Friday 10th September, 2010
Bomber, your mate is closing
Thompson, from Airport West, is the meticulous electrician.He plans and is impatient to build a club. A bit like Mick Malthouse.Mark Harvey is going about it at Fremantle with a lot more risk. The Kei...
A Freo upset, against all odds
Fremantle may prove to be one of those tonight, for the Dockers are a side that can win if Geelong doesn't bring its A-game to the MCG.That's the crucial point - just what is Geelong's A-game this yea...
Flood warning for Lower Goulburn River
A major flood warning has been issued for the Lower Goulburn River in Victoria's north. The State Emergency Service (SES) says the river at McCoys Bridge, 10 kilometres east of Yambuna, could exceed ...
MCG hoodoo no concern to Swans
ABC SportsSydney coach Paul Roos is not worried his team's recent dreadful MCG record or the emotions surrounding Western Bulldogs champion Brad Johnson's imminent retirement will hurt his side in Saturday's AF...
Flood fears for Culgoa
ABCThe State Emergency Service has urged residents in Culgoa in Victoria's north-west to seek higher ground, amid fears of possible flooding. The SES says the Tyrell Creek will flood between the Calder ...
Freo insists star to play
Herald SunLAST night he was named, Fremantle insists he will play, but Aaron Sandilands yesterday looked anything but fit for the semi-finall against Geelong at the MCG.
Make me top Don: Richo
Herald Sun"Those two guys are obviously going to be in the running themselves, so it might sound a little disrespectful," he said. "But I would have no issue at all with having someone with that ...
No Aker, Dogs lucky
sportal.com.au"It's lucky for them, not lucky for us," Roos said when asked if Akermanis' absence was proving costly to the Bulldogs."The way he's carrying on at the moment; it's lucky for them he's not at that foo...
Disgraced cop's bid for freedom rejected
ABCThe Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by disgraced former drug squad detective David Miechel to overturn his conviction for drug trafficking. Miechel was in court for less than fiv...
Baker pushes prelim case
Herald SunSTEVEN Baker faces an uphill battle to force his way into St Kilda's team for the preliminary final, coach Ross Lyon said today.
Cats face youthful enthusiasm
ABC SportsGeelong has been told to show desperation early or careers are on the line, while Fremantle's players have been instructed to go out and have fun. Such is the huge expectation on the AFL's defending ...
Improvement first, flag later: Primus
ABC SportsMatthew Primus says he can not promise a quick fix for middling Port Adelaide after realising a dream to coach his beloved AFL club. The former Power captain was on Thursday
INXS to play AFL grand final
ABC SportsAustralian rockers INXS say they are excited and honoured to have the job of warming up the crowd at this year's AFL grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The band gave a special instrumental ...
AFL halts Fev probe
sportal.com.auThe AFL has called its inquiry into Brendan Fevola's behaviour at a function last weekend to a halt after the matter was referred to police.Queensland Police advised the AFL that a woman had officiall...
Jail for lawyer who stole to feed gambling habit
ABCA former Melbourne lawyer who stole $64,000 from her law firm to feed a gambling addiction has been jailed. Cecilia Nguyen, 31, was a first-year solicitor at Mason Black Lawyers in 2007 when she bega...
Dogs pick youngster for debut
Herald SunHooper, to be announced in the final 22 shortly, will become the first finals debutant in 25 years.The 19-year-old has been included to add bite and pace to the Dogs' forward line.A cult figure at Wil...
AFL teams - Finals week 2
Herald SunC: Garrick Ibbotson, David Mundy, Stephen HillHF: Chris Mayne, Matthew Pavlich, Michael WaltersF: Jesse Crichton, Michael Johnson, Matthew de BoerFoll: Aaron Sandilands, Nick Suban, Paul DuffieldI/C: ...
Bradshaw back for Swans
ABC SportsSydney full-forward Daniel Bradshaw is set to play his first game in over three months after being named in the Swans team for the AFL semi-final against Western Bulldogs at the MCG on Saturday night....
Crows settled until trade week
ABC SportsThe Crows will look to trade week and the draft to freshen up a list that is losing Simon Goodwin, Tyson Edwards, Andrew McLeod, Brett Burton, Trent Hentschel and Nathan Bock. (Getty Images: Morne de ...
Police open probe into Fev complaint
ABC SportsQueensland Police has begun an investigation into an alleged indecent act by Brisbane Lions star Brendan Fevola. Police on Thursday afternoon received a formal complaint about an incident which alleg...
Crunch time for Saints' Baker
ABC SportsSteven Baker looms as "a massive decision" for coach Ross Lyon and the rest of the St Kilda match committee ahead of the club's AFL preliminary final. Lyon has stressed that the tough defender is onl...
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