Tackle count alarms Sando

Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson looks for answers. Source: Getty Images ADELAIDE coach Brenton Sanderson says the numbers are as ugly as the result. The Crows took a beating from Essendon in key areas in their 35-point loss last night. None concerned Sanderson more than tackling. After spending a summer with...

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10 things we learnt last night

Essendon put woes behind them by winning season opener. Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking a goal for Essendon. Source: Getty Images A NEW Bomber cult hero, SuperCoach clangers and Channel 7 goes back to the future. Oh, and has anyone seen the coin for the toss? 1. JOBE WELL DONE WE already knew it, but Jobe Watson is a freak. The Bombers captain almost single-handedly...

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Hinkley promises tougher Port

SuperFooty delivers the best live match news to your phone Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser Jay Clark and Sam Edmund argue over Brad Crouch and pick apart each other's SuperCoach sides. NEW Power coach Ken Hinkley is promising none of his Port Adelaide team will ever be accused of giving up. Tainted by the...

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Retirements, injuries won't stop us

2013 preview: The Cats can cling to a finals berth with a mix of old heads and young talent, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. Geelong skipper Joel Selwood says Cat fans shouldn't be scared of what lies ahead. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun GEELONG captain Joel Selwood admits Matthew Scarlett is irreplaceable, he's not sure how a makeshift ruck set-up will...

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Crows expect fired-up Dons

 Rory Sloane is wary of Essendon. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun ADELAIDE expects Essendon to jet into South Australia with a point to prove after having its name dragged through the mud on the back of the drugs probe engulfing the club. The Crows, who endured their own pain over the Kurt Tippett affair over summer, predicted a furious Essendon to arrive for tomorrow's...

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Bombers want a win, not emotion

2013 preview: The arrival of Brendon Goddard won't be enough to push the Bombers into the top eight, says Fox Footy expert Brad Johnson. James Hird keeps a close eye on his players at Windy Hill. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun IT'S been galvanising and character-building, but Essendon coach James Hird doesn't expect six weeks of emotion to be poured into Friday...

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Sandi suffers another setback

SIDELINED: Aaron Sandilands has suffered a fresh injury setback on the eve of the season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun FREMANTLE has received mixed ruck news this morning, with Aaron Sandilands suffering an injury setback but Zac Clarke still in the frame for Round 1. The Dockers this morning confirmed Sandilands had aggravated the left hamstring injury he sustained in...

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Port can make finals: Westhoff

Port Adelaide forward Justin Westhoff expects sharp improvement at Alberton. Picture: Morne de Klerk. Source: Getty Images PORT Adelaide utility Justin Westhoff believes he can find another gear under new coach Ken Hinkley and is optimistic the Power can make the finals in 2013. Westhoff, who was a rising star nominee in his maiden year in 2007, felt Port was finally looking like they...

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Video: Ricky Nixon's comedy stylings

Raw vision: Take a sneak peek at the former AFL player manager's stand-up routine No joke: Former footballer and sports agent Ricky Nixon is to perform his stand-up routine "Chicken Train" at the Comic's Lounge in North Melbourne. Picture: Josie Hayden Source: Leader WATCH NOW: FOOTAGE has emerged of Ricky Nixon rehearsing his attempt at making people laugh for all the...

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Sando asks Crows to respect Dons

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson has asked his charges to respect Essendon amid the supplements scandal. Picture: Tait Schmaal. Source: The Advertiser CROWS coach Brenton Sanderson has ordered his Adelaide players - and their fans - to respect their Essendon rivals and the AFL game by avoiding "cheap shots" on the drug-tainted Bombers on Friday night. "I'd be disappointed if our...

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Hine, Hale off the hook

North Melbourne defender Taylor Hine has been cleared by the match review panel. Picture: Scott Chris Source: Herald Sun HAWTHORN ruckman David Hale is free to take on Geelong in the Easter Monday blockbuster after having his match-day report thrown out by the AFL. Hale was booked for making front-on contact with Roo Leigh Adams, but the match review panel declared he had no other...

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Demetriou cashes in on bonuses

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou Source: Herald Sun AFL boss Andrew Demetriou received $440,000 worth of bonuses last year, the league's annual report reveals. The game's most powerful man earned $1.88m in 2012, a package which included superannuation, bonuses and an $88,000 pay rise.He pocketed $2.2 million in 2010.The annual report also revealed a record revenue for the 2012 season...

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Gray happy to be back

Robbie Gray at Port Adelaide training. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser PORT Adelaide specialist forward Robbie Gray will step up his workloads after a successful return from serious knee surgery to competitive football on Saturday night. Power assistant coach Garry Hocking today described Gray as a "kid in a lolly shop'' in his chase for the ball during half a game with...

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Thomas in no hurry to sign

Collingwood midfielder Dale Thomas says he is in no hurry to re-sign. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: Herald Sun COLLINGWOOD midfielder Dale Thomas says there is no point rushing to sign a new contract after ankle surgery and a modest 2012. Thomas said he wanted the chance to build on his form before he started contract talks."There is no point in me signing currently coming off the...

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