Aussies triumph over Kiwis in momentous clash – AFL.com AFL.com | Aussies triumph over Kiwis in momentous clash AFL.com IN THE first Australian football match between the two countries at any level, the Under-17 AIS-AFL Academy squad overcame the New Zealand Hawks by 91 points at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. After the Kiwis performed a stirring rendition ... Gilham to help coach NZ Hawks |
West Coast star Nic Naitanui welcoming extra pressure – Herald Sun Sydney Morning Herald | West Coast star Nic Naitanui welcoming extra pressure Herald Sun In 2011, the Eagles scored from 53 per cent of their inside 50s during the home and away season, ranked first in the AFL for the first time since their premiership triumph in 2006. "They've (Hill and Dick) brought something new to the club, ... Naitanui welcomes extra pressure Relaxed Scully fit and ready to lead the way for rookie Giants |
Suns re-sign bright hope – AFL.com AFL.com | Suns re-sign bright hope AFL.com 11 at the 2010 NAB AFL Draft and in his debut season showed he was a player the Suns could build their forward line around. In 13 games, the 199cm key-position player kicked multiple goals on five occasions, finishing with 15 for the season - the ... |
Kavanagh on track for Cup – AFL.com AFL.com | Kavanagh on track for Cup AFL.com Once touted as a top-10 selection, Kavanagh slipped to the Bombers' No.19 pick at last year's NAB AFL Draft, after two serious hamstring injuries curtailed his 2011 season with the Western Jets. However, the 18-year-old's time at the Bombers has been ... |
Monaghan braces for rabid fans – The Canberra TimesMonaghan braces for rabid fans The Canberra Times The Wolves have been based in Sydney for the past three weeks ahead of the Super League season, completing gruelling sandhill runs and training alongside not only the Rabbitohs, but also the AFL's Sydney Swans. Dual international Brian Carney, ... Time to put hands up says Warrington Wolves and England centre Chris Bridge |
Big crowd sees Black Caviar’s 17th win – NinemsnBig crowd sees Black Caviar's 17th win Ninemsn AFL Footy ShowAustralia's favourite team takes you through the week in AFL.Footy ClassifiedOur award winning panel tell it how it really is in the AFL world.NRL Footy ShowFatty and the gang bring you an entertaining look at rugby league. |
When the mute button fails – BigPond News BigPond News | When the mute button fails BigPond News By Ben Hocking and Bradley Dawson Former AFL footballer Brendan Fevola tweets his frustration at the serial shrieker ruining his Australian Open viewing experience. "As far as I know, humans are supposed to breathe through the nose. |
Yarrawonga in play for Fevola – Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald | Yarrawonga in play for Fevola Sydney Morning Herald The former Carlton and Brisbane Lions full-forward said yesterday he was excited about the prospect of becoming the biggest name to join the competition since Brownlow medallist Brian Wilson, who played for Lavington in the early 1990s. |
Brisbane Lions player Brent Staker refuses to be down despite an injury curse – Courier MailBrisbane Lions player Brent Staker refuses to be down despite an injury curse Courier Mail An injured Brent Staker keeps in shape during Brisbane Lions pre-season training at St Lawrence's school. Picture: Jono Searle Source: The Courier-Mail An injured Brent Staker keeps in shape during Brisbane Lions pre season training at St Lawrence's ... |
Patton surgery success: AFL Giants – The Roar AFL.com | Patton surgery success: AFL Giants The Roar By AAP, 28 Jan 2012 AAP is a Roar Pro Greater Western Sydney's No.1 AFL draft pick Jonathon Patton's knee surgery in Sweden has been declared a success by the Giants. Patton, who is on his way back to Australia, was diagnosed with patellar tendinopathy ... Giant Jonathon Patton's Sweden knee surgery a success Giant relief as Patton undergoes surgery |
The departed – AFL.com AFL.com | The departed AFL.com By Ashley Browne 9:00 AM Sat 28 Jan, 2012 IT WAS with varying degrees of fanfare that players departed the AFL scene at the end of last season. Some, such as Geelong's Brad Ottens finished up at the MCG on the last Saturday in September with a third ... |
Fevola eyes O & M – The Border MailFevola eyes O & M The Border Mail FORMER AFL superstar Brendan Fevola could play for Yarrawonga in the Ovens and Murray Football League this season. The former Carlton and Brisbane full-forward yesterday said he was excited about the prospect of becoming the biggest name to join the ... |
Grundy’s sickness scare – AFL.com AFL.com | Grundy's sickness scare AFL.com By James Dampney 9:00 AM Sat 28 Jan, 2012 LATE last season, Sydney Swans defender Heath Grundy was preparing himself for a titanic away clash against Geelong and its key forwards James Podsiadly and Tom Hawkins. Grundy hadn't been feeling 100 per cent ... |
Swiss sojourn for Fed Cup players – The AustralianSwiss sojourn for Fed Cup players The Australian So, while returning to join the likes of current champions, the Czech Republic, Russia, Belgium, Serbia and Germany, is Fed Cup captain David Taylor's first priority, helping Stosur and Gajdosova rid themselves of a few Melbourne demons is also high on ... |
Yarrawonga in play for Fevola – The Age The Age | Yarrawonga in play for Fevola The Age FORMER AFL superstar Brendan Fevola could play for Yarrawonga in the Ovens and Murray Football League this season. The former Carlton and Brisbane Lions full-forward said yesterday he was excited about the prospect of becoming the biggest name to join ... |