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Hawks' ruck woes deepen

Hawthorn's ruck stocks have taken another dive, with Wayde Skipper set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after hamstring surgery.

Brett Burton is hoping to bring his 12 years experience in the AFL to the job.

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Burton elected new AFLPA president

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Adelaide forward Brett Burton has been named the new president of the AFL Players' Association (AFLPA).

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Ruckman converts to Green Bay punter

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Former Collingwood and Carlton AFL player Chris Bryan has been signed as an NFL punter by the Green Bay Packers.

Varcoe sustained the injury in a practice match against the Dockers (file photo).

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Cats lose Varcoe to broken thumb

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Reigning AFL premier Geelong will be without forward Travis Varcoe for up to the first seven matches of the season because of a broken thumb.

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King to miss season opener

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Richmond utility Jake King will miss the AFL season opener against Carlton through suspension despite a successful visit to the tribunal.

Out of hospital ... Ben Cousins (File photo)

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AFL admits to 'worry' about Cousins

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AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says he is concerned about the health of Ben Cousins after the Richmond midfielder was re-admitted to hospital because of stomach pains.

Released again: Cousins is likely to join the Tigers for training this week.

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Crook Cousins 'not warned about booze'

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Richmond has denied media reports that Ben Cousins has been warned about excessive drinking, after the star midfielder was admitted to hospital twice in the last week with stomach pains.

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Demons will accept Kennedy decision

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Melbourne has described the AFL match review panel's controversial decision not to charge Josh Kennedy as a precedent for the coming season.

West Coast's Josh Kennedy has been cleared of any wrongdoing relating to an incident that left Melbourne's Colin Sylvia with a broken jaw.

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Eagle Kennedy in the clear

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West Coast's Josh Kennedy has been cleared of any wrongdoing relating to an incident that left Melbourne's Colin Sylvia with a broken jaw.

More tests ... Ben Cousins (File photo)

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Cousins back in hospital

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Richmond's Ben Cousins remains in doubt for the Tigers' season opener against Carlton after being readmitted to hospital with stomach pains.

First impressions: Jolly has impressed the Magpies since coming across from Sydney.

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Magpies deputies get Jolly

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Former Sydney ruckman Darren Jolly is a surprise addition to Collingwood's leadership group ahead of the AFL season.

Mitch Hahn was injured in a collision with new team-mate Barry Hall (file photo).

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Injured Hahn pushing for round one

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Western Bulldogs forward Mitch Hahn might play in round one of the AFL season, despite being injured in a collision with team-mate Barry Hall.

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Saints could lose Fisher for a month

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St Kilda defender Sam Fisher is sidelined for up to a month after injuring his ankle in the AFL preseason cup final loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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Pies make Power look inadequate

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Collingwood has flattened Port Adelaide by 81 points in its AFL practice match at Mt Gambier.

Hall kicked seven majors to win the Michael Tuck Medal as best on ground (file photo).

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Hall helps Dogs end trophy drought

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The Western Bulldogs have claimed their first AFL trophy in 40 years, with a seven-goal haul from star recruit Barry Hall spearheading a 40-point preseason cup grand final win over St Kilda.

Lara Bingle and fiance Michael Clarke have split after she sold her story to a women's magazine (file photo).

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Bingle lawyers return serve to AFL

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Lara Bingle's legal team has hit back at the AFL, saying the league would not accept the original complaint over the Brendan Fevola photo saga.

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Cats power past Freo

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Geelong has overcome a sluggish start to thump Fremantle by 31 points in their AFL practice match at Fremantle Oval.

Good chance of starting ... Lewis Jetta.

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Swans in best shape since 2003: Roos

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With buckets of young talent fighting for selection and its fittest squad in years, the Sydney Swans are anticipating a cracker start to their 2010 AFL campaign.

Sharp effort...Adam Goodes. (file photo)

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Swans round out preseason with romp

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Sydney will take some confidence into round one of the AFL season after demolishing North Melbourne by 42 points in their last preseason match at Narrandera in southern New South Wales.

Fallen Saint: Lovett filed the grievance against St Kilda before the club sacked him.

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Saints and Lovett still at loggerheads

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St Kilda says a mediation process with sacked midfielder Andrew Lovett could not reach a resolution.

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Preseason win no consolation: Riewoldt

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St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt says a win in the AFL's preseason grand final will not make up for last year's defeat in the premiership decider to Geelong.

Changing game ... Andrew Demetriou says the league is considering various options for 2011 and beyond.

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AFL ponders expanded finals series

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The AFL is considering whether to implement a nine or 10-team finals format for when the competition expands to 18 teams in 2012.

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Stomach pains bench Cousins

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Richmond star midfielder Ben Cousins will miss the club's last AFL practice match on Saturday with a gastric complaint.

Difficulties...Lara Bingle's legal team has reportedly been "un-cooperative".

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AFL lashes out at Bingle's legal team

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AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has taken a swipe at Lara Bingle's legal team as the nude photo saga continues to drag on.

Cousins is set to miss this weekend's preseason encounter against Essendon (file photo).

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Cousins hospitalised with stomach pains

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Richmond star midfielder Ben Cousins is expected to miss the Tigers' final preseason match after being sent to hospital with stomach pains.