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Brisbane knocks Blues over

Adam Cooper It's been a long time, but Jonathan Brown never lost that taste for silverware.

Kangas keen to claim Friday nights

Adam Cooper An increased exposure in high-profile games has North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow convinced the Kangaroos must perform when everyone is watching to take advantage.

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Banking on a lifetime's experience

Adam Cooper Kevin Sheedy is about to enter his 29th coaching season, but at 65 won't have it that he's too old.

Message loud and clear for Malthouse's Blues

Adam Cooper Mick Malthouse admitted during the week he was impatient for Carlton to click to his way.

Blues coach highlights improved flexibility in win over Dockers

Adam Cooper Mick Malthouse has nominated improved flexibility as the most significant step his side took in thrashing Fremantle by 70 points in their NAB Cup match at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

Flexibility key for Blues in defeat of Dockers

Adam Cooper Carlton coach nominates improved flexibility as the most significant step his side took.

Neeld joins anti-cap coaches' club

Ashley Porter and Adam Cooper Dees coach believes contest with Port indicates AFL's rotation cap not in players' best interests.

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McGuire slams Dane Swan and The Footy Show

Adam Cooper Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says he would like to fine Dane Swan $25,000, even though he has no problem with what his star midfielder said in a televised interview.

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Rival coaches want to nab some silverware

Adam Cooper Rival coaches Mick Malthouse and Michael Voss are agreed their sides won't be holding back in pursuit of silverware in Friday night’s NAB Cup final at Etihad Stadium.

Blues defenders itching for action

Adam Cooper A competitive match can't come quickly enough for Carlton's defenders.

Riewoldt, Judd may be rested

Adam Cooper and Matt Murnane Carlton and St Kilda are weighing up whether to recall Chris Judd and Nick Riewoldt.

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Waite in doubt for round one clash

Adam Cooper Carlton key forward Jarrad Waite is in doubt to play in the blockbuster against Richmond in round one because of a calf injury.

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Malthouse poses concussion sub

Adam Cooper Carlton coach Mick Malthouse wants the AFL to consider a second substitute player.

Blues boosted by return of Laidler and Rowe

Adam Cooper Return of Jeremy Laidler and Sam Rowe in Carlton's first intra-club match of the year has the Blues optimistic they can put their injury curse behind them in 2013.

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.

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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.