Malthouse wary of Crows forward

Jon Pierik The threat posed by a visiting marksman has Mick Malthouse concerned.

Crows back Trigg, plan for a return

Emma Quayle and Jon Pierik Adelaide Crows chief executive and football operations manager avoid the axe.

Crows throw support behind under-fire Trigg to keep top job

Emma Quayle, Jon Pierik ADELAIDE have backed chief executive Steven Trigg's claim that he verbally cancelled a written agreement to trade Kurt Tippett to the club of his choice three years ago.

Crows focus on Franklin ahead of Hawks final

Ashley Porter and Jon Pierik Buoyed by their semi-final win, the Crows are focussing on taming Lance Franklin, reinvigorating forward Kurt Tippett and reinventing their backline.

Wounded Crows have hole to fill

Ashley Porter, Jon Pierik Adelaide, buoyed by its semi-final win over Fremantle on Friday night, has quickly turned its attention to taming Lance Franklin, reinvigorating its own forward Kurt Tippett and reinventing its back...

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Throwback from Eagles to Crows

Jon Pierik AFL website highlights several dubious disposals by hand by Eagles' players.

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Chief backs Crows' move

Jon Pierik AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou denies orchestrating Matt Rendell's resignation.

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Krakouer brothers to ignite Roos

Jon Pierik Kangaroos hope two legends can impart a little wisdom heading into a crucial clash.

Two down but Hawks defence will hold

Jon Pierik Josh Gibson says Hawthorn still has the right balance to be stingy in defence.

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Jarrad Waite set to finally resume in VFL

Jon Pierik Carlton key forward Jarrad Waite moves closer to an AFL return this Sunday when he resumes playing.

Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured

Jon Pierik Brilliant small forward hurt in bruising three-point win against North Melbourne.

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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On a sliding scale, new rule is hard to measure

Jon Pierik Adelaide struggles to deal with sliding rule in season-opening 35-point loss.

No coin, should we give a toss?

Jon Pierik No coin for traditional pre-match toss determining which end the teams would kick to.

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Tippett sets out draft terms

Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Suspended key forward seems almost sure to end up with the Swans.

Anderson resigns, seeks new challenges

Caroline Wilson, Jon Pierik, Scott Spits ADRIAN ANDERSON has resigned from one of the top jobs at the AFL after nine years. In the third executive departure from Andrew Demetriou's team since the end of the season, Anderson's decision to...

Confession has Bailey out for 16 rounds

Jon Pierik Dean Bailey confesses to one of three charges levelled against him in tanking probe.

Conferences would not alleviate fixture concerns: AFL

Jon Pierik Chief operating officer says league has investigated several sporting systems.

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Fixture fairer in 2013: AFL

Jon Pierik The AFL claims it has delivered greater fairness and made its marquee Friday-night timeslot even more attractive for broadcasters and supporters in its 2013 fixture.

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Swans firm for Tippett: rivals

Jon Pierik and Jake Niall Swans appear to be the front-runners for the Adelaide forward's services.