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Sun’s rapid Player Ratings rise no fluke
A BARGAIN recruit less than two years ago, Gold Coast onballer Jarryd Lyons has risen to be one of the competition’s top, and most underrated, midfielders. On the back of a brilliant performance against Carlton last Saturday, Lyons became the …
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Hooray for Doedee
In just his second game, Adelaide defender Tom Doedee has received a NAB Rising Star nomination. Doedee, who made his AFL debut in Round One, was strong defensively and also with ball in hand against Richmond on Thursday night. The …
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New Kanga embraces his licence to thrill
HE ADMITS at times to harbouring self-doubt, but North Melbourne recruit Billy Hartung is ready to use his licence for more aggression as he eyes a berth for round one. On the eve of his fifth season, the 23-year-old believes …
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McCartin a bolter for early selection
SYDNEY could unleash 2017 draftee Tom McCartin within the opening month of the season, with teammate Jake Lloyd claiming the young key forward has “got the lot” to make it in the AFL. McCartin, the brother of Saint Paddy McCartin, …
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Skipper set for swingman role
Saturday’s 22-point JLT Community Series win over Hawthorn provided some early insight into how the Dogs might set up in front of goal this season, with star defender Easton Wood set to explore his versatility after training as a forward …
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We adjusted really well: Lyons
Midfielder Jarryd Lyons led the way for Gold Coast as they held on for a seven-point victory in a scrappy game against the Brisbane Lions. The attack on the ball was fierce from both sides and Lyons was heavily involved …
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McNiece Breaks Through
Small defender Ben McNiece was restricted to just two senior games in his debut season last year, but an impressive JLT performance in Essendon’s win over Geelong has given him fresh confidence of a breakthrough season. The 25-year-old played a …
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African-Australian players plead for unity
AFL PLAYERS of African descent have joined forces in a bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour by some members of the African-Australian community in Melbourne and to ask that the community not be stigmatised by these actions. An open letter …
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PLAYERS’ VOICE — JAKE BATCHELOR
I started off as a skinny, 18-year-old Frankston kid driving a 1994 Holden Commodore. I left seven years later with a ton of skills and knowledge to help with my transition into non-AFL life, whilst driving a 2013 Holden Commodore. …
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McCartin pens two-year extension
Emerging key forward Paddy McCartin has reaffirmed his commitment to the St Kilda Football Club, signing a two-year contract extension. The 21-year-old put pen to paper to remain in red, white and black until at least the end of 2020. …
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Rising Ryan extends with Freo
Fremantle’s 2017 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee Luke Ryan has agreed terms to a two-year contract extension with Fremantle. The deal will see the exciting young defender in Fremantle colours until at least the end of the 2020 season, with …
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2017 PMG Draft Class
Phoenix welcomed a total of 10 new faces into the AFL via the National and Rookie Drafts this year. 6 of those coming from the National Draft and 4 coming from the Rookie Draft. In addition to those picks, Billy …
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Run, repeat: Parish pumps out the kilometres
ESSENDON young gun Darcy Parish plans to take his running capacity to a new level this pre-season in a bid to keep pace with the competition’s best midfielders. The No.5 pick in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft has racked up …
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Darcy Lang joins the Blues
HERE’S everything you need to know about new Blue Darcy Lang, who has joined Carlton from Geelong. The Club secured his talents on the final day of the trade period after the Blues traded pick 58 and a future fourth-round pick …
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Austin becomes a Saint
St Kilda Football Club has secured promising key defender Logan Austin after a deal was struck with Port Adelaide Football Club today. St Kilda exchanged the club’s future third round selection (2018) for Austin and Port Adelaide’s future fourth round …
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