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Australian Football League information blog
Points, not picks: Hardwick – Richmond
Points, not picks: Hardwick Richmond Hardwick said he is expecting the Kangaroos to play with plenty of intensity and spirit despite the Roos bombing out of the finals race with a big loss to St Kilda last weekend. "They're a competitive footy club and every time they play they're always ... |
Eagles trio sign new deals – The West Australian
 The West Australian | Eagles trio sign new deals The West Australian Former Carlton forward Kennedy, 24, has been vital to West Coast's rise from last year's wooden spoon to top four, kicking 51 goals - including 10 against the Western bulldogs in round nine. Darling, in his first season after being picked at 26 in the ... Eagles trio re-sign |
Preview: Carlton v St Kilda – Sportal.com.au
Preview: Carlton v St Kilda Sportal.com.au The run ended when the Saints suffered a 19-point loss to Collingwood in Round 21 and that was followed by a 15-point defeat to the Sydney Swans in the Harbour City. But Ross Lyon's men bounced back to form with an impressive 65-point thumping of North ... Saints Finals Ticketing Information |
Ice hockey shoots, and scores – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Ice hockey shoots, and scores Sydney Morning Herald Ice president Andy Lamrock credits the "world-class" Icehouse for changing perceptions about skating and ice sports, which had previously struggled for time at often dingy venues in St Kilda, Footscray, Dandenong, and Ringwood. ... |
Irish star Tadhg Kennelly to retire from AFL – eTaiwan News
Irish star Tadhg Kennelly to retire from AFL eTaiwan News AP Irishman Tadhg ( TY) Kennelly, one of the most successful converts from Gaelic football to Australian Rules, has announced that he will retire from the Sydney Swans at the end of the current Australian Football League season. ... |
Julian de Stoop previews round 24 – Fox Sports
Julian de Stoop previews round 24 Fox Sports St Kilda gave them a lesson in high-stakes footy, hopefully Brad Scott's boys will learn from it. They could be a bit flat after that loss and Richmond will fancy their chances of beating the Kangaroos for a second time in 2011. |
Pies’ Maxwell out for Cats blockbuster – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Pies' Maxwell out for Cats blockbuster Sydney Morning Herald Collingwood have ruled out skipper Nick Maxwell for Friday night's AFL top of the table clash with Geelong at the MCG. Magpies coach Mick Malthouse said Maxwell, who is recovering well from a thumb injury, would play in a practice match on Friday. ... Maxwell might return for AFL's Magpies Preview: Collingwood v Geelong Magpies' Maxwell says he might face Cats |
Dockers run out of players – The West Australian
 WA today | Dockers run out of players The West Australian Fremantle has officially run out of players in fielding a squad for Saturday's clash with Western Bulldogs - and needed the help of the AFL to do so. The Dockers yesterday sought and were granted permission to elevate rookie squad members Hamish ... Freo's looks to tade week Freo send out SOS Dockers not happy with Hasleby's dig over list quality |
The Irish ‘distributor’ – AFL.com
 The Age | The Irish 'distributor' AFL.com On Thursday, Tadhg Kennelly retired - minus the hair, but with an undeniable standing as a pivotal figure in the Sydney Swans' history. When he first arrived, Kennelly was viewed as a novelty and many considered it an experiment that was destined to ... Time is definitely right: Kennelly Sydney Swan Tadhg Kennelly retires from AFL Smile of retiring Irishman Tadhg Kennelly |
IT’S TIME the AFL started recognising the substitution rule has created a lot … – sportsnewsfirst
IT'S TIME the AFL started recognising the substitution rule has created a lot ... sportsnewsfirst Fremantle will struggle to make up a team of 22 players for their final round match-up with the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne. So far in the 2011 season, 18 players have retired - including Collingwood defender Leigh Brown and spritely Sydney half-back ... |
Flashback: Big win to end ’91 – Adelaide Crows
Flashback: Big win to end '91 Adelaide Crows Dubbed the 'Father's Day Massacre' by the local media, the Adelaide Crows finished their inaugural season with an impressive home win. In their final match of the 1991 season, the Crows defeated North Melbourne 28.12 (180) to 16.11 (107) by 73 points ... Brad Moran retires |
Bluey’s tears for lost mate Mainy – The West Australian
 The West Australian | Bluey's tears for lost mate Mainy The West Australian The series starts with the 1971 grand final between eventual premiers Hawthorn and St Kilda. It is a game judged by many critics as one of the most brutal of all time. It includes a rare interview with self-confessed recluse Carl Ditterich, ... |
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Western Bulldogs v Fremantle Sydney Morning Herald Nick Lower of the Dockers tackles Callan Ward of the Bulldogs during their round five match. Photo: Getty Images LAST TIME: Fremantle 12.13 (85) d W. Bulldogs 11.12 (78), Rnd 5, 2011, Subiaco The previous game between these teams could barely have been ... Rhys Palmer joins Fremantle Dockers casualty list Freo scramble for players |
Kennelly calls time on AFL career – Sydney Morning Herald
 The Age | Kennelly calls time on AFL career Sydney Morning Herald Sydney defender Tadhg Kennelly admits he became so stressed before deciding to retire at the end of the AFL season that it took a physical toll. The first Irish-born player to win an AFL premiership, 30-year-old Kennelly announced his decision on ... Sydney Swan Tadhg Kennelly retires from AFL Time is definitely right: Kennelly Retiring Tadhg content to bow out |
AFL journey ends for Collingwood’s Leigh Brown – Herald Sun
 The Age | AFL journey ends for Collingwood's Leigh Brown Herald Sun Video: Andre Mauger Leigh Brown has called time on his AFL career. Source: HWT Image Library Brown told his teammates of the decision this morning. He has played 242 games and kicked 136 goals in a 12-year career including stints at Fremantle, ... Leigh Brown announces retirement Leigh Brown to retire Brown calls it a day |