New Roo home has no room for excuses: ScottSource: www.afl.com.au
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott expects his side will face pressure to perform now that it doesn't have the limitations of its former clubrooms and resources.
Fev's Gabba blockbuster setSource: Real Footy
FORMER Carlton full-forward Brendan Fevola will only have to wait until the second week of the 2010 season before taking on his former team.
Against the odds, oval ball bounces into EuropeSource: Real Footy
IN THE sprawling grounds of a 17th century baroque palace and within staggering distance of the biggest beer garden in the world, bemused Germans gather to watch a group of men kick an oval ball shipped in from a country 16,000 kilometres away.
Rule change aids West Coast's rookie retentionSource: www.afl.com.au
WEST Coast has retained four of its five highly-rated rookies for the 2010 season, but midfielder Ryan Davis will nominate for the NAB AFL Draft in search of a senior spot elsewhere.

The 2010 NAB Cup fixture has been announced and is available on the Australian Rules Football League's website. Week 1 is set to open on Friday, February 12 with the West Coast Eagles facing off against the Essendon Bombers at Subiaco Oval.
Adelaide Oval not ready for AFL, says DemetriouSource: www.afl.com.au
FL CHIEF executive Andrew Demetriou says South Australian footy fans are no closer to seeing games played at Adelaide Oval despite more talks between the parties concerned.
NAB Cup goes westSource: www.afl.com.au
THE AFL'S push into western Sydney will receive a significant boost early in 2010 with the Sydney Swans set to host a NAB Cup fixture at the Blacktown home of the Greater Western Sydney franchise.
The Power works to become a mean machineSource: www.afl.com.au
PORT Adelaide has sent its young players out into the workforce in an effort to make the team meaner and more desperate next season.
The Power's two- to four-year players arrived at Alberton on Monday strapped and ready for their first day of pre-season training, only to be t …
Top Cat Harley calls timeSource: www.afl.com.au
GEELONG'S two-time premiership captain Tom Harley has left the game on a high, retiring within weeks of leading the Cats to their second flag in three years.
Eagles' faith in developmentSource: www.afl.com.au
WEST Coast football manager Neale Daniher hopes the club's young brigade can play a significant role in its plan to break back into the top eight in 2010.
Skipper ties the knotSource: Collingwood Football Club
In front of 150 close family and friends, Collingwood skipper Nick Maxwell tied the knot with his longtime partner Erin last weekend at the picturesque Gurragawee retreat, located in the surrounds of the Byron Bay Hinterland.
Melbourne Victory fans 1 AFL 0Source: Australian News Network
Melbourne Victory scored another goal yesterday when it was confirmed the A-League grand final would be played at Telstra Dome, its home ground.
McGuire keeps mum on Cousins Source: realfooty.com.au
COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has refused to be drawn on speculation the Magpies will resurrect the career of former West Coast captain Ben Cousins or chase his former teammate, Daniel Kerr, who continues to be at the centre of trade speculation
New club urged: get Matthews Source: realfooty.com.au
HAVING just walked away from the Brisbane Lions coaching position after a decade in the job, the push has started to get AFL legend Leigh Matthews involved in the fledging Gold Coast Football Club.
No goal for Fev this timeSource: Australian News Network
How much of a sporting star's behaviour off the field is is generated by his success on the field and what will the star judge his off-field behaviour when the adulation wanes?
Voss throws himself in deep endSource: Australian News Network
What will be the cosequences for other AFL teams and coaches when the new teams enter the AFL competition?