Drug drama "no excuse"

In the wake of the report into the Essendon supplement scandal, James Hird speaks on the Bombers' preparation for its clash with Geelong. Essendon coach James Hird. Picture: Quinn Rooney. Source: Getty Images ESSENDON coach James Hird admits the findings of the internal review into the club's supplement practices were difficult to take. But Hird said there were "no...

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Who needs to lift at your club?

Hawthorn star Lance Franklin has failed to kick a goal in his past two games. Source: Getty Images IN TODAY'S edition of his weekly Please Explain column, Glenn McFarlane turns the blowtorch on the player at your club who needs to lift. To whom it may concern, Last week we took a look at the AFL players who have surprised us so far this season. This week, we've gone to the flip side.Here...

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Waite accepts one-match ban

Jarrad Waite faces a one-match suspension for this incident against Demon Tom McDonald The future of St Kilda's Justin Koschitzke is in serious doubt after a tumultuous night against Collingwood. Jarrad Waite wrestles with James Strauss at the MCG yesterday. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun Justin Koschitzke looks back as Jamie Elliott lies on...

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Chapman racing clock

Andrew Mackie joins On The Couch to talk about the Cats' early-season form. Paul Chapman has missed the past two matches with a hamstring problem. Picture: Mike Dugdale Source: Geelong Advertiser GEELONG is "extremely hopeful" Paul Chapman will be fit to take on Essendon on Friday night, but admits he is still on a limited training load. Chapman has missed the past...

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Bombers sorry for drugs 'experiment'

Essendon are not expected to sack any club officials in the wake of their internal investigation into irregular practices at the club last season. James Hird and the Essendon Bombers are today expected to receive the key findings from the investigation into the club's alleged illegal practices. Source: Getty Images Essendon chairman David Evans speaks to the media. Source:...

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Umps sorry for push mistake

A controversial free kick paid against Adelaide's Scott Thompson swung the momentum Hawthorn's way in the last quarter of their AAMI Stadium classic. Adelaide's Scott Thompson can't believed he was denied a mark against Hawthorn. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser AFL umpires boss Jeff Gieschen has apologised to Adelaide after Scott Thompson was incorrectly...

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I let myself down: Newman

What will the AFL match review panel make of Geelong captain Joel Selwood and Richmond's Chris Newman's wrestling moves AFL or WWE? Geelong's Joel Selwood and Richmond's Chris Newman exchange pleasantries at the MCG. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun RICHMOND veteran Chris Newman admits he let himself and his team down with one undisciplined act against the Cats...

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LIVE: Sunday afternoon footy

A controversial free kick paid against Adelaide's Scott Thompson swung the momentum Hawthorn's way in the last quarter of their AAMI Stadium classic. FOLLOW all the action from Sunday's AFL matches here. LATE CHANGESSydney: NilBrisbane: Nil SUBSTITUTESSydney: Jed LambBrisbane: Josh GreenLive commentary, stats and SuperCoach points at LiveHQ ALL the favourites have won...

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