| W | L | D | % | Pts. |
| Cats | 21 | 1 | 0 | 161.84 | 84 |
| Hawks | 17 | 5 | 0 | 131.85 | 68 |
| Bulldogs | 15 | 6 | 1 | 118.66 | 62 |
| Saints | 13 | 9 | 0 | 110.56 | 52 |
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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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Blowing off steam or behaving like brats?
It is probably THE one day, or night as the case may be, that the eight AFL clubs out of finals fear the most. It is traditionally called Mad Monday, the first day off for the players They have, for the most part, behaved themselves, trained hard, played hard and done all they could for the team. Many have sworn off alcohol during the season, so it it hits them harder when they do indulge at the end of the year. read more »
...and don't do that again!
Justin Westhoff (PA), wrestling Collingwood's Nick Maxwell: fined $1200 for a first offense. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% TO $900.
Nick Maxwell (COL), wrestling Port Adelaide's Justin Westhoff: fined $1200 for a first offense. He accepted, reducing the fine 25% TO $900. read more »
...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 »
It pays to stay at home...
Brendan Fevola will remain with Carlton for at least another three years after signing a new multi-million dollar deal that will see him become one of the games highest paid players. read more »
Carlton gets the blues as St. Kilda triumphs
St. Kilda has returned to the top eight following a hard fought 29 point victory over a lackluster Carlton side at the MCG on Friday night. The Saints forwards were sensational in near perfect conditions as Steven Milne (five goals) and Nick Riewoldt (three goals) effectively kicked Carlton out of the game. read more »
We have a new set of match photos posted from the Collingwood v Carlton match, Round 12, 2008, in our gallery. Here are a few samples of the great photos taken by our photojournalists in Melbourne:
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Charges heard and decided
Matthew Pavlich (FRE), fined $2600 for making negligent contact with umpire Gary Fila. It is his first offense and he accepted, reducing the fine 25% to $1950. read more »
Cook Awarded for Service to the Aboriginal Community
At half time during last weekend's "Dreamtime At The G" match between Richmond and Essendon, former Sydney and Fremantle player Troy Cook was presented with the second annual Nowalenko Award for his service to football and the Aboriginal community. read more »
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