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ST KILDA legend Robert Harvey says recovering drug addict Ben Cousins is the perfect fit for the Saints as the club seeks to end its 43-year premiership drought.

BRISBANE Lions are playing their cards close to its chest ahead of the AFL national draft.

CARLTON'S triumvirate of No.1 draft selections has urged this year's likely top pick Jack Watts to enjoy the experience and not feel burdened by it.

FOUR days have passed since the AFL Commission provided conditional approval for Ben Cousins' return, yet the football world is still asking: Is he actually any closer to playing?

PORT Adelaide's most marketable player, Chad Cornes, has done a remarkable U-turn and sensationally put his hand up for the captaincy.

THE AFL gave Ben Cousins the thumbs-up to resume his career this week and its medical officers declared him drug-free and fit to play.

RELUCTANT AFL footballer Nathan Ablett is set to return to football as a Cat next year, but not with Geelong.

FORMER Western Bulldogs champion midfielder Scott West has joined the coaching staff of AFL wooden spooners Melbourne.

RICHMOND have announced a profit for the fourth successive year, and say they are on track to do so again in 2009.

IN a draft shock, Western Australia midfield sensation Daniel Rich could be headed to Port Adelaide.