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Freo coach stands firm on Solomon axing

Dockers' coach Mark Harvey. (SMG Images)

Mark Harvey has stood by his decision to axe Dean Solomon for one AFL game.

Mark McVeigh : Captaincy hopes gone

Five changes: Stevens out as Blues wield axe

Goodes showdown: Firrito's potential nightmare

Demons' Stynes reveals cancer battle

Melbourne Football Club President Jim Stynes has revealed he is suffering cancer and is taking an indefinite break from his role with the Demons.

Play video: Stynes' shock revelation

Mick Malthouse: Anzac Day loss hurt

Tall order: Lions' return in doubt

Fremantle hard man Dean Solomon. (SMG Images)

Solomon dropped for drinking session

Fremantle hard man Dean Solomon has paid the price for partnering Essendon's Mark McVeigh in a drinking session.

Lions clash: Power seek to avenge loss

Brett Kirk: Swans undecided on Hall's future

Still developing: McCartney backs Watts

Cats fullback Matthew Scarlett clashed with St Kilda legend Robert Harvey after last year's qualifying final. (SMG Images)

Saints, Cats don't get along: Thompson

Geelong coach Mark Thompson admits there is an edge to the intense rivalry with St Kilda ahead of their clash.

Certain starter: Fevola fit for Fremantle

Show time: Harley backs Taylor on Riewoldt

Former Carlton president John Elliot. (SMG Images)

Angry Carlton banish Elliott

Carlton say former president John Elliott disgraced the club over his assertion hush money was paid to women allegedly raped by players.

Bitter blow: Injury halts Freo's Pavlich

Good form: Hall a 'top boxing prospect'

McVeigh suspended for missing training

Mark McVeigh will miss Essendon's blockbuster with Collingwood after being suspended by the club for missing a training session.

Strike two: McVeigh dropped by Bombers

Brett Ratten: Axe set to fall at Blues

Two more: Port offers Williams new contract

Experts

Tony Jones

Cancer shockStynes won't walk alone in his battle.
Grant Thomas

Round 14If you pick eight this week, you're a genius. Steve Hitstirrer

Aging sportsmenKnowing
when to hang
them up is
the sign of
a champion.
Ken Sutcliffe

Extraordinary talentTalent gives us something to cheer about.

More AFL headlines

McVeigh believes captaincy hopes goneEssendon midfielder Mark McVeigh believes he has probably blown his chance to captain the AFL club. Freo coach stands firm on Solomon axingMark Harvey has stood by his decision to axe Dean Solomon for one AFL game. Johnstone gets another chance at LionsAnother chance has been thrown to mercurial Brisbane Lions midfielder Travis Johnstone. Demons president Stynes fighting cancerMelbourne AFL great Jim Stynes is battling cancer and will take time out from his role as president of the club to fight the disease. Stevens a casualty as Blues wield axeCarlton have dumped star midfielder Nick Stevens among at least five changes for Sunday's AFL match against Fremantle at Subiaco Oval. Firrito facing showdown with GoodesSydney's Barry Hall is suspended but that doesn't make things any easier for North Melbourne's Michael Firrito, who is facing a match-up on Adam Goodes. Anzac Day loss hurt Magpies: MalthouseCollingwood coach Mick Malthouse admits the pain of being pipped by Essendon on Anzac Day had lingered with his AFL side. AFL community rallies behind StynesAustralia's political leaders have joined AFL chiefs in their support for Demons President Jim Stynes, who has bravely revealed he's battling cancer, writes Tony Jones. Lions ruckman's return in '09 in doubtDoubt has been cast over Brisbane Lions No.1 ruckman Matthew Leuenberger's chances of returning in 2009. Factbox on Jim StynesFactbox on Jim Stynes, who has announced he is taking a break the Melbourne Football Club presidency as he fights cancer. Demons' Stynes reveals cancer battleMelbourne Football Club President Jim Stynes has revealed he is suffering cancer and is taking an indefinite break from his role with the Demons to concentrate on his health battle. Johncock signs two-year deal with CrowsDefender Graham Johncock has signed a two-year contract extension with the Adelaide Crows. Major announcement from Jim StynesMelbourne's media is gathering at the MCG for a 'major announcement' from Melbourne Football Club President Jim Stynes. Demons president to stand down: reportsMelbourne president Jim Stynes is reportedly set to stand down from his post at the AFL club because of ill health. Swans undecided on Hall's future: KirkSydney co-captain Brett Kirk says the decision on whether to retain or sack Barry Hall is the biggest challenge the Swans have faced in the past decade. Saints, Cats don't get along: ThompsonGeelong coach Mark Thompson admits there is an edge to the intense rivalry with St Kilda ahead of their AFL blockbuster on Sunday.

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