Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
The Crows could have had Mitch Clark in a straight swap deal for Kurt Tippett last year if the Crows had put the right offer to him.
Brisbane:
It came as no surprise to see Daniel Rich enjoy a career-best season in 2012 after being among the Brisbane Lions’ standouts on the track last summer.
Carlton:
Often touted as one of Carlton’s fittest athletes, even Andrew Walker has admitted training at altitude is not for the faint hearted.
Collingwood:
There are many theories why Collingwood midfielder Dayne Beams had such a breakout season in 2012.
Essendon:
Brendon Goddard has played down the expectations of Bomber fans as he continues his pre-season preparations with his new side.
Fremantle:
Sydney Swans great Brett Kirk says his new role as Fremantle assistant can be a springboard to bigger things.
Geelong:
Geelong have shown their faith in young big man Nathan Vardy by handing the 11-game player the No.30 jumper worn by triple AFL premiership backman Matthew Scarlett.
Gold Coast:
The club says its immediate focus is developing their crop of elite young players despite two American football players joining them in training last week.
Greater Western Sydney:
Leon Cameron may be a year away from succeeding Kevin Sheedy as head coach, but he has already outlined his plan to propel the Greater Western Sydney Giants into the AFL’s top four within five years.
Hawthorn:
Captain Luke Hodge could miss the first month of the 2013 season as he recovers from stabilisation surgery to his left knee.
Melbourne:
Demons coach Mark Neeld is confident Jesse Hogan is a low-risk prospect, despite AFL history being littered with prime key-position draft
North Melbourne:
Ben Ross, who admits he was immature and a little ahead of himself, now looks at his four-year career with North Melbourne as a wasted opportunity.
Port Adelaide:
New coach Ken Hinkley has refused to lock Dom Cassisi in as captain for 2013, claiming every player on the list has a chance over the pre-season to show leadership material.
Richmond:
Former Melbourne Demons forward Ricky Petterd has been invited to train with Richmond next week as he seeks to resuscitate a career that has stalled at just 24.
St Kilda:
Nick Riewoldt remains open to relinquishing the St Kilda captaincy as he works towards a contract extension.
Sydney Swans:
When Gary Rohan planted his first step on the Alter-G treadmill last Monday, his instincts were telling him ‘no’.
West Coast:
Midfielder Matt Priddis has thrown a challenge to teammate Mitch Brown, refusing to believe the defender is fourth-fiddle in a strong Eagles backline.
Western Bulldogs:
West Coast premiership player Ashley Hansen has joined the Western Bulldogs as a development coach.
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