Gold boast! Premiership by 2015

Gold Coast chairman John Witheriff believes the Suns are on the verge of something very special and hasn't ruled out a premiership by 2015. Picture: Brendan Radke Source: Herald Sun Dual AFL premiership coach and Suns board member Malcolm...

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A mighty Saint with a heart of class

Adored by his St Kilda fans and acknowledged by supporters throughtout the competition as one tough cookie, Lenny Hayes relaxes at Torch cafe in Richmond. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun Hayes played all of the last season with...

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McKenna put in the gun

Guy McKenna is in the gun, Mark Robinson writes, after the Gold Coast's bold prediction. Picture: Jono Searle Source: Herald Sun COMMENT: EXPECTATION can be a coach killer. In 2012, Carlton coach Brett Ratten declared it was top four or...

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Roos look to add midfield muscle

Kangaroos list manager Cameron Joyce says former Port Adelaide defender Ben Jacobs is likely to move into the midfield. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne has added three first-round draftees in an aggressive attempt...

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Captain Cotchin to wear No.9

Averaging 6.3 tackles per game, Vlastuin knows how to dump opponents in to the turf. Get exclusive vision and expert analysis of his hard-edge approach ahead of the AFL draft. New Richmond captain Trent Cotchin at Punt Rd today...

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Carter thrilled to join Eagles nest

WELCOME ABOARD: WA youngster Adam Carter was snared by West Coast at yesterday's National Draft. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow ADAM Carter was effectively in solitary confinement; cooped up in what India called a hospital, in the...

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Blues draft for bench cap

A champion runner whose stocks soared this year when he lowered the colours of top AFL Draft prospect Lachie Whitfield. 2012 Morrish Medal winner Nick Graham in action for Gippsland Power. Picture: Kate Mitchell Source: Herald Sun...

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The 10 big draft surprises

Fox Sports AFL guru Julian de Stoop takes an in-depth look at some of the draftees who found themselves where many didn't expect. THE AFL draft is done and dusted for another year, with clubs calling out the names of 94 players...

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Steal as Blues swoop on Menzel

South Australian Troy Menzel is now a Blue. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: adelaidenow CARLTON landed the coup of the draft snaring freakish goalkicker Troy Menzel at pick No.11. Rated by some as the second-best player in the draft, Menzel...

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Cats opt for versatility

Tasmanian Jackson Thurlow was drafted by Geelong. Picture: Andrew Brownbill Source: Herald Sun GEELONG has added depth to both ends of the ground, taking two versatile interstaters in tonight's national draft. In a draft with a lot of midfield...

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No fear at Suns for Lonergan

Gold Coast Suns' recruit Jesse Lonergan after being selected at the AFL National Draft. Picture: Glenn Hampson Source: Gold Coast Bulletin THERE is only one thing lacking in the package Jesse Lonergan brings to the Gold Coast Suns - fear. ...

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Moneyball Dees strike again

Norwood defender Dean Terlich, 22, was drafted by Melbourne. Picture: Regi Varghese Source: adelaidenow MELBOURNE'S 'Moneyball' strategy continued at tonight's draft with a 25-year-old VFL midfielder and the best player in the SANFL grand final...

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Masterstroke by guilty Crows

AFL investigators arrive at the Adelaide Football Club offices as part of the investigation into alleged salary cap breaches to star player Kurt Tippett. Source: adelaidenow Adelaide's decision to hand back its first two selections in...

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AFL draft lotto is here

AFL Draft lotto is here! Source: Herald Sun EVERY AFL national draft is different, yet some things will never change. As certain as death and taxes, here is the list of things to expect. * The certainty of the No.1 draft pick REMEMBER...

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Coach departures cost Blues

Brett Ratten was sacked with a year to run on his contract. Source: Herald Sun PAYING out sacked coach Brett Ratten and several assistants has hit Carlton's bottom line, with the club recording its first loss in six years. The Blues today...

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Groin surgery for Naitanui

Groin surgery will force Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui to start his pre-season campaign late. Picture: Justin Benson-cooper. Source: PerthNow RUCKMAN Nic Naitanui will miss the start of West Coast's pre-season campaign after requiring groin...

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Family first for McPhee

Adam McPhee has retired from football. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: The Sunday Times Adam and Bree McPhee arrive at the Fremantle best-and-fairest count. Picture: Alf Sorbello Source: The Sunday Times TAJ and Cove McPhee will make...

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Tippett fall guy pulls out of draft

Nick Joyce in action for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: adelaidenow ADELAIDE will have an extra live pick in Thursday's AFL national draft after dumped Nick Joyce today withdrew his draft nomination. ...

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Lions hunt for next Brown

Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown is nearing retirement. Source: Getty Images South Australian midfield gun Sam Mayes is in the Lions' sights. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: adelaidenow IT'S a near-impossible task but Brisbane will...

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Dockers rule out Buddy chase

Fremantle has ruled out making an audacious play for WA-born Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin next year. Source: Herald Sun FREMANTLE has ruled out making an audacious play for Hawthorn star Lance Franklin at the end of next year. Franklin,...

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Eagle slower than the coach

Murray Newman was quick enough to beat AFL players on the field but was a lot slower off it in the Eagles' time-trial today. Source: Getty Images YOUNG West Coast forward Murray Newman is one player who won't be the subject of the annual...

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Tigers post record profit

The Tiger army helped Richmond post a record profit in 2012. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun ON-FIELD success is the final piece of the Richmond puzzle after the Tigers recorded a record $3 million surplus in 2012. Richmond has...

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Suns say O'Meara would go No.1

Jaeger O'Meara at Nobby's Beach. Picture: Gosling Richard Source: Gold Coast Bulletin GOLD Coast might have to wait until more than half the AFL has made a choice in Thursday's draft, but as far as they're concerned they already have this...

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New date for Tippett hearing

Brenton Sanderson and Kurt Tippett talk strategy during a game against Hawthorn earlier this year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Limited UPDATE: The AFL Commission will meet on November 30 to hear charges relating to the Kurt Tippett salary...

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Draft gem sparkles in Simpson's desert

BIG WRAPS: Yalgoo's Joshua Simpson is expected to be a first round draft pick in the upcoming AFL draft. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow BIG INFLUENCE: Josh Simpson with his grandma, Margaret Simpson, who has brought him up since...

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McPhee walk opens door for Lower

SECOND CHANCE?: Adam McPhee's exit at Fremantle could re-open the door for Nick Lower (right). Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser ADAM McPhee's decision to walk out on Fremantle despite recently signing a contract extension could open...

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Infant clubs are over-indulged: Eddie

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says the expansion clubs get too many concessions. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has warned the AFL that it should consider repealing long-term concessions...

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