The whole sorry Ben Cousins saga has been a masterclass in how not to address the issue of illicit drug-taking in sport, writes Charles Happell.
West coast
Here comes the Judd: AFL trade week just got interesting
The AFL draft period has in recent years evolved into one of the most fascinating, if slightly unsettling, parts of the football year. And in light of Chris Judd’s decision to return to his hometown of Melbourne, this year’s instalment of trade week shapes as being the most riveting yet.
Crikey’s AFL and NRL Hot Form Charts
Let’s fire up the Crikey AFL and NRL Hot Form Chart and study the stats, with the help of exciting, all-new features — the X-factor and the Bard Bit. By Pat Devery.
