Archive for April, 2009
A whole new ball game for Pyke – AFL
 AFL | A whole new ball game for Pyke AFL, Australia - Michael Rogers By Michael Rogers 2:33 PM Fri 01 May, 2009 SYDNEY Swans ruckman Mike Pyke says he's looking forward to playing elite-level sport again when he makes his AFL debut against Richmond on Sunday at the SCG. He will be joined by returning forwards Barry Hall ... |
Voss' power of three as Lions seek redemption – The West Australian
 Brisbane Times | Voss' power of three as Lions seek redemption The West Australian, Australia Voss is confident he has done everything possible to ensure his team has forgotten about last Sunday's 93-point AFL mauling at Geelong. But the rookie coach may be tempted to rub his necklace - featuring his old playing number “3” - for luck ahead of ... There's no turning back for Lions James Hird says Brisbane Lions rookie coach Michael Voss is on ... Winning flags the only measure, says Bomber |
Hawks face tough task containing Blue forwards – AFL
 AFL | Hawks face tough task containing Blue forwards AFL, Australia - Nat Edwards ... it was all about stopping Brendan Fevola kicking his 100th goal, but this year the focus will have to shift after Carlton showed it had more depth in its forward line last week with 12 different goalkickers against the Western Bulldogs. ... |
Blues need to harden up: Lappin – AFL
 AFL | Blues need to harden up: Lappin AFL, Australia But this year the Hawks are sitting ninth with an injury list that refuses to shrink, while the Blues are third after a cracking 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs on the weekend. Lappin said reviewing previous games against the 2008 premiers was a ... |
Carr won't be given reprieve: Choco – AFL
 AFL | Carr won't be given reprieve: Choco AFL, Australia By Katrina Gill 1:40 PM Fri 01 May, 2009 PORT Adelaide coach Mark Williams insists he won't offer tough onballer Josh Carr a reprieve ahead of Saturday night's Showdown at AAMI Stadium. On Wednesday, Williams declared Carr's place in the side was under ... |
Bakers target $2k – Whyalla News
Bakers target $2k Whyalla News, Australia The annual campaign is held throughout Australia and with the support of this year's ambassador, Essendon Bombers and Richmond Tigers great Kevin Sheedy, the campaign hopes to raise over $1 million. Local Bakers Delight sales manager Carissa Schroeder ... |
Jetta drawn irresistibly to AFL – The West Australian
Jetta drawn irresistibly to AFL The West Australian, Australia Watching a close cousin and best friend get drafted by an AFL club was the spark that ignited Lewis Jetta's desire to make it at the sport's highest level. The 19-year-old Swan Districts player wants to emulate the feats of first cousin Neville Jetta, ... |
Time to focus on Lions: Knights – AFL
 AFL | Time to focus on Lions: Knights AFL, Australia - Jason Phelan By Jason Phelan 10:08 AM Fri 01 May, 2009 ESSENDON coach Matthew Knights is confident his players are firmly focused on the Brisbane Lions after their stirring Anzac Day win over Collingwood. The Bombers followed an equally gutsy win over Carlton with ... |
Harvey urges derby virgins to do it for Pav – WA today
 LIVENEWS.com.au | Harvey urges derby virgins to do it for Pav WA today, Australia The Fremantle superstar looks to continue his one-man assault on the Eagles as he celebrates his 200th AFL game on WA football's biggest stage. Pavlich will become the third Dockers player in history, behind Shane Parker and Shaun McManus, ... Dockers called to step up to the plate Tearful Fremantle Docker Rhys Palmer devastated his season is over De Boer to debut |
AFL Round 6 tips – Brisbane Times
AFL Round 6 tips Brisbane Times, Australia Neither side has set the world on fire, but the Kangaroos have been particularly disappointing and weakened by injury. The loss of captain Brent Harvey is a massive blow, no centre half back Lachie Hansen and still no speedster Daniel Wells. ... |
Sydney Swans select ex-rugby player Mike Pyke to play Richmond – Fox Sports
Sydney Swans select ex-rugby player Mike Pyke to play Richmond Fox Sports, Australia - Jenny McAsey This weekend he debuts for Sydney Swans. He will be leaping high in the centre of the SCG, palming a Sherrin to the Swans' midfield brigade as he tackles Richmond. In just over six months, the 200cm Pyke, who played 17 rugby union Tests for Canada, ... |
Roos, Magpies clash in must-win game – Sky News Australia
Roos, Magpies clash in must-win game Sky News Australia, Australia North Melbourne clash with Collingwood at Etihad Stadium tonight in a must-win AFL game for the two clubs. The Kangaroos are coming off a loss to Richmond and will be without captain Brent Harvey for up to three months as he recovers from elbow surgery ... |
The Adjudicator passes his verdict on round six of the AFL season – Fox Sports
 Fox Sports | The Adjudicator passes his verdict on round six of the AFL season Fox Sports, Australia Demons fan John of Melbourne says: "We had the cue in the rack for three quarters last weekend, only firing up for 15 minutes and nearly knocking off the Adelaide Crows. The Cats might be a cut above Neil Craig's snoozers from the City of Snorers, ... |
Geelong Football Club's new era began on a watershed day – Geelong Advertiser
Geelong Football Club's new era began on a watershed day Geelong Advertiser, Australia "It's much harder now (to win a premiership than it was 20 years ago), which is why you have to respect the Brisbane Lions of 2001 to 2004, because they played in four grand finals and won three of them," Thompson said. "You just knew the good rich ... |
There's no turning back for Lions – Sun Weekly
 Fox Sports | There's no turning back for Lions Sun Weekly, Australia - Robert Walls Whether it be teenage footy hero, young Brownlow medallist and captain, multiple premiership player, commentator and, now, youngest AFL coach. What you see is what you get. An ambitious, confident, happy, uncomplicated young man. ... James Hird says Brisbane Lions rookie coach Michael Voss is on ... Winning flags the only measure, says Bomber Loss to Cats still haunts Lions skipper |