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Heroes take to the streets – Geelong Advertiser
 Geelong Advertiser | Heroes take to the streets Geelong Advertiser "They've been Cats supporters from birth their mum is from New Zealand and hates footy and their Dad is Western Bulldogs so I've looked after them," she said. Ms Wallace was in the same place on Swanston St during the 2009 parade and felt luck was on ... |
No late changes for GF – Sportal.com.au
No late changes for GF Sportal.com.au Johnson injured his knee during last week's preliminary final win over the West Coast Eagles and has spent much of the week in a hyperbaric chamber in an attempt to recover in time. While coach Chris Scott was cautious in his assessment of Johnson's ... |
Footy finals fever in Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final – ABC Online
 Sydney Morning Herald | Footy finals fever in Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final ABC Online Saturday AM's Liz Hobday has been soaking up the atmosphere at the North Melbourne AFL Grand Final Breakfast. She says that experts predict a fast flowing game this afternoon between the Cats and the Magpies despite a cold and wet day in prospect for ... Police look out for trouble afer AFL final AFL crowd behaviour good, police TV the loser as home grand finals sink ratings |
Fans brave bad weather for AFL grand final – ABC Online
 Ninemsn | Fans brave bad weather for AFL grand final ABC Online With her Western Bulldogs out of the mix, Prime Minister Julia Gillard is also backing the Cats. "There are no rangas and no dogs playing today, so I've had to make a decision between the two teams available," said Ms Gillard as she addressed the North ... Luke Darcy Says Collingwood Ruckman Darren Jolly Is Still A Long Way Off Grand ... AFL Grand Final makes players harder, better, faster, stronger … but how? Heroes take to the streets |
Fitzpatrick’s full speech – AFL.com
 Brisbane Times | Fitzpatrick's full speech AFL.com In 2011, history was created with the introduction of the AFL's 17th club - the Gold Coast Suns, playing at Metricon Stadium. We reached an historic broadcast rights agreement that will see the game shown live on more platforms via the Seven Network, ... Gary Ablett says tough road to AFL grand will hurt Collingwood, tips Geelong ... Geelong goes from handbaggers to invincibles |
A-listers at Grand Final breakfast – Herald Sun
 AFL.com | A-listers at Grand Final breakfast Herald Sun Prime Minister Julia Gillard and AFL chief Andrew Demetriou at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: Sunday Herald Sun THE North Melbourne Grand Final breakfast attracted political heavyweights, ... 'The Rangas would be a great team, Andrew...' Record crowd for North's Grand Final breakfast |
Guard’s finger bitten off at city council debate – Ninemsn
Guard's finger bitten off at city council debate Ninemsn St Kilda sorry over Footy Show pole dance skitThe St Kilda Football Club has apologised over player Sam Fisher's involvement in a pole dancing skit with a skimpily dressed woman on last night's AFL Footy Show. Spanish baby delivered from murdered ... |
The Scott way – AFL.com
 AFL.com | The Scott way AFL.com Fellow youngster Daniel Menzel also lined up in that Friday night match against St Kilda. It was only Menzel's fourth senior game. Funnily enough, the Cats got their season off to a winning start when their oldest player, 34-year-old Darren Milburn, ... |
Lonergan’s long road – Sportal.com.au
Lonergan's long road Sportal.com.au He struggled with form the following season and missed the premiership success over St Kilda before reinventing himself as a defender. Now a key member of the Cats' back six, the 27-year-old was able to reflect on his remarkable journey. ... |
Rain, hail forecast for AFL grand final – ABC Online
 ABC Online | Rain, hail forecast for AFL grand final ABC Online Tens of thousands of footy fans will brave forecast rain and hail to cheer on Collingwood and Geelong in the AFL grand final in Melbourne. Wintry weather is forecast to hit the city on Saturday afternoon as the match gets under way at the MCG in front ... 2011 AFL Grand Final: Andrew Krakouer's journey from jail to jewell Carnival atmosphere as footy fans gather for AFL Grand Final parade farewell to a grand career |
Young Cats’ first taste – AFL.com
 The Age | Young Cats' first taste AFL.com By Luke Holmesby 6:59 AM Sat 01 Oct, 2011 FOUR Geelong players will take the field on Saturday for their first ever AFL Grand Final. Trent West, James Podsiadly, Allen Christensen and Mitch Duncan will all join teammates who are well versed in what the ... Lonergan's long road Geelong star Paul Chapman dreams to make premiership history Bundy, Duncan playing for injured mates |
Eyes on the skies in the Grand Final – The Roar
 The Age | Eyes on the skies in the Grand Final The Roar The same day two years ago, St Kilda and Geelong entered the game with two ruckmen. Michael Gardiner and Steven King combined for 13 possessions, while Ottens and Mark Blake combined for 21. Both teams' ruckmen were below their season average. ... Grand Final eve with Superfooty |
The excitement of the premiership win – The Roar
Brisbane Times | The excitement of the premiership win The Roar In 2002 when Leigh Matthews was at the helm of the Brisbane Lions, they challenged Collingwood's Jock McHale's four consecutive premierships wins and were the most revered in the competition. They were fearless fielding – now veterans – Michael Voss, ... Geelong goes from handbaggers to invincibles Geelong coach Chris Scott ready to make tough AFL grand final call on star ... Scott hails 'incredible group' |
Weight of AFL history off Magpies’ backs – The Roar
 Sydney Morning Herald | Weight of AFL history off Magpies' backs The Roar Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse believes his players almost sank under the weight of 75 years of history during the AFL finals series, but that the shackles are now off. It has taken three quarters of a century for the competition's most popular club ... What's best for Bucks? A Geelong flag, surely |
Time is right for coaching baton to be passed: McGuire – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Time is right for coaching baton to be passed: McGuire Sydney Morning Herald Apprentice and master … Collingwood coach-in-waiting Nathan Buckley and the man he will replace, Mick Malthouse, at the Magpies' final training session yesterday ahead of the grand final against Geelong today. Photo: Getty Images Collingwood coach's ... |