A mighty Saint with a heart of class

Adored by his St Kilda fans and acknowledged by supporters throughtout the competition as one tough cookie, Lenny Hayes relaxes at Torch cafe in Richmond. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun Hayes played all of the last season with a heart condition. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun LENNY Hayes has a game face and a life face. The game face is intense and focused. ...

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Buddy not going anywhere

Buddy will stay a Hawk, his manager says. Source: Herald Sun LANCE Franklin will resist the lucrative offers of rival AFL suitors by committing long-term to Hawthorn, according to his manager Liam Pickering. Pickering insisted yesterday that Franklin, who comes out of contract at the end of next season, wanted to stay with the Hawks well beyond 2013. "We'll get it done with Hawthorn,...

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Seven things you see at the draft

EVERY AFL national draft is different, yet some things will never change. As certain as death and taxes, here is the list of things to expect. 1. The certainty of the No.1 draft pick REMEMBER the last time there was genuine suspense about who will go pick No.1? Me neither. These days, the mystery of who will have their name read out first is solved sometimes months out. The inclusion of the...

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We must win flag by 2015: Suns

Gold Coast Suns chairman John Witheriff and CEO Travis Auld unveiled the bold vision this morning. Source: Gold Coast Bulletin AFL cellar-dweller Gold Coast has declared it will win the premiership in the next three seasons. Suns chairman John Witheriff made the extraordinary statement at the launch of the club's "20-One-3" plan at Kurrawa Beach this morning with the Gold Coast hoping...

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AFL closes cup ban loophole

Richmond midfielder Reece Conca during last year's pre-season. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun Sydney's Gary Rohan is stretchered off with a serious leg injury after a sliding incident at the SCG. Picture: Phil Hillyard Source: News Limited PLAYERS suspended for offences during next year's NAB Cup will serve their ban in the home-and-away season under a series of changes...

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KB says Cotch should keep No.9

Crows to keep draft plan simple Trent Cotchin is set to be named Richmond's next captain. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun RICHMOND legend Kevin Bartlett says Trent Cotchin should ignore tradition and keep his No.9 if he is named Tigers captain. Cotchin is expected to be named Richmond's new skipper as soon as next week. Following recent tradition, that would...

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Swans, Giants save pick for Kurt

Elite, elite, elite. It seems every expert throws the E word at Whitfield. GWS plans to pick Kurt Tippett in the pre-season draft. Source: Herald Sun SYDNEY and Greater Western Sydney will both save a pre-season pick for Kurt Tippett. Giants recruiting manager Steve Silvagni said uncertainty over the Adelaide player won't alter his plans for Thursday's draft.Once again...

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Anthony, McPhee depart Fremantle

Jack Anthony has been sacked. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: HWT Image Library FREMANTLE has sacked maligned forward Jack Anthony with a year to run on his contract. And defender Adam McPhee has announced his immediate retirement, citing family reasons for his shock decision to return to Melbourne.Anthony was told yesterday that his services at the Dockers were no longer required after...

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We don't need Tippett

Brenton Sanderson and Kurt Tippett talk strategy during a game against Hawthorn earlier this year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Limited ADELAIDE coach Brenton Sanderson says the Crows can win next year's premiership without Kurt Tippett and won't be distracted by an ongoing investigation into the Crows' salary cap. Sanderson fronted the media after his side's first preseason training...

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Richo tip as Fev fill-in

AFL has shot itself in Crows case Former Richmond star Matthew Richardson could play a one-off game for Yarrawonga in 2013. Picture: Craig Borrow Source: Herald Sun THE Yarrawonga Pigeons need a full-forward to cover for suspended star Brendan Fevola - and Richmond champ Matthew Richardson could be the man. Richardson, who booted 800 goals for Richmond before retiring...

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Judd vows to fight for deal

Chris Judd and Carlton are preparing the fight the AFL's decision to scrap his deal with Visy. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun CHRIS Judd has the option of walking away from the cash component of his Visy deal to spare his teammates pay cuts and help Carlton fit under the salary cap. The AFL's ruling that his third-party deal must be included in the salary cap has the...

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Infant clubs are over-indulged: Eddie

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says the expansion clubs get too many concessions. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has warned the AFL that it should consider repealing long-term concessions for Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney. Fearful both teams could become competition superpowers, McGuire has declared his next "crusade" in his...

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