Boak: Gus focused on footy, not drugs saga

Port Adelaide forward Angus Monfries celebrates a goal. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide captain Travis Boak has described Angus Monfries as iron-willed and seemingly unaffected by the latest developments in the Essendon supplements saga. Monfries, who was traded to Port after the 2012 season at the centre of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigation,...

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Brown and out — Jonathan must walk away

Brisbane Lions midfielder Tom Rockliff admits he has concerns over the welfare of teammate Jonathan Brown, who suffered yet another concussion on the weekend. JONATHAN Brown must put his long-term health before his football and walk away from the game. He is a champion but as tough and as brilliant as the big Lions centre half-forward has been the time has come for...

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LIVE chat with Josh Jenkins from 3pm

IN another twist in their up-and-down season, the Adelaide Crows produced a comprehensive display to outpoint North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval last weekend. They next face an under-siege Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night in a bid to strengthen their prospects of playing finals footy.Josh Jenkins should be better placed than most to assess Adelaide's prospects after starting his career...

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AFL Team of the Week

Lance Franklin was in devastating form for the Swans against Port Adelaide. Picture: Matt King Source: Getty Images IT was redemption round in the AFL last weekend as a host of high-profile players who have been under the pump this season answered their critics. Lance Franklin has probably copped more heat than anyone after his move to the Swans but he proved why he deserves what Sydney...

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AFL star denies sex assault claim

Majak Daw has been released pending further inquiries. Source: News Limited Majak Daw in training. Source: News Corp Australia UPDATE: AFL star Majak Daw has denied sex assault allegations being investigated by police. The North Melbourne forward, who it has emerged was arrested last month over allegations dating back to 2007, has said he is horrified by the claims. The alleged...

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AFL backs Crows’ push for Good Friday match

Join Gerard Healy, Mike Sheahan and Jason Dunstall to talk everything AFL. ADELAIDE'S push to open the 2015 AFL premiership season is stronger with the AFL Commission's ground-breaking backing for Good Friday football. The Crows will have a double-edged presentation on the 2015 fixture asking for the right to open the premiership season with either the league's first...

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Thompson blasts selfish Bombers

Essendon coach Mark Thompson discusses the Bombers' last gasp defeat to Melbourne on Sunday evening. Essendon coach Mark Thompson rues the Bombers' missed opportunities. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia ESSENDON coach Mark Thompson last night said the week's ASADA controversy was no excuse for his side's dramatic fade out, accusing his side...

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Crows must maintain rage: Otten

Adelaide forward Taylor Walker and North Melbourne's Scott Thompson fight for the ball at Adelaide Oval. Picture: Calum Robertson Source: News Corp Australia Despite their win over an out of sorts North Melbourne head coach Brenton Sanderson says he won't be satisfied until the Crows sort out their inconsistencies AGGRESSION will be the key to Adelaide ending...

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McLeod rates Eddie’s miracle goal a ‘one in 10’

Adelaide's Eddie Betts has kicked a goal worthy of goal of the year in the Crows' clash with North Melbourne. IF ANDREW McLeod had to put a number on it, he'd guess the Eddie Betts goal was a one-in-10 shot. "But give him another 10, I don't reckon he'd kick it," the dual Norm Smith Medallist and Hall of Famer grins. "It was one of those ones you just put up there...

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Crows respond with gutsy win over Kangaroos

Adelaide have stayed in touch with the eight with an upset victory over North Melbourne. ADELAIDE'S on-and-off season is on again as the Crows levelled their record to 6-6 with a 36-point win against dangerous North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. They responded to a public spray from coach Brenton Sanderson with an inspired display; they played with...

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