Carlton captain Chris Judd has confirmed he wants to line up in the second round of the preseason cup against the Western Bulldogs.
Comeback clashLenny Hayes will make his comeback on Friday night when the Saints take on Geelong and Sydney in the preseason competition.
Priority pick puntedThe AFL will scrap its priority draft pick system and replace it with a newer version which makes it much harder for clubs to gain extra selections.
Swans well ledAggressive Sydney midfielder Kieren Jack believes the two new additions to the club's leadership group will give the Swans an advantage across the park in 2012.
Nightmare newsCollingwood has had its worst fears confirmed - that midfielder Brent Macaffer could miss 2012 with an ACL injury.
Free to playRichmond midfielder Reece Conca is free to play in the Tigers' season opener against Carlton after accepting a three-match ban for an off-the-ball hit.
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Spoilt for choice
St Kilda coach Scott Watters is confident his leadership group contains the eventual successor to talismanic skipper Nick Riewoldt.
Crows getting aggro
New Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says his side's focus over pre-season has been about beefing up and finding their inner aggression.
The legacy of Stynes
Beverly O'Connor says Jim Stynes's pivotal role with Melbourne has gone hand in hand with his battle against cancer.
A remote chance
AFL is opening doors for young Indigenous players, from all parts of Australia, to access education and employment.
Interview: Karmichael Hunt
Alister Nicholson
Karmichael Hunt chats with Grandstand's Alister Nicholson as the Suns prepare for their second year in the AFL.
Patton sidelined
GWS has suffered a major blow ahead of its maiden AFL season, with number one draft pick Jonathon Patton sidelined until May.
No excuses
Dale Thomas says the AFL's latest betting scandal is another warning for players to be more careful about what they say.
Bombers rookie forward Cory Dell'Olio marks the ball during the AFL preseason cup match between Fremantle and Essendon at Subiaco on February 19, 2012.
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