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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 »

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 »

Crow Flies Nest

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-08-18 15:16 — Last Updated: Sat, 2010-08-21 19:27

All-Australian defender Nathan Bock will not play out the season with the Crows after announcing he had accepted an offer to join the Gold Coast Suns next season. After Bock informed club officials of his decision, Coach Neil Craig said Bock would not be selected for the remaining games.  read more »

Surgeons Voice LARS Concerns

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-08-11 18:56 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-08-13 09:15

Sydney's Nick Malceski can be considered an AFL pioneer. Several years ago, he wrecked his knee late in the season and was facing a year on the sidelines until a new procedure came along. The LARS system, which uses synthetic fibers to create tissue, saw Malceski back on the field after just four months.  read more »

Round 18 Tribunal

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-08-03 19:58 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-08-05 05:48

Hawthorn took Cyril Rioli's case to the Tribunal in an effort to have one of the charges dismissed. They were contesting the charge of attempting to strike as the incident occurred during a brawl which saw nine players, including Rioli, fined. Rioli accepted the fine as well as the charge of striking and later admitted that frustration led to his brain fade. He said he would take responsibility for his actions but did not testify.  read more »

Tredrea Calls It A Day

by Lisa Albergo — Thu, 2010-07-29 19:52 — Last Updated: Sun, 2010-08-01 19:28

In the week leading up to Round 18, Port Adelaide's Warren Tredrea announced his immediate retirement. In the announcement he said he felt himself struggling mentally and had already decided to retire at the end of the season. He said that while he loved training and playing, being the face of the club and all that entails was wearing on him.  read more »

Playfair and Carr Hang Up Boots

by Lisa Albergo — Fri, 2010-07-23 21:17 — Last Updated: Tue, 2010-07-27 09:01

Sydney's Henry Playfair announced his immediate retirement ahead of Round 16 due to a serious back injury. He was initially injured in Round 14. After consulting club medical staff, the injury plagued star decided he could not face another lengthy round of rehab.  read more »

Coach Williams Parts With Port

by Lisa Albergo — Sat, 2010-07-10 09:49 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-07-12 19:16

Just one day before Port Adelaide was to play Collingwood, Port Coach Mark Williams was summoned to meet club Chairman Brett Duncanson at his home. A long discussion took place in which Duncanson pointed out the toll the club's poor performances - including Round 15, the club has lost eight straight games - has taken on Williams and his family. In the end, Williams agreed with Duncanson that it was time to step down as coach after 15 years.  read more »

Tiger Cleared In Quiet Tribunal Week

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-04-20 21:27 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-04-21 14:55

by Lisa Albergo reporting for AFANA from Chicago

TRIBUNAL

Charges Laid:  read more »

Power Outage

by rickb — Mon, 2009-08-10 07:41 — Last Updated: Mon, 2009-08-10 09:30

Rick Browner reporting for AFANA from Subiaco Oval

Port Adelaide Power traveled west in Round 19 after a crushing win over the Hawks last weekend. With their confidence high, they needed to win this game against the lowly ranked Fremantle Dockers to cement their place in the Final Eight. When the nation's two port side teams meet sparks are expected and a tough encounter is the order of the day.
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