Barry Hall

Barry Hall's AFL career

Barry Hall

Barry Hall has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective at season's end. The burly, but agile spearhead booted at least 100 goals at three clubs.

Barry Hall reported

Barry Hall and Scott Thompson.

Western Bulldogs' star recruit Barry Hall reported after testy clash with North Melbourne. AUDIO: Courtesy of 3AW

Barry Hall's Swans career

Sydney Swans' Barry Hall takes a final bow.

It's time the Bulldogs showed some bite

Brad Hardie's dog on the Western Bulldogs.

Brad Hardie Saturday's loss to the Gold Coast was the last straw for me - the Western Bulldogs need to get rid of coach Brendan McCartney immediately.

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Jump to it

Matthew-Lloyd-sport-dinks

Matthew Lloyd Jeremy Cameron is reviving memories of other forwards who were giants of the game.

Fight club

Brendon Goddard and Hayden Ballantyne.

Jesse Hogan Only Steve Johnson has been on the receiving end more than Hayden Ballantyne.

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Darren Glass still haunts Swans

Perth Sydney premiership forward Barry Hall was left haunted for years by the flogging he copped at the hands of Darren Glass in the 2006 AFL grand final.

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Why the Saints need Dal Santo

On the ball: Nick Dal Santo of the Saints.

Jake Niall Nick Dal Santo has always been a player whom opposition clubs watched closely.

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How two new teammates reacted differently to sledge

Darren Jolly

Darren Jolly Every team has one or two players who are notorious for dishing out a good sledge.

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History favours forward-thinking teams in Sydney

Lance Franklin

Andrew Wu The expansionists at the AFL will be licking their lips if Greater Western Sydney were to pull off a stunning coup and land Lance Franklin.

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The pursuit of Buddy shows the magnetism of the glamour forwards

Tony Lockett was a fan favourite in Sydney.

Andrew Wu Greater Western Sydney's interest in Lance Franklin has highlighted the allure of star forwards in the Harbour City.

AFL

The life of Brian: Hawks have seen a different Lake

Jake-Niall-sport-dinks

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

Clock is ticking for Reid

Sam Reid

Andrew Wu Sam Reid's grip on a berth in Sydney's forward line is loosening with every game.

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Pressure on Reid to grow out of ugly duckling performance

Sam Reid.

Andrew Wu Barry Hall will not tolerate it and Sydney's brains trust might not for much longer if Sam Reid cannot reverse his flagging fortunes this week against Brisbane.

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Sheedy urges GWS to chase Franklin

Lance Franklin

Will Brodie GWS coach Kevin Sheedy has urged his club to recruit out-of-contract Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin.

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Live AFL NAB Cup: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn.

Teo Pellizzeri The second week of the NAB Cup gives one of Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs a last chance to stay in contention for the final.

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Swans chief now turns on Geelong

Back on the attack: Sydney Swans chairman Richard Colless.

Caroline Wilson Feud between Sydney and Melbourne clubs shows no signs of abating.

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From Cats to Dogs

Back on track: Matthew Scarlett and Cameron Mooney at Western Bulldogs training.

Jesse Hogan Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney hopes team's development will be helped by new coaching staff.

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Mumford cleared to play in grand final

Swan's ruckman Shane Mumford.

Michael Cowley Sydney's grand final preparations will not have any external distractions after ruckman Shane Mumford was cleared to play in Saturday's decider against Hawthorn by the match review panel.

Football

For Swans, even before the game, it's a gripping contest

Luke Hodge, Adam Goodes

Michael Cowley Luke Hodge and Adam Goodes didn't argue like teenagers: 'You let go, no, you let go.'