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AFL lashes out at Bingle's legal team

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has taken a swipe at Lara Bingle's legal team as the nude photo saga continues to drag on.

Injury void: Bailey challenges Demons to step up

Testing times: Tigers' Cousins in hospital

Rival captains: Dogs, Saints regain big names

West Coast utility Patrick McGinnity. (SMG - file)

McGinnity makes his case for a call-up

On the wrong end of a broken jaw this time last year, Eagle Patrick McGinnity is looking for a better start to 2010.

New strip: Lions unveil white clash jersey

The rookie: Skipper named to fill Hawks' hole

Johnson out of NAB Cup grand final

Western Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson has been ruled out of the NAB Cup grand final against St Kilda through injury.

Striking charge: King risks three-game ban

Bad news: Demons lose Jurrah to shoulder injury

Tarrant nearing the end at Freo

Fremantle defender Chris Tarrant will treat 2010 as if it's his last season in the AFL as he bids to improve on last year.

Aussie first: New drug testing regime launched

Costly clash: Lower out with broken leg

Lenny Hayes in action for St Kilda. (SMG Images)

St Kilda's Hayes expected to play

St Kilda say star midfielder Lenny Hayes has escaped serious injury and are confident he can play in round one.

Bombers penalty: Caution used in Hurley case

NAB Cup: Bulldogs at ease for final

Tigers tagger: King facing striking charge

Hawthorn ruckman Simon Taylor is carried off. (SMG Images)

Hawks' Taylor sidelined for four months

Hawthorn's No1 ruckman Simon Taylor is out of action for four months after breaking his leg.

Storm damage: Etihad Stadium 'fit to host AFL'

White knight: Capper to play for Tassie team

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Lovett saga 'could distract Saints'AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says St Kilda risk the Andrew Lovett saga becoming a distraction unless they can resolve it through mediation. Hawks suffer injuries in loss to LionsHawthorn's injury jinx heading towards the AFL season continued with Jarryd Roughead jarring his right knee in a practice match loss to the Brisbane Lions. Adelaide pip Carlton by a pointA vastly understrength Adelaide outfit have beaten Carlton by one point at Visy Park in Melbourne in their final practice match before the AFL season begins. Dockers welcome tough pre-season matchesFremantle captain Matthew Pavlich believes consecutive practice matches are the perfect way to steel the squad for a tough opening month of the AFL season. AFL looks to expand season formatThe AFL are considering whether to implement a nine or 10-team finals format for when the competition expands to 18 teams in 2012, Andrew Demetriou says. Cousins to miss Tigers' practice matchRichmond star midfielder Ben Cousins will miss the club's last AFL practice match on Saturday with a gastric complaint. AFL lashes out at Bingle's legal teamThe AFL appears unlikely to sanction Brendan Fevola over the Lara Bingle nude photo saga with Bingle's camp frustrating the AFL's efforts to conduct a probe. St Kilda 'actions to speak at NAB final'St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says actions, not words or body language, will show the respect his team holds for Saturday night's NAB Cup final. Bailey challenges Demons to step upMelbourne coach Dean Bailey has challenged his players to step up to fill the vacancies left by injuries which have rocked the battling club. Bulldogs, Saints regain big namesRival captains Daniel Giansiracusa and Nick Riewoldt are among some big-name inclusions for the AFL NAB Cup final between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda. Tigers' midfielder Cousins in hospitalRichmond star midfielder Ben Cousins is expected to miss the AFL club's final pre-season match after being sent to hospital with stomach pains. Crows seek a break in the cloudsAdelaide's AFL pre-season has been beset by storm clouds, both figurative and literal. Brisbane Lions unveil white clash jerseyThe Brisbane Lions have unveiled a new predominantly white clash jersey for the 2010 AFL season. McGinnity makes his case for a call-upOn the wrong end of a jaw breaking bump this time last year, West Coast utility Patrick McGinnity is looking to start this AFL season for all the right reasons. Skipper named to fill Hawks' ruck holeHawthorn have recalled former Western Bulldogs fringe player Wayde Skipper for their final AFL practice match as they seek to solve their ruck woes. Brad Johnson out of NAB Cup grand finalThe Western Bulldogs believe captain Brad Johnson's absence from their opening round blockbuster against Collingwood will pay off later in the season.