Sports scientist a broken man: lawyer

Stephen Dank, who is at the centre of the AFL drugs scandal, has been described as a ''broken man'' by his lawyer. Source: news.com.au Stephen Dank, who has links to several AFL and NRL clubs, at his Ascot Vale home this week. Picture:...

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AFL clubs under scrutiny

Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich says their players have been injected with vitamin supplements, but all above board. Essendon high performance manager Dean Robinson worked at Geelong and Gold Coast, prompting the AFL to investigate those...

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Dons grill team over drug use

AFLPA CEO Matt Finnis says the roles of club doctors and medical professionals are being diminished sports science. Essendon coach James Hird asked his players if they took drugs. Picture: Tim Carrafa Source: The Advertiser ...

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Milne boots four in Seaford heat

Stephen Milne starred in St Kilda's first intraclub practice match of the year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun AGELESS Stephen Milne set the pattern for another productive AFL season as a standout performer in St Kilda's first intraclub...

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AFL vows to save our game

The AFL announce new measures to their Integrity Commission to catch drug cheats including more investigators and more drug testing. AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is adamant that cheating of any form in the AFL will not be accepted...

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'The Pharmacist' set to tell all

Bombers midfielder Jake Melksham has injured his hand during a intra-club match. Sports scientist Steve Dank is set to deliver an explosive interview. Source: news.com.au AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is adamant that cheating...

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Melksham breaks hand at intra-club

Bombers midfielder Jake Melksham has injured his hand during a intra-club match. Jake Melksham broke his hand and will miss the NAB Cup opener. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: HWT Image Library ESSENDON'S week from...

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Jumping Jack jets home sick

Jack Riewoldt will miss tonight's match. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images Source: HWT Image Library RICHMOND superstar Jack Riewoldt has flown home early from Alice Springs with an illness. The Tigers spearhead flew back to Melbourne...

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Trafficker worked with Hird in 2004

Convicted drug trafficker Shane Charter has links to Essendon legend James Hird. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun SHANE Charter - the convicted drug trafficker who may have supplied former Essendon sports scientist Steve Dank with supplements...

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Hawks lend helping hand

Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge gets his hands dirty working for Blazeaid in Tasmania's bushfire-affected Connelly's Marsh region. Picture: Roger Lovell Source: The Mercury HAWTHORN captain Luke Hodge led a player charge to help Tasmania's bushfire...

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Fox: Get it done before Round 1

Hawthorn CEO Stuart Fox just wants the season to start. Source: News Limited HAWTHORN chief executive Stuart Fox wants the investigation in to drugs and corruption in sport to start and end as quickly as possible to allow the football season...

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'I couldn't live with guilt': Brown

Nathan Brown grimaces in pain after breaking his leg in 2005. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FORMER Richmond forward Nathan Brown has revealed he was offered human growth hormones after snapping his leg in 2005. Brown, 34, said...

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Players banned under drugs policy

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou. Source: Herald Sun PLAYERS have been repeatedly forced to miss matches because of serious breaches of the league's controversial illicit drug policy. AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou confirmed to Patrick Smith...

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I'd be destroyed if Jobe lost Brownlow

Essendon hold their first training session since announcing they have gone to the AFL over concerns about supplements supplied last year. AFL great Dermot Brereton voices his thoughts on the Essendon doping scandal. ...

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Tredrea: I was offered drugs

Former Port Adelaide star forward Warren Tredrea has admitted he was offered banned drugs. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser FORMER Port Adelaide captain Warren Tredrea has admitted he was offered banned substances during his playing...

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Hird backs suspended fitness boss

Herald Sun AFL writer Mark Robinson says the Essendon supplements scandal is just the tip of the iceberg and that there are criminal elements involved as well. Essendon hold their first training session since announcing they...

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Bombers start supplements probe

Essendon call in AFL and ASADA to investigate the club's training regime and suppliments given to players. Essendon players training at Windy Hill in 2012. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON has called on...

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Judd, Waite sit out practice match

Carlton star Chris Judd will sit out tomorrow's intra-club hit out at Visy Park. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FORMER skipper Chris Judd and key forward Jarrad Waite are among four players who will sit out Carlton's first intra-club...

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Who is Stephen Dank?

Steve Dank in 2005 with NRL club Manly. Source: The Daily Telegraph Essendon call in AFL and ASADA to investigate the club's training regime and suppliments given to players. HE'S the mystery man who made a name for himself...

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Franklin out with calf tightness

Lance Franklin is out of the All-Stars game. Picture: Mark Dadswell Source: Herald Sun LANCE Franklin has been ruled out of the Indigenous All-Stars game after scans revealed fluid build up at the top of his calf. The Hawks spearhead...

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Crows jump on the Buddy train

We're in the mix: Adelaide has announced it will be a big player in this year's free agency market even before Lance Franklin's surprise decision. Picture: Mark Dadswell Source: Herald Sun ADELAIDE has thrown its hat into the Lance Franklin...

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Buddy: I want to stay a Hawk

Hawthorn may only receive a draft pick at the end of the first round as compensation, if Lance Franklin decides to leave as a restricted free agent. Lance Franklin has put contract talks with Hawthorn on hold until the end of the...

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Suns play down stoush

Shane Crawford channels his inner Liam Neeson when he discovers Gary Ablett is 'taken' and tries to organise a swap with one of his mates Campbell Brown and Maverick Weller were involved in a training stoush today. Source: The Courier-Mail...

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Seven Tigers set for debut

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has chosen a new-look side, including prized draftee Nick Vlastuin. Picture: Chris Hyde. Source: Getty Images RICHMOND has selected a new-look side filled with recycled talent and exciting teenagers to face...

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Tippett's still got friends in Adelaide

Sydney recruit Kurt Tippett at pre-season training in Coffs Harbour. Picture: Bradley Hunter Source: The Daily Telegraph CONTROVERSIAL Sydney recruit Kurt Tippett talks to Neil Cordy about the Swans, being a villain and his salary-cap ban....

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Dane Swan in career-best shape

Dane Swan takes part in match simulation during Collingwood's family day at Victoria Park. Picture: Scott Chris Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD midfielder Dane Swan says his fitness levels and motivation to perform this season are at career-high...

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Dermie backs Franklin delay

Lance Franklin tells Hawthorn he will not discuss a new deal until the end of the year, sparking fears at the Hawks that he may walk. Lance Franklin celebrates a goal during the 2012 Grand Final. Picture: David Caird Source: Herald...

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Hamstring scare for Judd

Chris Judd is experiencing some tightness in a hamstring. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun CARLTON will take a "super cautious" approach with champion Chris Judd after a tight right hamstring forced him off the training track...

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