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Nathan Ablett signs with Gold Coast

Nathan Ablett (L) with brother Gary after the Cats 2007 premiership win. (SMG Images)

The AFL's new kid on the block, Gold Coast Football Club, has confirmed it has signed former Geelong premiership player Nathan Ablett.

Robert Harvey: Blues would consider Maguire

Horror run: More surgery for Eagles' Shuey

Finals focus: North coach has spring in step

AFL chief operating officer Gillon McLachlan. (SMG Images)

Blockbusters beat fairness in AFL draw

The AFL has admitted its emphasis on attracting viewers will come at the expense of fixturing fairness.

Axe falls: Polak, nine others delisted by Tigers

West Coast: Won't make play for Maguire

Saints delist Matt Maguire

Matt Maguire has been delisted by the St Kilda after injuries ruined left him stranded short of 100-games.

Cruel end: Carlton's Nick Stevens retires

Prize recruit: Nathan Ablett eyes Gold Coast

Lions logo: Fitzroy faithful threaten legal action

Stynes inspired by kids in cancer fight

Cancer-stricken Melbourne president Jim Stynes says he draws inspiration from brave children.

Easter Thursday: Gabba secures matches

World team: To compete at under-16 level

Peter Sumich: Naitanui injury just unlucky

Swans confident of securing Bradshaw

Sydney coach Paul Roos is confident of securing Daniel Bradshaw in the pre-season draft and believes he will be a perfect fit in the Swans' attack.

Swans ruck: Seaby embraces second chance

Ruck coach: West Coast hire Eastaugh

Cats captain Harley retires from AFL

Geelong skipper Tom Harley has announced his retirement, a month after leading the Cats to another premiership.

Development coach: Hocking joins Port

Swan song: Schmidt calls it a day

Swallowed up: Gold Coast jump at talent

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AFL must resist free agency: MalthouseThe AFL's longest-serving coach, Mick Malthouse, says player calls for free agency should be resisted for the sake of maintaining an even competition. Nathan Ablett unlikely to lure brotherGold Coast coach Guy McKenna admits the presence of Nathan Ablett is unlikely to have much impact on luring his brother Gary to club for the 2011 AFL season. Bradshaw keen for new life with SwansDual Brisbane premiership star Daniel Bradshaw says the wound is still raw following former teammate Michael Voss's decision to try and trade him. Nathan Ablett signs with Gold CoastThe AFL's new kid on the block, Gold Coast Football Club, has confirmed it has signed former Geelong premiership player Nathan Ablett. More surgery for West Coast's ShueyLuke Shuey's horror injury run has continued with the young West Coast midfielder forced to go under the knife for a hernia operation. Hard luck trainer deserves creditWhile most of the plaudits from this year's Melbourne Cup should go to Shocking, trainer Mark Kavanagh will deservedly take an equal share with jockey Corey Brown, writes Tony Jones. Dodd's braveness costs him half of 2010Fremantle defender Steven Dodd has been ruled out for up to half of the 2010 AFL season after undergoing major reconstructions on his right shoulder and wrist. Blues would consider Maguire: HarveyCarlton could provide discarded St Kilda defender Matt Maguire with an AFL lifeline, according to his former teammate turned assistant coach Robert Harvey. North Melbourne coach has spring in stepNorth Melbourne coach Brad Scott refuses to label 2010 a development year for his young side, as he believes there's no reason the Kangaroos can't play finals. Blockbusters beat fairness in AFL drawThe AFL admits its emphasis on attracting viewers will come at the expense of fixturing fairness in 2010. West Coast won't make play for MaguireWest Coast won't make a play for de-listed Saints defender Matt Maguire in the national and pre-season AFL drafts. Polak, nine others delisted by RichmondRichmond have delisted defender Graham Polak, who was among nine players axed by the struggling AFL club on Friday. New Lions logo upsets Fitzroy faithfulJust one look at the new Brisbane Lions logo has made some fans so angry they are threatening legal action. Carlton's Nick Stevens retires from AFLCarlton midfielder Nick Stevens says he has "no option" but to retire from AFL because of a serious neck injury. Nathan Ablett eyes Gold Coast VFL returnFormer Geelong premiership player Nathan Ablett is considering playing with Gold Coast in the VFL next season in what could be a step towards an AFL comeback. Stynes inspired by kids in cancer fightCancer-stricken Melbourne president Jim Stynes says he draws inspiration from children winning their fight against the disease as he continues his own battle.