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Clean bill of health gives Hanley chance to make his mark Down Under – Irish Independent
Clean bill of health gives Hanley chance to make his mark Down Under Irish Independent His AFL career with Brisbane Lions is gathering momentum all the time and he is already looking forward to the new season with a huge sense of optimism and ambition. The big difference between now and two years ago is that his injury problems have ... |
AFL ponder series future – Irish Examiner
 Irish Independent | AFL ponder series future Irish Examiner THE AFL are giving serious consideration to ending their involvement in the International Rules series, the Irish Examiner has learned. A senior figure in the organisation has admitted deep reservations were expressed about ... Home apathy puts series on a hiding to nothing Fears for International Rules future Fixture delays may cost clubs provincial spot |
McGuire in talks with Fox – Brisbane Times (blog)
 Brisbane Times (blog) | McGuire in talks with Fox Brisbane Times (blog) McGuire has been in discussions for three months about a possible shift to Fox Sports, which next season will bring back Fox Footy - its dedicated AFL channel. This move comes as Network Seven has expressed interest in retired forward Barry Hall ... |
Jason McCartney joins Bulldogs staff – Herald Sun
Jason McCartney joins Bulldogs staff Herald Sun Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun JASON McCartney will be list manager for the Western Bulldogs in 2012 after quitting his role as Fremantle's development coach. McCartney played 182 games for Collingwood, Adelaide and North Melbourne. ... |
Baseball’s best prospects hone skills in AFL – MLB.com
Baseball's best prospects hone skills in AFL MLB.com The right-handed-hitting Gyorko is among the AFL leaders in batting average. His swing is short and compact without much extraneous movement. Not overly athletic, Gyorko is 5-10 and 195 pounds. His line drives are finding holes in the gaps, ... |
GWS recruit Tim Mohr credits Brendan Fevola – Herald Sun
 AFL.com | GWS recruit Tim Mohr credits Brendan Fevola Herald Sun Casey Scorpions defender Tim Mohr has joined Greater Western Sydney. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source: Herald Sun BRENDAN Fevola's AFL career hit a brick wall when he was sacked from the Brisbane Lions, but landing at Casey has helped propel Tim Mohr to ... Giants pick up Tassie's Mohr Giants sign Mohr, Kennedy |
First new numbers assigned – Adelaide Crows
First new numbers assigned Adelaide Crows Brown will move into locker No.16, which was vacated by Greater Western Sydney-bound defender Phil Davis, while former Sydney Swans utility Lewis Johnson will assume the No.8 jumper previously worn by Myke Cook and All Australian defender Nathan ... |
Bart backs foreign raider in Cup – Ninemsn
Bart backs foreign raider in Cup Ninemsn AFL Footy ShowAustralia's favourite team takes you through the week in AFL.NRL Footy ShowFatty and the gang bring you an entertaining look at rugby league.Footy ClassifiedOur award winning panel tell it how it really is in the AFL world. ... |
Hultzen hurls four scoreless frames in AFL – MLB.com
 MLB.com | Hultzen hurls four scoreless frames in AFL MLB.com His next start will come Saturday in the AFL's All-Star event, the Rising Stars Game. "I'm really excited for that. It's a great event, and I feel honored to start that game," Hultzen said. "It's crazy to think about. It's an honor to be in this league ... |
Unwanted Verminator’s charge a family affair for Smiths – The Canberra Times
Unwanted Verminator's charge a family affair for Smiths The Canberra Times The Verminator is owned by nine members of the Smith family, spanning two generations, of whom the best known is Joel, a high-class AFL footballer who played 221 games with St Kilda and Hawthorn and twice earned All Australian selection. ... |
Bargain buys for GWS after players axed – The Canberra Times
Bargain buys for GWS after players axed The Canberra Times ''Unfortunately, we have been unable to adequately communicate with Aussie to determine his future intentions,'' Melbourne Demons general manager of list management Tim Harrington said. Dick's talents were highly valued at the Magpies, but a number of ... |
Holidays are off as Walters stays put – The West Australian
 The West Australian | Holidays are off as Walters stays put The West Australian Meanwhile, the future of out-of-contract St Kilda defender Zac Dawson will become clearer in 10 days. Speculation linking Dawson to a move to Fremantle via next month's pre-season draft resurfaced yesterday, with reports the back man had already told ... |
Spurred on for the draft – Adelaide Now
Spurred on for the draft Adelaide Now Dual Dogs premiership player Spurr, 24, has had extensive talks with four AFL clubs: St Kilda, Fremantle, Hawthorn and Essendon, since the end of the season. A superb mark for his height, Spurr said he is ``very confident'' he can make a good fist of ... |
Chapman misses AFL start with sore shoulder – MLB.com
Chapman misses AFL start with sore shoulder MLB.com The Reds' left-hander made two relief appearances for the Phoenix Desert Dogs last week in the AFL. "He had a little inflammation in his shoulder," said Reds general manager Walt Jocketty. "It was probably from trying to do too much, too soon. ... Reds' Chapman scratched from AFL start with sore shoulder Aroldis Chapman scratched from Arizona Fall League start Yasmani Grandal: Grandal (finger) shut down from AFL |
Wagga to miss AFL matches – Daily Advertiser
Wagga to miss AFL matches Daily Advertiser FIRST it was the Group Nine grand final in 2010 and now it's AFL pre-season matches. Wagga has again lost its bid to host premier sporting matches to the Albury/Lavington area which has attracted two AFL NAB Cup games for March next ... |