Tuesday 9th February, 2010
Bloomfield to take part in Stars of America
Melbourne News.NetApril Bloomfield very nearly didn't become a chef, she wanted to be a policewoman.
Bombers' young guns under cloud
Herald SunKnights took heart from fellow Bomber Jason Winderlich overcoming chronic back injuries to play 19 games last season, including returning from a minor setback late in the year."In virtually an in...
Unit blast not considered suspicious
ABCPolice say they do not believe an explosion at a unit in Wangaratta yesterday morning is suspicious. Arson experts were called to investigate the Green Street unit, in north-east Victoria, which was ...
Carlton's life on Mars
sportal.com.auCarlton has announced that MARS will be its major sponsor for the next three years, with the famous confectionary company to feature on the club's guernsey.CEO Greg Swann announced the new partnership...
Mrdja defends controversial move
ABCNew Melbourne striker Nik Mrdja has defended his controversial A-League transfer, saying it was within the rules and open to any club. Mrdja played his first game for the Victory in Friday's 2-0 win ...
AFL gets it half right
sportal.com.auCommon sense and common stupidity have both made an appearance in the AFL's guinea pig, the NAB Cup, with four new rules brought in to confuse fans even more in the build-up to the season proper.Two o...
Buyer found for Mildura solar development
ABCA buyer has been found for what is proposed to be Australia's biggest solar development near Mildura. The Solar Systems company went into receivership in September last year after it was unable to fi...
Melksham and Still to play for Essendon
The AgeEssendon youngsters Jake Melksham and Michael Still will both play their first game for the club in Friday night's AFL pre-season cup clash against West Coast. But injury-prone key-position player Sc...
NRL star backs AFL expansion
Herald SunIT was meant to be a day to promote the game in rugby league heartland, but someone obviously forgot to hand the script to NRL All-Stars winger Israel Folau.
Bombers rookies to debut against Eagles
ABC SportsEssendon youngsters Jake Melksham and Michael Still will both play their first game for the club in Friday night's AFL preseason cup clash against West Coast. But injury-prone key-position player Sco...
Hall set for Dogs debut
sportal.com.auCanberra-based football fans are expected to be the first to see Barry Hall playing for the Western Bulldogs in an official game with the controversial former Sydney and St Kilda forward set to play i...
Police appeal over glassing attack
ABCVictoria Police are appealing for witnesses after a glass was smashed in a man's face at a South Melbourne nightclub at the weekend. The 19-year-old was on the dance floor at the Motel Nightclub when...
Sponsorship coup for Carlton
Herald SunIt is believed confectionary giant Mars will join in a major co-sponsorship deal alongside long-time club sponsor Hyundai.Mars was said to have gone cold on a deal last month, but it is understood cap...
Blues adapting to post-Fevola attack
ABCSome clubs want to win the AFL's preseason cup competition, others are not so focused. Carlton has its own unique task - using the competition to work on a completely-new attack. The sudden departur...
Blues adapting to post-Fevola attack
ABC SportsSome clubs want to win the AFL's preseason cup competition, others are not so focused. Carlton has its own unique task - using the competition to work on a completely-new attack. The sudden departur...
Fitzroy fans help Brisbane's logo defence
Herald SunLIFELONG Fitzroy supporters have provided documentation the Brisbane Lions believe will scuttle a Supreme Court bid to ban the club's controversial new logo.
Sheeds steps up the Sydney fight
Herald SunKEVIN Sheedy is spending his final week in Melbourne before a permanent move to Sydney and the greatest challenge of his illustrious career.
Play on at your peril
Herald SunThe AFL's Laws Committee has hit the mark with its amendment to one of the scourges of the modern game, the advantage rule.More precisely, the implementation of the advantage rule.The onus has been sh...
Man faces 15 charges over car-jackings
ABCA man who allegedly robbed women at knifepoint in Melbourne's west in a 48-hour crime spree has appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates Court. Bruce Douglas Croft, 40, of Melton South faces 15 charges,...
Get a life, Stokes
Herald SunMathew Stokes must get a job and a taste of outside the privileged AFL bubble before he is allowed to play football again. Picture: George Salpigtidis
Blues adapting to post-Fevola attack
Herald SunCarlton have their own unique task - using the competition to work on a completely-new attack.The sudden departure of full-forward Brendan Fevola in the wake of last September's Brownlow Medal controv...
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