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No hard feelings, says Sheeds

October 12, 2008 10:48:00

Former Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy tells the ABC's Australian Story why he was shown the door by the Bombers.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, essendon-3040

Hall urged to pull on the gloves

Feature

October 11, 2008 13:38:00

Barry Hall is being asked to take his punching talents to the boxing ring and some are willing to pay big money to encourage the move. [MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, boxing, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

E Timor players join Darwin AFL carnival

October 11, 2008 10:10:00

This weekend's AFLNT season opening carnival in Darwin will feature a combined team of East Timorese players and Australian soldiers.[MORE]

Tags: community-and-society, defence-forces, sport, australian-football-league, nt, darwin-0800, east-timor

Harvey turns down Saints to coach Blues

October 10, 2008 19:25:00

St Kilda champion Robert Harvey turned down a full-time coaching position at the Saints to join Carlton as an assistant coach.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, carlton-3053, st-kilda-3182

Green staying with Demons

October 10, 2008 14:16:00

Brad Green has committed to AFL club Melbourne for another three years.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, melbourne-3000

Swans pick up Pies' Shaw

October 10, 2008 13:26:00

Collingwood utility Rhyce Shaw will play for the Sydney Swans next year.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, vic, collingwood-3066, melbourne-3000

AFL clubs looking to push through late trades

October 10, 2008 09:19:00

Several players could find themselves at new clubs today when the AFL's trade week ends in Melbourne.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, melbourne-3000

Port's Thomson signs with Tigers

October 9, 2008 13:32:00

Port Adelaide's Adam Thomson will play for Richmond next year, as part of the first completed deal of the AFL trade week.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, port-adelaide-5015, richmond-3121

NTFL showcase matches at risk from power blackouts

October 9, 2008 11:15:00

The NTFL is looking to secure power generators to safeguard its Friday night matches at Marrara.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, nt, darwin-0800

Glenorchy on board for Tas football league

October 9, 2008 01:01:00

Tasmania's proposed statewide football league for next year will have 10 clubs taking part.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, tas

Malthouse wants a clean series

October 8, 2008 15:07:00

Australia coach Mick Malthouse says on-field violence is unlikely during this month's International Rules series against Ireland.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122, melbourne-3000, wa, perth-6000

Four Territorians make International Rules squad

October 8, 2008 15:00:00

Four Territorians have been selected in the team to play Ireland in this year's International Rules series.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, darwin-0800

Three Hawks in International Rules squad

October 8, 2008 12:00:00

Coach Mick Malthouse has announced a 25-man Australian squad for this month's International Rules series against Ireland.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122, melbourne-3000, wa, perth-6000

Johnson signs new Dockers deal

October 7, 2008 09:33:00

Fremantle defender Michael Johnson has signed a new deal to remain with the club until at least the end of the 2011 season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, wa, fremantle-6160

Hawks eye off O'Keefe trade

October 7, 2008 08:22:00

Premiership winning side Hawthorn is the frontrunner to nab Sydney's Ryan O'Keefe.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, vic, geelong-west-3218, hawthorn-3122, melbourne-3000, north-melbourne-3051

Dogs take Cordy on Father-Son rule

October 6, 2008 13:20:00

The Western Bulldogs have used their round one pick to bring young ruckman Aryce Cordy to the club under the Father-Son rule.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, footscray-3011

O'Keefe hot property for trade week

October 6, 2008 09:00:00

The AFL's player trade week starts today in Melbourne with Sydney forward Ryan O'Keefe expected to be the most sought after player.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia

Pavlich makes it five Doig Medals

October 5, 2008 13:09:00

Fremantle star Matthew Pavlich claimed his fifth best and fairest award for the Dockers on Saturday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, wa, fremantle-6160

Hawks midfield boss leaves the nest

October 5, 2008 10:01:00

Hawthorn assistant coach Todd Viney has decided to quit the premiership-winning side.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122

Brown over Black in Lions B&F

October 5, 2008 09:28:00

Brisbane Lions co-captain Jonathan Brown has been named the club's best and fairest player for the second year in a row.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Talismanic Buddy voted best of the best

October 4, 2008 23:02:00

Mercurial goal scorer Lance Franklin has been voted Hawthorn's best and fairest player for 2008, icing a tremendous AFL season in which he won a premiership and kicked in excess of 100 goals.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, vic, hawthorn-3122, melbourne-3000, st-kilda-3182

Eagles keep Kerr, snap up Burns

October 4, 2008 18:33:00

West Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr put an end to months of speculation about his future by extending his stay in Perth.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, wa, perth-6000

Roos staying with Swans

October 3, 2008 20:41:00

Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos has extended his contract with the AFL club until the end of the 2011 season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Corey named Cats' best

October 3, 2008 08:33:00

Joel Corey has been crowned Geelong's best and fairest for the second time.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, geelong-3220

Peter Burgoyne re-signs with Port

October 3, 2008 07:43:00

Inaugural squad member Peter Burgoyne has inked a new one-year contract with AFL club Port Adelaide.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, sa, port-adelaide-5015