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Daisy, Demons, drugs and tax

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Matthew Lloyd's AFL weight divisions

Sorry, Bucks - Lloydy says 2013 isn't your year (Photo: Sebastian Costanzo) AFL: Matthew Lloyd says only three teams can win the flag - and he doesn't seem to rate Adelaide.

Update: Merrett gone, Jolly safe, AFL makes thousands

Darren Jolly avoided suspension for his bump on Geelong's Matthew Stokes. AFL: Melbourne and Richmond players pay the price for half-time scuffle.

Singleton fined, Gai charged, Tom Waterhouse given some advice

Gai Waterhouse. JOYLESS: John Singleton has pleaded guilty and Gai Waterhouse has been charged after a melodramatic day in the More Joyous inquiry at Sydney.

Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones on Sports Today

Nathan Jones. VIDEO: Melbourne gun Nathan Jones does his best to explain why he was elevated to the co-captaincy.

New claims in Tomic, Drouet feud

Bernard Tomic's father, John Tomic, arrested in Madrid after assaulting son's hitting partner. (Photo: Vince Caligiuri) TENNIS FEUD: The father of Bernard Tomic has been suspended from the ATP tour following the alleged assault of Thomas Drouet.

Junior Hawk Hill backs Buddy revival

Hawthorn speedster Bradley Hill. RISING STAR: Hawthorn speedster Bradley Hill finds time between computer games with a Collingwood rival to chat with Dwayne and Gerard.

Caro hits back at Eddie over Swan

Caroline Wilson and Eddie McGuire: The feud continues SPORTS TODAY: 3AW Football's Caroline Wilson has hit back at Eddie McGuire after the Collingwood President called her Dane Swan rumour "Puerile, muckraking, red herring, bomb throwing rubbish."

'The little pit bull' on Sports Today

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.

Speech filming 'won't happen again'

Brendan Goddard SPORTS TODAY: Last night, Brendan Goddard told 3AW there was a lapse in judgment from the Don's Football Department, which allowed TV cameras access to James Hird and Jobe Watson's emotional post-game speeches.

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.

Jeff Kennett apologises to Clarko

Jeff Kennett has called for a review of Hawthorn's coaching panel (Photo: Pat Scala) 3AW FOOTBALL: Jeff Kennett has issued an apology to Alastair Clarkson following his stern appraisal of the Hawthorn's coach on 3AW Sports Today last night.

Tigers time to grow up

Damien Hardwick and Trent Cotchin. (Photo: Mal Fairclough) AFL ROUND ONE: Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says this Thursday’s opener against the Blues will be a great challenge for his side to ‘grow-up’.

Bucks plays down Malthouse rivalry

Mick Malthouse and Nathan Buckley. (Photo: Sebastian Costanzo) SPORTS TODAY: Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has played down his rivalry between the former Magpie senior coach Mick Malthouse ahead of this weekend’s Collingwood vs Carlton blockbuster.

Kelly Slater after Quiksilver Pro win

Kelly Slater. (Photo: James Alcock) INTERVIEW: Fresh from his Quiksilver Pro win at Kirra beach today after pipping Australian defending world champion Joel Parkinson at the post, Kelly Slater spoke with Sports Today.

Dean Jones denies cheating

Dean Jones CHEATING ACCUSATION: On Sports Today, Cricket legend Dean Jones lashed out at accusations he cheated during a Sydney PGA legends event in January after the Herald Sun revealed he was disqualified for submitting an incorrect scorecard.

Dons injected twice a week: Caro

Essendon SUPPLEMENT INJECTIONS: This morning the Herald Sun claimed they had 'exclusive' details on a group of Bombers players being subject to up to 40 injections as part of a 'free-wheeling supplements program'.

Watson forfeited Ashes chances

Gerard Healy says Shane Watson's dummy spit has cost him his place in The Ashes side. <i>(Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones)</i> GERARD HEALY: The Baggy Green has been devalued enormously over the last two years, and if Shane Watson plays again you'll be able to buy the Baggy Green at Coles.

Buckley on interchange capping

Nathan Buckley 3AW FOOTBALL: Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has weighed into the debate over capping the number of interchanges. Listen here.

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.

Bombers launch investigation

Essendon Chairman David Evans ESSENDON STATEMENT: A top executive has been called in to probe the operations of Essendon in the wake of the drug supplement scandal. The review will be conducted by Ziggy Switkowski, and comes while the club is investigated by the AFL & ASADA.

Drug use rife in Australian Sport

Drugs generic DRUGS IN SPORT: AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou has revealed that specific allegations have been made against at least one AFL Club as a result of the Australian Crime Commission investigation.

Shaw: 'No one will miss a game'

Tony Shaw DRUGS IN SPORT: Former Collingwood Captain Tony Shaw doesn't believe a single AFL player will miss a match as a result of the drug scandal that has rocked Australian sport.

Ian Chappell on Sports Today

<b>WATCH VIDEO:</b> Ian Chappell joins Dwayne Russell & Darren Boyd on Sports Today. WATCH VIDEO: Ahead of the release of his new book, Chappelli: Life, Larrikins and Cricket, Australian cricketing legend Ian Chappell dropped by Sports Today to discuss Sir Donald Bradman, World Series Cricket, Ed Cowan, and questions surrounding Shane Warne's speculated Test cricket comeback.

Stosur: Tomic 'needs to grow up'

Bernard Tomic TENNIS: Sam Stosur, Australia's number one women's tennis player has labelled Bernard Tomic's behaviour "disappointing". "He's young but he seems to be making a lot of poor decisions at the moment," Stosur told Sports Today.

Best-to-Worst coaches of 2012

Kevin Sheedy, Nathan Buckley and James Hird LLOYD LIST: Matthew Lloyd has listed his best-to-worst coaches of 2012. A couple of surprising placements considering where some teams are positioned on the ladder. Check out the full list here.

Sports Today

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Best-to-Worst coaches of 2012

Kevin Sheedy, Nathan Buckley and James Hird LLOYD LIST: Matthew Lloyd has listed his best-to-worst coaches of 2012. A couple of surprising placements considering where some teams are positioned on the ladder. Check out the full list here.

The AFL's most influential people?

AFL's most influential people SPORTS TODAY: 3AW's Mike Sheahan has named who he believes to be the 12 most influential people in the AFL. There are some surprising entries on the list. Have a look and let us know if you agree.

Aussie Surfer Joel Parkinson prepares for world title showdown

Joel Parkinson (FFX) SURFING: Australian Surfer Joel Parkinson says he will be treating the upcoming ASP Season Final like any other event despite it being the closest season finale in the history of professional surfing.

Were the Saints fans too close?

Sebastian Costanzo for The AGe 3AW FOOTBALL: Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has not taken personal offence to the St Kilda fans relentless jeering, after his sides13-point win. However, it has raised questions about the protection of coaches with "volatile supporters within touching distance".

Malthouse uneasy after public spat

Mick Malthouse SPORTS TODAY: Former Magpies coach Mick Malthouse has told Sports Today that recent comments made by himself and Eddie McGuire has made him question his ability to work in the media. He said the pair had not yet spoken after their public spat.

Caro: Kennett is a 'flog'

Jeff Kennett 3AW FOOTBALL: Caroline Wilson has called the Jeff Kennett a 'flog' after saying there was not one independent football journalist. Speaking on the Neil Mitchell program, Jeff Kennett said all AFL journalists were compromised.

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