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.

AFL

Dad the greatest player, end of argument: Ablett jnr

Jon Pierik It is one of football's great debates, but Gary Ablett jnr has an emphatic response: he is not as good as his equally famous father.

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Dogs take it to the max

Jon Pierik Bulldogs register stunning 68-point win over a listless Brisbane Lions unit.

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Tiger six-pack rates a mention

Jon Pierik If Richmond is looking for evidence it can feature this season in its first finals campaign in more than a decade, this may be it.

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Buddy defers contract talks to end of season

Jon Pierik Hawthorn will look to continue contract negotiations with Lance Franklin despite the superstar forward putting talks on hold until the end of the season.

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Franklin admits putting off deal will distract Hawks

Jon Pierik Lance Franklin says Hawthorn is 'shocked' that he has put contract renegotiations on hold and admits the uncertainty over his future is going to be a distraction for the club.

Football

Contract talk will be distraction: Franklin

Jon Pierik Lance Franklin's manager says scenario is different to Gary Ablett jnr's move to the Suns.

The face of football

Jon Pierik Nathan Buckley believes franchising is a good way to move away from constraints.

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AFL trading - club by club

Matt Murnane and Jon Pierik Explosive allegations about Adelaide overshadowed all other developments during the week.

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Geelong leads trio in chase for Gold Coast onballer

Emma Quayle and Jon Pierik Josh Caddy may join Geelong, St Kilda or North Melbourne having met with all three clubs.

Tough talk on Caddy and Tippett

Jon Pierik, Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Two key dominoes of trade week - Josh Caddy and Kurt Tippett - could take time to fall.

Goddard 'grudge match' likely for round four

Jon Pierik St Kilda supporters may not have to wait long next season to vent their displeasure at their former star Brendon Goddard.

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Cotchin is Tigers' best as awards keep coming

Jon Pierik and Caroline Wilson Trent Cotchin wins a second successive Jack Dyer Medal as Richmond's best and fairest.

AFL

Ablett scoops player award

Jon Pierik Gary Ablett continues to show why he remains one of the game's greatest talents.

AFL

Kickbacks for agents banned

Jon Pierik Kickbacks to player agents to encourage their talent to switch clubs banned.

Buckley confident on Cloke

Jon Pierik As the Travis Cloke contract saga rolls on, Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he does not harbour the same fears Mark Thompson had when Gary Ablett was contemplating leaving Geelong two years ago.

Football

Dockers still in race for star forward

Jon Pierik Fremantle does not feel it is at a disadvantage in trying to lure Magpie Travis Cloke.

Boak a done deal, says Tredrea

Jon Pierik Claims that emerging midfielder has re-signed with Port Adelaide.