Melbourne captain Max Gawn has strongly denied there is an illicit drug culture at the Demons despite allegations suspended teammate Joel Smith had sent text messages to players offering them quantities of cocaine.
If Clayton Oliver reaches match fitness in the next fortnight, captain Max Gawn says he is “comfortable” with the star midfielder making an immediate return to the Melbourne side despite his tumultuous off-season.
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has strongly denied there is an illicit drug culture at the Demons despite allegations suspended teammate Joel Smith had sent text messages to players offering them quantities of cocaine.
Joel Smith was in possession of cocaine on the same day he ran out for the Demons in a sudden death finals series loss, according to a Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) accusation.
Brisbane vice-captain Hugh McCluggage has declared his intention to sign a new long-term deal at the Lions as his management brokers a contract to turn him into a Lion for life.
Collingwood Magpies premiership star Mason Cox has been blindsided on live TV after being called the “world’s biggest Cox blocker” by The Project’s Sarah Harris.
The Giants will be without skipper Toby Greene for their first practice match against the Swans on Thursday as he prepares to welcome his first child with his wife, Georgia.
AFL: The Hawks have suffered a crushing blow to their already tested defensive stocks, with Denver Grainger-Barras sidelined for a lengthy period after suffering turf toe.
Sam Walsh’s troublesome back has flared up again with Carlton’s September star officially sidelined from Thursday’s trial match against Geelong at Ikon Park.