The 2011 AFL regular season is halfway done and people are writing up their mid-season report cards, but another point of debate is who has been the best player so far this year.Here's my list of the season's top ten players, which I'm sure will attract some criticism. If that's the case, let me know who you'd have in or out of the top 10 and why.10. Jobe Watson (Essendon)The Bombers captain had been having an excellent season until he tweaked his hamstring in Round 8 against Brisbane. Watson...

In the biggest deal in Australian sporting history, the AFL announced on Thursday that they had sold their broadcast rights from 2012-2016 to Foxtel, Channel 7 and Telstra for a staggering $1.253 billion. As AFL commentator Brian Taylor would say “Wow-wee!” It's an extraordinary deal and it's big bucks for the AFL, but how about the fans, what's in it for them?AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou told Thursday's media conference the main 'guiding principle' for his organisation was to ensure the reach...

It's been interesting to observe the Australian reaction since the hosting rights to the 2022 World Cup were handed to Qatar by FIFA last Thursday in Zurich. Shock and anger soon turned into conspiracy theories, corruption, collusion and bribery claims. Is such a reaction that of sore losers?It's worth noting that Football Federation Australia has steered clear of getting involved in any accusations since the announcement.As was the theme with the World Cup bid, FFA chairman Frank Lowy and co...

There's a lot of rumours about current AFL players heading to Greater Western Sydney next year, with Melbourne's Tom Scully heading the list. It shouldn't be forgotten Gold Coast managed to recruit eight AFL-listed players last year, so there will be some familiar names heading up to Sydney's west next year. Here's 10 players who could be tempted to Kevin Sheedy's side.Rhys Palmer (Fremantle)The 2008 AFL Rising Star award winner is a player who some people in the know are claiming has already...