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Docker Johnson to retire

August 20, 2008 17:37:00

Fremantle Dockers midfielder Mark Johnson is to retire at the end of the season.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, essendon-3040, fremantle-6160

Essendon draft Mark Johnson to retire from Dockers

August 20, 2008 17:19:00

In the AFL, Fremantle Dockers midfielder Mark Johnson is to retire at the end of the season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, essendon-3040, wa, fremantle-6160

Dogs to welcome West back for finals

August 20, 2008 13:10:00

Western Bulldogs forward Robert Murphy says the possible return of injured midfielder Scott West would give his team a boost.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, footscray-3011

Daniher joins the Eagles

August 19, 2008 19:30:00

Former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher has joined the West Coast Eagles.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, wa, perth-6000

Port Adelaide CEO confident of success

August 19, 2008 18:02:00

Port Adelaide's new chief executive officer Mark Haysman says he is confident he can lead the Power into a new era of success.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, sa, port-adelaide-5015

Lappin announces retirement from AFL

August 19, 2008 13:03:00

Brisbane Lions triple-premiership player Nigel Lappin has announced his retirement after failing to overcome a series of injuries.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Hodge takes one-match ban

August 19, 2008 11:30:00

Hodge to miss out on this weekend's game.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, sa, port-adelaide-5015, vic, carlton-3053, hawthorn-3122

Wells commits to Kangaroos

August 19, 2008 11:22:00

North Melbourne midfielder Daniel Wells has signed with the club for another two years.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, north-melbourne-3051

Queanbeyan Whites in sight of title double

August 19, 2008 11:01:00

The ACT Club Rugby semi-finals headline the latest round of Canberra local football action.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, rugby-league, rugby-union, football, act

Demons' Morton wins rising star nod

August 19, 2008 10:37:00

Melbourne Demons midfielder Cale Morton is the AFL's rising star nominee for round 20.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122, melbourne-3000, richmond-3121

Hodge faces suspension

August 19, 2008 08:31:00

Hawthorn midfielder Luke Hodge may miss next Sunday's game against West Coast after being charged with striking Richmond's Brett Deledio in last Saturday's clash at the MCG.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122, richmond-3121

Gold Coast name recruitment manager

August 18, 2008 18:05:00

The new Gold Coast AFL club has appointed Scott Clayton as recruitment manager on a three-year contract.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, carrara-4211

Hodge hit with striking charge

August 18, 2008 17:44:00

Hawks' midfielder Luke Hodge could miss next Sunday's game against West Coast, after he was charged with striking. [MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, sa, port-adelaide-5015, vic, carlton-3053, hawthorn-3122

Knee troubles force Biglands to quit

August 18, 2008 15:00:00

Knee troubles force Adelaide Crows ruckman Rhett Biglands to retire from the AFL.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, sa, adelaide-5000, west-lakes-5021

Mitchell accepts blame for Hawks loss

August 18, 2008 14:25:00

Hawthorn captain Sam Michell says Saturday's 29-point loss to Richmond was the worst game he has ever played.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122, richmond-3121

Injury forces Milne out

August 18, 2008 09:00:00

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says forward Stephen Milne is likely to miss next week's clash against Adelaide at Docklands Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, st-kilda-3182, wa, fremantle-6160

Saints and Tigers in the hunt

August 18, 2008 08:43:00

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has hailed his side after the Saints stayed in the top eight with a 43-point win over Fremantle at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, melbourne-3000, north-melbourne-3051, richmond-3121, st-kilda-3182, wa, fremantle-6160

Saints ignite ferocious top eight battle

August 17, 2008 19:28:00

St Kilda announced its intentions to fight to end for a place in the AFL finals series with a dazzling eight-goal victory over Fremantle at Subiaco Oval on Sunday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, st-kilda-3182, wa, fremantle-6160

Confident Roos charge on into top four

August 17, 2008 17:01:00

North Melbourne continued its relentless charge to the finals with a 51-point thrashing of Carlton at Docklands on Sunday afternoon to seize fourth spot from Adelaide.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, carlton-3053, melbourne-3000, north-melbourne-3051

Tigers stay in the hunt with Hawks upset

August 17, 2008 16:01:00

Richmond shocked high-flying Hawthorn with a six-goal upset win at the MCG on Sunday afternoon to end a two-match losing streak and keep its slim finals hopes alive.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, hawthorn-3122, melbourne-3000, richmond-3121

Lions down Dogs to keep season alive

August 16, 2008 22:18:00

Brisbane kept its finals hopes alive with a stirring 11-point win over the Bulldogs at the Gabba.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, qld, brisbane-4000, vic, footscray-3011

Rampant Crows spoil Lloyd milestone

August 16, 2008 16:48:00

Adelaide confirmed its top four credentials with a comprehensive 19.15 (129) to 10.13 (73) win over Essendon.[MORE]

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Dees not about to tank: Bailey

August 16, 2008 10:00:00

Melbourne coach Dean Bailey denies the Demons are aiming to tank their way into a top draft pick.[MORE]

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Pies get the job done against Port

August 15, 2008 23:12:00

Collingwood made it back-to-back wins with a 31-point triumph over Port Adelaide at Football Park in round 20 of the AFL on Friday evening.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, sa, port-adelaide-5015, vic, collingwood-3066

Michael takes another crack at retirement

August 15, 2008 18:22:00

Three-time premiership-winning Essendon defender Mal Michael says his decision to retire at the end of this season was an easy choice.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, essendon-3040