James Mcdonald

AFL

Moloney left Demons after 'snub' over captaincy

Brent Moloney.

Michael Gleeson Former Melbourne vice-captain Brent Moloney left the club because he was upset at not being named captain.

AFL

Competition toddlers endure chronic case of terrible twos

Taylor Adams

Andrew Wu Greater Western Sydney were eager to avoid the second-year syndrome Gold Coast suffered last season but have been struck down by an even more potent strain.

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AFL

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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Culture not simply a word

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Martin Flanagan There's a lot of things in the world to get upset about, to take brave stands for and against.

Tank me for '93

Kevin Sheedy with captain Mark Thompson and the '93 Cup.

Kevin Sheedy contemplates one of the recent issues to dog the AFL - tanking.

The five big questions heading into the Battle of the Bridge

Adam Goodes

Andrew Wu 1. What impact will Sydney's lacklustre preseason have on the game?

Australian football

Cameron tipped for greatness at Giants

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04:  New Giants assistant coach Leon Cameron and current head coach Kevin Sheedy pose during a Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL media session at Skoda Stadium on October 4, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth They're desperate to send one of the game's most decorated coaches out on a high, but Greater Western Sydney co-captain Phil Davis says Leon Cameron is the man to turn the club into an AFL powerhouse.

Agent calls for player protection on tanking

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Jon Pierik Player agent Peter Jess says players must have a ''safe harbour'' clause.

The 3 minutes that mattered

AFL, Football, Round 18.  Melbourne v Richmond at the MCG.Richmonds Tyrone Vickery and Melbournes Paul Johnson wait for the ball.
August 2 2009.THE AGE SPORT.  Picture by SEBASTIAN COSTANZO

Jon Pierik EXCLUSIVE AFL investigators focus on the final three minutes of Melbourne's after-the-siren loss to Richmond in 2009 as part of explosive probe into tanking.

Emma Quayle's club-by-club guide to the 2012 national draft

Trade and draft news.

Emma Quayle All that you need to know about the clubs and the players up for grabs in the draft.

AFL looks at former Demon fitness coach

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Caroline Wilson Official the latest target of the AFL's investigation into the tanking affair of 2009.

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Giants and Swans set to pick and mix

AFL

Emma Quayle SYDNEY SWANS

'We tried to stop tanking'

Melbourne players after losing to Richmond in 2009.

Caroline Wilson Angry Melbourne footballers made a bid to overturn the tanking policy of 2009.

Football

Tanking affair darkens for Dees

Cameron Schwab.

Caroline Wilson Several key witnesses have come forward as the AFL investigates the Demons for tanking.

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Three losses that raised eyebrows

Stunning defeat: Richmond beat the Dees in 2009.

Jon Pierik Melbourne's defeats in rounds 17, 18 and 22 to Sydney, Richmond and St Kilda respectively under scrutiny.

AFL

Demons unleashed over tanking

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Caroline Wilson ANGRY Melbourne footballers formed a deputation and met club officials in a bid to overturn the tanking policy of 2009 only to be told the club was ''staying the course'' in order to gain early draft...

Footy is down pat in Ballarat

Culture: St Patrick's College Ballarat students Dominic Barry (left) and Jake Neade.

Matt Murnane St Patrick's College, Ballarat, has produced 97 young men who have gone on to play AFL football.

Tirade may cost Roo coach

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott with captain Andrew Swallow yesterday.

Caroline Wilson and Matt Murnane Brad Scott could be sanctioned for his quarter-time tirade aimed at GWS's James McDonald..

AFL

Johnson accepts ban as Swan challenges

Steve Johnson of the Cats celebrates a goal during the round two AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 9, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Jesse Hogan Mercurial forward Steve Johnson will miss Saturday night's Geelong-Fremantle elimination final after his club elected not to risk an additional ban by challenging the decision at the tribunal.

Chad Cornes to play on in 2013

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Greater Western Sydney confirmed on Wednesday that veteran Chad Cornes will play on next AFL season, but the on-field futures of Luke Power and Dean Brogan remain uncertain.