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Drawn from the very heart of the land, indigenous players star in the heartland – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Drawn from the very heart of the land, indigenous players star in the heartland Sydney Morning Herald MANY have tried to measure just how telling an impact indigenous Australians have had on the AFL but, as usual, it's Kevin Sheedy who has the best answer of all. ''A lot of people forget this, but there's a little over 250000 indigenous Australian ... AFL Origin of species but NRL proves only strongest survive Sky the limit for Indigenous All-Stars line-up Long calls for indigenous clash |
Liam Jurrah faces more attack charges but Melbourne still picks him – Herald Sun
 The West Australian | Liam Jurrah faces more attack charges but Melbourne still picks him Herald Sun Pimp my Side Matt Windley and Sam Edmund talk the ins and outs of AFL this week and what it means for your SuperCoach team MELBOURNE forward Liam Jurrah will return to the AFL field despite being hit with new charges that could land him in jail. AFL star Jurrah faces new charges Demons name Jurrah for AFL return AFL star Jurrah faces more woes |
Crows coach Brenton Sanderson tackles report debate – Herald Sun
 Brisbane Times | Crows coach Brenton Sanderson tackles report debate Herald Sun CROWS coach Brenton Sanderson has taken the heat off the AFL match review panel by noting no report is comparable to another. As the loss by suspension of Adelaide key forward Taylor Walker for his head-knocking tackle draws heated debate for differing ... Don't change, Crows tell banned AFL star Walker's AFL ban a blow for Crows |
AFL to help clubs sell off poker machines – Sydney Morning Herald
 The Age | AFL to help clubs sell off poker machines Sydney Morning Herald AAP The AFL wants to help clubs rid themselves of their links to poker machines. The AFL is seeking consortiums to buy the poker machines and take over the leases, Nine's The Footy Show reported on Thursday night. AFL chief Andrew Demetriou revealed ... AFL moots clubs getting out of poker machines AFL will help clubs clear out all their poker machines |
Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match – Sky News Australia
 Brisbane Times | Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match Sky News Australia Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match Updated: 23:19, Thursday May 17, 2012 Collingwood have been strengthened for Friday's AFL grand final re-match against Geelong by the return of premiership trio Dale Thomas, Darren Jolly and Chris Dawes. Magpies expect fired up Cats Flag up for grabs 'Pies aim for AFL retribution |
AFL chief says hands off Dreamtime clash – Brisbane Times
 AFL.com | AFL chief says hands off Dreamtime clash Brisbane Times AFL chief Andrew Demetriou has dismissed suggestions the annual Dreamtime clash between Essendon and Richmond should be shared with other clubs. Essendon host Richmond on Saturday night at the MCG with a crowd of over 80000 expected for the eighth ... Tigers aim to handle AFL hype Footy first: Captain Chris Judd misses Carlton training with illness |
AFL chief says hands off Dreamtime clash – Sydney Morning Herald
AFL.com | AFL chief says hands off Dreamtime clash Sydney Morning Herald AAP AFL chief Andrew Demetriou has dismissed suggestions the annual Dreamtime clash between Essendon and Richmond should be shared with other clubs. Essendon host Richmond on Saturday night at the MCG with a crowd of over 80000 expected for the eighth ... Tigers aim to handle AFL hype Footy first: Captain Chris Judd misses Carlton training with illness Dreamtime at the G |
Swans’ Irishman Walsh to make AFL debut – Sky News Australia
 Sydney Morning Herald | Swans' Irishman Walsh to make AFL debut Sky News Australia Swans' Irishman Walsh to make AFL debut Updated: 19:55, Thursday May 17, 2012 Sydney's latest Irish project Tommy Walsh will make his long-awaited AFL debut on Saturday, more than two years after moving to Australia. Swans coach John Longmire on ... Sydney Swans' Irish recruit Tommy Walsh to make AFL debut Long haul from Kerry has pay-off for proud Irish dad Irishman Walsh finally set for debut |
Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match – SBS
 The Age | Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match SBS Collingwood and Geelong have both regained premiership stars for their AFL round-eight blockbuster at the MCG. Collingwood have been strengthened for Friday's AFL grand final re-match against Geelong by the return of premiership trio Dale Thomas, ... Magpies expect fired up Cats in AFL Teams: Stars return for GF re-match AFL Teams - Round 8 |
Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match – Brisbane Times
 Brisbane Times | Pies, Cats regain stars for AFL re-match Brisbane Times Collingwood have been strengthened for Friday's AFL grand final re-match against Geelong by the return of premiership trio Dale Thomas, Darren Jolly and Chris Dawes. The Magpies also regain forward Alex Fasolo for the MCG blockbuster while Peter ... Cats will turn it around quickly: Mooney 'Pies admit AFL error on Tarrant Magpies expect fired up Cats in AFL |
Demons name Jurrah for AFL return – Sydney Morning Herald
The West Australian | Demons name Jurrah for AFL return Sydney Morning Herald AAP Melbourne have backed Liam Jurrah to put his serious off-field problems aside and make a successful AFL return this weekend. The Demons named Jurrah for his first AFL game this season against Sydney on Saturday at the SCG, only hours after the ... AFL star Jurrah faces new charges AFL star Jurrah faces more woes AFL star Liam Jurrah faces additonal four charges |
Dockers braced for star Hawk AFL duo – Brisbane Times
Dockers braced for star Hawk AFL duo Brisbane Times Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says his team can't afford to divert too many resources in trying to halt star Hawthorn pair Lance Franklin and Cyril Rioli in Saturday's AFL clash at Aurora Stadium. Franklin has booted 8.13 in the past fortnight to inspire ... |
Judd misses AFL training, but not game – Sky News Australia
Judd misses AFL training, but not game Sky News Australia Judd misses AFL training, but not game Updated: 18:27, Thursday May 17, 2012 Carlton skipper Chris Judd has missed training because of illness, but is certain to play in the Blues' crucial AFL clash with Adelaide on Sunday. Blues' coach Brett Ratten ... |
GWS re-sign young AFL talent – Sky News Australia
 Eurosport.com AU | GWS re-sign young AFL talent Sky News Australia GWS re-sign young AFL talent Updated: 16:54, Thursday May 17, 2012 Greater Western Sydney chief executive Dave Matthews has fired the first shot in the AFL club's battle to retain their young talent, re-signing five players until the end of 2015. GWS to re-sign more AFL players GWS to re-sign more AFL players: Matthews Giants tie up youngsters |
Tigers aim to handle AFL hype – Sydney Morning Herald
AFL.com | Tigers aim to handle AFL hype Sydney Morning Herald AAP Richmond want to show they can handle the hype as well as blunt Essendon's hot form on Saturday night at the AFL Dreamtime At The `G clash. The match is the highlight of the league's indigenous round and will attract a crowd of more than 80000. Footy first: Captain Chris Judd misses Carlton training with illness |