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Zaharakis to be played in reduced role

Adam Cooper Essendon is set to use midfielder David Zaharakis in a limited capacity against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Friday night, while key-position player Michael Hurley has proved his fitness and has been...

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AFL says no power to strike deal with ASADA

Adam Cooper Andrew Demetriou confirms league inquired how players might beat two-year suspension.

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AFL ponders earlier start to season to bolster northern markets

Adam Cooper Future AFL seasons could start earlier and expand to 25 home and away games.

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Lions, Blues at full strength

Adam Cooper Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has forecast more than one role for Chris Judd in his return for Friday night's NAB Cup final against Brisbane in a bid to continue developing greater flexibility in his...

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Brisbane knocks Blues over

Adam Cooper It's been a long time, but Jonathan Brown never lost that taste for silverware.

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Crows to button up on drug allegations

Ashley Porter, Adelaide, and Adam Cooper Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson asks Crows fans to show the opposition respect.

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Pies back under-siege pair

Adam Cooper Off-field dealings of Dane Swan and Dale Thomas not distracting Magpies' premiership bid.

Crows look forward to life without Kurt

Adam Cooper Ill-feeling aside, Kurt Tippett's departure from Adelaide also presents practical issues. How does a team replace a 202-centimetre key forward who has booted almost 200 career goals?

Campaigner urges long-term view on sports brain injury

Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Peter Jess says it is nonsense to suggest no link between concussion and post-career problems.

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Saint wary of EPL-like competition

Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Nick Riewoldt fears two-tiered league unless action taken to ease equalisation concerns.

Dons feel the strain

Adam Cooper and Matt Murnane Skipper Jobe Watson admits Bombers stressed and flat during a turbulent past six weeks.

Hardwick ponders slide rule

Adam Cooper Richmond coach raises concerns over how the new rule will be interpreted in the wet.

No change in contact rule in the wet: Gieschen

Adam Cooper Umpires boss says new rule will not change for games played on wet surfaces.

Bulldog to have X-ray on possible broken rib

Adam Cooper and Emma Quayle Koby Stevens will have further tests ahead of round-one clash against Brisbane.

Message loud and clear for Malthouse's Blues

Adam Cooper Mick Malthouse admitted during the week he was impatient for Carlton to click to his way.

Blues coach highlights improved flexibility in win over Dockers

Adam Cooper Mick Malthouse has nominated improved flexibility as the most significant step his side took in thrashing Fremantle by 70 points in their NAB Cup match at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

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McEvoy up for new challenge

Adam Cooper St Kilda ruckman Ben McEvoy is in the best physical shape he has ever been.

Call to reveal drug users

Adam Cooper AFL's investigator and one of Australia's leading sports administrators agree this will safeguard against corruption.

Scotland eyes return

Adam Cooper Carlton veteran to line up on Friday, but Chris Judd will sit out another match.