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12 Mar 10AFL looks to expand season format

The AFL are considering whether to implement a nine or 10-team finals format for when the competition expands to 18 teams in 2012, Andrew Demetriou says. More...

12 Mar 10Cousins to miss Tigers' practice match

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

11 Mar 10Bulldogs, Saints regain big names

Rival captains Daniel Giansiracusa and Nick Riewoldt are among some big-name inclusions for the AFL NAB Cup final between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda. More...

09 Mar 10AFL to test for human growth hormones

The AFL will become the first sporting code in Australia to test for human growth hormones and a new type of the drug EPO under a new deal announced with ASADA. More...

08 Mar 10Bulldogs at ease for pre-season final

The Western Bulldogs will take a pragmatic attitude into Saturday's AFL NAB Cup grand final, stressing there are much bigger fish to fry. More...

06 Mar 10Lions want replacement match scheduled

Brisbane will ask the AFL for special permission to play a practice match the week before the start of the season after Saturday's match was cancelled. More...

06 Mar 10Blues outclassed by Eagles in Perth

Carlton's midfield and forward line failed to fire as West Coast powered their way to a 39-point victory in their AFL practice match at Leederville Oval. More...

05 Mar 10Bombers suspend Hurley until round four

Essendon have suspended Michael Hurley until round four of the AFL regular season as punishment for an assault on a taxi driver. More...

04 Mar 10Cats will change recruiting, says coach

Geelong will overhaul their recruiting strategy to cope with the impending arrival of the two expansion clubs and free agency, coach Mark Thompson says. More...

04 Mar 10Robust Power to collide with Hall's Dogs

Port Adelaide's claims of a more robust style will be given a test when the Power face the Western Bulldogs and Barry Hall in an AFL NAB Cup semi on Friday. More...