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Grand Final Day Events and Timeline 2011

by admincms — Wed, 2011-09-28 12:14 — Last Updated: Fri, 2011-09-30 16:19

The following is the time line for the the Grand Final day events including key times for match and TV related activities.   All times are listed first in Australian AEST and then in US EDT.  This is based on information from the AFL, AFANA, press reports and past history. This story will be periodically updated with late information.  Click on "read more" to see the entire table of events.


Start Time AEST Start Time US EDT End Time AEST End Time US EDT Event US / Can Network Coverage
10:00 AM 8:00 PM 12:30 PM 10:30 PM Season in Review / Grand Final Day from the MCG (Relayed from Ch. Ten Australia) 3AW radio pregame begins ESPN3.com (TV Internet only at this time)

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Clubs Delist And More Retire

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-10-17 14:54 — Last Updated: Tue, 2010-10-26 10:56

With the first official list lodgement due at the end of October, several clubs have culled their lists to make room for new players gained during trade week and also at draft time. As of mid-October, the following clubs have made changes.  read more »

Two Magpies Retire One Saint For Surgery

by Lisa Albergo — Mon, 2010-10-11 19:35 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-10-15 21:25

Collingwood's Tarkyn Lockyer and Paul Medhurst have announced their retirements after languishing in the VFL for most of the 2010 season.  read more »

Carlton Departures

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-10-03 11:01 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-10-04 19:23

Carlton forward Simon Wiggins has decided to retire after failing to play any senior games in 2010. Wiggins, who played alongside Coach Brett Ratten, debuted in 2001 and has played 116 games for the Blues.  read more »

Retirees Move To Coaching

by Lisa Albergo — Mon, 2010-09-20 21:52 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-09-24 04:39

Docker Des Headland has retired, citing chronic knee problems as the reason. Headland played in the Semi-Final loss against Geelong last week, his first game since Round Four when he injured his right knee.  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 »

More Woes For Crows

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-08-25 07:16 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-08-26 20:58

Adelaide champion Andrew McLeod announced his immediate retirement due to his inability to overcome a knee injury. McLeod, 34, would like to have played a farewell game in the final round but admitted that his knee would not withstand the stress.  read more »

Demon Skipper Bows Out

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-08-22 09:38 — Last Updated: Tue, 2010-08-24 18:32

Demon captain James McDonald has announced that he will retire after Melbourne's Round 22 game. It was a mutual decision reached between McDonald, Coach Dean Bailey and club president Jim Stynes. McDonald said he felt he could have gone on for another season but that he was comfortable with the club's decision to give younger players more game time.  read more »

Ben Cousins Ends Career

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-08-18 14:37 — Last Updated: Thu, 2010-08-19 04:41

Due to rampant speculation in the previous 24 hours, it came as no surprise when Ben Cousins announced that he would retire at the end of the season. He and Richmond Coach Damien Hardwick fronted a packed press conference on August 17. Cousins had approached club officials the week before but they told him to take another week to think about it.  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 »

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