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Johnson return unclear

Paul Gough, Sportal, 11:35 AM

Western Bulldogs skipper Brad Johnson can hardly wait to play alongside Barry Hall. The only problem is he doesn't know when that will be.

Andrew Demetriou has used his speech at the launch of the 2010 AFL season to attempt to put soccer in its place as he vowed the league won't allow the potential of a World Cup being held in Australia to destroy the country's most popular sport.

Cats still purring

Ben Sutton, Sportal, 8:09 AM

New Geelong captain Cameron Ling is unfazed by the growing view that the Cats' era of dominance is over, saying that the team is well-placed for a tilt at another premiership.

Maguire tipped to shine

Rob Forsaith, Sportal, 9:26 PM

Brisbane vice-captain Daniel Merrett is tipping big things from Matt Maguire, the former Saint who is expected to hold down centre half-back for the club this year.

Cousins likely to play

Paul Gough, Sportal, 5:25 PM

Richmond skipper Chris Newman says Ben Cousins is on track to play in next Thursday's AFL season opener against Carlton having recovered from the severe stomach cramps which saw him hospitalised last week.

Cats' reign to end?

Paul Gough, Sportal, 4:23 PM

Geelong's reign as the undisputed kings of the AFL is about to come to an end.

Burton named AFLPA president

Sportal, 8:18 PM

Adelaide forward Brett Burton is the new AFL Players' Association president, AFLPA CEO Matthew Finnis announced on Wednesday night.

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NAB Cup points the way

Paul Gough

AFL

The NAB Cup grand final could well prove a great form line when it comes to sorting out the contenders from pretenders in 2010.

St Kilda: Team Preview

AFL

There's no reason St Kilda can't finish on top this season but that will be little consolation if it doesn't clinch its first flag in 44 years after coming so close to the promised land in 2009.

Geelong: Team Preview

AFL

Two-time premiership captain Tom Harley is the only player missing from the 22 that won the grand final last year so there's no reason to suggest the Cats won't be up there again this season.