Fri 19 Mar 2010 09:06 PM AEST
Geelong's aura is fading, with rival captains rating St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs as more likely AFL grand finalists than the reigning premiers.
The AFL wants free-to-air television networks to show matches live when the next broadcast rights deal is brokered for the 2012 season and beyond.
Richmond captain Chris Newman has little doubt midfield star Ben Cousins will play in the AFL season-opener against Carlton after overcoming a stomach problem.
Hawthorn's ruck stocks have taken another dive, with Wayde Skipper set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after hamstring surgery.
08 Mar, 2010, 10:13AM
Andre Agassi has apologised for his "out of line" comments directed at Pete Sampras during a Haiti charity match.
