St Kilda coach Scott Watters told Grandstand Breakfast that the Saints' leadership group is set up so a future captain will emerge as a successor to current skipper Nick Riewoldt.
Young leadersThe Adelaide Crows have included 21-year-olds Patrick Dangerfield and Rory Sloane in a five-man leadership group.
Kangaroos come cleanNorth Melbourne has elaborated on the reasoning behind Majak Daw's suspension, stating he had been "untruthful" to coach Brad Scott.
Returning MagpiesCollingwood is confident Ben Reid and Nathan Brown will be available for trial games ahead of its round-one clash with Hawthorn on March 30.
The legacy of Stynes
Beverly O'Connor says Jim Stynes's pivotal role with Melbourne has gone hand in hand with his battle against cancer.
A remote chance
AFL is opening doors for young Indigenous players, from all parts of Australia, to access education and employment.
Interview: Karmichael Hunt
Alister Nicholson
Karmichael Hunt chats with Grandstand's Alister Nicholson as the Suns prepare for their second year in the AFL.
Griffen re-signs
The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfield star Ryan Griffen until 2015.
Patton sidelined
GWS has suffered a major blow ahead of its maiden AFL season, with number one draft pick Jonathon Patton sidelined until May.
No excuses
Dale Thomas says the AFL's latest betting scandal is another warning for players to be more careful about what they say.
Jonathon Patton waits before his selection as number one draft pick by Greater Western Sydney Giants at the 2011 AFL draft at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on November 24, 2011. Read the story
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