Australian Football League News

Dockers Nail Home Final In Thriller

by janetl — Wed, 2010-09-01 10:13 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 10:22

A sell out crowd was treated to an enthralling Round 22 battle between two teams vying to end the home and away season on a triumphant note with a home Final the prize for the winner.  read more »

Bombers Fire Coach

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-31 21:40 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 04:51

After a one hour board meeting several days ago, Matthew Knights was informed that his coaching contract, which will cost the club almost one million dollars in a payout, had been terminated.  read more »

Week One Finals Injury Update

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-31 19:46 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 00:47

COLLINGWOOD
Brad Dick, shoulder, season
Alan Didak, bruised shoulder, test
Tom Hunter, neck, season
Simon Prestigiacomo, corked thigh, test  read more »

Tiger King Suspended

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-31 19:37 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 06:33

Richmond's Jake King will miss the opening round in 2011 as a result of suspension. He will be allowed to play in the preseason games.  read more »

Harvey Makes 300 Club

by dwoodley — Mon, 2010-08-30 02:36 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 20:13

Brent Harvey joined the 300 Club after playing his 300th AFL game at Subiaco Oval against the West Coast Eagles. Harvey, who had a reasonably quiet game by his standards, was chaired off the ground by his team mates.  read more »

Lions Maul Bombers

by densham — Sat, 2010-08-28 22:06 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 00:40

It was Jonathan Brown's 200th game of AFL football. Injuries had plagued the Lions' champion for most of the season but today he was fighting fit and raring to go.  read more »

Leave Rules Alone Says Roos

by Lisa Albergo — Sat, 2010-08-28 10:01 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 06:46

Sydney Coach Paul Roos, who will leave the Swans for a position in junior development next year, has again voiced his concern over constant rule changes. He said there has been too much confusion among players, coaches, fans and commentators in recent seasons. He further stated that he is now seeing that confusion filtering down to junior football and he believes this will affect the development of young players.  read more »

Three More Call it A Day

by Lisa Albergo — Sat, 2010-08-28 09:49 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 06:27

Umpire Scott McLaren has announced his retirement from AFL ranks. McLaren began his AFL career in 1994 and, through Round 22, has umpired in 364 games. He will finish his career in fourth place on the all-time League umpiring list.  read more »

Magpies Skin Tigers

by densham — Sat, 2010-08-28 06:07 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-01 07:02

Action photos from Round 17 as Collingwood thrash the stripes off the hapless Richmond Tigers.  read more »

Oh When The Saint Go Down Again

by densham — Sat, 2010-08-28 06:07 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-09-02 00:56

Round 18 game action as Essendon continue to be St Kilda's bogey side, downing their more fancied opponents by 33 points and winning their second game in a row at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.  read more »

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