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  • Injury report: Hodge racing time

    Hawthorn Latest News
    16 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    Luke Hodge is not recovering as quickly as expected from the knee injury he suffered in round six

  • Trengove's leadership defended

    AFL Latest News
    16 May 2012 | 2:29 am
    Demon president Don McLardy says Jack Trengove's form struggles aren't due to the pressures of leadership

  • Bucks: 'No way' will we look at 2011 loss

    Collingwood Latest News
    15 May 2012 | 7:48 pm
    Collingwood senior coach Nathan Buckley has declared that the club will not be reviewing the 2011 Grand Final loss to Geelong in the lead up to the replay this

  • Yarran's toe touch and go

    AFL Latest News
    16 May 2012 | 3:25 am
    Carlton speedster Chris Yarran's return from a turf toe injury will depend on how he recovers from this week's running session

  • Candid on camera

    Geelong Cats Latest News
    15 May 2012 | 5:28 pm
    Tom Lonergan speaks out on the AFL's video review system
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    AFL Latest News

  • Dangerfield, Tippett 'to stay'

    16 May 2012 | 5:15 am
    Nathan van Berlo is confident out-of-contract stars Patrick Dangerfield and Kurt Tippett will stay at Adelaide

  • Yarran's toe touch and go

    16 May 2012 | 3:25 am
    Carlton speedster Chris Yarran's return from a turf toe injury will depend on how he recovers from this week's running session

  • Trengove's leadership defended

    16 May 2012 | 2:29 am
    Demon president Don McLardy says Jack Trengove's form struggles aren't due to the pressures of leadership

  • 'Anxious' Jurrah to face court

    16 May 2012 | 2:26 am
    Melbourne's Liam Jurrah is again expected to plead not guilty at his court appearance on Thursday

  • Hill up for the contest

    16 May 2012 | 2:12 am
    Stephen Hill says he is now beating opposition taggers due to improving the contested side of his game
 
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    Adelaide Latest News

  • Dangerfield, Tippett 'to stay'

    16 May 2012 | 5:32 am
    Nathan van Berlo is confident out-of-contract stars Patrick Dangerfield and Kurt Tippett will stay at Adelaide

  • Supporters show heart

    15 May 2012 | 11:48 pm
    The annual Crows Foundation tin rattle raised vital funds for Heart Kids SA

  • Thommo climbs AFLCA leaderboard

    15 May 2012 | 10:32 pm
    Scott Thompson polled a perfect 10 votes against Geelong

  • Adelaide Oval Update

    15 May 2012 | 10:02 pm
    CEO Steven Trigg talks about Adelaide Oval, and when members are likely to get a glimpse of their new seats at the venue

  • Crows Auskick visits

    15 May 2012 | 9:28 pm
    Check out the photos from the Crows Auskick centre and Landmark Country Crows visits on Tuesday…
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    Brisbane Lions Latest News

  • Players ready to fight out of slump

    16 May 2012 | 3:05 am
    Jonathan Brown says it’s up to the players alone to work themselves back into form and regain that belief in their ability.

  • Jack Crisp Live Chat transcript

    16 May 2012 | 2:41 am
    Read what Jack Crisp had to say when he performed a 30-minute live chat

  • Members Roar

    15 May 2012 | 11:48 pm
    I have met a great group of passionate Lions supporters over the past years

  • Turn around starts now

    15 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    Michael Voss says a win against Greater Western Sydney is a must if the Lions are to turn around their season

  • Fast start a must: Fletcher

    15 May 2012 | 6:05 pm
    Assistant Coach Adrian Fletcher says it's important for the Lions to start stongly against a confident Greater Western Sydney outfit on Sunday.
 
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    Carlton Latest News

  • Touch and go for Yarran's toe

    16 May 2012 | 2:58 am
    Chris Yarran's return from a turf toe injury will depend on how he recovers from this week's running session

  • Blues hit the phones

    16 May 2012 | 1:50 am
    Some of Carlton's stars took to the phones today in a bid to further build upon the Club's record membership tally and propel the number towards 50,000.

  • Emma paints it Blue for her people

    15 May 2012 | 6:21 pm
    When Emma MacNeill got word from boyfriend Mitch Robinson that Carlton sought her support for the AFL’s Indigenous Round she couldn’t wait to lift a brush.

  • Carlton rover Les Carr dies

    15 May 2012 | 12:46 pm
    Les Carr, the nine-game Carlton footballer who made way for the captain Ern Henfry in the premiership season of 1947, has died at the age of 82.

  • Run onto Etihad with thanks to Mars

    15 May 2012 | 3:28 am
    Imagine, walking out onto Etihad Stadium in front of tens of thousands of people. Well, with thanks to Mars, your dream might become reality!
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    Collingwood Latest News

  • Recap The Club

    16 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    Follow Harry O'Brien's interstate trip and hear from injured Magpie Nathan Brown in studio discussing the incident

  • A blockbuster show

    16 May 2012 | 2:29 am
    Peter Yagmoor speaks to Nick Maxwell, Dale Thomas, Sharrod Wellingham and Alex Fasolo in this week's show

  • Indigenous Magpie history

    15 May 2012 | 8:44 pm
    HISTORY plays a part in every Grand Final success, and Collingwood's 2010 triumph was no exception.

  • Bucks: 'No way' will we look at 2011 loss

    15 May 2012 | 7:48 pm
    Collingwood senior coach Nathan Buckley has declared that the club will not be reviewing the 2011 Grand Final loss to Geelong in the lead up to the replay this

  • Shaw's mark nominated

    15 May 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Heath Shaw has been nominated for the round seven AFL Mark of the Year.
 
 
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    Essendon Latest News

  • Winderlich return delayed

    14 May 2012 | 8:57 pm
    Bomber Jason Winderlich has suffered complications in his return from a hamstring injury

  • Davey gets his zip back

    14 May 2012 | 7:13 pm
    Essendon's Alwyn Davey has rediscovered his confidence after a third broken arm in 2011 floored him physically and mentally

  • No MRP concern: Bomber

    13 May 2012 | 8:28 pm
    Bomber Nathan Lovett-Murray would be surprised if charged by the MRP for a strong tackle on Matt Priddis

  • Zig and zag

    13 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Brent Stanton and Jobe Watson are developing a formidable midfield partnership

  • Eagles back to earth with thud

    12 May 2012 | 7:20 am
    West Coast's first loss of the season was a spectacular fall, the Bombers serving up a 61-point belting to the flag fancy
 
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    Hawthorn Latest News

  • Injury report: Hodge racing time

    16 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    Luke Hodge is not recovering as quickly as expected from the knee injury he suffered in round six

  • Looking ahead to Fremantle

    15 May 2012 | 11:30 pm
    The Dockers are now the best defensive side in the competition, conceding just 508 points in the opening seven rounds...

  • Cyril speaks on his heritage

    15 May 2012 | 11:29 pm
    Cyril Rioli has spoken exclusively to HawksTV on how important Indigenous Round is to him...

  • Vote for Lance Franklin

    15 May 2012 | 7:33 pm
    Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin has been nominated for Origin Goal of the Year...vote now!

  • Hawk-Walk to Aurora

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Join fellow Hawks supporters in Launceston for the second Hawk-Walk to Aurora...
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    North Melbourne Latest News

  • In The Mix: Round 8

    16 May 2012 | 5:30 am
    Brad Scott didn't hold back in his analysis of his players following the loss to the Western Bulldogs.

  • Talking points: North v Port

    16 May 2012 | 3:30 am
    North Melbourne's loss to the Western Bulldogs was its most disappointing of the season.

  • McIntosh doubtful for Power

    16 May 2012 | 2:23 am
    Hamish McIntosh is considered unlikely to recover in time from a knee injury to take on the Power.

  • They've worked us out: Scott

    15 May 2012 | 11:36 pm
    Brad Scott concedes rivals have developed successful plans to counter his side, but he will stick with his game plan

  • Thompson a lone hand

    15 May 2012 | 9:45 pm
    Scott Thompson was the only Kangaroo to register a vote in the AFLCA Player of the Year for Round 7.
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    Melbourne Latest News

  • Trengove defended

    16 May 2012 | 4:46 am
    Demon president Don McLardy says Jack Trengove's form struggles aren't due to the pressures of leadership

  • Hospital visit inspires award

    16 May 2012 | 2:05 am
    Sam Stynes recalls how a meeting between her husband and league boss Andrew Demetriou led to the creation of the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award

  • AFL announces new Stynes award

    16 May 2012 | 12:45 am
    The AFL and the Reach Foundation has announced the launch of the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award

  • Award to honour Stynes

    16 May 2012 | 12:20 am
    The AFL and the Reach Foundation will present the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award on Brownlow night each year

  • Getting to know... Jeremy Howe

    16 May 2012 | 12:08 am
    Ellie McKenzie catches up with Jeremy Howe
 
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    Port Adelaide Latest News

  • Enemy Lines: McIntosh Doubtful

    16 May 2012 | 9:59 am
    Hamish McIntosh is considered unlikely to recover in time from a knee injury to take on the Power

  • Leading The Way In Indigenous Awareness

    16 May 2012 | 1:12 am
    The Port Adelaide Football Club is leading the way in developing awareness and understanding of Indigenous issues

  • SANFL Report - Round 8

    15 May 2012 | 11:17 pm
    The Power's development team check out the form of our players in the SANFL - with a great game for Danyle Pearce at Woodville.

  • Schulz Trains Strongly

    15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Jay Schulz trained strongly on Wednesday morning at Alberton, boosting his chances of selection for the Round 8 clash with North Melbourne on Saturday

  • Round 8 Talking Points

    15 May 2012 | 9:50 pm
    Harry Thring and Nick Bowen take a look at the key talking points ahead of our Round 8 clash against North Melbourne.
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    Richmond Latest News

  • 2012 Dreamtime guernsey launched

    16 May 2012 | 3:21 am
    Richmond officially launched its specially-designed guernsey for the 2012 Dreamtime at the ‘G match, in the Maurice Rioli Room at the Korin Gamadji Institute to

  • Cotchin’s case for the defence

    16 May 2012 | 12:33 am
    Star midfielder Trent Cotchin has identified Richmond’s improved defensive set-up this season as a major factor in the rising self-belief levels within the team

  • Name that Tiger

    15 May 2012 | 8:20 pm
    Name That Tiger is a weekly photo quiz on richmondfc.com.au, designed to fully test your Yellow and Black knowledge.

  • A big selection headache

    15 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    UPDATE: Tyrone Vickery could return to face the Bombers, while Angus Graham and Andrew Browne were cleared at the VFL tribunal

  • Hardwick’s Tiger Army dream

    15 May 2012 | 1:05 am
    Richmond coach Damien Hardwick believes the Tiger Army has a key role to play in this Saturday night’s Blockbuster Dreamtime at the ‘G clash
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    St Kilda Latest News

  • Milera's AFL Journey

    16 May 2012 | 3:23 am
    AFL Central's Catherine Ellis reports on the remarkable journey of St Kilda's exciting young forward Terry Milera.

  • Milera Magic

    16 May 2012 | 3:02 am
    This week’s indigenous round will have special meaning for St Kilda’s newest forward sensation Terry Milera.

  • We can match the best: Hayes

    16 May 2012 | 12:37 am
    When St Kilda is at its best it can match any team this season, according to cult hero Lenny Hayes.

  • We’ve given ourselves an opportunity: Dal Santo

    15 May 2012 | 7:23 pm
    Nick Dal Santo believes the loss of Ben McEvoy will give the Saints an ample opportunity to grow other players.

  • Vote for Ahmed Saad

    15 May 2012 | 7:18 pm
    St Kilda small forward Ahmed Saad has been nominated for Origin Goal of the Year...vote now!
 
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    Sydney Swans Latest News

  • Jude sees training intensity as the key

    16 May 2012 | 3:17 am
    286-game Swan Jude Bolton believes the key to bringing the right intensity into Saturday's match against Melbourne, is to train with that high intensity...

  • Tight is right for Capper

    16 May 2012 | 1:23 am
    The pin-up boy of the ‘80s, Warwick Capper, is going to judge the best dressed at this week's 30 Year celebration match...

  • 30 Defining Moments in Sydney - #27

    15 May 2012 | 11:54 pm
    Ahead of round 8 against Melbourne, sydneyswans.com.au is collating the 30 Defining Moments in Sydney. Today's #27 is the Swans' 300 gamers

  • Swans behind Dicko in tonight's finale

    15 May 2012 | 11:14 pm
    Ian 'Dicko' Dickson called on some Swans help to try and help him win tonight's finale of the Celebrity Apprentice...

  • Open Pyke building consistency

    15 May 2012 | 9:44 pm
    Swans ruckman Mike Pyke said he is trying to work on four consistent quarters of football, and not be let down by a one-quarter lapse...
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    Western Bulldogs Latest News

  • Willy Wrap: Foxtel Cup

    16 May 2012 | 2:26 am
    Bulldogs Development Coach Peter German looks at how Bulldogs listed players are faring for Williamstown.

  • Gulls go down in Fox Cup

    16 May 2012 | 2:20 am
    Defending Foxtel Cup champions Williamstown have succumbed to a disappointing 5-point loss to South Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday

  • The music men

    15 May 2012 | 10:35 pm
    Zephaniah Skinner and two of his Bulldogs teammates are making sweet music out west

  • Weekly Wrap: Dogs v Roos

    15 May 2012 | 8:49 pm
    Assistant Coach Shannon Grant talks to BulldogsTV with the Weekly Wrap.

  • Share in the excitement

    14 May 2012 | 8:56 pm
    There’s plenty of exciting footy left in Season 2012 and we want you to be there to enjoy it live. Become a Bulldogs Member today.
 
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    AFL Blog - ContestedFooty

  • ContestedFooty- For Sale

    James Rose
    7 May 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Hi all, Well it has been an exciting journey for the ContestedFooty team. The team are moving on to different things and can’t dedicate the time we need to the site anymore. If you or anyone you know would be interested in purchasing the site please check out the link below. http://flippa.com/auctions/2726217/site

  • Joel Selwood named Geelong Cats new captain

    Christine Cladakis
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm
    This afternoon the Geelong Football Club held at a press conference at Skilled Stadium at 2.30pm, to announce their new captain and leadership group for 2012. The new captain of Geelong is Joel Selwood, who will be replacing former skipper Cameron Ling, who retired after Geelong’s premeiership last year. Selwood has always been the favourite for this position, and was the Cats vice-captain in season 2011. Since his debut in 2007, Selwood has played a total of 114 games in his 4 seasons for the Cats and has kicked 48 goals. Throughout his short, yet illustrious career thus far, he has won…

  • 2012 Pre-Season Injuries

    Christine Cladakis
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:54 am
    With the NAB Cup only one month away there are a few players who will out of action, due to some injuries that have prevented them from having a full pre-season.   Ben Reid (Collingwood) - Reid injured his right shoulder when he fell awkwardly on the beach, while on holiday in Thailand over New Years.  Scans confirmed that Reid suffered a grad three strain to his shoulder and the defender would go through a restrictive pre-season schedule. Reid should be available for selection in the Pies first NAB Cup match on February 18th.   Chris Judd (Carlton) – Judd had surgery on his sore…

  • 2011 Madden Medal – Cameron Ling

    Christine Cladakis
    2 Dec 2011 | 1:35 am
    Yesterday evening at Studio 3 at Crown in Melbourne, the AFL Players’ Association awarded the Madden Medal to one of the many retired players for the season. In addition to this, the AFL Players’ Alumni was officially launched. The Madden Medal is presented by Open Universities Australia and is awarded to a player which has retired in 2011, which has throughout their career demonstrated on field excellence, off field football achievements, personal growth and community spirit. The nominees for this award this year were as follows: Brady Rawlings (North Melbourne) Cameron Ling (Geelong)…

  • Jonathan Patton – Number 1 Draft Pick 2011

    James Rose
    24 Nov 2011 | 2:20 am
    Every year we seem to say this but the worst kept secret in AFL is finally out in the open as Jonathan Patton was selected first in the 2011 AFL Draft. Patton is easily the most dominant forward who will get selected from the 2011 draft. Some of the attributes that saw him picked first are as follows: His good hands/judgement His consistent goal kicking For a big man he is great at ground level Fast and fit for a key forward Times his leads as well as anyone GWS should be able to build a forward line around Patton and he is a deserved number 1 pick.
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    Footy Tragic - Tragically Obsessed with AFL Dream Team & SuperCoach

  • KP’s Big Issue – Preparing For Byes & My Plan Ahead

    Kristian
    15 May 2012 | 6:23 pm
    The bye rounds (11, 12 and 13) are fast approaching, and it’s time to start asking yourself how you’ll go about tackling them. I spoke to Toby and Jim about this last night and both of those boys are fairly adamant about making sure you have cover through the byes to avoid as many ‘donuts’ as possible. I’m of the opposite opinion, and it is sure to be a heated discussion on the panel this week! I’ve sat down for hours trying to think of strategies that will give my team the edge and quite frankly;   - It’s a headache. - It’s a waste of time. - It’s a waste of trades. -…

  • Boys On The Bubble – Round 8

    Clarkey
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
      JACOB BRENNAN (West Coast Eagles, DEF) AFL Dream Team $104,200 Scores: 31, 66 Avg: 48.5 BE: -27 SuperCoach $113,200 Scores: 47, 84 Avg: 65.5 BE: -64 The Son of Monkey hasn’t looked out of place in his first two games in the AFL. The medium sized defender reads the play well & has a good appetite for the contest. However, you have to wonder if he wasn’t playing in a team that structures up so well if he would  have the freedom to play the role he is playing. On the other hand he has managed to crack it for a game in a top of the ladder side, so well done to the chimp!

  • Winners & Weiners: Rd.7

    Toby
    13 May 2012 | 8:05 am
    Toby runs through his Winners & Weiners for Round 7 – who pumped up our weekly score, and whose dour performances made us red in the face?? Below is Part 1 – part 2 will come after the Carlton vs Saints game on Monday night.   Melbourne vs Hawthorn: Melbourne: Winner: James Magner was one of the most traded out players this week, so it was nice for those who held onto him to see him put together a pretty handy score. He is still playing a tagging role and I really can’t see him cracking the ton too many more times this year, but still, he seems to have plenty of cash…

  • The Show – Round 7

    Footy Tragic
    10 May 2012 | 5:40 pm
      It was another big episode of Footy Tragic last night. The entire episode is available for streaming below!     The Footy Tragic Show (Full Episode):      

  • Teams – Round 7

    Footy Tragic
    10 May 2012 | 3:39 am
      MELBOURNE V HAWTHORN MCG – Fri May 11, 7:50pm Melbourne B: James Frawley, Jared Rivers, Clint Bartram HB: Jack Grimes, Colin Garland, Cale Morton C: Ricky Petterd, Brent Moloney, Jack Trengove HF: Nathan Jones, Mitchell Clark, Jamie Bennell F: Jeremy Howe, Colin Sylvia, Aaron Davey Foll: Mark Jamar, James Magner, Jordie McKenzie I/C: Matthew Bate, Rohan Bail, Jack Fitzpatrick, Tom McDonald Emg: Lynden Dunn, Luke Tapscott, Joel Macdonald   In: Ricky Petterd, Jamie Bennell, Jack Fitzpatrick Out: Lynden Dunn, Luke Tapscott, James Sellar (Calf)   Hawthorn B: Brent Guerra,…
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    Kick2Kick.net

  • AFL 2012 Round 7 Wrap Up

    johnnytruent
    15 May 2012 | 5:12 pm
    Hawthorn defeat Melbourne  Melbourne  6.13 (49)   vs Hawthorn  15.25 (115) Next Round: Sydney v  Melbourne, Hawthorn v Fremantle It was to be expected the Hawks crushing the Dees but a continuing sticking point for Hawthorn is their wastefulness in front of goals. Buddy Franklin personified this with his 3 goals 7 points and talent alone cannot get the Hawks over the line. Liam Shiels was the Hawk’s best and Sam Mitchell battled hard all game. Mitch Clarke kicked 3 goals for Melbourne, but time and time again the Demons really struggled to penetrate into their forward 50.

  • Monday Night Football is Best for School Holidays

    Jermayn
    14 May 2012 | 8:45 pm
    St Kilda defeats Carlton on a Monday night game & I think maybe we should play more Monday Night games Last night we had the St Kilda/ Carlton Monday night game and from a non-Victorian point of view I enjoyed it and I can only assume everyone in footy mad Melbourne enjoyed it. As I was listening to the ABC telecast on my way home speeding so I can watch as much as possible at home, former Melbourne player and ex Fremantle coach Chris Connelly made a through away comment that it would be good if these Monday night games were played during School Holidays. Now this makes sense! Everyone…

  • 2012 AFL Round 6 Tips

    Jermayn
    3 May 2012 | 4:19 am
    Sorry but I have family over this week visiting and am still recovering from a small operation so this weeks tips will be shorter than usual.However in saying that, post your tips and anything you feel I have missed in the comments below. Do all clubs deserve a prime time match? Collingwood to defeat Bulldogs Forget the tip, the focus this Friday night is the fact that the Doggies supporters have been shafted in favour of the Collingwood supporters who get the best seats. Essendon to defeat Brisbane Essendon are in good form while Brisbane are in average form, so its a fairly easy tip. For…

  • 2012 Round 5 Dreamteam Wrapup

    craigeyles
    1 May 2012 | 8:04 pm
    Ablett tweeted, Wilkes was seated, Eagles & Swans undefeated. Just remember the “+/-“ score chances of breakeven under a full 80 minutes as you debate the decision whether to trade Gary Ablett or not as news comes out he may be missing another two weeks. Josh Kennedy like Sydney are having a great start of the season Round 4 Top 10 1. Dane Swan (Coll) 171 (+64.6) 2. Josh Kennedy (Syd) 147 (+57.2) =3. Kade Simpson (Carl) 140 (+67.5) =3. Patrick Dangerfield (Adel) 140 (+57.7) 5. Scott Thompson (Adel) 138 (+48.0) 6. Tom Rockliff (Bris) 136 (+65.3) 7. Jared Brennan (GC) 127 (+38.3) 8.

  • AFL 2012 Round 5 Wrap Up

    johnnytruent
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:36 pm
    Collingwood defeat Essendon  Collingwood 11.14 (80)  vs  Essendon  11.13 (79) Next Round: Western Bulldogs v Collingwood, Essendon v Brisbane A clash that was worthy of its standalone fixture on ANZAC Day. The Pies just got there against the Dons by the slimmest of margins. Dane Swan was outstanding for his 42 possessions and 3 goals in the black and white. Collingwood had pretty much led at every change but the Dons rallied to put on 3 consecutive goals to get oh so close. For Essendon, Alwyn Davey kicked 3 majors including one that levelled the scores late in the final…
 
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    AussieRulesBlog

  • Is the AFL learning?

    Murph
    10 May 2012 | 7:23 am
    Most will recall the announcement from the AFL that “the head is sacrosanct” — another in the line of zero-tolerance responses that to some degree failed because they didn’t acknowledge circumstance, nuance and context.   This week there was the first explicit acknowledgement that AussieRulesBlog can recall that the zero-tolerance approach to high contact was a mistake. Jeff Gieschen tells the

  • (Sniff) It’s not (sniff) fair!

    Murph
    1 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    Here we are, approaching Round 6. We have an eighteen-team competition staged over twenty-four weeks. And eighteen — OK, for the purists, seventeen — doesn’t go into twenty-four.   Yes folks, it’s now official. The AFL’s fixture is unbalanced and some come out of it better than others. Alistair Clarkson has confirmed our worst fears — the Hawks have had a really tough start to the year and will

  • Anderson’s video obsession

    Murph
    1 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    Tomorrow morning’s meeting between Vlad and Adrian Anderson should be stirring stuff. AussieRulesBlog is rather glad we’re not in Anderson’s shoes.   In recent weeks, the hue and cry over the deficiencies of his much-vaunted goal line decision video referral ‘system’ has risen in a crescendo. It’s not that a few times it has actually worked: it’s more that the holes in the process make a Swiss

  • Coach’s whine spawns tweet abuse

    Murph
    27 Apr 2012 | 6:13 am
    Let’s not beat around the bush. Brett Ratten’s whining about Sam Lonergan’s “drive” tackle has presumably provided some less-principled Blues supporters with some sort of de facto justification for their tweeted threats against Lonergan.   AussieRulesBlog understands that coaches are emotional after a game, particularly a loss when a win was presumed. Nevertheless, in the world of instant

  • The Emperor’s new clothes

    Murph
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:27 pm
    “The feedback [on the video review system]so far has been very positive” according to Adrian Anderson.   The first thought that comes to mind is Vlad parading around the G with not a stitch on and those providing the feedback on the video system telling him how fine he looks in his new threads.
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    The Coaches Box - AFL DreamTeam/SuperCoach Podcast

  • Next live show on Thursday 10:30pm

    m0nty
    15 May 2012 | 6:16 am
    We’re back to normal on Thursday 17 May for another live show. Tune in at 10:30pm with m0nty and Molly as they talk about round 7 of the 2012 AFL season. Click on this link to be taken to the live chat page, click on the links to players and stories the hosts are talking about, and participate in the live chat.

  • CB AFL Dream Team and SuperCoach Podcast #155: Round 6, 2012

    m0nty
    8 May 2012 | 7:31 pm
    Dane Swan is so fat, he uses Port Phillip Bay as a bathtub. (Thank us later when Swanny guns it as your captain again.) The boys start off discussing the subject of trade planning, with reference to the upcoming bye period. Then it’s onto the round review. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Easton Wood, Brian Lake, Ryan Hargrave, Ben Johnson, Simon Buckley, Heath Shaw, Marty Clarke Essendon v Brisbane: Brent Stanton, Dyson Heppell, Mitchell Golby, Pearce Hanley Geelong v Melbourne: Steve Johnson, Corey Enright, Billie Smedts, Cameron Guthrie, James Magner Gold Coast v Fremantle: Gary…

  • CB AFL Dream Team and SuperCoach Podcast #154: Round 5, 2012

    m0nty
    1 May 2012 | 6:26 pm
    Dane Swan is so fat, when he stands in Port Phillip Bay in recovery, whales nuzzle up to him thinking he’s part of their pod. (Yes, you’ll get one of these every week while GAJ is injured.) First off the boys discuss the Gary Ablett jnr injury news. Then as they start the round review, m0nty goes through his long-term plan for using 13 trades from now through the end of the bye period. Fremantle v Carlton: Nathan Fyfe, Lachie Neale, Marc Murphy Western Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Taylor Adams, Devon Smith, Shaun Edwards, Mark Austin North Melbourne v Gold Coast: Hamish McIntosh,…

  • CB AFL Dream Team and SuperCoach Podcast #153: Round 4, 2012

    m0nty
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Dane Swan is so fat, he eats Anzac medals for afternoon tea. It’s true. The boys start off discussing Bernie Vince’s message to all fantasy fans (stop bothering him about it!), then try to come up with new ways to motivate Dane Swan to keep scoring 150+s as their captain. Then it’s onto the round review. St Kilda v Fremantle: Lenny Hayes, Michael Barlow, Aaron Sandilands Carlton v Essendon: Paul Bower, Jeremy Laidler, Andrew Carrazzo, Cory Dell’Olio, Brent Stanton Collingwood v Port Adelaide: Marty Clarke, Steele Sidebottom, Dayne Beams, Travis Cloke, Jarrad Redden…

  • CB AFL Dream Team and SuperCoach Podcast #152: Round 3, 2012

    m0nty
    17 Apr 2012 | 7:16 pm
    Scores were all over the place this week, but at least you didn’t do as badly as Hamish McLaughlin… or Trent Cotchin’s dog! The boys start off by discussing the Nathan Fyfe situation, and declaring a no-Mr-B zone for the rest of the show. Then it’s on to the round review. Carlton v Collingwood: Mitch Robinson, Chris Judd, Scott Pendlebury, Dane Swan, Luke Ball Richmond v Melbourne: Dustin Martin, Shane Tuck, Jeremy Howe Port Adelaide v Sydney: Chad Wingard, Adam Goodes, Luke Parker, Ryan O’Keefe Fremantle v Brisbane: Josh Mellington, Lachie Neale, Matthew…
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    AFL Online

  • Winderlich update

    Danielle
    15 May 2012 | 1:29 am
    Bomber Jason Winderlich has endured a difficult road to recovery over the past twelve months after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament in round four of the 2011 home and away season.  Winderlich played one match this year during the NAB Cup, but is now in the process of recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained last month. This latest setback is expected to delay his return for an additional four to six weeks. Essendon is adamant they will not rush Winderlich back into the side until his body is ready, despite the fact that his progress has been slower than expected. Working with…

  • No Round Eight for Cooney

    Danielle
    15 May 2012 | 1:28 am
    Bulldog Adam Cooney was missing from the midfield last weekend against the Kangaroos after experiencing swelling in his knee late last week. Unfortunately, he is expected to miss another match when the Dogs meet the Suns in the Round Eight clash this weekend. As his recovery continues, the club hopes resting him another week will mean he is fit to return next week against the Cats. While his teammates make the journey to Darwin for the match on Sunday, Cooney will undergo treatment to reduce the swelling. However, he won’t be the only Bulldog spending this weekend in the sidelines. Tom…

  • Walker gets two weeks for tackle

    Danielle
    15 May 2012 | 1:28 am
    Crow Taylor Walker has received a two match ban for a sling-tackle on Cat Harry Taylor during Adelaide’s fifty point win over Geelong on Saturday afternoon. Although the Geelong Football Club didn’t believe the tackle was of medium impact, it chose not to appeal the decision. If unsuccessful, Walker could have faced a harsher penalty of three weeks and the Cats were not willing to take the risk. Meanwhile, teammate Joel Corey was hit with a $900 sanction. Corey has accepted the fine as punishment for an obscene gesture he made during the match on Saturday.

  • Bartel and Fisher late withdrawals

    Danielle
    11 May 2012 | 1:46 am
    On Thursday night Jimmy Bartel was named as a certain starter for the Cats when they meet the Crows on Saturday, after sustaining an ankle injury last weekend. However, it was announced today that Bartel is a late withdrawal from the Geelong team. The Cats have named emergency players as Shannon Byrnes, Tom Gillies, and George Horlin-Smith, with one of them expected to take Bartel’s place. Sam Fisher was selected in the Saints team to play against the Blues on Monday afternoon. Fisher has been recovering from a hamstring injury from last weekend. Today St Kilda made a decision that it…

  • Return of three Suns

    Danielle
    11 May 2012 | 1:44 am
    Gold Coast will see the return of three players this Saturday with captain Gary Ablett, David Swallow and Michael Rischitelli all training strongly this morning. Ablett is likely to play in the forward-line for the Suns giving his teammates a chance to enhance their performance in the midfield. Ablett has missed the last two games due to a knee injury, but will be a welcome addition to the Sun’s line-up against Greater Western Sydney in Canberra. David Swallow didn’t training on Wednesday, however he made up for it this morning and is set to return after recovering from an ankle…
 
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  • Beasts From The East – R7 Review

    Aki
    16 May 2012 | 5:39 am
    Beasts From The East Update   In 1991 I received a phone call from my Under 16’s Cricket coach.  “Stuey, its Crackers here mate.  Adam and Luke (our two gun players) have been suspended at school and can’t play tomorrow.  I need you to open the batting and bowling tomorrow.”  Holy sh*t, this was my first experience with pressure. Winning the toss was my peak performance for the day.  Padding up I started getting what I thought were butterflies.  A solid if not fluent Number 7 bat, my day usually consisted of 6 steamed dim-sims, a pie with sauce and two orange Lucozades…

  • Calvin’s Captains – Rd. 8

    Calvin
    16 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    LAST WEEKS TOP 5 Dane Swan 143 Brent Stanton 140 Scott Pendlebury 119 Gary Ablett 106 Tom Rockliff 73 Before I get started… check out my top 5 from last week. Pretty solid (excluding old Rocky there) but the best thing about it is the order is pretty much on the money.  Yeah I know I don’t have Boyd in there for his massive 162pts, but you’d have to be pretty happy with any of those top 3 for your #1 job. Grand Final Re-Match This Friday night we will witness a massive match in DT for the week. This match could hold the key to your success over the weekend and it has some of the…

  • Fantasy Freako’s Rave: Round 7

    Warnie
    16 May 2012 | 1:53 am
    The weekly Fantasy Freako Rave from the team at Champion Data is available for download. The rave includes Dream Team scores and Time on Ground percentage which gives us the all important points per minute stats. The Freako also gives us some hot tips for each team as well a bit of info from the round just gone. To sign up to the Fantasy Freako Rave mailing list to have this emailed to you every Wednesday afternoon, head to championdata.com.au. DOWNLOAD: Fantasy_Freako_Rd7.pdf

  • Chook’s Rooks – Round 7

    Chook
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Three-or-more gamers Man, hang around a little longer Did you hear about the long-time Man City fans who, having stuck by their often-beleaguered Blues/Citizens for the best part of 50 success-starved years, left the stadium in tears with just a few minutes remaining in the final game of the English Premier League season when it appeared that Manchester United would pinch the title, and as a result missed the club’s two injury-time goals and one of the most amazing comebacks in world sport? As someone who sold Greater Western Sydney midfielder Stephen Coniglio two weeks ago, I feel their…

  • Roy and Calvin appear on Lions TV with Polks

    Warnie
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    VIEW ON YOUTUBE: http://youtu.be/m_s9ePg1BsA FOLLOW THE LIONS ON TWITTER: @brisbanelions LIKE THE LIONS ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneLionsAFC Thanks heaps to Jarrod, Kate and Polks for the opportunity to do this! We had a ball. Hopefully Polks moves up the ladder soon!
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  • In The Beginning Of The Royboy Bail-Out Was The End Of The Word Love.

    Barry Dickins
    15 May 2012 | 11:47 pm
    I remember everything and that is unforgivable when you love the Fitzroy Football Club with every molecule and gum-guard. I have always adored them in their absence and write them back to life at every single chance. When the blessed can-rattlers came out like ghouls bearing bent two bob bits I knew the jig was [...]

  • Take no heed of the early crow

    StephenCooke
    15 May 2012 | 8:25 pm
    I wish my boy was seven years older so he could have come home from Reservoir West primary on Monday and seek me out to make things better; put him at ease. For those little monsters wearing different colours would have been telling him his world is about to turn for the worst. That his [...]

  • 1980 A Personal Footy Almanac – Round 8, Saturday 17 May, v Carlton, MCG

    Stainless
    15 May 2012 | 8:08 pm
    It’s 12.30pm and the upper deck of the Southern Stand is already a sea of faces. Sure, the cool, showery weather has encouraged the early arrivals to grab the under cover seats, but this crowd isn’t just regulars huddled together for shelter. This is huge. I grab one of the few remaining areas of bench [...]

  • No 53: Red heads, hyphens and grand finals

    James Grapsas
    15 May 2012 | 6:19 pm
      In the fourth of this 10-part series, another Geelong champion has been revealed as the custodian of the Number 53, as has a West Coast premiership player and one of the game’s greatest hyphens. Number 53 – Ron Watt and Barry Stoneham Ron Watt was another local recruit in this list, from Geelong West, [...]

  • DA Puzzle of the Round (8)

    DA
    15 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Discover the world of David Astle here. But first, can you solve this week’s puzzle? Two prominent players, From two Melbourne-based teams. Who paired could be magical, Or so it seems.   Since the midfielder And forward combined Echo house members Of a sorcerous kind.   Abracadabra, what two stars? And what house? (No mixing [...]
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  • Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award

    16 May 2012 | 1:21 am
    The AFL and the Reach Foundation today announced the launch of the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award in honour of the former Melbourne Football Club President and champion player who passed away in March this year, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  The announcement was made by Jim Stynes’ widow, Sam Stynes, Melbourne Football Club President Don McLardy and AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Demetriou. This award will commemorate Jim Stynes’ tireless service and leadership across the community and will be bestowed annually to the AFL player who demon ...

  • NY Magpies vs Boston Demons

    16 May 2012 | 1:15 am
    Stateside Footy presents its first match of 2012 between the New York Magpies and the Boston Demons  (w/ Lady Demons Highlights). This episode was recorded on location at Ipswich River Park in North Reading, Massachusetts on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Stateside Footy is a cable access TV show that features Aussie Rules Football as it is played in the U.S.A.  NOTE: Montreal Angels clip used at halftime was used with permission by the Montreal Angels Australian Rules Football Club, owners of the content.

  • Boston Demons 2011 year in review

    15 May 2012 | 8:30 pm
    The latest Stateside Footy episode can be view below  "Boston Demons 2011 Year In Review"  looks back at the 2011 Boston Demons Footy season and shares the highlights of the year. The season is recapped game by game, and the standout moments of the year for the Demons and Lady Demons are all shown just as they originally appeared on "Stateside Footy".

  • AFL Round 8 - International TV broadcast schedule

    15 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
      Please note that these details are correct at the time of publishing. WFN accepts no responsibility for any changes to these times by broadcasters. Please check local guides or afl.com.au. 2012 TOYOTA AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON – ROUND 8 INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST SCHEDULE Friday 18 May – Monday 20 May   GAME DATE TIMESLOT MATCH VENUE STATE LOCAL TIME EST ...

  • Rising of the Sacramento Suns

    15 May 2012 | 6:05 pm
    The following is a press release from the Sacramento Australian Football Club May 15, 2012, Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Australian Football Club (SAFC) is pleased to announce that the men’s and women’s representative teams are now officially named the Sacramento Suns. The SAFC is excited that the club will now boast both a men’s and women’s, nicknamed the Lady Suns, representative team that will participate in the 2012 USAFL National Tournament to be held in Mason, OH, during the weekend of October 13-14.   The Suns an ...
 
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  • Brett Ratten

    Bobby Dazzler
    14 May 2012 | 4:54 pm
    It's time for Brett Ratten to go into the coaches box - Good Call/Bad Call???

  • Cash Cow Bargains

    Scumbagger
    13 May 2012 | 8:03 pm
    Many first year players play full games and therefore rack up points but some sit on the bench too long in the red jacket. Buy them after their 3rd game as they stay down in price. Darren Pfeiffer ( Port ) & Dayne Zorko ( Bris ) will now get games as their clubs must give them a go. Also Alex Sexton ( Gold Coast ) after last weeks effort. Watch for Rory Taggert ( Melb ) who has recovered from injury & played for Casey on saturday. Will be in Melbournes side within 2 weeks. Adelaide have a BIG recruit in Josh Jenkins who played first game against Geelong. Looked good but as forward is…

  • Missed my TIPS

    Scumbagger
    11 May 2012 | 12:23 am
    Whilst we were of the " net " I was on Starstable . Was expecting to win and had 18 Group 1 & 4 Group 2 winners over the 9 weeks. Had Ethiopia in Derby but finished 17th overall as blew first week by not reading rules.

  • GOOD to be BACK

    Scumbagger
    11 May 2012 | 12:14 am
    Great to have Talking Football back on "air". Good Call or Bad Call

  • 2012 GWS vs Gold Coast round 7

    Scumbagger
    11 May 2012 | 12:10 am
    might sleep this one out. Ablett & Riski back. Sheeds may have to wait a bit longer for a win. ARL turncoats ( for money ) should be worth watching as should Ablett's 40 usual touches. Gold Coast by ** pts
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  • Best Buys: On The Bubble

    BlueBeliever
    15 May 2012 | 9:05 pm
    Welcome once again to the Best Buys This week sees a fair few rookie options on the bubble, and for those who resisted the double-downgrade last week, some decent opportunites to get in some fresh meat. Defense in particular has a few guys worth looking at, which with some of the defensive cash-cows already getting close to their peak it is perfectly timed. For those that did opt for the double-downgrade this week sees the ideal time to bring a couple of heavy-hitters to replenish the premium stocks and hopefully get that nice points boost that we’re all looking for. My tip for the week…

  • Ucantbetooserious Round 7

    JPK
    15 May 2012 | 6:34 am
    The donors did pretty well this week, with a score of 2347, which placed us 20,857 for the round. This brings us to a total score of 14,801 giving us an overall rank of 25,803. Onto our leagues, and we’re 12th in Ucantbetooserio after a loss, 2nd in Ucantbe TS after a win, 2nd in TS Igotatheroy after a win, 4th in TS Pine Warmers after a win, and 16th in the TS WA League after a loss. Join me after the break to get the rundown of our week. Our trades last week were Magner (84 points and $23k increase) and C. Smith (10 points and a $12k decrease) out, with Adams (80 points and $73k increase)…

  • ORFFL Round 7 Review

    Hornsy
    14 May 2012 | 10:55 pm
    Oh yeah, intro, into…It was the best of times, it was the bleurghst of times. That was Round 7 of the ORFFL alright. Read over. COULTA COULDABEENS 1243 Def TARWIN LOWER PIGS 1132 There was something of a snafu with the team lists, but nothing snafuish about the Couldabeens performance; Coulta defeating Tarwin Lower by an awesome 111 points (I like palindromic numbers). Zaharakis (130) and Reilly (120) played well in demolitions, and the Port Adelaide midfield duo of Ebert (109) and McCarthy (105) lifted for their fantasy coach when their teammates could not. The win also sees them…

  • 2012 Round Review: Round 7

    walesy
    14 May 2012 | 2:45 am
    Hey hey! Finally the SC Gods are back on side with some big scores going up around the place. Reckon 2300 is gunna be par (Which coincidently enough, is what I’m on track for in both SC and DT!) Melbourne vs Hawthorn Result: Hawthorn by 66, 15.25.115 to 6.13.59 I try to imagine what was going on in the media room at the AFL when they were trying to bill this one up as a big Friday night clash. Seemed the best they could come up with was- Let’s see if the Dees can prevent the inevitable stomping that they are going to recieve. Turns out they sort of did. Lost by 11 goals, but…

  • Runci’s Top Corner: EPL Preview GW38

    Runci
    12 May 2012 | 11:36 pm
    What a season! What a finish! 1 game to go and yet there is still five games with something to play for. There’s a lot of questions needing answering tonight. Can City win their first title since 1968? Or will Hughes do his (other) old club a favour and take immeasurable delight in robbing his nemesis of glory? Will Spurs players come down with food poisoning before a last day fight for CL qualificaiton …. again? Who’s the greatest miracle worker at Wigan? Martinez or Moses? Dunno about anyone else but I’ve got my stash of Red Bull at the ready. It all kicks off at…
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