Adam Cooper
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AFL
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...
AFL
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.
Brown rejuvenated and optimistic ahead of 2013 season
Adam Cooper Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown says he enters his first game of the pre-season as refreshed as he could ever be and rejuvenated by the Lions' encouraging showings last year and over the summer.
Brown's fresh approach
Adam Cooper Jonathan Brown says he enters his first game of the pre-season as refreshed as he could be.
AFL
Rival coaches want to nab some silverware
Adam Cooper Rival coaches Mick Malthouse and Michael Voss are agreed their sides won't be holding back in pursuit of silverware in Friday night’s NAB Cup final at Etihad Stadium.
No to goal-line technology
Adam Cooper AFL says no system effective enough to monitor an entire scoring zone.
Scott leads North signings
Adam Cooper North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has signed a contract extension that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2016 season.
AFL
Sheedy warns 'fat' clubs to lay off Giants
Adam Cooper GWS Giants coach claims some Melbourne clubs have become fat on self-interest.
Dawes open for a fresh start
Adam Cooper Among Melbourne's younger players, Chris Dawes regularly finds himself asked for information.
St Kilda delists Winmar
Adam Cooper Second cousin of club great gets the same treatment as his more famous relative.
Wilderness for Dees: Kennett
Adam Cooper Former Hawthorn president says Demons could face a decade in the AFL wilderness.
Hurley in fitness push
Adam Cooper Essendon forward hopeful increase in aerobic fitness will make him less vulnerable to injuries.
AFL
Rodan relishes new role at Demons
Adam Cooper Melbourne recruit David Rodan expects his various experiences to be handy in mentoring his younger teammates, but is hopeful he can stay at the club long enough to see the circle of success turn.
Rodan can see the good in the Demons
Adam Cooper Melbourne recruit expects his experience to be handy in mentoring his younger teammates.
AFL
Bulldogs rue fixture's financial hit
Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Battling Dogs one of five teams banished from the Friday night timeslot.
Current Demons unaffected by tank turmoil: Clark
Adam Cooper and Caroline Wilson Melbourne forward Mitch Clark says the tanking investigation circling his club is having no impact on the players as they prepare for the 2013 season.
Judd cools Malthouse hopes
Adam Cooper Chris Judd is sure he and his Carlton teammates will know exactly where they stand under Mick Malthouse, but has warned against expecting all the Blues’ problems to be instantly solved.
Judd: Mick not the messiah
Adam Cooper Carlton skipper warns against expecting all the Blues' problems to be instantly solved.
Tigers break membership record
Adam Cooper Tiger fans are roaring louder than ever, as Richmond has broken its membership record.
