One thing is for sure so far this season – there is no certainties in 2010. Going into the past three years there were always a few sureties. Everyone thought Geelong would be there on the last Saturday in September, and they weren’t wrong. We all knew Richmond would be lousy, and they were. This

11:01am Melbourne forward Russell Robertson will quit the Demons at the end of this season, but wants to play on

DANIEL Wells will not play again this season after being diagnosed with osteitis pubis. The talented Roo – who has battled through an injury-riddled season – had scans after pulling up sore from a VFL match earlier this month

Western Bulldogs fans who watched the season’s biggest upset had a familiar sinking feeling

AFL concedes errors with 2009 home-and-away fixture could cost competition another season attendance record

Kevin Sheedy refuses to commit to remaining a Tigers ambassador beyond this season

If Barry Hall is continue playing AFL football in 2010, it seems he would be a good fit for only one team: the Western Bulldogs

Nick Riewoldt is arguably this season’s most outstanding player and looms as Geelong’s biggest headache, Garry Lyon writes

Hawthorn received a morale boost yesterday with Trent Croad making his first appearance on the training track for several months

Young Adelaide forward Taylor ‘Tex’ Walker is giving Crows fans something to get excited about, again proving his ability as a match winner with five first half goals against the Hawks

Hawthorn’s less than ideal start to 2009 continued yesterday, as the embattled reigning premier went down by 27 points to Adelaide at AAMI Stadium

The future looks bright for the fledgling Gold Coast club considering the strength of the recent performance of the AIS/AFL Academy tour to South Africa and the dominating hand the club will play in the next two national drafts. Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna and club recruiter Scott Clayton toured with the academy group through

Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade has chimed into the recent AFL media debate about the prevalence of gambling in the game, saying it is more of a problem than alcohol

Carlton will review the advice of a top knee surgeon before deciding how to approach the rehabilitation of star utility Jarrad Waite’s injured knee

Speculation that veteran Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse will leave the club at the end of 2009 has continued after confirmation his manager has been in talks with with club officials

Western Bulldogs forward Jason Akermanis at his goal-sneeking best

His team lost to Geelong, but Adam Goodes says it was what he needed to get his season on track

Collingwood has made an astonishing eight changes to its preliminary squad ahead of Sunday’s clash with old foe Carlton

The sickening head clash that left Tigers young gun Alex Rance with a fractured cheekbone may only keep him out of action for two weeks, according to his father Murray

Fremantle midfielder Byron Schammer will line up against the Hawks this weekend after successfully escaping a one-week suspension

Brent Prismall turned out for the Bendigo Bombers at the weekend and put in a sold performance on the comeback trail from a knee reconstruction

Sterling form of tenacious forward Cyril Rioli has been beacon for hope in Hawthorn’s ‘diabolical’ start to the season

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson attributes injuries and an unsettled back line for his side’s woes this season

Collingwood will be boosted by the return of injured duo Anthony Rocca and Heath Shaw for Monday night’s clash with ladder leaders St Kilda

Extremely highly rated midfielder who has worked hard to play AFL from his early teens. Has a fantastic work ethic, great attack on the football and skills and speed to match. Seems to know where the ball is going before anyone else does and is an out-and-out footballer. Plays for Dandenong Stingrays and will represent Vic Metro again in

The clear standout key forward in the early part of 2009, Butcher is a shade under 200cm (and could keep growing). Outstanding performance for Vic Country in the 2008 U18 Championships. Has great contested marking ability and is excellent at ground level for a big man. With so much upside and ability it is hard to see him drafted outside the top three in

Lucas’ game combines serious football class with terrific running power. He is an outside midfielder but he plays that role close to perfection. His biggest drawback is his very slight frame, but hopefully he can overcome this once in the AFL system. Has excellent kicking skills and always stands out

The tall, powerful utility/midfielder from Western Australia looks like he could do anything. He is very much in the Adam Goodes mould and has performed well in the WAFL in the early part of 2009. Has all the attributes to make a fine AFL footballer and would likely be ready to play straight away

This 200-centimetre plus forward is athletic and he has plenty of potential. Represents the Western Jets in the TAC Cup and had some terrific outings in 2008, but also some average performances. He is a player recruiters will be keeping a very close eye on, because on potential he is a top three pick. Capable of taking strong marks and kicking bags of goals

An inside midfielder who is hard, hungry and loves to burst out of packs with the ball in hand, Gysberts would be a great addition to any AFL club. Has lightning quick hands and is a fine tackler. At 189 centimetres he can play tall for a midfielder, pulling down marks in the way Paul Hasleby does. Played well for Vic Metro in 2008 and regularly picks up more than 20 possessions

Another young gun to impress in the WAFL this year, Duncan is a quality young prospect. Has been touted as a natural leader and has played mostly across the halfback line. Is not tall but is well built and certainly has great disposal. He has the ability to collect high possessions, as he showed in the U16 Championships a couple of years ago. He could be drafted in the first round if he puts in a good champs for WA in

A medium sized halfback flanker, Sheppard has put in some excellent performances in the WAFL so far in 2009. He has plenty of pace and loves to run off his opponent and win the footy. Has a neat, long kick and could quickly rise in recruiters’ plans if he maintains his form

A polished, balanced midfielder with good vision, Weller hails from Tasmania and played as a 16-year-old in last year’s AFL U18 Championships. He picks up plenty of ball through the midfield and plays both inside and outside roles. It will be very interesting to watch him in the 2009 Championships, where hopefully he can stake his claim for a high pick.

A strong, medium-tall forward, Tapscott is not a high possession winner but he is one of those players who hurts the opposition with his disposals. Plays mainly close to goal and is an excellent finisher. Likes to bustle through in a straight line and has an outstanding goal sense. Missed some games in the U18 Championships last year but impressed in others. Could go up a level in

AFL coaches demand to be told by July 1 whether they will be sacked at the end of the season

Hawthorn’s playing group could receive a boost this weekend when several key players are expected to become available from the club’s long injury list

Blues defender rejects fears AFL games could turn ugly this season as teams resort to zoning tactics

Hawthorn rookie Brendan Whitecross in action for his previous club

PAUL Roos’s record of six consecutive finals appearances is in danger, with another senior Swan set to miss the start of the season