Converts are not such a tall order

Looking back on Port's year of pain New Crows recruits who were former basketballers - Jack Osborn and Tim Klaosen Picture: Sarah Reed Source: HWT Image Library THE Crows aren't about to stake out local basketball games every weekend but list manager David Noble knows there's plenty of potential to find more footballers crashing the boards. Tim Klaosen and Jack Osborn's...

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From the basket to Crows' rookies

New Crows recruits who were former basketballers - Jack Osborn and Tim Klaosen. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: HWT Image Library He is standing in the Crows shed with recruiter Hamish Ogilvie and list manager David Noble and being told to kick the football. But he is a basketballer, not a footballer. He has barely held a football for nine years, let alone tried to kick one. And this is no...

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Tank statements may cook Dees

The AFL investigation has centred on comments made in a Demons football department meeting run by football operations manager Chris Connolly, pictured with Dean Bailey, allegedly reminding staff about the importance of the extra draft pick. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun FIGURES connected to the Melbourne tanking investigation have been told up to a dozen people have "rolled over"...

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Bombers backed for flag

Essendon coach James Hird will have plenty to smile about this year if punters are on the money. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON has been the best backed team in AFL premiership markets with the Bombers firming from $26 into $17. "As soon as we opened them at $26 there was solid support and obviously with the signing of Brendon Goddard they are well placed to have a...

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2013 AFL predictions

If Andrew Carrazzo can combine father duties of his triplets with leadership, he could be the next Carlton captain. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun THE NAB Cup is just 43 days away and we're into the New Year. Time to shelve the countdowns and look to the future as we make 12 bold predictions about the 2013 AFL season. We've broken them down into three categories - those likely...

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AFL calendar fails

Angus Monfries (second from left) features on the cover of Essendon's 2013 calendar. Source: Herald Sun Adelaide's 2013 calendar featuring Kurt Tippett. Source: Herald Sun THINK trade month was tough on players and fans - try being an AFL calendar printer. It doesn't sound that hard to pick 16 big names from each club that fans can plan their years by. But the calendars for 2013...

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Suns gun awaits his fate

Harley Bennell during a Gold Coast Suns recovery session at Kurrawa beach, Broadbeach. Picture: Brendan Radke Source: Gold Coast Bulletin GOLD Coast youngster Harley Bennell has saved himself from a severe club penalty after a night out with friends in Western Australia turned ugly. Bennell was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey an order given by a police...

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Dees wait to face music

Looking back on Port's year of pain Melbourne forward Jeremy Howe drinks a beer at the MCG on Boxing Day before being asked to leave by security staff. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun Former Melbourne player Jared Rivers (white t-shirt and sunglasses), who is now with Geelong, has to be restrained after being told to leave by security and the police. Picture:...

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Nowhere to hide for Woods

Looking back on Port's year of pain Dale Thomas and Tyson Goldsack box at Gosch's Paddock. Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun IF THE handful of Collingwood players who did not make the training trip to Utah thought they could escape a fortnight of hard work, they were mistaken. Nick Maxwell and Alan Didak stayed home for the birth of their children; Alan Toovey...

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Sun shines bright for Bock

Gold Coast Suns defender Nathan Bock participates in a light pool session with his teammates. Picture: Brendan Radke Source: Gold Coast Bulletin GOLD Coast vice-captain Nathan Bock has opened up about his year from hell, after waving 2012 away with a sense of relief. Plenty of people welcomed in the new year with a sense of excitement last night but none more than Bock, who declared...

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Consider yourself an AFL quizmaster?

How many votes did Essendon skipper Jobe Watson poll to win the 2012 Brownlow Medal? Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun THINK you know your footy? Take our AFL super quiz to find out just how closely you were paying attention in 2012. QUESTIONS 1. Which team won the 2012 NAB Cup? 2. Which midfielder won the Michael Tuck Medal for best player in the final? 3. Which two clubs...

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What a big year in footy

The best pictures of the 2012 AFL season Sydney co-captains Adam Goodes and Jarrad McVeigh with the premiership cup. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: Herald Sun ON THE last day of 2012, relive the best, worst and weirdest moments of the year in footy - and vote for your favourites. It was the year Greater Western Sydney joined the competition, Kurt Tippett redefined homesickness,...

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Prismall to play VFL with the Dogs

Brent Prismall trained with the Dons, Port and Dogs without luck at the drafts. Now, he'll play at Williamstown. Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun IT'S finally official: Brent Prismall will use the Western Bulldogs' VFL affiliate as a platform to try to relaunch his AFL career. The delisted Essendon midfielder visited Williamstown headquarters today to finalise his playing contract for...

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Consider yourself an AFL quizmaster?

How many votes did Essendon skipper Jobe Watson poll to win the 2012 Brownlow Medal? Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun THINK you know your footy? Take our AFL super quiz to find out just how closely you were paying attention in 2012. QUESTIONS 1. Which team won the 2012 NAB Cup? 2. Which midfielder won the Michael Tuck Medal for best player in the final? 3. Which two clubs...

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