Meet the new, improved Karmichael

Gold Coast Suns player Karmichael Hunt is the slimmest he's been in three AFL pre-seasons. Picture: Brendan Radke Source: Gold Coast Bulletin SPECIAL K has become Shrinking K. Gold Coast Suns midfielder and code-hopper Karmichael Hunt is the lightest he has ever been in his well-travelled professional football career, with the 26-year-old tipping the scales at 87kg this week. When he...

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Bone shaved from Cat's hips

James Kelly battled a hip injury during the 2012 season. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun GEELONG midfielder James Kelly has revealed he had bone shaved from his thighs during post-season surgery after a pain-stricken 2012 season. Kelly yesterday declared himself on track to play in Geelong's NAB Cup campaign after a successful recovery from an arthroscope on both hips. The...

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Roos find new CEO

Tredrea backs double act at Port Carl Dilena (second from left) is North Melbourne's new CEO. Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne's 199-day search for a new chief executive is finally over. The Roos today announced they had hired with Carl Dilena, with the former North player set to start in February.North Melbourne narrowly missed on poaching Geelong boss Brian Cook...

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We'll always be the Dockers

Matthew Pavlich celebrates a goal. Freo says it won't be changing its name from the Dockers. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FREMANTLE president Steve Harris has promised the club will continue to be known as the Fremantle Dockers despite announcing it is shifting its training base to Cockburn. In conjunction with the City of Cockburn, the Dockers will build a $107 million training...

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Murphy a loyal Dog

Tredrea backs double act at Port Robert Murphy has committed to the Bulldogs. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun BULLDOGS veteran Robert Murphy has committed to guiding the club's young pups until the end of 2014. Murphy, 30, was already contracted until the end of next season and has extended the deal by another 12 months. Entering his 14th season, Murphy has...

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North signs US rookie Wallace

Check out North Melbourne's prospect former US Basketballer Eric Wallace in a college game. American Eric Wallace in action at the draft camp. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun NORTH Melbourne has signed US college basketball player Eric Wallace following a 10-day trial with the club. Kangaroos coach Brad Scott said Wallace, 23, was "keen to make a success"...

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Cats pour praise on recruit Caddy

Tredrea backs double act at Port Recruit Josh Caddy (right), kayaking with Shane Kersten, has impressed the Geelong crew since joining the club. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun GEELONG has lauded recruit Josh Caddy for his hard work since he arrived from the Gold Coast two months ago. "He's been fantastic," assistant coach Nigel Lappin said. "He hasn't done...

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Johnson heads back to Dogs

Tredrea backs double act at Port Evasive outside runner with class and good goal sense. Midfield wrecking ball Hrovat picks up possessions with ease and nearly every AFL club has shown interest in drafting him. Is he the next Sam Mitchell? Former Western Bulldogs skipper Brad Johnson is heading back to the kennel. Source: Herald Sun WESTERN...

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Goddard's leading role at Bomberland

Former Saint Brendon Goddard, 2011 Rising Star winner Dyson Heppell and the injury-plagued Jason Winderlich are all named as members of Essendon's leadership group for 2013. Mover and shaker: Essendon recruit Brendon Goddard has be chosen to join the eight-man leadership group at Windy Hill. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun STAR Essendon recruit Brendon Goddard...

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Ablett the SuperCoach $740k man

Gary Ablett has confirmed his status as the No.1 player in SuperCoach. Picture: Matt Roberts. Source: Getty Images GOLD Coast skipper Gary Ablett will cost you more than $740,000 in SuperCoach next season - $65,000 more than any other player. Prices for Australia's biggest fantasy competition will be released to SuperCoach Gold subscribers later today, but SuperFooty can reveal Ablett...

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Tony Charlton passes away

Sports broadcaster Tony Charlton launches Fox Footy 2012 in this reflective video on AFL broadcasting Tony Charlton, Channel Seven's first football commentator, has passed away. Picture: Lucy Swinstead. Source: Herald Sun BROADCASTER Tony Charlton has been remembered as one of the best in the business - a man listened to by thousands, who always lent an ear to others....

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Black races the clock to be fit

Lions champ Simon Black is no certainty to line up in the season opening clash after undergoing knee surgery. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: The Courier-Mail SIMON Black is no certainty to play in the Brisbane Lions' season opening AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs. The champion midfielder had clean-out surgery last week on his knee which had become irritated during the early stages...

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Boost for Eagles as Shuey signs on

STAYING ON: West Coast's Luke Shuey has re-signed with the club for two seasons. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow WEST Coast midfielder Luke Shuey has resisted the temptation to return home to Victoria, re-signing with the Eagles for two more years. The gun midfielder was hot on the radar of several Melbourne-based clubs looking to lure home one of the competition's premier young...

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Young gun bonds as Dees feel heat

Aaron Davey shows youngster Dominic Barry the ropes on an Abrams tank at Robertson's Barracks in Darwin. Picture: Justin Sanson Source: Northern Territory News ALICE Springs' speedster Dominic Barry feels a sense of belonging at Melbourne after completing a gruelling training venture in the Top End yesterday. The 18-year-old joined the Demons in a pre-draft trade with Greater Western...

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