Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
If you’re unsure over what’s going on in the Kurt Tippett saga, News.com.au answers all the key questions for you.
Brisbane:
Stefan Martin says he is excited about continuing his AFL career at the Brisbane Lions alongside good mate Brent Moloney.
Carlton:
Former Carlton forward Brendan Fevola says he is certain the Blues did not try to win games late in 2007, as the AFL considers widening its tanking probe if new evidence emerges.
Collingwood:
Marley Williams has been added to Collingwood’s senior list in accordance with the AFL’s first list lodgement.
Essendon:
The Bombers will give on-ballers Brent Prismall and Ricky Dyson two weeks to impress before making a call on their futures, as the final list deadline looms.
Fremantle:
Fremantle, a club branded as unwatchable in the first half of last season, has been rewarded for an outstanding second half of 2012 with one of the highest profile starts to 2013.
Geelong:
Hawthorn has secured former Geelong rookie Jonathan Simpkin during the AFL Delisted Free Agency Period.
Gold Coast:
A trecherous 26km hike down and up the Grand Canyon faced the Gold Coast Suns junior players and new recruits on day three of the club’s training camp in Arizona today.
Greater Western Sydney:
At a press conference that was called for this afternoon, Israel Folau announced that he is quitting the GWS Giants and the AFL to return to rugby league and the NRL.
Hawthorn:
Whether it’s because of the rule changes or not, the Hawthorn Football Club believes that Max Bailey can come back from the injuries that shortened his 2012 season to just two appearances to reclaim the number number one ruck position for the club.
Melbourne:
Former Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says it appears Melbourne tanked games in 2009, and that if found guilty of doing so, could face a decade in the AFL wilderness because of heavy sanctions.
North Melbourne:
North vice-captain Jack Ziebell has implored his team-mates to do whatever it takes in order to return to the finals in 2013.
Port Adelaide:
The club has advised that Cameron Falloon will not continue as the Power’s head fitness coach in 2013.
Richmond:
Damien Hardwick might have had mixed feelings when the AFL fixture lobbed on his Punt Rd desk.
St Kilda:
The sudden sacking of Jason Gram means St Kilda heads to the national draft with five picks, but dumped Cats defender Tom Gillies is not the answer to their defensive frailties.
Sydney Swans:
The Swans’ reward for winning the premiership is a brutal draw that includes 10 blockbusters against top eight sides from last season.
West Coast:
West Coast are desperate for him to re-sign beyond next season, but Eagles’ defender Mitch Brown is expected to take a wait-and-see approach after having his bid to join St Kilda scuppered.
Western Bulldogs:
Former New York Jet and Geelong powerhouse Ben Graham has been linked with a possible move to the Western Bulldogs as an assistant coach.
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