Bombers thrive on adversity

Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. Essendon coach James Hird says he didn't use the summer drugs scandal to motivate his players last night. Source: Getty Images ESSENDON'S ability to overcome adversity...

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Players 'guinea pigs' for new rule

Adelaide's Brent Reilly crashes into the legs of Alwyn Davey, giving away a free kick. Picture: Simon Cross Source: Herald Sun Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. ADELAIDE coach Brenton Sanderson says...

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10 things we learnt last night

Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking a goal for Essendon. Source: Getty Images A NEW Bomber cult hero, SuperCoach clangers and Channel 7 goes back to the future....

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Viney on track for Dees debut

Jack Viney gets the footy moving forward during the Casey Scorpions vs Port Melbourne practise match at Casey Fields, Cranbourne. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun Mitch Clark kicks at goal at Casey Fields. Picture: Michael Klein Source:...

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Crows v Dons: 10 things to watch

SuperFooty delivers the best live match news to your phone Adam Hamilton and Nick Quinn run you through the first game of round 1 - Adelaide v Essendon. Brendon Goddard isn't shy in voicing his thoughts. Picture: George...

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Retirements, injuries won't stop us

2013 preview: The Cats can cling to a finals berth with a mix of old heads and young talent, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Geelong skipper Joel Selwood says Cat fans shouldn't be scared of what lies ahead. Picture: Michael...

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LIVE: Crows v Bombers

Essendon star Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking his first goal for the Bombers. Tonight he'll make his season proper debut. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun BRENDON Goddard is just hours away from his Essendon debut, but prized...

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League will tighten drug loophole

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is part of the drugs working party. Picture: Glenn Daniels Source: Herald Sun THE AFL's illicit drugs working party has agreed to tighten the loophole which allows players to admit drug use yet dodge testers. ...

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Teams: Kommer set for Dons debut

Essendon's Nick Kommer is set to debut. Source: Getty Images THE Bombers will unveil at least one debutant against Adelaide in tomorrow night's season-opener, with Nick Kommer poised to step straight into James Hird's engine room. The 22-year-old...

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Jolly OK after lung scare

Darren Jolly cops a knee in the back in a ruck contest against Geelong. Picture: Harman Stephen Source: Herald Sun Darren Jolly with trainers. Picture: Harman Stephen Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD ruckman Darren Jolly says he will line...

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Cooney's knee dogs him again

Bulldogs star Adam Cooney could miss Round 1 with a setback to his troublesome knee. Picture: Norm Oorloff Source: Herald Sun WESTERN Bulldogs star Adam Cooney is in doubt for next week's season-opener after suffering a setback with his troublesome...

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Daisy to play VFL

Dale Thomas joins a training drill at Gosch's Paddock. Source: Getty Images DALE Thomas could make a last-ditch bid for Round 1 selection if he returns in the VFL tomorrow night. The AFL today released its list of players who have been...

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Skippers slam slide rule

AFL captains have savaged the sliding rule. Picture: Klein Michael Source: HWT Image Library SEVERAL AFL captains have savaged the sliding rule that has been introduced this year. The leaders gathered in Melbourne to mark the new season...

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Sandi suffers another setback

SIDELINED: Aaron Sandilands has suffered a fresh injury setback on the eve of the season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FREMANTLE has received mixed ruck news this morning, with Aaron Sandilands suffering an injury setback but...

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Etihad Stadium the equalisation key

Andrew Demetriou will speak today. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun THE AFL says the acquisition of Etihad Stadium will be the key to solving the equalisation issue among clubs, but fans should expect their clubs to remain competitive....

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Don't wait for bragging rights

SuperFooty delivers the best live match news to your phone GET instant scores, stats, commentary and SuperCoach points in your pocket all weekend on the new and improved LiveHQ. Don't wait until you get home from the game to check...

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Petterd, Goodes promoted

Amazing transition: Brett Goodes was the Western Bulldogs' player welfare manager this time last year, playing with VFL affiliate Williamstown. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun Brett Goodes shows promise in an early NAB Cup match....

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NAB Cup SuperCoach stars

Shane Crawford reveals his SuperCoach 2013 line-up including some big smokies Daniel Rich capped a huge pre-season by winning the Michael Tuck Medal for best on ground in the NAB Cup final. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun...

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Hodge expects Buddy big pay cut

Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge, pictured here alongside the other 17 AFL skippers, expects a pay cut as the Hawks move to keep Lance Franklin. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN captain Luke Hodge expects a pay cut as the AFL club...

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Riewoldt relies on blood jabs

2013 preview: Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson says the Saints need to find the next group of stars to take the baton from Nick Riewoldt and Co. St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt catches his breath. Source: Getty Images ST KILDA...

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Every AFL club previewed

Lance Franklin is set for a bumper year at Hawthorn - his last on his current contract. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun EVERY CLUB PREVIEWED: HAWTHORN'S season doesn't start until preliminary final weekend, while get set for some Carlton...

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Crows skipper whacks Tippett

Adelaide Crows skipper Nathan van Berlo, right, training with Richard Douglas. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser ADELAIDE captain Nathan van Berlo has re-signed with the club and delivered a swipe at former teammate Kurt Tippett. ...

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Demetriou cashes in on bonuses

Vote now on whether Andrew Demetriou deserves his mega pay packet. Picture: Michael Dodge Source: Getty Images AFL boss Andrew Demetriou received $440,000 worth of bonuses last year, the league's annual report reveals. The game's most powerful...

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Traditional surgery for Johnson

Sydney defender Alex Johnson will have traditional surgery. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images SYDNEY premiership player Alex Johnson is set to miss the entire season after opting for traditional surgery - and not revolutionary LARS - to...

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Hawks win carries worries

Sam Mitchell spins out of trouble. Picture: Scott Chris Source: HWT Image Library HAWTHORN finally got its first win of the pre-season, but will now sweat on the fitness of Josh Gibson and the Match Review Panel's verdict of David Hale's hit...

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Tigers primed for Round 1

Richmond star Brett Deledio in full flight against the Western Bulldogs at Visy Park. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick came away from yesterday's nine-point win over the Western Bulldogs confident...

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Gray happy to be back

Robbie Gray at Port Adelaide training. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide specialist forward Robbie Gray will step up his workloads after a successful return from serious knee surgery to competitive football on Saturday...

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Thomas in no hurry to sign

Collingwood midfielder Dale Thomas says he is in no hurry to re-sign. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD midfielder Dale Thomas says there is no point rushing to sign a new contract after ankle surgery and a modest 2012....

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