Archive for March, 2009
Ablett pips Judd to round one plaudits – The West Australian
 WA today | Ablett pips Judd to round one plaudits The West Australian, Australia Two of the biggest names in footy battled it out to be named thewest.com.au AFL star of round one, with Geelong ace Gary Ablett just easing out Carlton skipper Chris Judd. Ablett claimed 25 per cent of the 274 votes cast for his immaculate display in ... Options galore for Gold Coast Riewoldt remains dream Gold Coast recruit |
Port Adelaide become sharks for the weekend without Dean Brogan – Fox Sports
 Fox Sports | Port Adelaide become sharks for the weekend without Dean Brogan Fox Sports, Australia Lade and Burgoyne have been among the AFL's most predatory ruck/rover tandems in recent years, but Lade's advancing years have robbed him of some spring and running power, meaning he will be unlikely to shoulder the burden of Cox on his own. ... Dean Brogan ban hits Port hard Brogan's false bravado a bridge too far Bring on Cox, says Chad |
Door still open on Tas AFL side – ABC Online
Door still open on Tas AFL side ABC Online, Australia The AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says he has not shut the door on a Tasmanian AFL team. Mr Demetriou has met the Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett and Sports Minister Michelle O'Byrne in Launceston ahead of the launch of Tasmania's new state ... |
Fremantle defender Roger Hayden set to miss another week – Fox Sports
Fremantle defender Roger Hayden set to miss another week Fox Sports, Australia Fremantle defender Roger Hayden is set to miss Sunday's clash with Essendon at Etihad Stadium with a hamstring injury. Hayden was a late withdrawal from the Dockers' 63-point loss to the Bulldogs last week and Fremantle coach Mark Harvey said the ... |
Solomon told to take a tough line – WA today
 WA today | Solomon told to take a tough line WA today, Australia But coach Mark Harvey said he was convinced Solomon had learned his lesson - and would be a much needed inclusion following the Dockers' 63-point drubbing by the Western Bulldogs in round one. "We are a young side, Dean is a big body and plays hard and ... |
Solomon return an easy call for Harvey – The West Australian
Solomon return an easy call for Harvey The West Australian, Australia Dean Solomon’s inclusion in the Fremantle team this week on the back of an eight-week suspension is purely a football decision, according to Mark Harvey. The Dockers coach confirmed that the hard-nosed utility will play against his former side Essendon ... |
Bulldog Murphy a chance for VFL appearance – AFL
 AFL | Bulldog Murphy a chance for VFL appearance AFL, Australia By Jennifer Witham 1:28 PM Wed 01 April, 2009 WESTERN Bulldogs forward Robert Murphy could be a last-minute inclusion for VFL side Williamstown against North Ballarat at Whitten Oval on Saturday. Murphy, 26, has been nursed through the pre-season after ... |
Anthony Rocca and Heath Shaw train well ahead of Melbourne Demons … – Fox Sports
Anthony Rocca and Heath Shaw train well ahead of Melbourne Demons ... Fox Sports, Australia Collingwood duo Anthony Rocca and Heath Shaw have both trained strongly on Wednesday, fuelling hopes they will return from injury in the club's AFL clash with Melbourne. Neither played in the Magpies' season opening loss to Adelaide last weekend. ... |
Late arrival may blunt Shark attack – Northern Territory
Late arrival may blunt Shark attack Northern Territory, Australia Rover Charlie Maher is recovering from a knee injury and clever half forward Marty Smith (toe) is expected to be fit for the next match against the Brisbane Lions reserves at the Gabba on April 17. |
Goodes confident of turn-around – Sky News Australia
 Daily Telegraph | Goodes confident of turn-around Sky News Australia, Australia Sydney co-captain Adam Goodes is confident the Swans can turn things around in time for Saturday's clash with the reigning premiers, despite their dismal showing against St Kilda in the season-opener. After scooting out to a first-quarter lead in Round ... Sydney can bounce back: Goodes Buddy's solidarity a sticking point Swans coach pumps up Franklin, Roughead |
Brogan disappointed with tribunal's decision – ABC Online
Fox Sports | Brogan disappointed with tribunal's decision ABC Online, Australia Port Adelaide ruckman Dean Brogan will miss this Sunday's match against West Coast after being suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal. Brogan was found guilty of rough conduct for recklessly bumping Essendon's Andrew Lovett at quarter time of last ... Brogan, Johnson head to AFL Tribunal |
Rich rising – ABC Online
 The Age | Rich rising ABC Online, Australia The 18-year-old Western Australian gathered 21 possessions in the Lions nine point victory over the West Coast Eagles at the Gabba on Saturday night. After an impressive junior career Rich was touted as a top three draft prospect but lasted until pick ... Daniel Rich a boost for Brisbane Lions Brisbane Lions Daniel Rich named first AFL Rising Star nominee Daniel Rich snares Rising Star nomination |
Gold Coast chases Gary Ablett – LIVENEWS.com.au
 LIVENEWS.com.au | Gold Coast chases Gary Ablett LIVENEWS.com.au, Australia The Gold Coast’s recruiter, former Western Bulldogs football manager Scott Clayton, is believed to be chasing a leadership group of five to eight experienced players to build the team around, with the rest being dominated by young guns. ... Ablett pips Judd to round one plaudits |
Brogan 'bitterly disappointed' over ban – ABC Online
Fox Sports | Brogan 'bitterly disappointed' over ban ABC Online, Australia (Getty Images: Mark Dadswell, file photo) Port Adelaide ruckman Dean Brogan will miss Sunday's match against West Coast after being handed a one-match ban by the AFL tribunal for rough conduct. Brogan was found guilty of recklessly bumping Essendon's ... Port Adelaide become sharks for the weekend without Dean Brogan Brogan's false bravado a bridge too far Bumpy start set Cornes' road to 200 |
Cats continue to sharpen claws – The Gympie Times
Cats continue to sharpen claws The Gympie Times, Australia Stewart has recently returned to the Gympie Cats following a trip to Geelong to visit family and gain insight into the training regime of the Victorian AFL powerhouse - the Geelong Cats. “I will be looking to sharpen our training and keep looking for ... |