Twelve months ago it appeared Luke Power had played his last game of AFL football. But the triple Brisbane Lions premiership player had other ideas and this round he clocks up his 300th game. Now with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Power tells the Record’s Michael Whiting about his decision to abandon retirement plans.
 
Hawthorn’s regular visits to the Kokoda Track have helped entrench strong trademark values into the club. Coach Alastair Clarkson tells the Record’s Peter Ryan why the annual trek is so important.
 
A new trend is developing in AFL football - players aren't retiring en masse any more. The Record’s Ashley Browne explains why Hawthorn’s Cameron Bruce is the only confirmed major retiree this year.
 
Melbourne’s Sam Blease has joined the NAB AFL Rising Star ‘double nominee’ club after receiving his second nomination this week. He tells the Record’s Luke Holmesby about his newfound confidence.

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