Football

Tigers and Hawks kiss VFL break goodbye

Jake Niall Richmond and Hawthorn have organised a 'scratch match' for their reserves today.

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Dogs 'can make a profit'

Jake Niall Bulldogs say they can still break even or make a profit this year, despite spending an extra $1.2m on their football department in a difficult season on the field.

Magpies' joy tempered by setbacks

Jake Niall Collingwood's gritty come-from-behind upset of Geelong has been tempered by an apparent setback for injured gun midfielder Dayne Beams and a report on ruckman Darren Jolly for a high bump.

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Magpie Dwyer may be recruit of the year, says Maxwell

Jake Niall and Emma Quayle Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley praises all 22 of his players after win over Geelong.

Dons close to Watson deal

Jake Niall Essendon close to re-signing skipper and club's favourite son on a long-term contract.

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Buckley mum on Elliott-Koschitzke incident

Jake Niall Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has declined to be drawn on the incident in which his small forward Jamie Elliott was collected by Justin Koschitzke.

Full squad to take the Saints into a 'new frontier'

Jake Niall Facing the major challenge of a five-day break before a historic Anzac Day game in New Zealand, St Kilda is preparing for the prospect of 26 to 28 players in its back-to-back games against Essendon...

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Pies look to refresh for Anzac clash

Jake Niall Collingwood will consider freshening up its team for the Anzac Day clash.

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Daw Roo blue

Jake Niall There have been few more anticipated debuts than Majak Daw's and few with more expectation.

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Collingwood re-signs Elliott, Witts

Jake Niall In a major display of faith, Collingwood has re-signed ruckman Jarrod Witts on a three year contract before he has been selected for a senior game.

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The life of Brian: Hawks have seen a different Lake

Jake Niall Old Dog Brian Lake is learning new tricks as a Hawk, but the evolution is not without its risks.

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Proving a legend's worth

Jake Niall David Parkin had blundered, by his own typically candid admission, when he dumped a short kid he considered too fat, slow and 'not good enough' from Carlton in the early '80s.

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Lake, West in doubt for blockbuster

Jake Niall Hawthorn undecided on picking prize recruit Brian Lake for game against Geelong.

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From steeplechase to the ruck: Cats eye Blicavs for round one

Jake Niall Geelong says injuries and the lack of conditioning for all recognised rucks could force it to play Mark Blicavs - the 198 centimetre convert from athletics who took up football last year after...

Up to eight new Demons for opening round

Jake Niall Melbourne's massive turnover will see the Demons field a radically revamped team for round one.

Bulldogs likely to turn to Goodes

Jake Niall The Western Bulldogs are likely to draft Brett Goodes, who has been working as the club's welfare manager, in preference to delisted Bomber Brent Prismall.

Young Saint's ACL fears

Jake Niall A St Kilda youngster has suffered a suspected torn anterior cruciate ligament at the club's altitude training camp in Colorado.

Young Saint's ACL fears

Jake Niall St Kilda youngster suffers suspected torn anterior cruciate ligament at club's camp in Colorado.

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Blues cut back on coaches

Jake Niall Mick Malthouse will coach with at least three, and possibly four, fewer coaches.

Tigers on prowl for North forward Edwards

Jake Niall Richmond is a strongly considering acquiring out-of-contract North Melbourne forward Aaron Edwards.