Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade is confident recruit Barry Hall will quickly be up to speed on his fitness despite recently undergoing ankle surgery. Hall , who joined the Bulldogs during the trade period after retiring from Sydney...

In this article: Rodney Eade, Barry Hall, Western Bulldogs, Surgery, Jake Edwards, and Arthroscopy

Former Australian Rules Football star Wayne Carey's brother Kevin will plead guilty to a drug-related charge if his case is heard by a magistrate, his lawyer says. The Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard on Monday that heavy rollers...

In this article: Australian rules football, Amphetamine, and Wayne Carey

"The reality is you are always representing your footy club and you're always representing your code." Fevola replaces Sydney -bound Daniel Bradshaw up front, could form a deadly forward combination with Brown despite some concerns they...

In this article: Jonathan Brown, Brendan Fevola, Leigh Matthews, Daniel Bradshaw, Brisbane, Brownlow Medal, and Sydney

...period, where 23 players switched clubs. "If you look at this year's movements, there were a few more high-end players move, like Shaun Burgoyne (from Port Adelaide to Hawthorn )," he said. "(Recruiting manager) Scott ( Clayton ) is more...

In this article: Nathan Ablett, Gary Ablett, Guy McKenna, Gold Coast, Geelong, Hawthorn, and Shaun Burgoyne

...after the club's failed attempt to move him to Carlton as part of the deal that eventually saw Brendan Fevola join Brisbane. Bradshaw trained on Thursday with Sydney , the club he is set to officially join following the AFL pre-season...

In this article: Daniel Bradshaw, Sydney, Brendan Fevola, Brisbane, Barry Hall, and Michael O'Loughlin

AT 27, Shaun Burgoyne will finally get to experience AFL life outside the Port Adelaide "bubble". Burgoyne , a premiership star and All-Australian, was one of the biggest names to change clubs during the trade period. He admitted he was...

In this article: Shaun Burgoyne, Alastair Clarkson, Surgery, Trent Croad, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide, National Australia Bank, Melbourne, Peshawar, and Bad debt

At the age of 27, Shaun Burgoyne will finally get to experience AFL life outside the Port Adelaide "bubble". Burgoyne , a premiership star and All-Australian for the Power, was one of the biggest names to change clubs during the trade...

In this article: Shaun Burgoyne, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide, Melbourne, and Alastair Clarkson

...the region since 2004. Melbourne have three Territorians in their side. The exciting Liam Jurrah hails from Yuendumu in central Australia , Aaron Davey from Darwin , and small forward Austin Wonaeamirri from the Tiwi Islands. AFL chief...

In this article: Western Bulldogs, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, Austin Wonaeamirri, and Aaron Davey

... Bradshaw set to leave, the Lions are understood to be poised to make a massive play for disenchanted St Kilda midfielder Luke Ball. Ball is in the United States on holiday and the Lions said yesterday they would start negotiations next week...

In this article: Daniel Bradshaw, Brendan Fevola, Luke Ball, Brisbane, Allegation, Nick Lower, Melbourne, Collingwood, and Sydney

Brisbane 's stunning trade week acquisition of Brendan Fevola has finally cost them popular full-forward Daniel Bradshaw. Bradshaw has advised Lions officials he will not return to the Gabba in 2010 after rejecting a two-year deal on...

In this article: Daniel Bradshaw, Brendan Fevola, Nick Stevens, Brisbane, Sydney, North Melbourne, and Jonathan Brown

...severs ties with Brisbane Lions BRISBANE 'S stunning trade week acquisition of Brendan Fevola has finally cost them popular full-forward Daniel Bradshaw. Bradshaw has advised Lions officials he will not return to the Gabba in 2010...

In this article: Daniel Bradshaw, Brendan Fevola, Nick Stevens, Brisbane, Brisbane Lions, Sydney, and North Melbourne

Adelaide tagger Robert Shirley , acknowledged by star midfield duo Gary Ablett and Chris Judd as the most challenging run-with player in the AFL, has been delisted by the Crows. Both Ablett and Judd singled out 29-year-old Shirley this year...

In this article: Robert Shirley, Gary Ablett, Chris Judd, Nick Gill, and Adelaide

THE Melbourne captaincy looms for star utility Aaron Davey after he ended speculation by signing a four-year deal to stay at the Demons. James McDonald will remain captain next year and Davey is not yet in their player leadership group,...

In this article: Aaron Davey, Melbourne, Dandenong Stingrays, Melbourne Uni, and Melbourne Business School

Aaron Davey signs new four-year deal with Melbourne MELBOURNE utility Aaron Davey has ended speculation about his future, signing a new four-year deal with the Demons. The contract is a badly-needed boost for Melbourne , which is set to...

In this article: Aaron Davey, Melbourne, Essendon, and Sarah Palin

...who submitted their votes after each game of the season, rated St Kilda captain and key forward Nick Riewoldt more highly than he ranked in Brownlow voting. Riewoldt was in third spot, eight votes behind Judd. Two other Saints,...

In this article: Gary Ablett, Chris Judd, MVP, Nick Riewoldt, Brownlow Medal, Cyril Rioli, Lenny Hayes, Nick Dal Santo, Hawthorn, and Geelong

...for the Lions, the count did nothing to dispel perceptions the medal is now primarily the domain of midfielders, with Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt the candidate exposing the bias against key forwards and defenders. Like Wayne Carey a decade...

In this article: Gary Ablett, Brownlow Medal, Chris Judd, Geelong, Jonathan Brown, Lenny Hayes, Climate change, and Wayne Carey

...count Ablett looked disappointed when overtaken by Western Bulldogs winner Adam Cooney. Ablett was unsure how he would poll this year, but said he was more focused on helping the Cats win another premiership. Geelong have this weekend off...

In this article: Gary Ablett, Cats, Joel Selwood, Tim Watson, Geelong, Collingwood, Brownlow Medal, Most Valuable Player, Chris Judd, and Adam Cooney

... Dane Swan was second with 584 votes, Carlton skipper Chris Judd (546) was third and St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt was fourth with 343. Ablett stands alone among winners in the award's 28-year history, as his third win put him ahead...

In this article: Gary Ablett, Most Valuable Player, Joel Selwood, Geelong, North Melbourne, Wayne Carey, Michael Voss, and Chris Judd