by densham — Wed, 2009-09-16 01:10 — Last Updated: Wed, 2009-09-16 01:18
By Kim Densham in Melbourne for AFANA. read more »
by admincms — Sat, 2009-09-12 12:56 — Last Updated: Sat, 2009-09-12 13:08
AFL Finals Week 2
Last week 3 from 4 in the first finals round tipping.
What a week it was, first round of finals over, two are out and six remain to play.
The Magpies and the Bulldogs, both have a second chance, but both must win to play another day.
The fallout from the first week ended so bizarre read more »
by admincms — Fri, 2009-02-06 01:00 — Last Updated: Fri, 2009-02-06 15:56
The AFL has announced that the match between the Qantas Indigenous All Stars and the Adelaide Crows will have live video coverage on the AFL web site http://www.afl.com.au at no charge to visitors beginning at 4:15 AM US/CAN EST (8.15 PM AEDT) on Saturday 7 February. You will not need to be a subscriber to the AFL web site international subscription package or the Aussie Sport TV package (now the same) in order to view this video. For those concerned about whether they will be able to use the AFL web site video this season, this might be a great opportunity to test things out. Radio coverage will also be available and as always, is free.
by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2009-02-04 20:46 — Last Updated: Tue, 2009-02-10 12:31
Awards, NAB Rules, Tribunal Changes, Injury Updates
The league is set to hold their annual AGM in March, at which time they will present 10 past and present players with AFL life memberships.The announcement was made recently with seven current players reaching the required 300 games. They are Adelaide's Tyson Edwards, North Melbourne's Brent Harvey, Sydney's Michael O'Loughlin, Richmond's Matthew Richardson, Melbourne's Adem Yze and senior field umpires Shane McInerney and Stephen McBurney. read more »
by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-10-19 13:55 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-11-14 15:15
New names, new teams, old troubles all in the news
Telstra Dome Renamed
While it was under construction, the Dome was known as the Docklands, then it became Colonial Stadium when it opened. Communications giant Telstra then bought the naming rights several years ago. Starting in March, the ground will be known as Etihad Stadium. United Arab Emirates airline Etihad Airways has signed a five year sponsorship deal for the naming rights. The deal also has an option for a further five years. The effective date of March coincides with the airline's first flight into Melbourne next year. Etihad Airways also sponsors British soccer team Chelsea, the Ferrari racing team and the English rugby team Harlequins.
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by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2008-08-27 08:01 — Last Updated: Tue, 2008-09-02 01:09
Charges from conduct to gestures
Max Rooke (GEEL): rough conduct against North Melbourne’s Sam Power: assessed as negligent conduct (one point), high impact (three points) and body contact (one point), equaling five activation points, a Level Three offense, 225 demerits and a two game suspension. His previous record of one game suspended within the past three years increases the penalty 10% to 247.50 demerits, still a two-game suspension. He accepted, reducing the penalty 25% to 185.63 demerits and a one game suspension. read more »
by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-08-17 11:56 — Last Updated: Mon, 2008-08-25 13:42
Queensland team gets senior coach, more season-end retirements
Former Eagle and current Collingwood assistant coach Guy McKenna has been appointed as the senior coach for the new Gold Coast team on a two year contract. The GC17 team, as it is known at present until a permanent name is decided upon, is hoping to be granted an AFL license in October with 2011 as the target date for their AFL debut.
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by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-08-10 17:00 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-09-19 18:27
Knowing when it's time to go
St. Kilda champion Robert Harvey announced that he would retire at the end of the season. Harvey, who said telling his teammates was the hardest thing he had ever done, said he believed it was the right time to step aside to give younger players a chance and also said he was looking forward to spending more time with his wife and children. read more »
by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2008-08-05 20:28 — Last Updated: Sat, 2008-08-09 11:10
...And don't do that again!
Charges Laid:
Ivan Maric (ADE), fined $1200 for wrestling Carlton's Simon Wiggins. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% to $900.
Simon Wiggins (CARL), fined $1200 for wrestling Ivan Maric. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% to $900. read more »
by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-07-20 13:24 — Last Updated: Tue, 2008-07-22 00:55
There's good news and there's bad news...
In an effort to ease tensions over Irish Gaelic footballers being recruited to Australian Football, the Tigers have come up with a plan. That plan would involve an exchange program in which players from both codes who fail to make it at the elite level in their own sport would change codes. Richmond CEO Greg Miller and prominent player agent Peter Jess are planning to meet with GAA officials in early October to discuss the idea. According to Miller, the plan would allow Irish players to play for local footy clubs in Australia while visiting for work, study and/or travel. By the same token, Australian players could do the same in Ireland. read more »
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