon Pierik Mark Williams and Rodney Eade have emerged as leading candidates to become coach of Melbourne, as the hapless club begins yet another rebuild.

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Clubs 'delighted' with new teams

Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou says rival clubs are 'absolutely delighted' with the progress of the Suns and GWS.

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AFL awaiting Jurrah

Jon Pierik Former Melbourne forward Liam Jurrah will be welcomed back into the AFL once he has served his jail sentence.

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Dons may get probe result in six weeks

Jon Pierik Andrew Demetriou says the extent of the Essendon supplements scandal could be known in six weeks.

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Kennett doubts Freeman can help

Jon Pierik Jeff Kennett says Melbourne is in need of an urgent cultural overhaul, and has questioned whether fellow presidential candidate Geoff Freeman really wants the top job.

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Tigers boss bares his claws

Jon Pierik Richmond president Gary March has lashed his Hawthorn and Collingwood counterparts.

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Blues raise doubtful calls with umpires

Jon Pierik Carlton wants clarification from umpires' department after contentious decisions on Friday night.

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Tigers honour famous quartet

Jon Pierik One of Richmond's biggest trades in VFL-AFL history given further justification on Saturday.

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GWS bleeding AFL coffers: Collins

Jon Pierik Former AFL powerbroker Ian Collins says the league is losing money and dividing fans with its huge investment in smaller markets.

Ex-chief warns of spending on new markets

Jon Pierik Former AFL powerbroker Ian Collins says the league is losing money and dividing fans with its investment in smaller markets.

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Buckley denies power play by stars is dividing Magpies

Jon Pierik Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has praised his senior players and denied the so-called Brat Pack is involved in a power play, declaring his entire list understands there are "non-negotiables" to...

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Carlton will be 'far better' after Yarran's body language apology

Jon Pierik Carlton forward Chris Yarran has apologised to teammates and coaches for his poor body language in Friday night's stinging loss to Essendon at the MCG.

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Sports back regulation of scientists

Jon Pierik and Greg Baum AFL-endorsed submission calls for sports scientists to adhere to 'spirit of sport'.

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Malthouse fumes over umpire call on Garlett 'goal'

Jon Pierik Carlton coach lashes out at the video review system for denying Jeff Garlett a goal.

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