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.

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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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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.

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Sheedy warns 'fat' clubs to lay off Giants

Adam Cooper GWS Giants coach claims some Melbourne clubs have become fat on self-interest.

Watters: no turning back on Gram

Adam Cooper St Kilda coach Scott Watters admits he is disappointed the club had to sack Jason Gram last year, but has ruled out any chance of the Saints ever recruiting the player again.

St Kilda delists Winmar

Adam Cooper Second cousin of club great gets the same treatment as his more famous relative.

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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.

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Bulldogs rue fixture's financial hit

Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Battling Dogs one of five teams banished from the Friday night timeslot.

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.

The common thread is cultural diversity

Adam Cooper Carlton great and West Coast star come together to promote multicultural-themed round.

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Malthouse admits to Krakouer concerns

Adam Cooper Former Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse admits he's unsure whether Andrew Krakouer will return to the AFL as the Magpie forward takes time away from the game to deal with family issues.

Hawthorn v Collingwood

Adam Cooper Welcome to our coverage of the round one clash between Hawthorn and Collingwood from the MCG.