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Kangaroos appoint Carl Dilena as CEO

Jon Pierik Carl Dilena, the former North Melbourne player and current board member, has taken over as the Kangaroos' chief executive officer.

Cats hope Cook won't jump for Kangaroos

Jon Pierik Geelong president Colin Carter is hopeful Brian Cook will remain as chief executive.

Confident Kangaroos plan to ruffle feathers

Jon Pierik Kangaroos have every right to think four years of rebuilding will be rewarded.

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AFL awaiting Jurrah

Jon Pierik Former Melbourne forward Liam Jurrah will be welcomed back into the AFL once he has served his jail sentence.

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Roos must move on after Selwood decision, says Hansen

Jon Pierik North Melbourne defender maintains there is little point debating free kick.

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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.

Lake on call to bolster Hawks

Jon Pierik Injury to Ryan Schoenmakers may mean he needs a knee reconstruction.

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Roos seek to clear air with doctor

Jon Pierik North Melbourne sought out Dan Bates last week to ask about his methods.

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Melbourne doctor vows transparency

Jon Pierik The doctor at the centre of the Melbourne supplements scandal has pledged to co-operate fully while being investigated by ASADA and the AFL.

Hawks unveil latest defensive weapon

Jon Pierik Brian Lake was recruited in a bid to improve a defence that struggled to contain power forwards.

Hawks hang tough but Rioli injured

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

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Leading Blue dumped for Magpie clash

Jon Pierik Hard-nosed defender Nick Duigan a surprise axing by Carlton after one match.

Swallow wants more flexibility over pre-season

Jon Pierik North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow says it's time to shorten the pre-season.

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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Saints keen for seat at AFL power clubs' table

Jon Pierik St Kilda president Greg Westaway says it's time to give all clubs a financial ''fair go''.

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Call to ban all gloves

Jon Pierik North Melbourne full-back wants blanket ban, claiming glove use gives an unfair advantage.

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Lay-off has Petrie keen to dish it up

Jon Pierik Drew Petrie joked that he had better repay coach Brad Scott for giving him almost three months off over the pre-season to rest a body preparing for its 13th AFL campaign.

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Education on drugs is key: Petrie

Jon Pierik Drew Petrie says players must not be victimised if there is change to the illicit drugs policy.

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Ziebell's scientific approach

Jon Pierik North Melbourne's young gun knows the little things count in 2013.