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Thomas clean, Ballentine suspendedSky News AustraliaPort Adelaide's finals aspirations have been boosted with defender Matt Thomas beating a charge of rough conduct at the AFL Tribunal. ...Two to face tribunalMelbourne Herald SunPower's Thomas escapes suspensionABC OnlineBallantyne suspended for two weeksWA todayAdelaidenow -Fox Sports -The Age -BigPond Newsall 25 news articles »

AFL to cease operations file chapter 7 bankruptcyThe InquisitrNow word has leaked out that the AFL will cease all operations and file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy which is a liquidation of assets. ...and more »

The day league and Aussie Rules clashed in suburban SydneyMelbourne Herald SunThe AFL pulled off a PR coup by forking out $3 million to coax Karmichael Hunt into crossing codes, and it has now set its sights on other league stars to ...and more »

Last TackleJason Akermanis says Jason Akermanis might struggle in AFLCourier MailTHE AFL's Karmichael Hunt experiment will be a raging success or an embarrassing failure and I'm leaning to the latter. Having lived in Queensland for 20 ...Watch your step on Karmichael Hunt experimentMelbourne Herald SunIn publicity, Hunt has already paid for himselfGold Coast News - goldcoast.com.auQueensland legends say Broncos should sack Karmichael Hunt nowMelbourne Herald SunMelbourne Herald Sun -Courier Mail -Courier Mailall 28 news articles »

Leigh Montagna could take home Brownlow Medal, statistician saysMelbourne Herald SunST KILDA'S Leigh Montagna would take "Charlie" home if the Brownlow Medal count was held tonight, the AFL's official statistician says. ...Steven King, Leigh Montagna right to playMelbourne Herald Sunall 9 news articles »

AFL umpires to target illegal bumps as Lions protest Jonathan ...Courier MailILLEGAL off-the-ball treatment of Brisbane's Jonathan Brown and other key forwards in recent weeks will lead to a crackdown on the practice in AFL matches ...Brisbane Lion Jonathan Brown battering on umpires' radarMelbourne Herald Sunall 5 news articles »

The AgeLovett-Murray to fight drug chargeThe AustralianHe's been tested four times already this season by the AFL and as late as last week." Jess described the police drug charge as being "so out of character" ...AFL star charged with drug possessionNinemsnEssendon's Lovett-Murray on drug chargeThe AgeBomber accused of possessing ecstasy seeks biological testing to ...Brisbane TimesABC Online -The Age -The Ageall 33 news articles »

Wooden spoon now second-biggest prizeThe AustralianIT ought make sense that if winning the premiership is the most sought after team prize in the AFL then the second most-wanted reward would be to finish ...It's gaming the codeThe Australianall 2 news articles »

The AgeAFL boss backs Dees after lossThe AgeThe AFL chief executive revealed he discussed tactics with the Demons after the game, and Melbourne boss Cameron Schwab confirmed he spoke with Demetriou ...Demetriou in denial as tanking compromises game's integrityThe AustralianBan the tankers, says VossABC OnlineMore fuel for the tankersMelbourne Herald SunAFL -The Australian -Melbourne Herald Sunall 51 news articles »

Real FootyWestern Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade urges AFL to scrap priority pickMelbourne Herald SunEade said the AFL should act to close the loophole that creates an ugly perception. "Whether it happens or not, and people have got their opinions whether ...Move clash or guarantee a break, says EadeThe AgeBulldogs coach wants round 22 game movedBrisbane TimesEade calls for abolition of priority pickAFLMelbourne Herald Sun -The Age -AFLall 26 news articles »

Demetriou in denial as tanking compromises game's integrityThe AustralianTHE AFL is all puffed up. It considers its position as No 1 football code entrenched for eternity. It makes millions, millions watch on television, ...Queensland legends say Broncos should sack Karmichael Hunt nowMelbourne Herald SunIn publicity, Hunt has already paid for himselfGold Coast News - goldcoast.com.auKarmichael Hunt marked as 'barrel girl' for Gold CoastCourier MailBrisbane Times -BigPond News -Courier Mailall 13 news articles »

LIVENEWS.com.auCautious not reckless, argues Matthew RichardsonThe AustralianRichardson, the AFL's oldest player, lasted just eight minutes when resuming for VFL side Coburg on Saturday after a three-month absence cause by a severe ...Richo's VFL comeback lasts 15 minutesABC OnlineRichardson suffers hamstring soreness in VFLAFLRichardson's return in doubtReal FootyFox Sports -Melbourne Herald Sun -ABC Onlineall 33 news articles »

The AgeBetting on wooden spoon suspendedThe AustralianAFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou yesterday said: "The AFL has not discussed the issue this week and we will not investigate the Melbourne match. ...Bookies wary of teams' motivesMelbourne Herald SunTanking coaches should be banned: VossBrisbane TimesBan tanking coaches, says VossBrisbane Timesall 27 news articles »

I won't coach - James HirdMelbourne Herald SunPort is one of Australia's truly great clubs, but to coach well in the high-pressure AFL environment, you must be totally committed. ...Is making the AFL finals really a success?The RoarSports Today enters the tank3AWHird declines Port's offer of coaching succession dealThe Age3AW -3AWall 14 news articles »

AFLTime to act on tankingMelbourne Herald SunTHE tanking furore gathered force yesterday as Melbourne legend Robbie Flower urged the AFL to abandon priority picks, Ron Barassi slammed tanking, ...Priority picks harming gameThe AgeAndrew Demetriou may lose Kevin Bartlett in tank warMelbourne Herald SunNew way needed now victory is demonisedThe AgeMelbourne Herald Sun -The Age -Melbourne Herald Sunall 71 news articles »

More fuel for the tankersMelbourne Herald SunThe point is 12-year-old boys and girls can see something that the AFL won't acknowledge. I think, and I say think, because of West Sydney that Andrew ...and more »

AFLFamous surnames make AFL/AIS Academy squadAFLBrandon was a 2009 NAB AFL under-18 All-Australian member after he shone as a small forward in the recent under-18 championships. ...

St Kilda's Stephen Milne cleared by AFL match review panel of strikingFox SportsSt Kilda have avoided strife with the afl's judicial system, as small forward Stephen Milne had his striking report withdrawn by the match ...

Telegraph.co.ukAFL 'desperate' for Gold Coast to succeedWA todayWest Coast chairman Mark Barnaba has said the AFL's help in securing the Gold Coast's stunning coup to poach Karmichael Hunt from rugby league shows ...Defection to afl is not cause for alarmCoff's Coast AdvocateLearn how to read the playMelbourne Herald SunHunt exposes loophole in AFL rulesThe AustralianWA today -Melbourne Herald Sun -Melbourne Herald Sunall 517 news articles »