AFL coaches: the class of 2013

Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.

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Campaigner urges long-term view on sports brain injury

Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Peter Jess says it is nonsense to suggest no link between concussion and post-career problems.

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Saint wary of EPL-like competition

Jon Pierik and Adam Cooper Nick Riewoldt fears two-tiered league unless action taken to ease equalisation concerns.

Captains call for delay to pre-season

Jon Pierik AFL captains propose delaying annual start of pre-season training until January 1.

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A peek behind the poker face

Jon Pierik Jimmy Bartel talks about his close family bonds – and his desire for more success with his football family.

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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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Williams appeal on brain damage

Jon Pierik GREG WILLIAMS says he has gone public with his revelations of brain damage in a bid to help footballers of all ages.

How the Judd deal works

Jon Pierik THE AFL and Carlton have organised a deal allowing more than half of Chris Judd's contentious payments as a Visy ambassador to be paid as part of the Blues' injury payments allowance.

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AFL in denial on concussion, says Williams

Jon Pierik Greg Williams says he has gone public with his revelations of brain damage in a bid to help footballers of all ages.

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I'm not going anywhere, says Judd

Jon Pierik Chris Judd reveals he wants to play on next season, and is delighted his contentious deal with Visy has been settled.

Cats don't expect Selwood to change ways

Jon Pierik and Matt Murnane Joel Selwood will continue to play the game his way, despite Greg Williams' concerns.

Judd has the hunger to sign new Blues deal

Jon Pierik Chris Judd wants to play on next season, and is delighted his deal with Visy is settled.

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Bartel is not prepared to accept Geelong demise

Jon Pierik Jimmy Bartel looked very much the part modelling a range of suits last week.

The face of football

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

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Ablett scoops player award

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

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Hawkins commits as Cats focus on Boak

Jon Pierik Tom Hawkins has pledged another three years to Geelong as Travis Boak may have played his last game for the Power.

Query on Cats as candidates for top four

Jon Pierik Essendon great Matthew Lloyd doubts whether the Cats are in the flag hunt.

Power cut over Cats' pursuit of midfielder

Jon Pierik Power accuses the Cats of being disrespectful in their pursuit of Travis Boak.

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Cats determined to stay a force: Carter

Jon Pierik Geelong president Colin Carter says the Cats are determined to remain a strong team in the next three years as the club continues to circle Travis Boak.

Boak a done deal, says Tredrea

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