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Logo, mini-draft on table

Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson In-season mini-draft, ban on top clubs poaching free agents and possible sale of AFL logo on front of player jumpers options discussed in bid to ease gap between AFL's rich and poor.

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Tippett sets out draft terms

Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Suspended key forward seems almost sure to end up with the Swans.

Sub rule would hit draft: coaches

Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley and Mark Neeld agree ''two and two'' substitute rule would prompt recruiting change.

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Draft compensation for coaches rated 'unlikely'

Jon Pierik Richmond coach's suggestion that clubs be awarded draft picks if a coach breaks his contract will be considered by the AFL Coaches Association.

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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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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Hawks deserve three picks for Buddy: Dunstall

Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Hawthorn football director says no Melbourne-based club can match GWS' offer for Lance Franklin.

Years of struggle for Dogs

Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs football director Chris Grant admits it has been ''painful'' to watch his team this season.

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Grimes, Tigers talk

Jon Pierik Dylan Grimes is hopeful of a two-year contract extension at Richmond.

Delay cup if pre-season put back, says Malthouse

Jon Pierik Players are pushing for a uniform date to resume pre-season training.

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Poor clubs raising spectre of EPL

Jon Pierik Former Geelong president Frank Costa fears AFL morphing into soccer's English Premier League.

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Lake on call to bolster Hawks

Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.

Family man of steel keeps the faith

Jon Pierik Matthew Pavlich is determined to finish what he started at Fremantle.

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Leading Blue dumped for Magpie clash

Jon Pierik Hard-nosed defender Nick Duigan a surprise axing by Carlton after one match.

Clean up supplements, Bulldog urges

Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs president calls for contentious supplements programs to be banned.

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A powerful player carries future in his own hands

Jon Pierik Free agents will continue to be the main focus of fans and media this season.

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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.

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It's Blues time, says new skipper

Jon Pierik Carlton captain Marc Murphy says a desire to restore the Blues' reputation as an on-field power burns within him and this is the year for the club to strike.

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AFL coaches: the class of 2013

Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.

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