Cats looking beyond 2013: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott has defended the club's decision to sign two 28-year-old players. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun GEELONG has not compromised its long-term future by re-loading with experienced pair Hamish McIntosh and Jared Rivers for a shot at next year's flag. While many see the recruitment of the two 28-year-olds plus the introduction of Gold Coast midfielder...

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Cooney's cutting-edge treatment

Western Bulldogs are hoping Adam Cooney can return to his best with the help of radical surgery in Germany. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: Herald Sun BROWNLOW Medallist Adam Cooney is set to undertake cutting-edge treatment in Germany on the troublesome cracked patella that has jeopardised his career. Cooney will fly out to the club's European training camp on Sunday, October 28, ...

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REPLAY: AFL trades chat

Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett could join Sydney as early as today. Picture: Tait Schmaal Source: The Advertiser COULD today be the day Adelaide and Sydney broker a deal for key forward Kurt Tippett? Tippett's defection from the Crows has dominated the AFL's marathon trade period which is now well into its third week.But a deal could be struck as early as today which would see the once...

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Rivers set to join Cats

Melbourne defender Jared Rivers is bound for Geelong. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: Herald Sun GEELONG has recruited Jared Rivers and Hamish McIntosh in a one-two trade punch. The out-of-contract Melbourne defender and the Cats today struck a deal that will see Rivers move down the highway in 2013.The Cats have also confirmed they have signed Kangaroos big man McIntosh on a three-year...

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SuperCoach 2013 - Have your say

Injuries to star players including Hawk Lance Franklin caused big headaches for SuperCoaches in 2012. Source: Herald Sun THE AFL has settled on its new rules for 2013 - here's your chance to have a say on possible changes to SuperCoach for next season. The AFL's Laws of the Game committee spent months compiling recommendations for changes to the rules, most of which were accepted by...

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Dawes to keep Watts in defence

Jack Watts is likely to spend more time in defence next season. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun Chris Dawes has been traded from Collingwood to Melbourne. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun NEW Melbourne signing Chris Dawes will play as a second tall target option to Mitch Clark. Coach Mark Neeld said the pair had been recruited specifically as the cornerstones...

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Eddie's EPO fear at bench change

The substitute will remain, but there will be a cap on the number of interchange rotations next season. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun Eddie McGuire has warned a change could lead to drug use. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun EDDIE McGuire has sensationally declared a cap on interchange rotations could drive AFL players towards taking performance-enhancing...

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Roos poised to keep Hansen

Kangaroos forward Lachlan Hansen is expected to re-sign at the Roos. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne football manager Donald McDonald expects key forward Lachie Hansen to re-sign with the club. But ruckman Hamish McIntosh looks destined for a move as negotiations with Geelong enter their final stages."Lachie's keen to stay which is great… It's just a case...

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LIVE: AFL trades chat

Collingwood's Chris Dawes wants a move to Melbourne. Source: Herald Sun CAN Melbourne broker a deal to lure Chris Dawes from Collingwood? And where will free agent Clinton Young sign? Chat live with our experts from 11am. THERE are two weeks of trade period left.Names in the ilk of Kurt Tippett, Chris Dawes, Hamish McIntosh, Mitch Brown x2, Cam Pederson and Jamie Cripps are all eager...

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Suns zone in on Cameron

Clay Cameron will join the Suns through their zone drafting ability, just like Alex Sexton (pictured) did. Picture: David Clark Source: Gold Coast Bulletin GOLD Coast has tapped into its zone recruiting allowances to snare a key position talent capable of performing at both ends of the ground. The Suns today signed Clay Cameron, a highly-rated athlete which the baby club has already...

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Using greatness to create leaders

The 2007 Geelong premiership team, which includes assistant coaches Brenton Sanderson, Ken Hinkley and Brendan McCartney, who are all now senior coaches. Senior coach Mark Thompson is now an assistant coach at Essendon. Source: adelaidenow GEELONG chief executive Brian Cook has lifted the lid on the strategies that helped make the lieutenants from Sleepy Hollow among the most prominent coach...

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Mick missing half of his midfield

New Carlton coach Mick Malthouse, right, with club president Stephen Kernahan. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun MICK Malthouse will be missing half of his elite midfield group when Carlton players reassemble for the new coach's first pre-season workout later this month. Prolific possession-winner Marc Murphy and No.1 ruckman Matthew Kreuzer won't be allowed to rejoin full training...

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