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Dale Thomas will be sidelined until the final rounds of the season with an ankle injury. (Picture: Pat Scala)

Dale Thomas will be sidelined until the final rounds of the season with an ankle injury. (Picture: Pat Scala)

Thomas, Beams sidelined with injury

DOUBLE BLOW: Collingwood has suffered a cruel blow with injuries to star midfielders Dale Thomas and Dayne Beams looking to keep them on the sidelines for a large proportion of the season.

3AW Football expert footy tips - Round 9 2013

Sherrin footy FOOTY TIPS: Find out who 3AW Football's call team picked for Round 9. Who will win the big Dream time at the G' Clash? And Can Collingwood defeat the reigning premiers Sydney in a Friday night blockbuster?

Ball to return

Luke Ball is set to return for Collingwood this week against Geelong.  (Picture: Sebastian Costanzo) AFL: Collingwood look set to regain premiership midfielder Luke Ball from injury for Saturday night's must-win clash with unbeaten Geelong.

Geelong unbeaten from 7 games

George Horlin-Smith is one of Geelong's gun young players. (Picture: Sebastian Costanzo) UNBEATEN: Geelong is the only unbeaten side in the league following Friday night’s win over the Bombers. They have clearly been the best side of the modern era and still have unfinished business.

AFL fixture 2013: Round by Round

AFL Fixture 2013 3AW FOOTBALL: The 2013 AFL fixture has been released with last season's top teams getting fewer games against the bottom sides. You can view your club's round-by-round fixture or download a copy here.

Bombers could still be benefiting

Essendon ESSENDON AFFAIR: An athletics expert is claiming Essendon players could still be benefiting from the effects of performance-enhancing drugs if they were found to have taken them last year.

Mark rule interpretation changed heaps: Cloke

Travis Cloke says the marking interpretation has changed over the years. (Photo: Sebastian Costanzo) FOOTBALL: Collingwood forward Travis Cloke has been the best contested mark in the league for the last three years, but says the rule interpretation in marking contests has changed dramatically since he first joined the AFL.

Leigh Matthews calls for goal post rule change

Leigh Matthews says if a ball hits the post and goes through the goal, it should be a goal. (Photo: Sebastian Costanzo) GOAL REVIEW: The goal review system has had plenty of coverage since it's introduction last season. Leigh Matthews told 3AW football a way that he thinks could reduce confusion in these circumstances.

Mitch Clark out for 6 to 8 weeks

Demons forward Mitch Clark out for six to eight weeks with foot surgery. (Photo: Joe Armao) 3AW FOOTBALL: Melbourne forward Mitch Clark has been ruled out for the next six to eight rounds after a planned out-of-season operation on his right foot was brought forward.

Taylor Walker to miss rest of season

Taylor Walker 3AW FOOTBALL: Adelaide and Hawthorn have been hit by the injury bug, with stars Taylor Walker and Cryil Rioli expected to miss significant time due to injuries sustained at the weekend.

Caro sorry for Kangaroos comments

Caroline Wilson SPORTS TODAY: Caroline Wilson has apologised to North Melbourne’s director of medical services, Steve Saunders, for implying that he had previously overruled advice from club doctors, instead saying she believed he was a leader in his field.

Nathan Jones, the 'little pit bull'

Nathan Jones SPORTS TODAY: Coming off a resounding 41-point win and the highest scoring 4th quarter ever in the history of the Melbourne Football Club, Nathan Jones hopes the Demons are back on track. He joined Gerard, Dwayne and BT on Monday.

Goddard's tears a 'perfect symbol'

Brendan Goddard was emotional after coming up against St Kilda on Saturday. (Photo: Pat Scala) GODDARD TEARS: After playing 205 matches for St Kilda and being a hero of the club for many years, Brendan Goddard was forced to face the inevitable on Saturday evening when he came up against his old side while playing for Essendon.

Demetriou: I received death threats

Essendon Coach James Hird will face ASADA today. (Photo: Sebastian Costanzo) DEMETRIOU THREATS: AFL chief Andrew Demetriou has told Neil Mitchell he received threats following reports he said James Hird should stand down.

Demetriou's Demon anger

Andrew Demetriou MELBOURNE INVESTIGATION: Andrew Demetriou has told Neil Mitchell an investigation will be launched, following allegations Melbourne Football Club players received injections from controversial former Essendon sports scientist Stephen Dank.

Controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank linked to Melbourne Demons

Stephen Dank on ABC's 7:30 regarding his involvement with the Melbourne Football Club. SUPPLEMENT SCANDAL: The Melbourne Football Club has been drawn into the AFL supplement scandal with allegations demons players received injections from controversial former Essendon sports scientist Stephen Dank.

Trent Cotchin on Sports Today

Trent Cotchin RICHMOND: As Richmond prepares for its blockbuster clash on Saturday against Collingwood, Captain Trent Cotchin says their 3-0 start is no fluke. Listen to the skipper on Sports Today.

Patton to miss season with ACL

Jon Patton will miss the season after rupturing his right ACL in his knee. (Photo: James Alcock) PATTON ACL: Greater Western Sydney key forward Jonathon Patton is set to miss the season after rupturing his right ACL in yesterday’s loss to the Saints.

Bombers smile on the field

Essendon had a brilliant come back win over the Dockers. (Photo: Sebastian Costanzo) ESSENDON: After a week of ongoing scrutiny regarding the Essendon Football Club and James Hird, Friday night’s comeback win against the Dockers away from home gave the club a reason smile once again, even if it is temporary.

3AW Football expert tips - Round 3

3AW tips and predictions for the Grand Final FOOTY TIPS: Find out who 3AW Football's call team picked for Round 3. Only two members of the team picked Sydney, last year's premiers, to beat North Melbourne.

Hird putting himself before his club: Caroline Wilson

James Hird 3AW FOOTBALL: An Outspoken Caroline Wilson says James Hird's decision to coach the Bombers through Round 3 is a major distraction for the club. Also, Stephen Dank hits back at Hird and Andrew Demetriou.

Schwab sacked as Melbourne CEO

Melbourne chief executive Cameron Schwab and President Don McLardy announce Schwab's sacking. (Photo: Pat Mitchell/3AW) DEE-STRUCTION: Embattled Melbourne Football Club chief executive Cameron Schwab has left his role as the club just two matches into the 2013 AFL season.

Mark Evans on Sports Today

Mark Evans LISTEN: Football Operations Manager Mark Evans joined 3AW Sports Today and addressed a number of issues, including fresh racial vilification claims, flares at the football and the role of cameras in reviewing umpiring decisions.

AFL won't step in uninvited: CEO

Andrew Demetriou DEMONS CRISIS: AFL chief Andrew Demetriou has made it clear the league does not have the authority to step in and help embattled club Melbourne based purely on its dismal on-field performances.

Time to shorten the AFL season

The AFL is no doubt the big winner, but are the fans? DARREN BOYD: Yes, we all love our footy, but you can have too much of a good thing! Shortening the season is a strong and sustainable option that has the potential to provide significant benefits.

Scott regrets temper, wants roof shut

Scott SPORTS TODAY: North Coach Brad Scott has told 3AW Sports Today he regrets angrily approaching the AFL's match-day official after the final siren on Sunday, a game in which the Roos squandered a 41-point lead to his twin brother's Geelong squad.

Footballers turning to Viagra

Viagra. (Photo: Daniel O'Brien) NEIL MITCHELL: I am told Viagra has become an extremely popular drug with AFL footballers. Why? Well, not for the obvious reason. Some of them believe it improves sports performance.

Blues wanting MCG deal

3AW is Football - Carlton Blues Carlton want to play more games at the MCG and are looking for the fans to become members in order to push for a deal from 2015.

Opening weekend: But no MCG games

MCG 3AW FOOTBALL: After a long off-season riddled with never-ending controversy, footy fans are celebrating 2013's commencement. But unlike previous years, something is amiss: The MCG will be devoid of fans.

Mark Evans appointed league GM

Mark Evans STATEMENT: Mark Evans has joined the AFL as the new football operations manager, replacing Adrian Anderson, who resigned last year. AFL chief Andrew Demetriou denies Evans role at Hawthorn gave him the inside running, saying his track record speaks for itself.

Chris Scott impressed by young gun

Blicavs LISTEN: Geelong young ruckman Mark Blicavs has been widening eyes throughout the NAB Cup. Cats Coach Chris Scott told Sports Today the former steeplechaser has put on an impressive show in the pre-season.

Mark Neeld on Sports Today

Mark Neeld, Demons LISTEN: Melbourne head coach Mark Neeld spoke to Gerard and Dwayne on Sports Today Wednesday and discussed his team's preparation for their Round 1 match-up against Port Adelaide in two weeks time.

'Franklin should stay at Hawks'

Lance Franklin (Wayne Taylor / The Age) 3AW FOOTBALL: AFL boss Andrew Demetriou says under no circumstances would the league support any specific player moving to another club.

Josh Kennedy looking for a repeat

Josh Kennedy LISTEN: Bob Skilton award winner Josh Kennedy joined Gerard and Dwayne on Sports Today on Tuesday night and discussed whether the Swans' poor performance in the NAB cup will affect their chances of a repeat premiership in 2013.

Lloydy inducted into Dons HOF

Essendon skipper Matthew Lloyd will retire from footy today LISTEN: Bombers great and 3AW's Own Matthew Lloyd joined Gerard and Dwayne on Sports Today Monday for a chat about his induction into the Essendon Hall of Fame, where he'll be one of only 24 members.

Alistair Clarkson on Sports Today

Alistair LISTEN: The Hawthorn Head Coach joined Gerard Healy, Dwayne Russell and Caroline Wilson on Sports Today and said he expects his boys to go deep into September and beyond as the season kick-off rapidly approaches.

Listen Live to 3AW Football

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Behind 3AW Football!

Doc Larkins chats to Brett Deledio. PHOTO GALLERY: Behind the scenes of the 3AW Football team in 2013. 3AW is Football!

3AW chats with the 2013 AFL Team captains

Captains 3AW FOOTBALL: The AFL team captains converged on Melbourne today to officially help launch the 2013 Premiership season. 3AW's own Shane McInnes ventured down to Etihad Stadium to catch up with a number of the leaders.

3AW Football Launch 2013

Lanch Images from the 3AW Football Launch in 2013

3AW Football Profiles

Cameron Ling In 2013, the 3AW Football team is the most experienced and successful in the league. Matthews, Ling, Richardson, Russell, Taylor, Lloyd, Shaw. Get to know the 3AW Football team.

PHOTOS: Behind 3AW Football 2012

Andrew Krakoeur <b>GALLERY:</b> Prime Minister Julia Gillard dropped by the 3AW Commentary box for the GWS vs Bulldogs clash. Check out all the snaps taken from behind the scenes of 3AW Football.

AFL All-Australian Team 2012

All Australian Team ALL AUSTRALIAN: A record 15 players have been named in the All-Australian team for the first time . Star Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin has been named for the fourth time despite missing six games with injury.

3AW Finals Footy Archive

3AW Finals Football FINALS FOOTY: Look back on all the excitement and build-up of all of 3AW Footy's Finals Broadcasts.

3AW Football on Twitter

Twitter Follow 3AW Football on Twitter this year to receive up to the minute information and live match coverage. You will need a Twitter account to follow the feed, which will be displayed live on Media House's big screen on the corner of Collins and Spencer Streets.

Dayne Beams: 3AW player of the year

Dayne Beams BREAKOUT: Collingwood midfielder Dayne Beams has won the 3AW player of the year. The 22-year old is enjoying a breakout campaign and spoke to the 3AW panel about the award on Sunday afternoon.