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'It's time for me to do something different.' Anderson moves on from the AFL

Caroline Wilson Adrian Anderson has resigned as the AFL’s general manager of football operations after serving a nine-year term.

AFL

Reimers rejects Carlton, and the AFL

Kyle Reimers.

Jake Niall Former Essendon forward Kyle Reimers, still just 23, has turned his back on the opportunity to play for Carlton and a continued career in the AFL.

AFL

Lions may never win another flag: Matthews

Michael Voss.

Michael Voss didn't flinch when AFL legend Leigh Matthews said the club he guided to three straight premierships almost a decade ago might never win another title.

AFL

AFL Hall of Fame added to a feast of centenary sporting events

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photo Justin McManus.
Opening of new Sherrin factory in Scoresby.
Sherrin Footballs.

David Polkinghorne The AFL is on the verge of announcing its Hall of Fame dinner will be the latest addition to Canberra's sport-filled centenary celebrations.

Lethal doubts Lions

Brisbane Lions.

Michael Voss didn't flinch when legend Leigh Matthews said the club he guided to three straight premierships almost a decade ago might never win another title.

Ankle injury a big setback for Trengove

Jack Trengove.

Matt Murnane Jack Trengove's plans to throw himself full throttle into a redemption year have suffered a setback.

AFL

Reimers gives Blues boot

Kyle Reimers.

Jake Niall Former Essendon forward Kyle Reimers has turned his back on the opportunity to play for Carlton and a continued career in the AFL.

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AFL

Bolton in fine fettle for fifteenth season

Jude Bolton.

If anyone harboured doubts about the Sydney veteran's decision to extend his 301-game career, they would have done well to watch his 3km time trial on Friday

Football

Swans' family push

Kieren Jack

Andrew Wu Rugby league great Garry Jack might have another reason to don the red and the white.

Football

Demons' days: from go to doze

Mark Neeld.

Emma Quayle The Saturday Age got a look at the work Melbourne is doing to lift the club in 2013.

Football

Delay draft until season eve: Dees

Mark Neeld

Emma Quayle Delaying the pre-season or rookie draft would give clubs greater flexibility, says Mark Neeld.

The weight

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Rohan Connolly It's taken some time, but St Kilda now expects Sean Dempster to play a big role in 2013

AFL

Plan for a trial of full-time umpires

AFL umpires

Jon Pierik Full-time option will not be adopted next season but could be done in 2014,

No sign of Mork, but the ironman walks among Saints in Boulder

Peter-Hanlon-sport-dinks

Peter Hanlon There's nothing alien about Trevor Hendy's lessons to footballers on mental toughness.

Bombers look for upside with Pears on track

Looking forward: Tayte Pears.

Jon Pierik Football manager Danny Corcoran says defender progressing well through demanding pre-season.

Bendigo skipper to miss chance in AFL

Ben Duscher

Brent Diamond Plenty of potential ready-made players will miss the cut in pre-season and rookie drafts.

AFL

Dogs Prismall's last chance

Going to the Dogs? Brent Prismall's future in the AFL is in doubt.

Matt Murnane Brent Prismall could be left without a spot on an AFL list next year.

Paying the price

Jake Niall on the Hawks

Jake Niall Now the shoe's on the other foot and the Hawks are grand final losers, expect a robust response.

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Long-term view for AFL move on rugby

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David Polkinghorne The AFL is confident it will reap the benefits of its move into traditional rugby territory in two years' time despite no clubs recruiting any ACT or NSW youngsters at last month's draft.

AFL

Cap filler: Sydney get nod on Tippett

Kurt Tippett

Jake Niall KURT TIPPETT'S path to Sydney in Tuesday's pre-season draft is assured after the AFL informed the Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney that those clubs did not have sufficient room in their...