Monday Mar 22 11:10 AEDT

Blues expect Tigers to come out swinging

Carlton coach Brett Ratten has warned his team to brace for an ultra-aggressive Richmond when the two clubs clash in Thursday's season-opener.

Form slump: McPhee eyes leadership

Season 2010: Round one schedule

GWS move: New team could go to Showground

New-look Tigers set for 'transformation'

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick plans to hand AFL debuts to at least three Tigers against Carlton.

Tough times: Demons 'immune' to hardship

TV deal: AFL wants live coverage

Local leagues: Extra time for senior players

Don't expect Blues to slide: Judd

Chris Judd says doomsayers discounting the Blues without Fevola are ignoring significant off-season gains.

Salary divide: No $1 million man last year

Play video: Cats can do it again, says Wojcinski

We won't be second to World Cup: AFL CEO

Chief executive Andrew Demetriou has warned that AFL will not take a back step if Australia hosts the World Cup.

Your say: Can AFL and World Cup co-exist?

Skipper out: Johnson to miss start of Dogs' year

Jonathan Brown: Fevola's been 'cannon fodder'

Demetriou earned his $1.8m: AFL chairman

AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick says CEO Andrew Demetriou deserves the $1.8 million he earned last year.

Skipper sidelined: Hawks' woes deepen

Hot tip: Goodes defends Swans' new forward line

Tight deadline: AFL work on GWS project

Zac Dawson of St Kilda gives Bulldogs Barry Hall a shove. (GSP)

Carey says Hall can still be niggled

Wayne Carey has suggested that reformed Western Bulldogs recruit Barry Hall can still be ruffled.

Play video: Carey on Barry Hall

Richmond utility: King to miss season opener

Injury concerns: Bulldogs receive positive news

Experts

Grant Thomas

Gary Gold CoastWell Mr
Pickering,
exactly where
is Gary
Ablett at?
Steve Hitstirrer

2009 reviewA trip through
a year full of
highlights
and
lowlights.

More AFL headlines

Review could lead to AFL women's leagueA review of women's football commissioned by the AFL may lead to a national women's competition. GWS AFL team could go to ShowgroundThe AFL's GWS expansion team could use the Sydney Showground as their home, choosing the venue over Blacktown. Blues expect Tigers to come out swingingCarlton coach Brett Ratten has warned his team to brace for an ultra-aggressive Richmond when the two clubs clash in Thursday night's AFL season-opener. McPhee eyes leadership role at FreoAdam McPhee has set his sights on a leadership role at Fremantle and has urged Dockers fans not to read anything into his poor form during the AFL pre-season. AFL wants live coverage in next TV dealThe AFL wants television networks to show matches live when the next broadcast rights deal is brokered for the 2012 season and beyond. New-look Tigers set for 'transformation'Richmond coach Damien Hardwick plans to hand AFL debuts to at least three Tigers in the MCG season-opener against Carlton. Extra game time for senior playersThe Adelaide Crows have been given a boost ahead of the AFL season with extra time for several star players in local leagues this weekend. Battling Demons 'immune' to hardshipThreadbare AFL club Melbourne has become almost immune to hardship, it seems. No $1 million man in the AFL last yearFor the first time in three seasons, no AFL player earnt more than $1 million last year. Don't expect Blues to slide: JuddCarlton captain Chris Judd says doomsayers discounting the Blues without Brendan Fevola are ignoring some significant off-season gains. We won't be second to World Cup: AFL CEOAFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has warned that the league will not take a back step to soccer if Australia hosts the World Cup. Johnson to miss start of Dogs' AFL yearThe Western Bulldogs, on the eve of potentially their finest AFL season in years, will have to start their campaign without skipper Brad Johnson. Cats no longer AFL team to beat: rivalsGeelong's aura is fading, with rival captains rating St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs as more likely AFL grand finalists than the reigning premiers. Fevola has been 'cannon fodder': BrownAfter a summer of Brendan Fevola being headline "cannon fodder", Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown awaits what his new team-mate will produce in the AFL. No round one return for Freo's PalmerFremantle midfielder Rhys Palmer will make his long-awaited return to competitive action but admits it's too risky for him to play round one of the AFL season. Kane Cornes should do more: WilliamsPort Adelaide coach Mark Williams believes Kane Cornes should do more for the Power than simply rest on the laurels of an elite AFL tagger.