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Western Bulldogs veteran Jason Akermanis claims he ranks among the team’s top five players.

The more money Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney dangle to poach AFL players, the better the clubs they raid will now be compensated.

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has told Stephen Milne and Leigh Montagna to concentrate on their football ahead of Friday night’s AFL grand final re-match with Geelong.

Another former Victoria Police officer claims he was pressured by colleagues not to pursue rape allegations against St Kilda footballer Stephen Milne in 2004.

Carlton’s Richard Hadley has joined Blues coach Brett Ratten in calling for more protection from persistent taggers for captain Chris Judd.

The OPI will now investigate claims that police officers interfered in the rape case involving allegations against Stephen Milne.

Geelong coach Mark Thompson says key defender Matthew Scarlett and key forward Cameron Mooney will return from injury for Friday night’s AFL grand final rematch against St Kilda.

The AFL Tribunal has been given the night off after all charged players – including Carlton’s Jarrad Waite and Essendon’s Dustin Fletcher – accepted their sanctions.

North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey admits he would love to play in front of big AFL crowds every week, but concedes it can not happen given his side’s draw.

Carlton coach Brett Ratten says he will contact the AFL umpiring department to get an answer about why Blues skipper Chris Judd is having his extra attention from opponents go unnoticed.