Adam Cooper
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AFL
Zaharakis to be played in reduced role
Adam Cooper Essendon is set to use midfielder David Zaharakis in a limited capacity against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Friday night, while key-position player Michael Hurley has proved his fitness and has been...
Saints' burst makes Demons pay
Adam Cooper St Kilda secures a third win from four pre-season games, this time over Melbourne.
Dawes open for a fresh start
Adam Cooper Among Melbourne's younger players, Chris Dawes regularly finds himself asked for information.
Wilderness for Dees: Kennett
Adam Cooper Former Hawthorn president says Demons could face a decade in the AFL wilderness.
AFL
Rodan relishes new role at Demons
Adam Cooper Melbourne recruit David Rodan expects his various experiences to be handy in mentoring his younger teammates, but is hopeful he can stay at the club long enough to see the circle of success turn.
Current Demons unaffected by tank turmoil: Clark
Adam Cooper and Caroline Wilson Melbourne forward Mitch Clark says the tanking investigation circling his club is having no impact on the players as they prepare for the 2013 season.
