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Saints too good for Eagles
May 23rd 2010 09:29
ST KILDA has ended a two-match losing run with a come-from-behind 35-point win over West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
The Saints trailed by 17 points early in the third quarter but lifted and piled on nine of the last ten goals of the contest to record a 13.13 (91) to 8.8 (56) victory.
It was St Kilda's sixth win of the season while the Eagles now have six losses to their name after nine rounds.
Saints acting captain Lenny Hayes led from the front with 35 possessions while Brendon Goddard (30) and Nick Dal Santo (27) were also influential.
Jason Blake and Raphael Clarke held in-form West Coast forwards Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras goalless. Clarke also generated plenty of run from defence with 21 touches.
St Kilda had nine individual goal-kickers for the match - Stephen Milne the most effective with three majors.
Adam Selwood was West Coast's best with 32 disposals and two goals, Matt Priddis (34 possessions) tried hard while Ben McKinley booted four first-half majors.
WEST COAST: 2.2, 5.6, 7.7, 8.8 (56)
ST KILDA: 1.3, 4.6, 9.11, 13.13 (91)
GOALS: West Coast: McKinley 4, A. Selwood 2, Lynch, Waters
St Kilda: Milne 3, Schneider 2, McEvoy 2, Koschitzke, Goddard, Hayes, Ray, Dal Santo, Gardiner
BEST: West Coast: A. Selwood, Priddis, McKinley, S.Selwood
St Kilda: Hayes, Goddard, Dal Santo, Clarke, Blake, Fisher, Gilbert, Milne
INJURIES: West Coast: Nil
St Kilda: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Margetts, Chamberlain, Jennings
CROWD: 36,244 at Subiaco Oval
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Hawks demolish Blues
May 23rd 2010 07:53
HAWTHORN has maintained its dominance over Carlton with a 50-point demolition at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Hawks set up the win with a dominant first half before running out 16.14 (110) to 8.12 (60) winners.
It was Hawthorn's seventh straight victory over the Blues.
Alastair Clarkson's men are now just two games outside the top eight with a 3-6 win-loss record.
Hawks vice-captain Luke Hodge was superb with 29 possessions while Lance Franklin kicked five goals.
Jarryd Roughead chimed in with three majors while Jordan Lewis (24 disposals) and Michael Osborne (17 touches, two goals) were busy contributors.
For Carlton, skipper Chris Judd and Heath Scotland racked up 30 posessions apiece.
CARLTON: 2.2, 3.5, 7.10, 8.12 (60)
HAWTHORN: 5.3, 9.8, 11.12, 16.14 (110)
GOALS: Carlton: Henderson 3, Robinson 2, Murphy, Joseph, Jacobs
Hawthorn: Franklin 5, Roughead 3, Hooper 2, Osborne 2, Young, Peterson, Hodge, Lewis
BEST: Carlton: Judd, Scotland, Simpson, Murphy, Joseph, Henderson
Hawthorn: Hodge, Franklin, Lewis, Osborne, Roughead, Gilham, Guerra, Hooper
INJURIES: Carlton: White (knee), Johnson (wrist)
Hawthorn: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Carlton: Ryan Houlihan (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Joe Anderson
UMPIRES: Wenn, McInerney, Mollison
CROWD: 47,484 at Etihad Stadium
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Crows defeat Lions
May 23rd 2010 06:48
ADELAIDE has registered its second win of the season, defeating Brisbane by 12 points at AAMI Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Crows led by just one point at three-quarter time but kicked the first four goals of the final term to set up a 13.15 (93) to 11.15 (81) victory.
The Lions have now lost their past five matches.
Richard Douglas was instrumental in the win with 23 possessions and three goals while Nathan van Berlo (29 disposals) and Scott Thompson (27) were also damaging.
Patrick Dangerfield chipped in with three majors. Veteran Andrew McLeod booted two classy first-quarter goals while Taylor Walker kicked the first two majors of the final stanza, including a long range effort from inside the centre square.
Nathan Bock kept a clearly unfit Jonathan Brown goalless.
Ashley McGrath was Brisbane's best with 31 touches and two goals while Brendan Fevola booted five majors.
ADELAIDE: 5.3 6.9 9.12 13.15 (93)
BRISBANE:2.2 6.5 9.11 11.15 (81)
GOALS: Adelaide: Douglas 3, Dangerfield 3, McLeod 2, Walker 2, Porplyzia, Tippett, Gunston,
Brisbane: Fevola 5, Banfield 2, McGrath 2, Sherman, Rich
BEST: Adelaide: Douglas, van Berlo, Thompson, Bock, Dangerfield
Brisbane: McGrath, Banfield, Rich, Fevola
INJURIES: Adelaide: Nil
Brisbane: Nil
REPORTS:Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Grun, Nicholls, Meredith
CROWD: 31, 517 at AAMI Stadium
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Bombers account for Tigers
May 22nd 2010 13:00
ESSENDON has strung together back-to-back to wins for the first time this season with a 35-point victory over Richmond in the Dreamtime at the 'G clash on Saturday night.
The Bombers got the early jump and were never headed on their way to a 19.16 (130) to 14.11 (95) triumph.
The Dons now have a 4-5 record while the Tigers remain winless in 2010.
David Hille was best-on-ground with 26 possessions, 23 hit-outs, 14 marks and three goals while Patrick Ryder managed 19 touches, 19 hit-outs and two majors.
Skipper Jobe Watson (28 disposals), Brent Prismall (27) and Jason Winderlich (26) were also influential.
For Richmond, Jack Riewoldt booted an equal career-best six goals while Shane Tuck (30 possessions) and young gun Trent Cotchin (25) tried hard.
ESSENDON: 7.1, 10.6, 14.13, 19.16 (130)
RICHMOND: 2.4, 5.7, 8.8, 14.11 (95)
GOALS: Essendon: Hille 3, Melksham 2, Zaharakis 2, Ryder 2, Davey, Gumbleton, Howlett, Hurley, Jetta, Lonergan, McVeigh, Monfries, Myers, Stanton
Richmond: Riewoldt 6, Rance 2, Edwards, Tuck, Nahas, Astbury, Martin, Nason
BEST: Essendon: Hille, Watson, Prismall, Ryder, Winderlich, Howlett
Richmond: Riewoldt, Tuck, Cotchin, Deledio, Martin
INJURIES: Essendon:Nil
Richmond: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Rosebury, Stewart, Armstrong
CROWD: 64,709 at the MCG
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Dees win thriller
May 22nd 2010 12:54
MELBOURNE has snapped a three-game losing streak with a thrillling one-point win over Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium in Darwin on Saturday night.
The Demons led by 33 points at three-quarter time but the Power lifted their rating and banged on seven of the first eight goals of the final stanza to hit the front at the 21-minute mark.
Jamie Bennell gave Melbourne back the lead with a classy snap before the lead changed hands again courtesy of Cameron Hitchcock's third major.
Tom Logan had the chance to give Port a handy break but his shot from 50m sailed wide.
The Dees rushed the ball up the ground and found Brad Green who kicked truly to level the scores with just under five minutes remaining.
A rushed behind from a ball-up put Melbourne in front with little over a minute left on the clock before Port defender Alipate Carlile was penalised for stepping outside the goal-square from the resultant kick-in.
It proved to be a costly error as the Demons held firm in the dying stages to record a 17.9 (111) to 16.14 (110) win.
Melbourne now has four wins on the board for the year while the Power slips to 5-4 after their second successive loss.
Much-maligned Demons forward Brad Miller top-scored with five goals while Bennell and Green chipped in with four and three majors respectively.
Aaron Davey showed his class with 26 possessions while Colin Sylvia (25) and impressive youngster Jack Trengrove (24) were busy contributors.
Travis Boak was Port's best with 25 disposals and three goals while Kane Cornes collected 28 touches.
MELBOURNE: 5.2 9.6 14.7 17.9 (111)
PORT ADELAIDE: 3.3 7.6 8.10 16.14 (110)
GOALS: Melbourne: Miller 5, Bennell 4, Green 3, Watts 2, Jetta, Wonaeamirri, Sylvia,
Port Adelaide: Boak 3, Hitchcock 3, Davenport 2, Trengove, Cornes, Pearce, Salopek, Schulz, Motlop, Ebert, Rodan
BEST: Melbourne: Green, Davey, Sylvia, Miller, Bennell, Trengrove, Jamar, Jetta
Port Adelaide: Boak, K.Cornes, Chaplin, Brogan, Casssisi, Hitchcock
INJURIES: Melbourne: Nil
Port Adelaide : Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Melbourne: Jake Spencer (back) replaced in selected side by Nevlle Jetta
Port Adelaide: Robbie Gray (back) replaced in selected side by Jay Nash
UMPIRES: McLaren, Sully, Findlay
CROWD: 8,848 at TIO Stadium
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Dockers down Swans
May 22nd 2010 08:36
FREMANTLE has recorded its first win over Sydney at the SCG since 1996, downing the Swans by 37 points on Saturday afternoon.
The Dockers led at every change before posting a 14.16 (100) to 9.9 (63) win.
It was an impressive performance by Mark Harvey’s men given the drama surrounding Michael Johnson’s drug charge earlier in the week.
The result sees Fremantle improve to 7-2 while Sydney has now lost three matches on the trot to slip to 5-4.
And to make matters worse for the Swans, hard-running defender Tadhg Kennelly and spearhead Daniel Bradshaw suffered knee injuries.
Dockers skipper Matthew Pavlich was dominant early, booting three first-half goals while David Mundy (25 possessions) and youngster Nathan Fyfe (23) were prominent.
Paul Hasleby (16 disposals, two goals) and Kepler Bradley (15 disposals, 10 hit-outs and two goals) were also among Fremantle's best.
For the Swans, Nick Malceski and Daniel Hannebery collected 28 touches each while Gary Rohan was lively with 15 touches and one goal in just his third game.
SYDNEY: 3.2, 5.4, 8.5, 9.9 (63)
FREMANTLE: 3.6, 9.12, 11.14, 14.16 (100)
GOALS: Sydney: Playfair 2, Bradshaw, Hannebery, Kirk, Smith, Jack, Malceski, Rohan,
Fremantle: Pavlich 3, Hasleby 2, McPhee 2, Bradley 2, Crowley 2, Sandilands, Mayne, Morabito,
BEST: Sydney: Malceski, Hannebery, Rohan, Jack
Fremantle: Pavlich, Mundy, Fyfe, Hasleby, Bradley, Tarrant, Sandilands
INJURIES: Sydney: Kennelly (knee), Bradshaw (knee)
Fremantle: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Donlon, Avon, Jeffery.
CROWD: 24,819 at the SCG
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Dogs thump Roos
May 22nd 2010 08:03
THE Western Bulldogs have thumped North Melbourne to the tune of 70 points at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs slammed on the first ten goals of the contest before going on to record a 20.7 (127) to 7.15 (57) victory.
It was the Dogs' third successive win and sixth of the season.
The big story to come out of the match was the report of prize Bulldogs recruit Barry Hall for engaging in rough conduct and wrestling Kangaroos defender Scott Thompson in the second quarter.
Thompson sparked the incident by bumping Hall onto the ground while the former Swan was tying his bootlaces.
Hall responded by grabbing Thompson in a headlock and didn’t relinquish his grip as Roos players converged.
Thompson finally managed to get his head free and ended up having his name put in the book for an alleged head-butt on Hall.
Adam Cooney was best afield with 36 possessions and two goals while Brian Lake did as he pleased in defence, finishing with 41 disposals and 22 marks.
Josh Hill kicked four goals while Hall chimed in with three majors.
NORTH MELBOURNE: 0.5, 2.10, 4.13, 7.15 (57)
WESTERN BULLDOGS: 6.0, 11.1, 18.4, 20.7 (127)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Edwards 2, Campbell, McMahon, Wright, Thomas, Ziebell
Western Bulldogs: Hill 4, Hall 3, Cooney 2, Grant 2, Akermanis, Giansiracusa, Griffen, Minson, Hudson, Stack, Hahn, Picken, Eagleton
BEST: North Melbourne: Rawlings, Swallow, Harvey
Western Bulldogs: Cooney, Lake, Griffen, Boyd, Cross, Hill, Hargrave, Grant
INJURIES: North Melbourne: Nil
Western Bulldogs:Nil
REPORTS: Western Bulldogs: Barry Hall for rough conduct and wrestling North’s Scott Thompson in the second quarter
North Melbourne: Scott Thompson for wrestling and head-butting the Bulldogs’ Barry Hall. Scott McMahon for pushing his knee into the head of Dogs tagger Liam Picken in the fourth quarter
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Stevic , Kennedy, Kamolins
CROWD: 30,794 at Etihad Stadium
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Cats outclass Pies
May 21st 2010 12:28
GEELONG has claimed top spot on the AFL ladder with a 36-point win over Collingwood at the MCG on Friday night.
The Cats trailed by 11 points at the 20-minute mark of the third quarter but kicked eight unanswered goals to run out 12.14 (86) to 6.14 (50) victors.
James Kelly was impressive with a game-high 32 possessions while Gary Ablett (31) and James Bartel (30) were also prolific.
Cameron Mooney kicked three goals in his 200th game while Mathew Stokes also managed three majors in just his second game of the year after serving a club-imposed suspension.
For the Magpies, Dayne Beams booted a career-best four goals while Ben Johnson (28 disposals) and Luke Ball (27) battled hard all night.
Collingwood got the first goal of the match through Dane Swan in just the second minute before Ablett roved a Mark Blake tap and kicked truly from 45m out on an acute angle a minute later.
They were the only goals in a first quarter in which both sides applied intense pressure.
The Pies got off to a dream start in the second term with Beams converting a set shot in the opening minute.
But Geelong took control of general play from that moment on and managed goals through Steve Johnson, Mooney and Tom Hawkins on their way to a 16-point advantage at the 24-minute mark.
It appeared as if the Cats would go into the main break with a handy buffer but a brilliant tackle by Alan Didak on Josh Hunt led to Beams soccering one home from close range before the young Magpie marked and made no mistake from 50m on the siren to cut the deficit to just five points at half-time.
Goals from Beams and Shane O'Bree saw Collingwood open up a 10-point lead early in the third quarter.
The Pies had all the momentum but failed to capitalise in front of goal.
They were made to pay as the Cats banged on five majors in a 10-minute burst with Mooney chipping in with two to help his side to a 22-point lead at three-quarter time.
Collingwood pressed hard early in the final stanza but managed just five behinds before Geelong launched a counter-attack which resulted in Stokes running into an open goal to put the result beyond doubt.
COLLINGWOOD: 1.2, 4.2, 6.8, 6.14 (50)
GEELONG: 1.3, 4.7, 9.12, 12.14 (86)
GOALS: Collingwood: Beams 4, Swan, O'Bree
Geelong: Mooney 3, Stokes 3, Podsiadly, Ablett, Johnson, Hawkins, Varcoe, Wojcinski
BEST: Collingwood: Beams, Johnson, Ball, Swan, Shaw, Thomas
Geelong: Kelly, Bartel, Ling, Ablett, Scarlett, Mooney, Taylor
INJURIES: Collingwood: Nil
Geelong: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: McBurney, Ryan, Pannell
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Round Nine Teams
May 21st 2010 07:50
2010 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
ROUND NINE (All times local)
Friday May 21
Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG, 7.40pm
Saturday May 22
North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm
Sydney Swans v Fremantle at the SCG, 2.10pm
Essendon v Richmond at the MCG, 7.45pm
Melbourne v Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium, 7.10pm
Sunday May 23
Adelaide v Brisbane Lions at AAMI Stadium, 12.40pm
Carlton v Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm
West Coast v St Kilda at Subiaco Oval
COLLINGWOOD v GEELONG
COLLINGWOOD
B: Heath Shaw, Ben Reid, Ben Johnson
HB: Harry O’Brien, Nick Maxwell, Sharrod Wellingham
C: Luke Ball, Dane Swan, Alan Toovey
HF: Shane O’Bree, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
F: Dayne Beams, Brent Macaffer, Leon Davis
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
I/C: Nathan Brown, Chris Dawes, Steele Sidebottom, Cameron Wood
Emg: Tarkyn Lockyer, Josh Fraser, John Anthony
In: Wellingham
Out: John Anthony
GEELONG
B: Josh Hunt, Matthew Scarlett, Andrew Mackie
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Darren Milburn
C: James Kelly, Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Travis Varcoe
F: Mathew Stokes, Tom Hawkins, Gary Ablett
Foll: Mark Blake, Joel Selwood, Paul Chapman
I/C: Shannon Byrnes, James Podsiadly, David Wojcinski, Tom Lonergan
Emg: Simon Hogan, Mitch Duncan, Taylor Hunt
In: Kelly, Podsiadly
Out: Simon Hogan, Mitch Duncan
NORTH MELBOURNE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Michael Firrito, Scott Thompson, Brady Rawlings
HB: Nathan Grima, Lachlan Hansen, Daniel Pratt
C: Jack Ziebell, Sam Wright, Ryan Bastinac
HF: Aaron Edwards, Josh Smith, Brent Harvey
F: Daniel Wells, Nathan O'Keefe, Lindsay Thomas
Foll: Todd Goldstein, Andrew Swallow, Levi Greenwood
I/C: Scott McMahon, Ben Cunnington, Leigh Harding, Matt Campbell
Emg: Brayden Norris, Corey Jones, Cruize Garlett
In: Campbell, O'Keefe
Out: David Hale (back), Cruize Garlett
New: Nathan O'Keefe (Eastern Ranges)
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Dale Morris
HB: Ryan Hargrave, Tom Williams, Lindsay Gilbee
C: Josh Hill, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Cross
HF: Brennan Stack, Mitch Hahn, Jason Akermanis
F: Jarrad Grant, Barry Hall, Daniel Giansiracusa
Foll: Ben Hudson, Adam Cooney, Ryan Griffen
I/C: Dylan Addison, Nathan Eagleton, Will Minson, Liam Picken
Emg: Andrejs Everitt, Brodie Moles, Easton Wood
In: Griffen, Picken
Out: Shaun Higgins (general soreness), Robert Murphy (knee)
SYDNEY SWANS v FREMANTLE
SYDNEY SWANS
B: Rhyce Shaw, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Tadhg Kennelly
HB: Martin Mattner, Heath Grundy, Nick Malceski
C: Daniel Hannebery, Brett Kirk, Nick Smith
HF: Ryan O'Keefe, Adam Goodes, Josh Kennedy
F: Paul Bevan, Daniel Bradshaw, Jarrad McVeigh
Foll: Mike Pyke, Jude Bolton, Kieren Jack
I/C: Campbell Heath, Lewis Jetta, Henry Playfair, Gary Rohan
Emg: Matt O'Dwyer, Ted Richards, Patrick Veszpremi
In: Heath, Bradshaw
Out: Ted Richards, Jesse White
New: Campbell Heath (Gippsland Power)
FREMANTLE
B: Garrick Ibbotson, Chris Tarrant, Kepler Bradley
HB: Antoni Grover, Alex Silvagni, Roger Hayden
C: Adam McPhee, David Mundy, Paul Hasleby
HF: Jay van Berlo, Matthew Pavlich, Stephen Hill
F: Nathan Fyfe, Chris Mayne, Hayden Ballantyne
Foll: Aaron Sandilands, Michael Barlow, Paul Duffield
I/C: Nick Suban, Rhys Palmer, Anthony Morabito, Ryan Crowley
Emg: Matthew de Boer, Steven Dodd, Clancee Pearce
In: Grover, Suban, Bradley, van Berlo
Out: Luke McPharlin (knee), Greg Broughton (foot), Michael Johnson (club suspension), Matthew de Boer
ESSENDON v RICHMOND
ESSENDON
B: Heath Hocking, Dustin Fletcher, Courtenay Dempsey
HB: Mark McVeigh, Tayte Pears, Brent Prismall
C: Jake Melksham, Jobe Watson, David Zaharakis
HF: Angus Monfries, Scott Gumbleton, Sam Lonergan
F: David Hille, Michael Hurley, Alwyn Davey
Foll: Patrick Ryder, Brent Stanton, Jason Winderlich
I/C: David Myers, Leroy Jetta, Jarrod Atkinson, Ben Howlett
Emg: Kyle Hardingham, Mark Williams, Travis Colyer
In: Pears, Lonergan
Out: Cale Hooker (hamstring), Travis Colyer
RICHMOND
B: Kelvin Moore, Will Thursfield, Luke McGuane
HB: Shane Tuck, Brett Deledio, Chris Newman
C: Shane Edwards, Ben Cousins, Jeromey Webberley
HF: Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Ben Nason
F: Robin Nahas, Alex Rance, Matt White
Foll: Tyrone Vickery, Trent Cotchin, Nathan Foley
I/C: Angus Graham, Jake King, David Astbury, Mitch Farmer
Emg: Andrew Collins, Tom Hislop, Graham Polak
In: King, Astbury, Cousins
Out: Graham Polak, Richard Tambling (glute), Daniel Jackson (suspended)
MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
MELBOURNE
B: Clint Bartram, Joel Macdonald, Jared Rivers
HB: Jack Grimes, James Frawley, Colin Garland
C: James McDonald, Jack Trengove, Aaron Davey
HF: Jamie Bennell, Brad Miller, Cale Morton
F: Nathan Jones, Brad Green, Jack Watts
Foll: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Colin Sylvia
I/C: Tom Scully, Austin Wonaeamirri, Jordie McKenzie, Jake Spencer
Emg: Neville Jetta, James Strauss, Lynden Dunn
In: Miller, Macdonald, Wonaeamirri, Morton, Spencer
Out: Cameron Bruce (hamstring), Paul Johnson, Matthew Bate (ankle), Daniel Hughes, Matthew Warnock (soreness)
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Jacob Surjan, Alipate Carlile, Troy Chaplin
HB: Paul Stewart, Chad Cornes, Steven Salopek
C: Danyle Pearce, Domenic Cassisi, Jason Davenport
HF: Matt Thomas, Justin Westhoff, David Rodan
F: Robbie Gray, Brett Ebert, Daniel Motlop
Foll: Dean Brogan, Travis Boak, Kane Cornes
I/C: Tom Logan, Jack Trengove, Jay Schulz, Cameron Hitchcock
Emg: Josh Carr, Daniel Stewart, Jay Nash
No change
ADELAIDE v BRISBANE LIONS
ADELAIDE
B: Brent Reilly, Ben Rutten, Scott Stevens
HB: Simon Goodwin, Nathan Bock, Michael Doughty
C: Myke Cook, Tyson Edwards, David Mackay
HF: Richard Douglas, Taylor Walker, Nathan van Berlo
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Jared Petrenko
Foll: Ivan Maric, Andrew McLeod, Patrick Dangerfield
I/C: Scott Thompson, Phil Davis, Jack Gunston, Chris Schmidt
Emg: Jonathon Griffin, Tony Armstrong, Will Young
In: Gunston, Mackay, Thompson
Out: Bernie Vince (club suspension), Matthew Jaensch (club suspension), Tony Armstrong
New: Jack Gunston (Sandringham Dragons)
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Jed Adcock, Matt Maguire, Luke Power
HB: James Hawksley, Brent Staker, Joel Patfull
C: Tom Rockliff, Michael Rischitelli, Justin Sherman
HF: Jack Redden, Jonathan Brown, Amon Buchanan
F: Todd Banfield, Brendan Fevola, James Polkinghorne
Foll: Matthew Leuenberger, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
I/C: Andrew Raines, Cheynee Stiller, Ashley McGrath, Mitchell Clark
Emg: Matt Austin, Travis Johnstone, Aaron Cornelius
In: Clark
Out: Matt Austin
CARLTON v HAWTHORN
CARLTON
B: Michael Jamison, Bret Thornton, Aaron Joseph
HB: Bryce Gibbs, Simon White, Jordan Russell
C: Heath Scotland, Dennis Armfield, Kade Simpson
HF: Marc Murphy, Setanta O'hAilpin, Ryan Houlihan
F: Chris Yarran, Matthew Kreuzer, Eddie Betts
Foll: Sam Jacobs, Andrew Carrazzo, Chris Judd
I/C: Jeff Garlett Lachie Henderson, Chris Johnson, Mitch Robinson
Emg: Joe Anderson, Steven Browne, Richard Hadley
In: Henderson, Robinson
Out: Jarrad Waite (suspended), Kane Lucas (hamstring)
HAWTHORN
B: Brent Guerra, Stephen Gilham, Campbell Brown
HB: Grant Birchall, Ben Stratton, Brendan Whitecross
C: Jordan Lewis, Sam Mitchell, Clinton Young
HF: Cyril Rioli, Lance Franklin, Carl Peterson
F: Shaun Burgoyne, Jarryd Roughead, Rhan Hooper
Foll: Brent Renouf, Luke Hodge, Brad Sewell
I/C: Xavier Ellis, Thomas Murphy, Michael Osborne, Wayde Skipper
Emg: Beau Muston, Ryan Schoenmakers, Matt Suckling
In: Osborne, Murphy, Hooper
Out: Beau Muston, Cameron Stokes (ill), Matt Suckling
WEST COAST v ST KILDA
WEST COAST
B: Scott Selwood, Eric Mackenzie, Beau Waters
HB: Lewis Stevenson, Will Schofield, Shannon Hurn
C: Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Brad Ebert
HF: Brad Sheppard, Josh Kennedy, Andrew Embley
F: Nic Naitanui, Quinten Lynch, Mark LeCras
Foll: Dean Cox, Adam Selwood, Tom Swift
I/C: Beau Wilkes, Ben McKinley, Ashton Hams, Patrick McGinnity
Emg: Mitchell Brown, Mark Nicoski, Bradd Dalziell
In: Wilkes, Embley
Out: Darren Glass (groin), Mark Nicoski
ST KILDA
B: James Gwilt, Zac Dawson, Sam Gilbert
HB: Steven Baker, Sam Fisher, Jason Blake
C: Brendon Goddard, Nick Dal Santo, Farren Ray
HF: Nick Heyne, Rhys Stanley, Adam Schneider
F: Clinton Jones, Justin Koschitzke, Stephen Milne
Foll: Michael Gardiner, Lenny Hayes, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Raphael Clarke, Ben McEvoy, Brett Peake, Andrew McQualter
Emg: Jack Steven, Robert Eddy, Jarryn Geary
In: Clarke, Peake, Stanley
Out: Jason Gram (groin), David Armitage, Jarryn Geary
New: Rhys Stanley (West Adelaide)
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Round nine preview: Collingwood v Geelong
May 20th 2010 14:29
VENUE and TIME: MCG, Friday 21 May, 7.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 216, Collingwood 124, Geelong 91, Drawn 1
LAST TIME: Geelong 17.18 (120) def Collingwood 6.11 (47), Preliminary Final 2009 at the MCG
RECENT HISTORY: Geelong has won four of its past five matches against Collingwood.
FORM: Collingwood sits on top of the AFL ladder with a 7-1 win-loss record - their best start to a season since 1981. The Magpies have won their past five matches by an average of 56 points. Geelong has responded to a disappointing loss to Carlton in round five with convincing wins over Richmond (108), Sydney (67) and Brisbane (81). The Cats occupy second spot on the ladder with a 6-2 record.
MEDICAL ROOM: The Pies welcome back impressive young midfielder Sharrod Wellingham from a calf injury but small forward Paul Medhurst (foot), John McCarthy (hamstring), Sean Rusling (calf - one to two weeks) and Anthony Corrie (knee - two to three weeks) remain on the sidelines. For Geelong, mature-age recruit James Podsiadly and James Kelly return to the side after missing the win over the Lions due to groin and calf injuries respectively. Star midfielder Joel Corey (knee) is a month away from playing while ruckman Brad Ottens (foot - four to six weeks) and rugged utility Max Rooke (knee) are also unavailable.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Cameron Ling vs. Dane Swan
Swan was instrumental in Collingwood's win over the Dockers with 31 possessions and five inside 50’s.
Shutting down Swan will be vital for the Cats if they are going to starve Collingwood’s multi-pronged attack of quality supply.
Ling is one of the best midfield stoppers in the competition and will be given the job of tagging the hard-running Magpie.
Don’t be surprised if Swan starts up forward in a bid to take Ling out of his comfort zone then pushes into the middle.
Harry O’Brien vs. Steve Johnson
Johnson is in stellar form having booted 15 goals in his past three matches, including an equal career-best six against Brisbane.
O’Brien looms as the obvious candidate to match-up on the classy 26-year-old given that he has quelled his influence in the past.
In the win over the Dockers the Pies laid a staggering 93 tackles.
They will need to apply that level of pressure on Friday night otherwise the Cats will continually attack through the corridor and provide the likes of Johnson with plenty of quality ball.
Harry Taylor vs. Travis Cloke
Cloke returned to form with five goals against Fremantle and will need to put in yet another big performance if the Pies are going to claim the four premiership points.
However, his task won’t be an easy one as he will be coming up against Taylor who has developed into arguably one of the best defenders in the league.
The 23-year-old Cat is a good reader of the play who marks well in contested situations.
In fact, Taylor is ranked ninth in the AFL in 2010 for total contested marks.
Collingwood will need to be patient and precise with their delivery of the football into the forward line otherwise Taylor will help set up Geelong’s attacking forays.
Sharrod Wellingham vs. Gary Ablett
The last time these two sides met in the second preliminary final Ablett was damaging with a game-high 34 disposals, two goals and four inside 50’s.
Limiting the creative run of the reigning Brownlow medallist will be a key for the Magpies if they are going to have any hope of containing the most attacking side in the AFL.
Wellingham - who has taken his game to another level this season - will be given the task of running with Ablett.
It is vital for the Pies that Wellingham is proactive and tries to hurt Ablett going the other way otherwise the Cats star will dictate terms and dominate.
VERDICT: This match is being billed as the biggest of the season to date and surely won‘t disappoint. Geelong and Collingwood boast quality midfield divisions and are the two most attacking sides in the competition but it is in defence where this contest will be won. The Cats’ defensive unit has conceded 186 points in the past three rounds while the Magpies’ backline has leaked 290 in the same period. Cats by 19 points.
COLLINGWOOD v GEELONG
COLLINGWOOD
B: Heath Shaw, Ben Reid, Ben Johnson
HB: Harry O’Brien, Nick Maxwell, Sharrod Wellingham
C: Luke Ball, Dane Swan, Alan Toovey
HF: Shane O’Bree, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
F: Dayne Beams, Brent Macaffer, Leon Davis
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
I/C: Nathan Brown, Chris Dawes, Steele Sidebottom, Cameron Wood
Emg: Tarkyn Lockyer, Josh Fraser, John Anthony
In: Wellingham
Out: John Anthony
GEELONG
B: Josh Hunt, Matthew Scarlett, Andrew Mackie
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Darren Milburn
C: James Kelly, Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Travis Varcoe
F: Mathew Stokes, Tom Hawkins, Gary Ablett
Foll: Mark Blake, Joel Selwood, Paul Chapman
I/C: Shannon Byrnes, James Podsiadly, David Wojcinski, Tom Lonergan
Emg: Simon Hogan, Mitch Duncan, Taylor Hunt
In: Kelly, Podsiadly
Out: Simon Hogan, Mitch Duncan
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Dockers suspend Johnson for six weeks
May 19th 2010 08:40
FREMANTLE has imposed a raft of sanctions on utility Michael Johnson after he was charged by police on Tuesday with possession of cocaine, including a six-week suspension.
The Dockers announced the sanctions - which were determined under the AFL player code of conduct and in consultation with the club's leadership group and the AFL - at a press conference on Wednesday.
They are as follows:
- Suspension from training with the club until May 31.
- From May 31, Johnson will be able to train with the club but will not be available for selection at AFL or WAFL level until June 21. He will be available for WAFL selection from this date.
- Not available for AFL selection for the club for a total of six weeks (being five AFL matches and the AFL bye), making Johnson available for selection for round 14.
- Stood down from the club’s leadership group for the 2010 season.
- Fine of $5,000, the maximum allowable under the AFL’s player code of conduct.
- Attendance at appropriate drug counselling sessions as determined by the AFL’s Medical Officers.
- Voluntary target testing under AFL guidelines and procedures and the illicit drugs policy.
Fremantle chief executive Steve Rosich said the sanctions would stand regardless of the outcome of the police charge for a small amount of cocaine.
"While we will ensure that Michael's ongoing welfare is paramount, we are extremely disappointed that, while under the influence of alcohol, he engaged in public conduct that has resulted in a drug related police charge," Rosich said.
"We strongly support the AFL drug policy and the need to counsel and treat players and we will support Michael in confronting this issue."
"But we also want to make clear that his actions at the the weekend will not be tolerated at this club and that is evident by the action we have taken today."
In a prepared statement, Johnson expressed remorse for his behaviour.
"I would like to apologise to the AFL, the AFL Players Association, the Fremantle Footy Club, my team mates, Fremantle supporters, my family and friends," Johnson said.
"I am very disappointed in my actions on the weekend and I am working through it with my legal team and the club.
"It has been a tough couple of days for me and my family. I would like to thank everyone out there who have sent their love and support."
"I really appreciate it. I know it is going to be a tough couple of weeks for me but hopefully I can come back to the footy club, become a better person, a better player and a better father to my children."
Johnson is due to face Perth Magistrates' Court on July 5.
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Kirk announces retirement
May 19th 2010 02:57
SYDNEY co-captain Brett Kirk has announced he will retire at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old said he knew it was the right decision.
"I'm someone who has played with my heart, led with my heart, and this is a decision that has come from the heart," Kirk said.
"The reason I'm announcing it now is because I started to have thoughts about it over the last week or two."
"I was resisting it, and it was causing me stress and pain, so I need to listen to my intuition."
Kirk was instrumental in the Swans winning the 2005 premiership but said his greatest legacy was not about on-field achievements.
"It's more about the impact and significance I've had on the club and people around it," he said.
"I'm most proud of being part of building a culture here, and helping our club gain respect in the wider football community, and I'm proud of who I am."
Sydney coach Paul Roos paid tribute to Kirk
"Brett Kirk is not only one of the greats of this football club and the game, but he is an incredible example to everyone about what can be achieved with determination, hard work and a never-say-die attitude," Roos said.
"To go from a player who not only battled to get on the Swans list, but was also almost finished as a player at the end of 2002, and then to end his career as possibly one of the top five players to ever play for the football club is an achievement of mind over matter."
"It's not only his legacy as a player that is extraordinary."
"Equally important is his enormous influence on the culture of this football club."
"Hopefully there will always be a little bit of Brett Kirk in the Sydney Swans Football Club."
Since coming off the Swans' rookie list in 1999, Kirk has played 225 games - including an ongoing streak of 184.
Kirk - who has been co-captain since 2005 - won the club's best-and-fairest award in their premiership year and again in 2007. He also earned All-Australian honours in 2004.
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Club-by-club injury lists
May 19th 2010 00:40
ADELAIDE
Brett Burton (knee) - six weeks
James Craig (hamstring) - two to three weeks
Trent Hentschel (knee) - three to four weeks
Graham Johncock (shoulder) - test
Chris Knights (foot, plantar fasciitis) - test
Scott Thompson (calf) - TBC
Jarrhan Jacky (hamstring) - one to two weeks
David Mackay (groin) - test
Brodie Martin (knee) - indefinite
Brad Moran (knee) - indefinite
Andy Otten (knee) - season
Brad Symes (knee) - test
Daniel Talia (calf) - test
BRISBANE LIONS
Jared Brennan (ankle) - five weeks
Jamie Charman (ankle) - two to four weeks
Mitch Clark (groin) - test
Xavier Clarke (knee) - indefinite
Josh Drummond (knee) - indefinite
Ash McGrath (elbow) - TBC
Niall McKeever (knee) - four to six weeks
Daniel Merrett (hamstring) - two to three weeks
CARLTON
Paul Bower (quad) - three weeks
Brad Fisher (knee) - one to two weeks
Andrew Walker (collarbone) - four weeks
Shaun Grigg (ankle) - test
Richard Hadley (knee) - test
Ryan Houlihan (hamstring) - TBA
Kane Lucas (hamstring) - TBA
COLLINGWOOD
Sharrod Wellingham (calf) - test
Paul Medhurst (foot) - test
Anthony Corrie (knee) - two to three weeks
Tristan Francis (quad) - one week
John McCarthy (hamstring) - one week
Luke Rounds (shoulder) - two weeks
Sean Rusling (calf) - one to two weeks
ESSENDON
Ricky Dyson (knee) - two weeks
Cale Hooker (hamstring) - four weeks weeks
Jason Laycock (foot) - six weeks
Tayte Pears (arm) - one week
Kyle Reimers (thumb) - one week
Henry Slattery (ribs) - TBC
FREMANTLE
Greg Broughton (foot) - four to six weeks
Des Headland (knee) - six weeks
Luke McPharlin (knee) - eight to ten weeks
David Mundy (knee) - test
Brock O'Brien (quad) - eight weeks
GEELONG
Mitch Brown (leg) - one week
Joel Corey (knee) - four weeks
Marcus Drum (detached retina) - three weeks
James Kelly (calf) - test
Steven Motlop (shoulder) - seven weeks
Brad Ottens (foot) - four to six weeks
James Podsiadly (groin) - test
Max Rooke (knee) - test
HAWTHORN
Max Bailey (knee) - indefinite
Josh Gibson (hamstring) - six to seven weeks
Rhan Hooper (hamstring) - test
Luke Lowden (groin soreness) - one to two weeks
Simon Taylor (fractured leg) - indefinite
MELBOURNE
Matthew Bate (ankle) - test
Cameron Bruce (hamstring) - test
Stefan Martin (hip) - one week
Sam Blease (leg) - two to three weeks
Jack Fitzpatrick (shoulder) - two to three weeks
Max Gawn (knee) - indefinite
Liam Jurrah (shoulder) - five to six weeks
John Meesen (ankle) - indefinite
Ricky Petterd (shoulder) - season
Luke Tapscott (hip) - six to eight weeks
NORTH MELBOURNE
Gavin Urquhart (knee) - test
Drew Petrie (broken foot) - one to two weeks
Leigh Adams (hamstring) - one to two weeks
Luke Delaney (broken wrist) - five weeks
Liam Anthony (shoulder) - indefinite
David Hale (back) - test
Hamish McIntosh (shoulder) - test
Ben Ross (groin/hip) - indefinite
PORT ADELAIDE
Warren Tredrea (ankle) - ten to twelve weeks
Daniel Bass (hamstring) - two to three weeks
John Butcher (back) - indefinite
Hamish Hartlett (quad) - two to three weeks
Nathan Krakouer (groin) - test
Andrew Moore (groin) - four to five weeks
Marlon Motlop (foot) - indefinite
Jasper Pittard (hamstring) - test
Matthew Westhoff (groin) - one to two weeks
RICHMOND
Ben Cousins (back) - test
Ben Griffiths (shoulder) - test
Dylan Grimes (eye) - test
Matt Dea (foot) - three to four weeks
Troy Taylor (knee) - one to two weeks
ST KILDA
Nick Riewoldt (hamstring) - indefinite
Jason Gram (hamstring) - four weeks
Steven King (hamstring) - two weeks
Tom Lynch (hand fracture) - two weeks
Luke Miles (stress fracture fibula) - indefinite
SYDNEY SWANS
Daniel Bradshaw (knee) - test
Ben McGlynn (quad) - test
Craig Bird (foot) - one week
Craig Bolton (achilles) - seven weeks
Jarred Moore (ankle) - one to two weeks
Jake Orreal (back) - indefinite
Mark Seaby (ankle) - ten weeks
Brett Meredith (knee) - test
Kristin Thornton (knee) - test
WEST COAST
Daniel Kerr (hamstring) - eight weeks
Chris Masten (knee) - five weeks
Ryan Neates (finger) - three weeks
Tim Houlihan (foot) - two weeks
Brett Jones (arm) - test
Luke Shuey (knee) - test
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Ayce Cordy (shoulder) - season
Brad Johnson (achilles) - three weeks
Robert Murphy (knee) - two to three weeks
Lukas Markovic (shoulder) - TBA
Shane Thorne (knee) - nine weeks
Callan Ward (groin) - one to two weeks
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Johnson charged by police
May 18th 2010 23:17
FREMANTLE utility Michael Johnson has been charged by police with possession of cocaine.
West Australian Police charged Johnson with one count of possession of cocaine on Tuesday night.
The 25-year-old is due to appear in Perth Magistrates' Court on July 5.
Johnson was stood down until further notice by the Dockers on Tuesday afternoon.
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Jackson to miss three matches
May 18th 2010 10:25
RICHMOND midfielder Daniel Jackson will miss three matches after the Tigers failed to have his head-butting charge overturned at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
The 24-year-old - who was cited for head-butting Hawthorn's Campbell Brown in the final term of Richmond's three-point loss at the MCG on Sunday - could have accepted a two-match ban with an early guilty plea.
But the Tigers argued that the contact made with Brown was too light to constitute a head-butt, and that Jackson's action was involuntary due to being bumped by Brown moments earlier.
The tribunal disagreed on both counts, meaning Jackson will miss matches against Essendon, Port Adelaide and St Kilda.
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Johnson stood down
May 18th 2010 06:43
FREMANTLE utility Michael Johnson has been stood down until further notice by the Dockers after being questioned by police in the early hours of Sunday morning on a drug-related matter.
The 25-year-old - who is the subject of a police investigation after allegedly being caught in possession of a small quantity of cocaine - has been advised by police that he will be charged by summons at a later date.
A statement issued on Tuesday afternoon said that Johnson has been stood down by the club from all club activities, including training and playing at all levels.
Fremantle chief executive Steve Rosich said the Dockers were yet to reach a decision on what sanctions would be imposed on Johnson.
"In accordance with the protocols we have in place, we are still in the process of gathering all relevant information and doing so in a timely and appropriate manner," Rosich said.
"We are very disappointed that Michael placed himself in a situation that allowed these circumstances to arise."
"Due to the serious nature of the matter and an impending police charge, the club believes that standing Michael down was the appropriate course of action to take at this stage."
"The action taken reflects the serious nature of the situation at hand. It will also allow Michael to focus on all related legal issues and make that his priority."
"Michael is distressed by the turn of events and, in the best interests of his welfare, we will take the appropriate time to work through the situation with him and his legal representative."
"Michael informed the club of this matter in accordance with the required club protocols and has fully cooperated with police, the AFL and the club during their investigations."
"The AFL was advised on Sunday of this matter and will continue to be updated."
"We will make further comment when we are in a position to do so."
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Jackson to front tribunal
May 18th 2010 03:51
RICHMOND midfielder Daniel Jackson will front the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night to contest his head-butting charge.
Jackson - who was offered a two-match ban for head-butting Hawthorn's Campbell Brown in the final term of the Tigers' heartbreaking three-point loss at the MCG on Sunday - will be risking a three-game suspension.
Carlton utility Jarrad Waite has accepted a two-match sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Port Adelaide's Jason Davenport.
Fremantle small forward Hayden Ballantyne and Hawks skipper Sam Mitchell have accepted $900 fines for pulling the hair of Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien and Richmond youngster Ben Nason respectively while Melbourne's Matthew Warnock copped the same penalty for making negligent contact with a field umpire.
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Bomber receives Rising Star nomination
May 18th 2010 00:52
ESSENDON midfielder Jake Melksham is the round eight nominee for the NAB Rising Star award.
The 18-year-old received the nomination after gathering 14 possessions, three clearances, three tackles and kicking a goal in the Bombers' 12-point win over the St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Since making his debut in round three, Melksham has played five matches and is averaging 16 disposals per game.
Dons coach Matthew Knights said he has been impressed with Melksham's attitude and desire to improve.
"Jake's consistency has been really pleasing – whether it is while he is selected for Essendon or Bendigo," Knights said.
"He has also demonstrated a capacity to play in front of big crowds and still maintain his composure under pressure which is a great sign for any young footballer."
"We made a conscious effort to bring in some good young midfield talent in the last draft and it has been great to see Jake and Travis Colyer get a chance to experience AFL football so early in their career."
Melksham was taken by Essendon with pick 10 in last year's national draft following a best-on-ground performance for the Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup Grand Final.
The AIS-AFL Academy graduate represented VIC Metro at the 2009 AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging 18 possessions per match and ranking second overall for Vic Metro for score assists and for clearances behind number one draft pick Tom Scully.
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Double blow for Dogs
May 17th 2010 09:30
THE Western Bulldogs have been dealt a double blow with classy forward Robert Murphy and skipper Brad Johnson ruled out for up to three weeks.
Murphy will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday night to remove a small cyst at the back of his patella tendon.
The Bulldogs expect the 27-year-old to miss two to three weeks.
Johnson experienced tightness in his Achilles tendon following a training session on Saturday and is expected to miss matches against North Melbourne, Essendon and Collingwood.
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Crows suspend trio
May 17th 2010 09:08
ADELAIDE has suspended star midfielder Bernie Vince, experienced defender Graham Johncock and youngster Matthew Jaensch for one-match for a breach of 'training and preparation standards'.
The punishment was recommended by the leadership group and endorsed by senior coach Neil Craig and the selection committee.
All three players are eligible to play in the SANFL.
Johncock - who missed Saturday night's loss to North Melbourne due to a shoulder injury - will have his suspension held over until he is available for selection.
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Hille in the clear
May 17th 2010 07:08
THE AFL match review panel has thrown out the match-day report laid against Essendon ruckman David Hille for engaging in rough conduct against St Kilda star Brendon Goddard during the first quarter of the Bombers' 12-point win at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The panel said contact was not made to the head or neck region and the force used was not deemed to be unreasonable or excessive.
It is the third time this season Hille has been cleared by the MRP.
Richmond midfielder Daniel Jackson is facing a two-match ban for head-butting Hawthorn's Campbell Brown during the final term of the Tigers' heartbreaking three-point loss at the MCG on Sunday.
Due to a poor record Jackson can't reduce his sanction with an early guilty plea.
He will be risking a three-game suspension if he elects to contest the charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Jackson's head-butt occurred shortly after Brown floored the Tiger with a bump.
The panel assessed the bump but took no further action after ruling that Brown bumped Jackson in the shoulder region.
Carlton utility Jarrad Waite can accept a two-game ban for engaging in rough conduct against Port Adelaide's Jason Davenport but will be risking a three-match suspension if he goes before the tribunal.
The match-day report against Saint Steven Baker for wrestling Essendon speedster Leroy Jetta was thrown out, the MRP deeming that contact was not vigorous or forceful.
Fremantle small forward Hayden Ballantyne and Hawks skipper Sam Mitchell can accept $900 fines for pulling the hair of Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien and Tigers youngster Ben Nason respectively while Melbourne defender Matthew Warnock can accept the same sanction for making negligent contact with a field umpire.
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Dons upset Saints
May 16th 2010 09:51
ESSENDON has upset St Kilda by 12 points at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The Bombers' 14.9 (93) to 11.15 (81) victory was their second in as many matches against the Saints after they handed Ross Lyon's men their first loss of 2009 in round 20.
The Dons now have three wins on the board this season while St Kilda slips to 5-3 after their second successive loss.
Some off the gloss was taken off the win for Essendon with promising young key defender Cale Hooker suffering a hamstring injury in the second quarter while David Hille was reported for rough conduct against Brendon Goddard in the first term.
Hille didn't let having his name put in the book affect him, finishing with four goals while Patrick Ryder chimed in with three majors - including the sealer.
Veteran defender Dustin Fletcher continued his superb run of form while skipper Jobe Watson was influential with 25 possessions.
For the Saints, Nick Dal Santo bounced back from a disappointing performance against Carlton last Monday night with 32 disposals while Lenny Hayes (33) and Leigh Montagna (31) also won plenty of the football.
Michael Gardiner and Justin Koschitzke kicked three goals each.
ST KILDA: 2.3, 5.8, 7.11, 11.15 (81)
ESSENDON: 1.4, 6.4, 10.6, 14.9 (93)
GOALS: St Kilda: Koschitzke 3, Gardiner 3, Milne, Dal Santo, Fisher, Hayes, McQualter.
Essendon: Hille 4, Ryder 3, Monfries 2, Hocking, Atkinson, Jetta, Zaharakis, Melksham, Monfries
BEST: St Kilda: Dal Santo, Hayes, Montagna, Goddard, Gardiner
Essendon: Hille, Ryder, Fletcher, Watson, Hocking, Dempsey
INJURIES: St Kilda: Gram (groin)
Essendon: Hooker (hamstring)
REPORTS: Essendon: David Hille for rough conduct against Brendon Goddard
St Kilda: Steven Baker for wrestling with Leroy Jetta
CHANGES: Essendon: Sam Lonergan (leg) replaced in selected side by Travis Colyer
UMPIRES: Kamolins, Findlay, McBurney
CROWD: 39,204 at Etihad Stadium
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Blues overrun Power
May 16th 2010 09:08
CARLTON has recorded a come-from-behind 26-point win over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues trailed by nine points at three-quarter time but piled on six goals to one in the final stanza to run out 17.16 (118) to 14.8 (92) victors.
Brett Ratten's men now have a 5-3 win-loss record - the same as the Power.
Carlton skipper Chris Judd (27 possessions) and Kade Simpson (29) were damaging while Matthew Kreuzer was also instrumental in the win with 19 disposals, 15 hit-outs and three goals.
Irishman Setanta O'hAilpin also managed three majors.
For Port, Kane Cornes collected 27 touches, captain Domenic Cassisi (21, seven tackles) tried hard while Steven Salopek kicked three goals.
PORT ADELAIDE: 3.3 8.5 13.7 14.8 (92)
CARLTON: 4.1 8.4 11.10 17.16 (118)
GOALS: Port Adelaide: Salopek 3, Motlop 2, Hitchcock 2, Westhoff, Schulz, Ebert, Gray, Cornes, Davenport, Surjan
Carlton: O'hAilpin 3, Kreuzer 3, Houlihan 2, Waite2, Yarran 2, Carazzo, Garlett, Simpson, Judd, Scotland,
BEST: Port Adelaide: K. Cornes, Cassisi, Salopek, Davenport
CARLTON: Judd, Simpson, Kreuzer, Carrazzo, Russell, Gibbs
INJURIES: Port Adelaide: Nil
Carlton: Lucas (hamstring), White (shoulder)
REPORTS: Waite for striking Davenport,
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Hay, Ryan, Armstrong
CROWD: 30, 228 at AAMI Stadium
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Hawks down Tigers in thriller
May 16th 2010 06:50
HAWTHORN has kept its slim finals hopes alive with a thrilling three-point win over Richmond at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.
The Hawks prevailed 13.11 (89) to 13.8 (86) thanks to a brilliant tackle by skipper Sam Mitchell on Shane Tuck who was about to take a shot on goal from just inside 50 with about 30 seconds left in the match.
The result sees Hawthorn improve to 2-6 while the Tigers remain winless in 2010.
Mitchell collected 29 possessions in his return from a hamstring injury while Luke Hodge (27) was also prolific.
Cyril Rioli booted four goals - three of which came in the last quarter - while former Port Adelaide star Shaun Burgoyne finished with 20 disposals in his first game in the brown and gold.
For Richmond, Daniel Jackson (31 touches), skipper Chris Newman (27, two goals) and young gun Trent Cotchin (27) worked tirelessly while Jack Riewoldt kicked four majors.
RICHMOND: 3.1, 6.5, 8.5, 13.8 (86)
HAWTHORN: 2.5, 7.6, 9.10, 13.11 (89)
GOALS: Richmond: Riewoldt 4, Newman 2, Graham 2, Edwards, Jackson, Tambling, Rance, White
Hawthorn: Rioli 4, Franklin 2, Roughead 2, Petersen 2, Lewis, Young, Birchall
BEST: Richmond: Jackson, Newman, Cotchin, Riewoldt, Deledio, McGuane, Thursfield
Hawthorn: Mitchell, Hodge, Rioli, Burgoyne, Lewis, Peterson, Sewell
INJURIES: Richmond: Nil
Hawthorn: Nil
UMPIRES: McLaren, Sully, Pannell
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
CROWD: 41,563 at the MCG
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Cats demolish Lions
May 15th 2010 13:17
GEELONG has moved into second spot on the AFL ladder with an 81-point demolition of Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday night.
The Cats got the early jump before going on to record a 24.11 (155) to 10.14 (74) win.
The Lions have now lost their past four matches.
Steve Johnson was best afield with six goals while Paul Chapman (34 possessions), Joel Selwood (32) and James Bartel (32) were damaging in the middle.
Gary Ablett racked up 31 disposals but only nine of those were kicks.
Tom Hawkins returned to form with four majors while Shannon Byrnes and Cameron Mooney chipped in with three apiece.
Matthew Scarlett kept Brendan Fevola to just one goal while Mathew Stokes was a solid performer in his first game of the season after serving a club-imposed suspension for being charged with cocaine possession and trafficking in February, collecting 22 touches.
For Brisbane, Simon Black (23 possessions) battled valiantly while captain Jonathan Brown and Justin Sherman kicked three goals each.
Geelong will now take on ladder leader Collingwood at the MCG next Friday night while the Lions will attempt to get their season back on track against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium next Sunday.
BRISBANE: 1.6, 4.8, 8.12, 10.14 (74)
GEELONG: 6.2, 11.4, 18.6, 24.11 (155)
GOALS: Brisbane: Brown 3, Sherman 3, Power, Buchanan, Rockliff
Geelong: Johnson 6, Hawkins 4, Mooney 3, Byrnes 3, Chapman 2, Bartel 2, Ablett, Hogan, Ling, Varcoe
BEST: Brisbane: Black, Brown, Sherman, Polkinghorne
Geelong: Johnson, Chapman, Selwood, Bartel, Hawkins, Scarlett, Byrnes, Enright, Mackie
INJURIES: Brisbane: McGrath (elbow)
Geelong: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Geelong: James Kelly (calf) replaced in selected side by Mitch Duncan
UMPIRES: Kennedy, Ryan, Avon
CROWD: 33, 629 at the Gabba
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Roos hold off Crows
May 15th 2010 13:11
NORTH MELBOURNE has snapped an eight-game losing streak against Adelaide with a nine-point win at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
Leading by 54 points at three-quarter time, the Kangaroos appeared to be on course for a percentage-boosting win but the Crows slammed on seven unanswered goals to cut the deficit to less than two straight kicks with 37 seconds left in the contest.
However it was too little too late as the Roos held on for a 12.12 (84) to 11.9 (75) victory.
It was North's fourth triumph of the season while Adelaide has just one win to its name after eight matches.
Kangaroos big man Todd Goldstein was dominant in the ruck with 41 hit-outs while skipper Brent Harvey (24 possessions, three goals), Andrew Swallow (29, two goals) and Daniel Wells (25) were also influential.
Brady Rawlings racked up a game-high 37 disposals from half-back while Michael Firrito also won plenty of the football.
For the Crows, skipper Simon Goodwin (27) tried hard all night while Tony Armstrong (25) was a busy contributor.
NORTH MELBOURNE: 4.3, 8.6, 12.11, 12.12 (84)
ADELAIDE: 2.3, 2.4, 4.5, 11.9 (75)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Harvey 3, Harding 2, Swallow 2, Edwards 2, Wells, Goldstein, Thomas
Adelaide: Walker 3, Porplyzia 2, Stevens, McLeod, Petrenko, Cook, Vince, Tippett
BEST: North Melbourne: Goldstein, Harvey, Swallow, Wells, Rawlings, Firrito
Adelaide: Goodwin, Armstrong, Bock, McLeod, Edwards
INJURIES: North Melbourne: Hale (back spasms)
Adelaide: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: North Melboune: Hamish McIntosh replaced in selected side by Leigh Harding
UMPIRES: Nicholls, Jeffery, Keating
CROWD: 16,479 at Etihad Stadium
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Dogs sink Swans
May 15th 2010 08:30
THE Western Bulldogs have maintained their recent dominance over Sydney with a comfortable 38-point win at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs banged on ten goals to three in the middle two quarters to establish a match-winning 49-point lead before running out 14.7 (101) to 9.9 (63) winners.
It was the Dogs' fifth straight win over the Swans.
Prize Bulldogs recruit Barry Hall starred against his former side with 19 possessions, 11 marks and 5.4.
Hall was well supported by Brennan Stack who chipped in with three majors.
Brian Lake was superb with 24 disposals, 11 marks and two goals while Daniel Cross (32), Matthew Boyd (29) and Adam Cooney (24) did the damage in the middle.
Adam Goodes was Sydney's best with 20 touches and four goals while Jarrad McVeigh (30) and Rhyce Shaw (29) battled hard.
WESTERN BULLDOGS:4.4 9.6 14.10 14.17 (101)
SYDNEY: 3.2 4.7 6.9 9.9 (63)
GOALS: Western Bulldogs: Hall 5, Stack 3, Lake 2, Hahn, Higgins, Eagleton, Hill
Sydney: Goodes 4,Hannebery 2, Bolton, Rohan, Kirk
BEST: Western Bulldogs: Hall, Lake, Cross, Boyd, Stack, Cooney, Hudson
SYDNEY: Goodes, McVeigh, Shaw
INJURIES: Western Bulldogs: Murphy (knee)
Sydney: Nil
REPORTS:Nil
CHANGES: Western Bulldogs: Ryan Griffen (soreness) replaced in selected side by Nathan Eagleton
Sydney: Daniel Bradshaw (knee) replaced in selected side by Paul Bevan.
UMPIRES: Farmer, McInerney, Chamberlain
CROWD: 14,308 at Manuka Oval
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Eagles down Demons
May 15th 2010 07:42
WEST COAST has recorded a rare win away from home, downing Melbourne by 29 points at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
Scores were level at the main break but the Eagles played with greater intent than the Demons in the second half and booted five goals to one to record a 10.15 (75) to 6.10 (46) victory.
It was just West Coast's second win away from Subiaco Oval in 25 attempts.
The result sees the Eagles improve to 3-5 - the same win-loss record as Melbourne.
Matt Priddis racked up a game-high 35 possessions while Dean Cox was also instrumental in the win with 25 disposals and 14 hit-outs.
Adam Selwood and Matt Rosa won plenty of the football while Mark LeCras was lively up forward but let himself down in front of goal, booting a wasteful 2.5.
For the Demons, skipper James McDonald (31 touches) and hard-running defender Jack Grimes (30) tried hard all day while 2008 number one draft pick Jack Watts showed some good signs, finishing with 15 possessions and five marks.
MELBOURNE: 1.3, 5.5, 6.8, 6.10 (46)
WEST COAST: 3.0, 5.5, 8.8, 10.15 (75)
GOALS: Melbourne: Green 2, McDonald, Hughes, Bennell, Scully
West Coast: Kennedy 2, LeCras 2, Selwood, Lynch, Cox, Selwood, Rosa, McKinley
BEST: Melbourne: McDonald, Grimes, Moloney, Bruce, McKenzie
West Coast: Priddis, Cox, A.Selwood, Rosa, LeCras, Ebert, Stevenson
INJURIES: Melbourne: Nil
West Coast: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Meredith, Wenn, Mollison
CROWD: 28,593 at the MCG
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Magpies too good for Dockers
May 14th 2010 14:00
COLLINGWOOD has moved one game clear at the top of the AFL ladder with a 36-point victory over Fremantle at Subiaco Oval on Friday night.
The Magpies set up the win with a dominant third term before prevailing 20.13 (133) to 15.7 ((97).
For the third consecutive week the Pies had 13 individual goal-kickers - Travis Cloke the most effective with five majors.
Dane Swan (31 possessions), Alan Didak (25, three goals), Scott Pendlebury (27) and Ben Johnson (27) were also instrumental in the win
Aaron Sandilands was Fremantle's best with 25 disposals, two goals and a staggering 43 hit-outs but the Dockers midfielders failed to capitalise on his dominance, the Magpies winning the clearances 45-35.
Fremantle mature-age recruit Michael Barlow continued the impressive start to his career with 34 touches, 14 tackles and six inside 50's.
Both sides traded the first four goals of the contest before Collingwood took control.
The Magpies continually forced the Dockers into turnovers and punished them on the rebound with five unanswered goals - including two from Cloke - to open up a 31-point lead at the 29-minute mark.
A goal from Garrick Ibbotson reduced the Pies' advantage to 24 points at quarter-time.
Fremantle came out with a greater level of intensity in the second term and kicked three goals in a five-minute burst to close to within one straight kick.
Collingwood steadied with three of the next five majors - all three of the Magpies' goals coming from the goal-square - before Ryan Crowley goaled on the run to cut the deficit to 10 points at the main break.
The Magpies should have been further in front at half-time but they were wasteful in front of goal, booting six behinds for the term.
It was a sloppy start to the third quarter by both sides before Johnson converted a set shot at the seven-minute mark.
The Dockers got the almost immediate reply with Stephen Hill drilling one home from long range but it was all Collingwood from that moment on, Mick Malthouse's men piling on six of the last seven goals of the term with Cloke and Didak chipping in with two apiece to help their side to a match-winning 41-point lead at the final change.
FREMANTLE: 3.3, 9.5, 11.5, 15.7 (97)
COLLINGWOOD: 7.3, 10.9, 17.10, 20.13 (133)
GOALS: Fremantle: Crowley 2, Sandilands 2, Hasleby 2, Pavlich 2, Ballantyne 2, Hill 2, Ibbotson, Silvagni, De Boer
Collingwood: Cloke 5, Didak 3, Wood 2, Anthony, O'Bree, Pendlebury, Ball, Beams, Johnson, Swan, Macaffer, Sidebottom, Davis
BEST: Fremantle: Sandilands, Barlow, Crowley, Pavlich
Collingwood: Cloke, Swan, Didak, Pendlebury, Johnson, O'Bree, Beams, Ball
INJURIES: Fremantle: McPharlin (knee), Mundy (knee)
Collingwood:
REPORTS: Fremantle Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Margetts, Rosebury, Stevic
CROWD: 41, 624 at Subiaco Oval
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Round Eight Teams
May 14th 2010 07:59
2010 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
ROUND EIGHT (All times local)
Friday May 14
Fremantle v Collingwood at Subiaco Oval, 6.40pm
Saturday May 15
Western Bulldogs v Sydney Swans at Manuka Oval, 2.10pm
Melbourne v West Coast at the MCG, 2.10pm
Brisbane Lions v Geelong at the Gabba, 7.10pm
North Melbourne v Adelaide at Etihad Stadium, 7.10pm
Sunday May 16
Richmond v Hawthorn at the MCG, 1.10pm
Port Adelaide v Carlton at AAMI Stadium, 2.40pm
St Kilda v Essendon at Etihad Stadium, 4.40pm
FREMANTLE v COLLINGWOOD
FREMANTLE
B: Garrick Ibbotson, Chris Tarrant, Ryan Crowley
HB: Greg Broughton, Luke McPharlin, Roger Hayden
C: Adam McPhee, David Mundy, Paul Hasleby
HF: Michael Johnson, Matthew Pavlich, Stephen Hill
F: Matthew de Boer, Chris Mayne, Hayden Ballantyne
Foll: Aaron Sandilands, Michael Barlow, Paul Duffield
I/C: Nathan Fyfe, Rhys Palmer, Anthony Morabito, Alex Silvagni
Emg: Kepler Bradley, Nick Suban, Antoni Grover
In: Ibbotson, Silvagni
Out: Kepler Bradley, Dylan Roberton (soreness)
COLLINGWOOD
B: Heath Shaw, Ben Reid, Ben Johnson
HB: Harry O’Brien, Nick Maxwell, Alan Toovey
C: Luke Ball, Dane Swan, Steele Sidebottom
HF: Shane O’Bree, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
F: Dayne Beams, John Anthony, Leon Davis
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
I/C: Nathan Brown, Chris Dawes, Brent Macaffer, Cameron Wood
Emg: Tarkyn Lockyer, Simon Prestigiacomo, Jaxson Barham
In: Anthony
Out: Paul Medhurst (foot strain)
WESTERN BULLDOGS v SYDNEY SWANS
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Dale Morris
HB: Ryan Hargrave, Tom Williams, Lindsay Gilbee
C: Ryan Griffen, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Cross
HF: Robert Murphy, Mitch Hahn, Shaun Higgins
F: Jarrad Grant, Barry Hall, Josh Hill
Foll: Ben Hudson, Adam Cooney, Daniel Giansiracusa
I/C: Dylan Addison, Jason Akermanis, Will Minson, Brennan Stack
Emg: Nathan Eagleton, Brodie Moles, Easton Wood
In: Minson
Out: Andrejs Everitt (ankle)
SYDNEY SWANS
B: Rhyce Shaw, Ted Richards, Tadhg Kennelly
HB: Martin Mattner, Heath Grundy, Nick Malceski
C: Jarrad McVeigh, Brett Kirk, Nick Smith
HF: Ryan O'Keefe, Adam Goodes, Josh Kennedy
F: Jesse White, Daniel Bradshaw, Lewis Jetta
Foll: Mike Pyke, Jude Bolton, Kieren Jack
I/C: Daniel Hannebery, Henry Playfair, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Gary Rohan
Emg: Paul Bevan, Matt O'Dwyer, Campbell Heath
In: Playfair, Roberts-Thomson, Hannebery
Out: Jarred Moore (ankle), Ed Barlow, Shane Mumford (suspended)
MELBOURNE v WEST COAST
MELBOURNE
B: Jack Grimes, Matthew Warnock, Jared Rivers
HB: Cameron Bruce, James Frawley, Colin Garland
C: James McDonald, Jordie McKenzie, Aaron Davey
HF: Jamie Bennell, Matthew Bate, Jack Watts
F: Nathan Jones, Daniel Hughes, Brad Green
Foll: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Tom Scully
I/C: Paul Johnson, Colin Sylvia, Jack Trengove, Clint Bartram
Emg: Neville Jetta, Jake Spencer, Lynden Dunn
In: Watts
Out: Lynden Dunn
WEST COAST
B: Will Schofield, Darren Glass, Beau Waters
HB: Lewis Stevenson, Eric Mackenzie, Shannon Hurn
C: Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Brad Ebert
HF: Brad Sheppard, Josh Kennedy, Ashton Hams
F: Mark Nicoski, Quinten Lynch, Mark LeCras
Foll: Dean Cox, Adam Selwood, Tom Swift
I/C: Patrick McGinnity, Ben McKinley, Nic Naitanui, Scott Selwood
Emg: Mitchell Brown, Bradd Dalziell, Ashley Hansen
In: S.Selwood
Out: Bradd Dalziell
BRISBANE LIONS v GEELONG
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Jed Adcock, Matt Maguire, Andrew Raines
HB: James Hawksley, Brent Staker, Ashley McGrath
C: Michael Rischitelli, Daniel Rich, Justin Sherman
HF: Luke Power, Jonathan Brown, Cheynee Stiller
F: Todd Banfield, Brendan Fevola, James Polkinghorne
Foll: Matthew Leuenberger, Joel Patfull, Simon Black
I/C: Jack Redden, Tom Rockliff, Amon Buchanan, Matt Austin
Emg: Travis Johnstone, Pearce Hanley, Tom Collier
In: Buchanan, Maguire, Patfull, Raines
Out: Josh Drummond (knee), Jared Brennan (ankle), Pearce Hanley, Travis Johnstone
GEELONG
B: Andrew Mackie, Matthew Scarlett, Josh Hunt
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Darren Milburn
C: James Kelly, Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Travis Varcoe
F: Mathew Stokes, Tom Hawkins, Gary Ablett
Foll: Mark Blake, Joel Selwood, Paul Chapman
I/C: Shannon Byrnes, Simon Hogan, Tom Lonergan, David Wojcinski
Emg: Mitchell Duncan, Dawson Simpson, Ryan Gamble
In: Stokes
Out: James Podsiadly (soreness)
NORTH MELBOURNE v ADELAIDE
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Michael Firrito, Scott Thompson, Brady Rawlings
HB: Nathan Grima, Lachie Hansen, Daniel Pratt
C: Jack Ziebell, Ben Cunnington, Ryan Bastinac
HF: Aaron Edwards, Josh Smith, Brent Harvey
F: Daniel Wells, David Hale, Lindsay Thomas
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Andrew Swallow, Levi Greenwood
I/C: Scott McMahon, Todd Goldstein, Cruize Garlett, Sam Wright
Emg: Nathan O'Keefe, Matt Campbell, Leigh Harding
In: Pratt, Smith, Greenwood
Out: Leigh Adams (hamstring), Liam Anthony (shoulder), Ben Warren
ADELAIDE
B: Michael Doughty, Ben Rutten, Phil Davis
HB: Nathan van Berlo, Nathan Bock, Simon Goodwin
C: Myke Cook, Brent Reilly, Bernie Vince
HF: Richard Douglas, Kurt Tippett, Tyson Edwards
F: Jared Petrenko, Taylor Walker, Scott Stevens
Foll: Ivan Maric, Patrick Dangerfield, Andrew McLeod
I/C: Jason Porplyzia, Chris Schmidt, Matthew Jaensch, Tony Armstrong
Emg: Jonathon Griffin, Jack Gunston, Rory Sloane
In: Dangerfield, Walker, Armstrong
Out: Graham Johncock (shoulder), Brett Burton, Scott Thompson (calf)
RICHMOND v HAWTHORN
RICHMOND
B: Kelvin Moore, Will Thursfield, Luke McGuane
HB: Shane Tuck, Brett Deledio, Chris Newman
C: Shane Edwards, Daniel Jackson, Jeromey Webberley
HF: Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Ben Nason
F: Robin Nahas, Alex Rance, Nathan Foley
Foll: Tyrone Vickery, Trent Cotchin, Richard Tambling
I/C: Angus Graham, Graham Polak, Matt White, Mitch Farmer
Emg: Tom Hislop, Andrew Collins, David Astbury
In: Foley, Graham, Farmer
Out: Dean Polo (suspended), Andrew Collins, David Astbury
HAWTHORN
B: Campbell Brown, Stephen Gilham, Brent Guerra
HB: Grant Birchall, Ben Stratton, Shaun Burgoyne
C: Xavier Ellis, Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis
HF: Carl Peterson, Lance Franklin, Clinton Young
F: Cyril Rioli, Jarryd Roughead, Brendan Whitecross
Foll: Brent Renouf, Luke Hodge, Brad Sewell
I/C: Beau Muston, Wayde Skipper, Cameron Stokes, Matt Suckling
Emg: Tom Murphy, Shane Savage, Ryan Schoenmakers
In: Burgoyne, Skipper, Mitchell, Franklin, Stokes
Out: Chance Bateman (suspended), Rick Ladson, Jarryd Morton, Liam Shiels, Ryan Schoenmakers
New: Shaun Burgoyne (Port Adelaide), Wayde Skipper (Western Bulldogs/rookie list)
PORT ADELAIDE v CARLTON
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Jacob Surjan, Alipate Carlile, Troy Chaplin
HB: Paul Stewart, Chad Cornes, Steven Salopek
C: Danyle Pearce, Domenic Cassisi, Jason Davenport
HF: Matt Thomas, Justin Westhoff, David Rodan
F: Robbie Gray, Brett Ebert, Daniel Motlop
Foll: Dean Brogan, Travis Boak, Kane Cornes
I/C: Tom Logan, Jay Schulz, Cameron Hitchcock, Jackson Trengove
Emg: Josh Carr, Jay Nash, Daniel Stewart
In: Hitchcock, Schulz
Out: Nathan Krakouer (groin), Warren Tredrea (ankle)
CARLTON
B: Simon White, Michael Jamison, Jordan Russell
HB: Dennis Armfield, Bret Thornton, Kane Lucas
C: Heath Scotland, Bryce Gibbs, Marc Murphy
HF: Kade Simpson, Ryan Houlihan, Andrew Carrazzo
F: Jarrad Waite, Setanta O'hAilpin, Eddie Betts
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Aaron Joseph, Chris Judd
I/C: Jeff Garlett, Sam Jacobs, Chris Johnson, Chris Yarran
Emg: Steven Browne, Lachie Henderson, Mitch Robinson
No change
ST KILDA v ESSENDON
ST KILDA
B: James Gwilt, Zac Dawson, Sam Gilbert
HB: Steven Baker, Sam Fisher, Jason Blake
C: Clint Jones, Nick Dal Santo, Farren Ray
HF: Andrew McQualter, Brendon Goddard, Adam Schneider
F: Jason Gram, Justin Koschitzke, Stephen Milne
Foll: Michael Gardiner, Lenny Hayes, Leigh Montagna
I/C: David Armitage, Jarryn Geary, Nick Heyne, Ben McEvoy
Emg: Rhys Stanley, Raphael Clarke, Robert Eddy
In: Armitage, Heyne, McEvoy
Out: Steven King (hamstring), Jack Steven, Raphael Clarke
New: Nick Heyne (Gippsland Power)
ESSENDON
B: Heath Hocking, Dustin Fletcher, Mark McVeigh
HB: Brent Prismall, Cale Hooker, Courtenay Dempsey
C: Jake Melksham, Jobe Watson, Sam Lonergan
HF: Angus Monfries, Scott Gumbleton, David Zaharakis
F: David Hille, Michael Hurley, Alwyn Davey
Foll: Patrick Ryder, Brent Stanton, Jason Winderlich
I/C: David Myers, Leroy Jetta, Jarrod Atkinson, Ben Howlett
Emg: Mark Williams, Travis Colyer, Tyson Slattery
In: Jetta, Myers
Out: Henry Slattery (ribs), Nathan Lovett-Murray (foot)
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Frawley signs new deal with Demons
May 14th 2010 01:45
MELBOURNE young gun James Frawley has signed a new four-year deal with the Demons which will see him remain in the red and blue until at least the end of 2014.
The 21-year-old defender - who is the nephew of former St Kilda captain Danny Frawley - has been one of Melbourne's best in the opening seven rounds of the season.
Frawley believes the future is bright at the Demons who have begun 2010 in promising fashion, winning three matches after managing a meagre total of seven victories in the past two years.
"The last few years have been pretty tough, but hopefully the times are looking up and it'll be good to be part of the young group and hopefully challenge for a premiership soon," Frawley said.
"It'll be good to stick with a few of these young boys and hopefully a few of them will get on board and sign, so we'll go forward together."
Melbourne list management general manager Tim Harrington said the new deal was a big show of confidence by both player and club.
"For James to have the confidence to commit to the club for four years and for the club to have the confidence to commit to James for four years is a pretty big thing - you don't do too many four-year deals," Harrington said.
"Given we see him as a mainstay of the backline for a long period of time, it was a pretty easy decision."
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Round eight preview: Fremantle v Collingwood
May 13th 2010 14:52
VENUE and TIME: Subiaco Oval, Friday May 14, 6:40pm AWST (8.40pm AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 20, Fremantle 8, Collingwood 12
LAST TIME: Collingwood 26.13 (169) d Fremantle 13.7 (85), Round 13, 2009 at the MCG.
RECENT HISTORY: Collingwood has won three of its past four matches against Fremantle but all of those wins came at the MCG.
FORM: Fremantle has begun the season with six wins from seven matches - the most recent of which was a maiden victory over Brisbane at the Gabba last Saturday night. The final margin should have been considerably greater than 13 points but the Dockers were incredibly wasteful in front of goal, booting 23 behinds. Collingwood’s attacking prowess has been on display in recent times with the Magpies recording scores of 120 points or more in their four-game winning streak. The Pies are the other side in the competition with a 6-1 record - their best start to a season since 1993. They are on top of the AFL ladder thanks to a percentage of 146.39.
MEDICAL ROOM: Fremantle welcomes back midfielder Garrick Ibbotson and promising young defender Alex Silvagni from ankle injuries but youngster Dylan Robertson (soreness) will miss. Veteran Des Headland (knee) is eight weeks away from resuming. For Collingwood, small forward Paul Medhurst will miss the clash against his old side due to a foot injury. Ruckman Josh Fraser (knee) and Brad Dick (shoulder) are out for at least another week while Sean Rusling (calf - one to two weeks), John McCarthy (hamstring - two to three weeks) and Anthony Corrie (knee - three to four weeks) are also on the sidelines.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Harry O’Brien vs. Matthew Pavlich
Pavlich has been instrumental in Fremantle’s stellar start to the season, averaging 20 possessions and booting 27 goals to lead the Coleman Medal race.
O’Brien looms as a likely candidate to match-up on the Dockers skipper as he has the tank to go with him when he is in the middle and also the ability to match him in the air when he is up forward.
Fremantle is a side that likes to attack through the corridor.
The Magpies will need to force them wide with relentless tackling pressure otherwise Pavlich will receive enough quality supply to have an influence on the outcome of the contest.
Ryan Crowley vs. Dane Swan
The last time these two sides met in round 13 last year Swan was damaging with a game-high 41 possessions, including eight inside 50’s.
The 26-year-old is currently in red-hot form having averaged 29.4 disposals in seven appearances and will need to be contained if the Dockers are going to restrict Collingwood’s multi-pronged attack.
Crowley is Fremantle’s number one midfield stopper and will be given the task of matching up on Swan in what will be a pivotal duel.
It is vital for the Dockers that Crowley is switched on defensively all night otherwise Swan will hurt them with his ability to win the football at the stoppages and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his clean use of the football.
Dale Thomas vs. Stephen Hill
Hill played a major role in the win over the Lions, racking up a team-high 32 disposals and delivering the football inside 50 on nine occasions.
The exciting 20-year-old is ranked sixth in the competition for inside 50’s per game with an average of 5.4.
Shutting down Hill will be a key for the Magpies if they are going to deny Fremantle’s forwards of quality ball.
Thomas - who is in career-best form having averaged 23.6 touches and a goal per game so far in 2010 - has the pace to go with Hill and will most likely match-up on the young Docker.
The Pies will need Thomas to push forward at every available opportunity and be a contributor on the scoreboard as it will force Hill to be accountable which in turn will help limit his impact on the contest as a line-breaking midfielder who uses the football well.
Chris Tarrant vs. John Anthony
Anthony is in the Collingwood side for the first time since round two and will be keen to impress.
The 22-year-old performed well in the clash against Fremantle last year, booting four goals.
However, replicating that performance won’t be an easy task as he will be coming up against Tarrant who is arguably in All-Australian form having conceded just seven goals in six matches.
Anthony will need to get his hands on the football and convert early as he is very much a confidence player.
VERDICT: Fremantle has won its past seven matches at Subiaco Oval but they are coming off a six-day break after the longest trip in AFL football. In what promises to be a high-intensity contest from the outset, expect Collingwood to finish the stronger of the two sides. Magpies by 19 points.
FREMANTLE v COLLINGWOOD
FREMANTLE
B: Garrick Ibbotson, Chris Tarrant, Ryan Crowley
HB: Greg Broughton, Luke McPharlin, Roger Hayden
C: Adam McPhee, David Mundy, Paul Hasleby
HF: Michael Johnson, Matthew Pavlich, Stephen Hill
F: Matthew de Boer, Chris Mayne, Hayden Ballantyne
Foll: Aaron Sandilands, Michael Barlow, Paul Duffield
I/C: Nathan Fyfe, Rhys Palmer, Anthony Morabito, Alex Silvagni
Emg: Kepler Bradley, Nick Suban, Antoni Grover
In: Garrick Ibbotson, Alex Silvagni
Out: Kepler Bradley, Dylan Roberton (soreness)
COLLINGWOOD
B: Heath Shaw, Ben Reid, Ben Johnson
HB: Harry O’Brien, Nick Maxwell, Alan Toovey
C: Luke Ball, Dane Swan, Steele Sidebottom
HF: Shane O’Bree, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
F: Dayne Beams, John Anthony, Leon Davis
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
I/C: Nathan Brown, Chris Dawes, Brent Macaffer, Cameron Wood
Emg: Tarkyn Lockyer, Simon Prestigiacomo, Jaxson Barham
In: John Anthony
Out: Paul Medhurst (foot strain)
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Watson re-signs with Bombers
May 12th 2010 01:28
ESSENDON skipper Jobe Watson has signed a new three-year deal with the Bombers which will tie him to the club until at least the end of 2013.
The 25-year-old - who is the son of Dons legend Tim - said the decision to re-sign was an obvious one.
"It was really just a case of waiting for the right time to get offered a new contract and then get the deal done and it is obviously really pleasing to get it done so early," Watson said.
"It will hopefully mean I will be a one-club player so I can be here and grow with this team.”
"It is nice to have a family connection with the club and it obviously means a lot to my family and it is an important thing for the fans as well."
The length of the new deal allows Watson - who is in his first year as captain - to continue to develop alongside a young team which he believes should be hitting its straps in the next few years.
"It is really hard to know when your premiership window is because there are so many variables, but the length of the contract means I will be at this club with the current group players and we will have played a fair bit of footy together over the next three years," he said.
"You can never really know when you are going to have an opportunity but hopefully we can experience it together in the next few years."
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Mumford suspended for two matches
May 11th 2010 09:41
SYDNEY ruckman Shane Mumford has been suspended for two matches by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night for his tackle on former Geelong teammate Gary Ablett which left the reigning Brownlow medallist with 'mild visual disturbance' and a headache.
Mumford was risking a three-game ban by contesting the rough conduct charge but escaped with a two-match suspension after the tribunal downgraded his conduct from reckless to negligent.
The loss of the 23-year-old is a significant blow for the Swans given that their other ruck recruit in Mark Seaby is out for up to three months with an ankle injury.
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Drummond undergoes LARS surgery
May 11th 2010 07:48
BRISBANE defender Josh Drummond has undergone the radical LARS surgery on his knee in a bid to play a role in the Lions' 2010 campaign.
Drummond ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last Saturday night's loss to Fremantle at the Gabba.
Club surgeon Jim Fardoulys performed the Ligament Augmentation and Resconstruction System surgery on Tuesday afternoon.
The procedure - which involves the use of synthetic fibres to repair the knee - has been successfully used by Sydney's Nick Malceski and Port Adelaide midfielder David Rodan.
Drummond will commence his rehabilitation program immediately.
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Anthony out for three months
May 11th 2010 06:00
NORTH MELBOURNE has been dealt a major blow with midfielder Liam Anthony ruled out for three months after scans revealed he would require a full shoulder reconstruction.
The 22-year-old injured his left shoulder when he landed heavily after being crunched by Collingwood forward Travis Cloke in a marking contest during third quarter of the Kangaroos' 66-point loss at the MCG last Saturday night.
Anthony will undergo surgery on Wednesday.
Since making his debut in round 13 last year, Anthony has proven himself to be a prolific ball-winner.
He averaged 25.6 possessions in ten appearances in 2009 and begun this season in impressive fashion, averaging 23 disposals in seven games.
Meanwhile, Roos youngster Ben Ross will undergo two operations - one on his pubic bone - and another on his hip - to repair an ongoing groin complaint.
It is unknown how long Ross will be sidelined.
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Cooney signs new deal with Dogs
May 11th 2010 03:36
STAR Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Cooney has signed a new three-year deal with the Bulldogs which will see him remain at Whitten Oval until at least the end of 2013.
The 2008 Brownlow medallist - who confirmed on Tuesday his management had been contacted by the Gold Coast - was delighted to have secured his future with the Dogs.
"My wife's pretty settled over here and I've got family over here and the kids go to school - everyone's pretty happy. I've got a house over here now so I'm settled in pretty well to the Melbourne lifestyle," Cooney said.
"I think I'll be 27 or 28 coming out of contract, so 10 years at the club which is fantastic."
"Hopefully I will have another couple of years left after that."
Taken with pick one in the 2003 national draft, Cooney has played 142 games since making his debut in round one, 2004.
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Mumford to face tribunal
May 11th 2010 03:10
SYDNEY ruckman Shane Mumford will face the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night to contest a rough conduct charge.
Mumford - who could have accepted a two-match suspension for his crude tackle on former Geelong teammate Gary Ablett during the last quarter of Sunday's clash at Skilled Stadium - will be risking a three-game ban.
Hawthorn premiership midfielder Chance Bateman will miss three matches for his bump on West Coast youngster Brad Sheppard while Richmond defender Dean Polo will have a one-week stint on the sidelines for his strike on Adelaide's Richard Douglas.
Brisbane ruckman Matthew Leuenberger has accepted a $900 fine for making negligent contact with a field umpire.
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Scully earns nomination
May 11th 2010 02:09
MELBOURNE midfielder Tom Scully has been rewarded for his stellar performance against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG last Friday night with the round seven nomination for the NAB Rising Star award.
Scully - who turns 19 on Saturday - racked up a game-high 39 possessions - including seven clearances, five tackles and one goal in wet conditions.
Demons coach Dean Bailey said Scully's effort reflected his meticulous preparation and fantastic endurance.
"Tom's professionalism at such a young age is a credit to him. His strong work ethic has seen him make a successful transition to AFL football," Bailey said.
"His effort Friday night in difficult conditions is testament to his skill level. All Melbourne fans can look forward to his further development in the years to come."
Taken by Melbourne with the number one pick in the 2009 national draft, Scully made his debut in round one and has played every match this season for an average of 21 disposals per match.
He is the second Demon to be nominated after Jack Trengove in round five.
An impressive junior career saw Scully selected in the Under-18 All-Australian side twice. He captained the team in 2009.
Originally from the Narre Warren Junior Football Club, Scully played for the Dandenong Stingrays and Haileybury College.
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Blues maul Saints
May 10th 2010 12:49
CARLTON has snapped a 12-game losing streak against St Kilda with a 61-point mauling at Etihad Stadium on Monday night.
The Blues ran the Saints off their feet on their way to a commanding 20.9 (129) to 9.14 (68) victory.
The result sees Brett Ratten's men move into the top eight with a 4-3 win-loss record.
Jeff Garlett helped set up the win with four first-half goals while fellow small forward Eddie Betts finished with five majors, including four in the final stanza.
Jarrad Waite played his best game of the season, booting four goals - three of which came in the first quarter.
Ryan Houlihan and Andrew Carrazzo did superb blanketing jobs on Sam Fisher and Nick Dal Santo, restricting the key St Kilda pair to just six and 12 possessions respectively.
Skipper Chris Judd was influential, defender Jordan Russell continued his career-best form with a game-high 35 disposals while Michael Jamison held Justin Koschitzke goalless.
For the Saints, acting captain Lenny Hayes - who went head-to-head with Judd - tried hard all night - finishing with 29 touches while Brendon Goddard (26) also battled hard.
ST KILDA:2.4, 5.6, 7.9, 9.14 (68)
CARLTON:5.7, 10.8, 14.9, 20.9 (129)
GOALS: St Kilda: Steven 2, Gram 2, Gwilt, Schneider, Milne, Goddard, Montagna
Carlton: Betts 5, Garlett 4, Waite 4, O’hAilpin 2, Yarran 1, Gibbs, Judd, Houlihan, Murphy
BEST: St Kilda: Hayes, Goddard, Gram, Gilbert
Carlton: Houlihan, Carrazzo, Garlett, Judd, Russell, Waite, Jamison, Betts, Lucas
INJURIES: St Kilda: King (hamstring)
Carlton: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Paul Bower (quad) replaced in Carlton's selected side by Johnson.
UMPIRES: Farmer, Kennedy, Jeffery
CROWD: 42,866 at Etihad Stadium
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Tredrea to miss up to three months
May 10th 2010 09:44
PORT ADELAIDE key forward Warren Tredrea will miss up to three months with an ankle injury.
The former Power skipper ruptured an ankle ligament during the second quarter of Saturday's thrilling three-point win over Essendon at Etihad Stadium.
He will undergo surgery on Monday night and be on the sidelines for 10 to 12 weeks.
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Bateman hit with three-match ban
May 10th 2010 07:56
HAWTHORN premiership midfielder Chance Bateman has been hit with a three-match ban by the AFL match review panel for engaging in rough conduct against West Coast youngster Brad Sheppard.
Bateman's bump on Sheppard was assessed as reckless conduct, medium impact and high contact, which equated to 325 demerit points and a three-game suspension.
Due to a poor record Bateman can't reduce his sanction with an early guilty plea.
Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford can accept a two-match ban for his crude tackle on former Geelong teammate Gary Ablett during the last quarter of Sunday's clash at Skilled Stadium but will be risking a three-game suspension if he elects to contest the rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Richmond defender Dean Polo has been handed a two-match for his strike on Adelaide's Richard Douglas but his clean record means he will have just a one-week stint on the sidelines if he enters a guilty plea.
The match-day report laid against Cats midfielder James Kelly for rough conduct against Swan Kieran Jack was thrown out, the panel ruling that Kelly was still contesting the ball and not aware that play had been called to a halt.
An incident North Melbourne's Daniel Wells and Collingwood's Luke Ball was looked at but no further action was taken after it was deemed that no forceful contact was made to the head/neck region.
The MRP also assessed a clash between the Western Bulldogs' Jarrod Harbrow and Melbourne's Jamie Bennell but didn't take it any further after ruling that contact was made with an open hand as Harbrow went to smother a handball.
Two incidents involving Adelaide on-baller Bernie Vince were given the all-clear, the panel deeming that contact made by Richmond duo Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin to Vince was below that required to constitute a reportable offence.
Crow Scott Thompson was cleared over a tackle on Riewoldt during the final term of Sunday's match at AAMI Stadium, the MRP saying the former Demon began a tackling motion but did not continue with his tackle once Riewoldt disposed of the ball.
Brisbane ruckman Matthew Leuenberger has been charged with making negligent contact with a field umpire and can accept a $900 fine.
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Crows dispose of Tigers
May 9th 2010 10:28
ADELAIDE has broken through for its first win of the season, disposing of Richmond by 50 points at AAMI Stadium on Sunday.
Scores were level when Tigers forward Jack Riewoldt kicked his second goal at the two-minute mark of the final term but it was one-way traffic from that moment on as the Crows banged on eight unanswered goals to prevail 15.14 (104) to 7.12 (54).
The result leaves Richmond as the only winless side in the competition.
Adelaide big man Ivan Maric was dominant in the ruck with 37 hit-outs while skipper Simon Goodwin (30 possessions), Andrew McLeod (19, seven inside 50's and two goals) were also damaging.
Kurt Tippett booted four goals while Jason Porplyzia chimed in with three majors.
For the Tigers, Brett Deledio (24 disposals), Shane Edwards (23) and Kelvin Moore (23) battled hard.
ADELAIDE: 3.0 5.3 7.9 15.14 (104)
RICHMOND: 3.2 6.5 6.10 7.12 (54)
GOALS: Adelaide: Tippett 4, Porplyzia 3, McLeod 2, Douglas, Doughty, Johncock, Thompson, Petrenko
Richmond: Nahas 2, Riewoldt 2, White, Edwards, Tuck,
BEST: Adelaide: Maric, Goodwin, McLeod, Tippett, Johncock, van Berlo
Richmond: Deledio, Edwards, Moore, Cotchin, Nahas
INJURIES: Adelaide: Graham Johncock (broken arm)
Richmond: Nil
REPORTS:Nil
CHANGES: Mitch Farmer replaced in Richmond's selected side by Luke McGuane
UMPIRES: Margetts, Ryan, Avon
CROWD: 31,196 at AAMI Stadium
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Classy Cats crush Swans
May 9th 2010 06:44
GEELONG has continued its dominance over Sydney with a crushing 67-point win at Skilled Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Cats broke the game open with a five-goal-to-two third quarter before romping to a 19.12 (126) to 9.5 (59) victory.
It was Geelong's seventh straight win over the Swans.
The result was also the Cats' fifth victory of the season and 19th on the trot at the Cattery.
The loss is a major reality check for Sydney who headed into the clash on a five-match winning streak.
Gary Ablett was best afield with 38 possessions, ten clearances, eight inside 50's and two goals while mature-age recruit James Podsiadly booted five majors at Skilled Stadium for the third time.
Paul Chapman (27 disposals, three goals) and Joel Selwood (26) were also impressive while Travis Varcoe managed three goals.
Matthew Scarlett was superb in his return from a back injury, restricting Swans spearhead Daniel Bradshaw to just one goal while Harry Taylor kept Adam Goodes quiet.
For Sydney, rebounding defenders Tadhg Kennelly (25 touches) and Rhyce Shaw (20) tried hard all day while Heath Grundy held Cameron Mooney goalless.
GEELONG 4.0, 7.4, 12.8, 19.12 (126)
SYDNEY SWANS:3.0, 5.2, 7.3, 9.5 (59)
GOALS: Geelong: Podsiadly 5, Varcoe 3, Chapman 3, Ablett 2, Johnson 2, Blake, Hogan, Kelly, Byrnes
Sydney Swans: Jack 2, Goodes, White, McVeigh, Barlow, Bradshaw, O'Keefe, Rohan.
BEST: Geelong: Ablett, Podsiadly, Chapman, Selwood, Scarlett, Taylor, Varcoe
Sydney Swans: Kennelly, Shaw, Grundy
INJURIES: Geelong: Nil
Sydney Swans: Nil
REPORTS: James Kelly (Geelong) for rough conduct on Kieren Jack.
CHANGES: Lewis Roberts-Thomson (hamstring tightness) replaced in Sydney's selected side by Ed Barlow
UMPIRES: Stewart, Chamberlain, Ryan
CROWD: 25,970 at Skilled Stadium
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Dockers end Gabba hoodoo
May 8th 2010 13:45
FREMANTLE has recorded its first ever win over Brisbane at the Gabba, defeating the Lions by 13 points on Saturday night.
Leading by 27 points at the nine-minute mark of the final term, the Dockers appeared to be on course for an easy win but Brisbane lifted and kicked four unanswered goals to reduce the deficit to just one straight kick.
Cheynee Stiller had the chance to level the scores with three minutes remaining in the contest but his set shot went out on the full.
It proved to be a costly miss with Fremantle getting the ball to Chris Mayne who ran into an open goal to seal a deserved 15.23 (113) to 15.10 (100) win.
It was the Dockers' sixth win of the season while the Lions have now lost three straight matches after starting their campaign with four victories.
And to make matters worse for Brisbane, defender Josh Drummond and star utility Jared Brennan suffered knee and ankle injuries respectively in the third quarter.
Fremantle youngster Stephen Hill showed his class with 32 possessions while David Mundy (29) was also damaging.
Matthew Pavlich continued his impressive run form with 26 disposals, nine marks and three goals. The Dockers skipper could have easily finished the night with a big haul but he let himself down in front of goal, booting four behinds.
Luke McPharlin kept Lions captain Jonathan Brown to only one goal while Chris Tarrant did a good job on Brendan Fevola with the former Blue managing just three majors.
Simon Black was Brisbane's best with 36 touches and two goals while Michael Rischitelli (28) tried hard all night.
FREMANTLE: 5.5, 9.9, 12.15, 15.23 (113)
GOALS: Brisbane: Fevola 3, Black 2, Banfield 2, Drummond, Brown, Stiller, Rockliff, Rich, Sherman, McGrath, Rischitelli,
Fremantle: Pavlich 3, Hasleby 2, Ballantyne 2, Johnson 2, Morabito, Mayne, Fyfe, Sandilands, Palmer, Barlow
BEST: Brisbane: Black, Rischitelli, Power, McGrath, Sherman
Fremantle: Hill, Mundy, Pavlich, McPharlin, Tarrant, Barlow, Sandilands, Palmer
INJURIES: Brisbane: Drummond (ACL), Brennan (ankle)
Fremantle: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Joel Patfull (hamstring) replaced in Brisbane's selected side by James Hawskley
Alex Silvagni (ankle) replaced in Fremantle's selected side by Kepler Bradley
UMPIRES: Nicholls, McInerney, Mollison
CROWD: 27, 739 at the Gabba
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Magpies demolish Roos
May 8th 2010 12:55
COLLINGWOOD has continued its impressive start to 2010 with a 66-point demolition of North Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Magpies led at every change before running out 23.19 (157) to 14.7 (91) winners.
The result leaves the Pies with a 6-1 record - their best start to a season since 1993.
The loss was made worse for the Kangaroos with young midfielder Liam Anthony suffering a serious shoulder injury in the third quarter.
Collingwood had 13 individual goal-kickers for the match - youngster Steele Sidebottom the most effective with a career-best five majors.
Heath Shaw continually set up the Pies attacking forays from the defensive half, finishing with 33 possessions in his 100th game.
Dane Swan was damaging in the middle with a game-high 38 disposals while Alan Didak (29), Dale Thomas (29) and Luke Ball (28) were also prolific.
Brady Rawlings and Brent Harvey battled hard for North, collecting 33 and 31 touches respectively while Lindsay Thomas booted three goals.
The Magpies will now take on fellow high-flyer Fremantle at Subiaco Oval next Friday night while the 3-4 Roos will clash with Adelaide at Etihad Stadium next Saturday afternoon.
COLLINGWOOD: 5.4, 11.9, 18.14, 23.19 (157)
NORTH MELBOURNE: 3.2, 6.4, 11.5, 14.7 (91)
GOALS: Collingwood: Sidebottom 5, Medhurst 3, Dawes 2, Jolly 2, Didak 2, Davis 2, Toovey, Shaw, Cloke, Johnson, O'Bree, Thomas, Wood
North Melbourne: Thomas 3, Hale 2, Wells 2, Warren 2, Edwards 2, Garlett, Swallow, Harvey
BEST: Collingwood: Shaw, Swan, Sidebottom, Didak, Thomas, Ball, O'Bree, Jolly
North Melbourne: Harvey, Rawlings, Anthony, Swallow, Adams, Thomas
INJURIES: Collingwood: Nil
North Melbourne: Anthony (dislocated shoulder)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Rosebury, Meredith, Armstrong
CROWD: 52,696 at the MCG
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Eagles account for Hawks
May 8th 2010 09:29
WEST COAST has registered its second win of the season, accounting for Hawthorn by eight points at Subiaco Oval on Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles kicked the first three goals of the final stanza to open up a 25-point lead before withstanding a Jarryd Roughead led fight-back to post a 15.12 (102) to 14.10 (94) victory.
Roughead booted four of his six goals in the last quarter but his efforts were in vain as the Hawks slumped to 1-6.
Josh Kennedy starred for West Coast with a career-best six majors - five of which came in the first half - while Mark LeCras chimed in with four goals.
Nic Naitanui (19 possessions, 23 hit-outs and seven clearances) and Dean Cox (16 disposals, 35 hit-outs and one goal) were also influential while Patrick McGinnity kept Cyril Rioli quiet.
For Hawthorn, Jordan Lewis - who was a late replacement for Lance Franklin - made the most of his reprieve - racking up 31 touches while Grant Birchall (20, two goals) and acting captain Luke Hodge (22) battled hard.
WEST COAST: 3.1, 8.5, 10.8, 15.12 (102)
HAWTHORN: 3.1, 5.4, 9.7, 14.10(94)
GOALS: West Coast: Kennedy 6, LeCras 4, Lynch 2, McKinley 2, Cox
Hawthorn: Roughead 5, Birchall 2, Whitecross 2, Young, Peterson, Muston, Morton,
BEST: West Coast: Kennedy, Naitanui, LeCras, Cox, McGinnity, Selwood, Priddis
Hawthorn: Lewis, Roughead Birchall, Hodge, Peterson
INJURIES: West Coast: Nil
Hawthorn: Guerra (hamstring)
REPORTS: Hawthorn: Chance Bateman for rough conduct against Brad Sheppard in the second quarter.
CHANGES: West Coast: Scott Selwood replaced in selected side by Bradd Dalziell
Hawthorn: Lance Franklin (ankle) replaced in Hawthorn's selected side by Jordan Lewis
UMPIRES: Vozzo, Grun, Pannell
CROWD: 35,864 at Subiaco Oval
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Power down Dons
May 8th 2010 08:56
PORT ADELAIDE has maintained its dominance over Essendon with a nail-biting three-point win at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Power trailed by 21 points midway through the third quarter but were within striking distance at the final change with the Bombers holding just a two-goal advantage before booting four majors to two in the last term to record a 17.7 (109) to 16.10 (106) win.
Port has now won six consecutive matches against the Dons and 12 of the last 13.
It was the Power's fifth victory of 2010 while Essendon slumps to 2-5.
Danyle Pearce was instrumental in the win with 29 possessions and two goals in what was his 100th game while Kane Cornes also collected 29 disposals.
Brett Ebert, Daniel Motlop and Justin Westhoff booted three goals apiece.
For the Bombers, skipper Jobe Watson led from the front with 31 touches, Angus Monfries (25, three goals) was also impressive while Scott Gumbleton managed three majors.
ESSENDON: 3.1, 7.3, 14.8, 16.10 (106)
PORT ADELAIDE: 4.0, 7.2, 13.2, 17.7 (109)
GOALS: Essendon: Gumbleton 3, Monfries 3, Davey 2, Melksham, Lonergan, Lovett-Murray, Ryder, McVeigh, Zaharakis, Davey, Stanton
Port Adelaide: Ebert 3, Motlop 3,Westhoff 3, Pearce 2, Gray 2, Davenport, Trengove, Boak, C. Cornes,
BEST: Essendon: Watson, Monfries, Lovett-Murray, Hooker, Melksham, Lonergan
Port Adelaide: Pearce, K. Cornes, Cassisi, Ebert, Boak, C. Cornes
INJURIES: Essendon:
Port Adelaide: Tredrea (ankle), Krakouer (leg)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Matthew Broadbent replaced in Port's selected side by Tom Logan
UMPIRES: Stevic, Hay, Wenn
CROWD: TBA at Etihad Stadium
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Dogs pip Dees
May 7th 2010 12:50
THE Western Bulldogs have recorded a thrilling four-point win over Melbourne in wet conditions at the MCG on Friday night.
Trailing by nine points with just four minutes left in the contest, the Bulldogs looked set to suffer their second loss in as many weeks after going down to St Kilda last Friday night but they lifted and kicked the the last two goals of the night to prevail 10.10 (70) to 9.12 (66).
It was the Dogs' fourth win of the season while the Demons slip to 3-4.
Shaun Higgins (32 possessions) and Daniel Giansiracusa (31) were busy contributors for the Bulldogs while late inclusion Josh Hill chipped in with two valuable goals.
For Melbourne, number one draft pick Tom Scully starred with a game-high 39 disposals while Nathan Jones (31) and youngster Jack Trengrove (26) were also proliifc in the middle.
Matthew Bate was lively up forward with three goals while Matthew Warnock did a superb blanketing job on Barry Hall, keeping the star Dogs recruit goalless.
The Dees had the same number of entries inside 50 as the Bulldogs in the opening stanza but they failed to capitalise, managing six behinds for the quarter.
The Dogs made more of their opportunities, booting three goals to go into the first change with a 14-point lead.
The margin blew out to 22 points early in the second term before Aaron Davey kicked the Demons' first goal of the game at the 13-minute mark.
Melbourne looked the better of the two sides for the rest of the quarter and went into the main break trailing by just eight points after Jamie Bennell booted a brilliant banana goal on the run.
As they did in the first two quarters, the Dogs managed a goal in the opening minute of the third quarter before the Demons responded with back majors to close to within one point.
Jason Akermanis halted Melbourne's momentum with a classy snap after dispossessing Scully before Hill kicked his second.
It appeared as if the Bulldogs would go into three-quarter time with a handy break but late goals from Scully and Jones reduced the Dogs' advantage to just three points heading into the final change.
The Demons got the crucial first goal of the final stanza through Bate to hit the front for the first time in the match.
When Danny Hughes booted his first goal in AFL football it seemed as if Melbourne would record an upset win.
But Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade's decision to swing Brian Lake forward paid dividends with the full-back kicking a goal before Ryan Griffen snapped truly from an acute angle to give the Dogs the lead with less than two minutes left on the clock.
MELBOURNE: 0.6, 3.9, 7.10, 9.12 (66)
WESTERN BULLDOGS: 3.2, 5.5, 8.7, 10.10 (70)
GOALS: Melbourne: Bate 3, Green, Davey, Bennell, Jones, Scully, Hughes
Bulldogs: Hill 2, Grant, Everitt, Boyd, Higgins, Stack, Akermanis, Lake, Griffen
BEST: Melbourne: Scully, Jones, Trengove, Warnock, Grimes, Bate, Bennell
Bulldogs: Higgins, Giansiracusa, Hudson, Cross, Griffen, Hill, Akermanis
INJURIES: Nil
UMPIRES: Donlon, Findlay, McBurney
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Jordan Roughead replaced by Josh Hill in the Bulldogs' selected side
CROWD: 45,444 at the MCG
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Round Seven Teams
May 7th 2010 07:46
2010 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
ROUND SEVEN (All times local)
Friday May 7
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 7.40pm
Saturday May 8
Essendon v Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm
West Coast v Hawthorn at Subiaco Oval, 1.10pm
Collingwood v North Melbourne at the MCG, 7.10pm
Brisbane Lions v Fremantle at the Gabba, 7.10pm
Sunday May 9
Geelong v Sydney Swans at Skilled Stadium, 1.10pm
Adelaide v Richmond at AAMI Stadium, 4.10pm
Monday May 10
St Kilda v Carlton at Etihad Stadium, 7.20pm
MELBOURNE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
MELBOURNE
B: Cameron Bruce, Matthew Warnock, James Frawley
HB: James McDonald, Colin Garland, Clint Bartram
C: Jack Trengove, Jordie McKenzie, Jared Rivers
HF: Brad Green, Colin Sylvia, Lynden Dunn
F: Nathan Jones, Matthew Bate, Aaron Davey
Foll: Mark Jamar, Jack Grimes, Brent Moloney
I/C: Jamie Bennell, Paul Johnson, Tom Scully, Daniel Hughes
Emg: Joel Macdonald, Neville Jetta, Michael Newton
In: Johnson, Hughes, McKenzie
Out: Joel Macdonald, Ricky Petterd (shoulder), Stefan Martin
New: Daniel Hughes (Sandringham (VFL)/rookie list)
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Dale Morris
HB: Ryan Hargrave, Tom Williams, Lindsay Gilbee
C: Ryan Griffen, Daniel Cross, Andrejs Everitt
HF: Robert Murphy, Mitch Hahn, Shaun Higgins
F: Daniel Giansiracusa, Barry Hall, Jason Akermanis
Foll: Ben Hudson, Matthew Boyd, Adam Cooney
I/C: Dylan Addison, Jarrad Grant, Brennan Stack, Jordan Roughead
Emg: Will Minson, Josh Hill, Easton Wood
In: Boyd, Stack
Out: Nathan Eagleton (leg), Brad Johnson (groin)
ESSENDON v PORT ADELAIDE
ESSENDON
B: Courtenay Dempsey, Dustin Fletcher, Henry Slattery
HB: Brent Prismall, Cale Hooker, Mark McVeigh
C: Heath Hocking, Jobe Watson, Nathan Lovett-Murray
HF: Sam Lonergan, Scott Gumbleton, David Zaharakis
F: Patrick Ryder, Michael Hurley, Alwyn Davey
Foll: David Hille, Brent Stanton, Jason Winderlich
I/C: Angus Monfries, Ben Howlett, Jarrod Atkinson, Jake Melksham
Emg: Bachar Houli, Tyson Slattery, Mark Williams
In: Melksham, Howlett
Out: Andrew Welsh (susp), Ricky Dyson (knee)
PORT ADELAIDE
B: Jacob Surjan, Alipate Carlile, Troy Chaplin
HB: Paul Stewart, Chad Cornes, Steven Salopek
C: Danyle Pearce, Domenic Cassisi, Jason Davenport
HF: Matt Thomas, Warren Tredrea, David Rodan
F: Robbie Gray, Brett Ebert, Justin Westhoff
Foll: Dean Brogan, Travis Boak, Kane Cornes
I/C: Matthew Broadbent, Daniel Motlop, Nathan Krakouer, Jackson Trengove
Emg: Tom Logan, Nick Salter, Michael Pettigrew
In: D. Motlop, Krakouer, Trengove, Broadbent
Out: Jay Schulz, Matthew Lobbe, Josh Carr, Hamish Hartlett (quad)
WEST COAST v HAWTHORN
WEST COAST
B: Will Schofield, Darren Glass, Beau Waters
HB: Scott Selwood, Eric Mackenzie, Shannon Hurn
C: Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Brad Ebert
HF: Brad Sheppard, Josh Kennedy, Mark Nicoski
F: Ashton Hams, Quinten Lynch, Mark LeCras
Foll: Nic Naitanui, Adam Selwood, Tom Swift
I/C: Dean Cox, Patrick McGinnity, Ben McKinley, Lewis Stevenson
Emg: Mitchell Brown, Bradd Dalziell, Ashley Hansen
In: Nicoski, Stevenson, Sheppard
Out: Brett Jones (arm), Chris Masten (knee), Andrew Embley (susp)
New: Brad Sheppard (East Fremantle)
HAWTHORN
B: Ben Stratton, Stephen Gilham, Brent Guerra
HB: Grant Birchall, Ryan Schoenmakers, Brendan Whitecross
C: Clinton Young, Luke Hodge, Matt Suckling
HF: Carl Peterson, Lance Franklin, Chance Bateman
F: Cyril Rioli, Jarryd Roughead, Campbell Brown
Foll: Brent Renouf, Brad Sewell, Liam Shiels
I/C: Xavier Ellis, Rick Ladson, Jarryd Morton, Beau Muston
Emg: Jordan Lewis, Garry Moss, Shane Savage
In: Muston, Morton, Suckling, Peterson, TBC
Out: Michael Osborne, Jordan Lewis, Thomas Murphy, Jarrod Kayler-Thomson, Lance Franklin (ankle)
COLLINGWOOD v NORTH MELBOURNE
COLLINGWOOD
B: Heath Shaw, Ben Reid, Ben Johnson
HB: Harry O'Brien, Nick Maxwell, Alan Toovey
C: Luke Ball, Dane Swan, Steele Sidebottom
HF: Shane O'Bree, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
F: Dayne Beams, Paul Medhurst, Leon Davis
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
I/C: Brent Macaffer, Nathan Brown, Chris Dawes, Cameron Wood
Emg: Tarkyn Lockyer, Simon Buckley, John Anthony
In: Wood, O'Bree
Out: Josh Fraser (knee), Sharrod Wellingham (calf)
NORTH MELBOURNE
B: Michael Firrito, Scott Thompson, Brady Rawlings
HB: Nathan Grima, Lachlan Hansen, Sam Wright
C: Jack Ziebell, Ben Cunnington, Ryan Bastinac
HF: Aaron Edwards, Todd Goldstein, Brent Harvey
F: Daniel Wells, David Hale, Ben Warren
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Andrew Swallow, Liam Anthony
I/C: Lindsay Thomas, Leigh Adams, Cruize Garlett, Scott McMahon
Emg: Josh Smith, Nathan O'Keefe, Daniel Pratt
In: Garlett
Out: Levi Greenwood
BRISBANE LIONS v FREMANTLE
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Jed Adcock, Joel Patfull, Ashley McGrath
HB: Pearce Hanley, Brent Staker, Josh Drummond
C: Jared Brennan, Daniel Rich, Justin Sherman
HF: Luke Power, Jonathan Brown, Jack Redden
F: James Polkinghorne, Brendan Fevola, Todd Banfield
Foll: Matthew Leuenberger, Simon Black, Michael Rischitelli
I/C: Cheynee Stiller, Matt Austin, Travis Johnstone, Tom Rockliff
Emg: Amon Buchanan, Tom Collier, James Hawksley
In: Adcock, Sherman, Hanley, Rockliff, Stiller
Out: Amon Buchanan, Matt Maguire (susp), Troy Selwood, Andrew Raines (calf), Mitchell Clark (groin)
FREMANTLE
B: Dylan Roberton, Chris Tarrant, Ryan Crowley
HB: Greg Broughton, Luke McPharlin, Roger Hayden
C: Adam McPhee, David Mundy, Paul Hasleby
HF: Michael Johnson, Matthew Pavlich, Stephen Hill
F: Matt de Boer, Chris Mayne, Hayden Ballantyne
Foll: Aaron Sandilands, Michael Barlow, Paul Duffield
I/C: Nathan Fyfe, Rhys Palmer, Anthony Morabito, Alex Silvagni
Emg: Clayton Hinkley, Byron Schammer, Kepler Bradley
No change
GEELONG v SYDNEY SWANS
GEELONG
B: Josh Hunt, Matthew Scarlett, Darren Milburn
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie
C: James Kelly, Cameron Ling, David Wojcinski
HF: Tom Hawkins, James Podsiadly, Paul Chapman
F: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Gary Ablett
Foll: Mark Blake, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
I/C: Shannon Byrnes, Simon Hogan, Travis Varcoe, Tom Lonergan
Emg: Dawson Simpson, Ryan Gamble, Mitch Duncan
In: Ablett, Scarlett
Out: Brad Ottens (foot), Mitch Duncan
SYDNEY SWANS
B: Rhyce Shaw, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Tadhg Kennelly
HB: Martin Mattner, Heath Grundy, Nick Malceski
C: Jarrad McVeigh, Brett Kirk, Nick Smith
HF: Ryan O’Keefe, Adam Goodes, Josh Kennedy
F: Jesse White, Daniel Bradshaw, Jarred Moore
Foll: Shane Mumford, Jude Bolton, Kieren Jack
I/C: Gary Rohan, Ted Richards, Lewis Jetta, Michael Pyke
Emg: Ed Barlow, Paul Bevan, Matt O’Dwyer
In: Pyke, Rohan
Out: Daniel Hannebery (shoulder), Mark Seaby (ankle)
New: Gary Rohan (Geelong Falcons)
ADELAIDE v RICHMOND
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Phil Davis
HB: Andrew McLeod, Nathan Bock, Simon Goodwin
C: Michael Doughty, Brent Reilly, Nathan van Berlo
HF: Jason Porplyzia, Scott Stevens, Bernie Vince
F: Jared Petrenko, Kurt Tippett, Richard Douglas
Foll: Ivan Maric, Scott Thompson, Tyson Edwards
I/C: Myke Cook, Brett Burton, Chris Schmidt, Matthew Jaensch
Emg: Tony Armstrong, Jonathon Griffin, Taylor Walker
No change
RICHMOND
B: Kelvin Moore, Will Thursfield, Dean Polo
HB: Shane Tuck, Brett Deledio, Chris Newman
C: Shane Edwards, Daniel Jackson, Richard Tambling
HF: Dustin Martin, Jack Riewoldt, Ben Nason
F: Graham Polak, Alex Rance, David Astbury
Foll: Tyrone Vickery, Trent Cotchin, Andrew Collins
I/C: Matt White, Robin Nahas, Mitch Farmer, Jeromey Webberley
Emg: Luke McGuane, Mitch Morton, Adam Thomson*
In: Polak, Cotchin, Martin, Webberley, Tambling, White
Out: Nathan Foley (leg), Troy Simmonds (knee), Matthew Dea (foot), Ben Cousins (back), Luke McGuane, Mitch Morton
New: Jeromey Webberley (Clarence)
ST KILDA v CARLTON
ST KILDA
B: James Gwilt, Zac Dawson, Sam Gilbert
HB: Steven Baker, Sam Fisher, Raphael Clarke
C: Clinton Jones, Nick Dal Santo, David Armitage
HF: Andrew McQualter, Brendon Goddard, Adam Schneider
F: Jack Steven, Justin Koschitzke, Stephen Milne
Foll: Michael Gardiner, Lenny Hayes, Leigh Montagna
I/C (from): Jason Blake, Jarryn Geary, Jason Gram, Nick Heyne, Steven King, Farren Ray, Rhys Stanley
In: Gram, Heyne, Stanley
Out: -
New: Nick Heyne (Gippsland Power), Rhys Stanley (West Adelaide)
CARLTON
B: Dennis Armfield, Michael Jamison, Jarrad Waite
HB: Heath Scotland, Paul Bower, Jordan Russell
C: Kane Lucas, Aaron Joseph, Ryan Houlihan
HF: Chris Yarran, Setanta O'hAilpin, Kade Simpson
F: Matthew Kreuzer, Chris Judd, Eddie Betts
Foll: Sam Jacobs, Bryce Gibbs, Marc Murphy
I/C (from): Steven Browne, Andrew Carrazzo, Jeff Garlett, Lachie Henderson, Chris Johnson, Bret Thornton, Simon White
In: Thornton, Waite, Johnson, Browne
Out: Brock McLean (hip)
St Kilda and Carlton will name their final sides on Saturday afternoon.
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Round seven preview: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
May 6th 2010 13:54
VENUE and TIME: MCG, Friday 7 May, 7.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 152: Melbourne 83, Bulldogs 68, Drawn 1
LAST TIME: Western Bulldogs 15.14 (104) d Melbourne 15.7 (97) at MCG, Round 8, 2009
RECENT HISTORY: The Western Bulldogs have won their past three matches against Melbourne.
FORM: Melbourne’s three-game winning run came to an end when they went down to North Melbourne by 26 points at Etihad Stadium last Saturday. The Bulldogs looked set to record their first win over a top-eight in 2010 last Friday night before St Kilda booted three late goals to get up by three points. Like the Demons, the Dogs have a 3-3 record.
MEDICAL ROOM: Melbourne was dealt a major blow during the week with promising young forward Ricky Petterd ruled out for up to four months with a dislocated shoulder. Cale Morton is at least another week away from returning from a knee injury while livewire Liam Jurrah (shoulder) is two months away from playing. For the Dogs, key midfielder Matthew Boyd returns from a hand injury but skipper Brad Johnson and Nathan Eagleton will miss with the clash with the Demons due to groin and leg injuries respectively. Tagger Liam Picken (ankle - three to four weeks) and Callan Ward (groin - four weeks) remain on the sidelines.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Dylan Addison vs. Aaron Davey
Davey leads Melbourne for kicks so far this season with a total of 89.
Limiting the influence of the 26-year-old in the middle will be a key for the Bulldogs if they are going to starve Melbourne’s forwards of quality supply.
Addison has been given some big tagging jobs in the absence of the injured Picken and will most likely be given first crack at the Demons star.
The young Bulldog will need to apply plenty of body pressure from the outset in order to put Davey off his game.
Clint Bartram vs. Adam Cooney
Cooney has been one of the Dogs’ most consistent performers so far this year, averaging 27 disposals per match.
The 2008 Brownlow medallist is also ranked third in the AFL for total clearances and fourth for inside 50’s.
Bartram - who kept Kangaroos skipper Brent Harvey to just 17 touches last weekend - will match-up on Cooney in what will be a pivotal duel.
It is vital for the Demons that Bartram is switched on defensively all night and doesn’t give Cooney any time or space at the stoppages otherwise he will hurt them with his ability to break the lines and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his clean use of the football.
Brian Lake vs. Brad Green
Green has been Melbourne’s most productive forward so far this season, booting 15 goals in six games.
The Demons will need him to continue his good run of form if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to overcome the Dogs.
However, Green’s task won’t be an easy one as he will most likely be matched up by one of the in-form defenders in the competition in Lake.
Not only is Lake a frugal defender but he also wins plenty of the football.
Melbourne will need to be precise with their delivery inside 50 otherwise Lake - who has averaged 19 possessions per game so far this year - will help set up the Bulldogs’ attacking forays.
Matthew Warnock vs. Barry Hall
Former Sydney premiership skipper Hall looms as the main danger man for Melbourne given that he has booted 23 goals in his past six matches against the Demons.
Warnock has shown some good signs down back so far this season and will line-up on Hall.
Melbourne laid just 58 tackles against the Roos - which was their lowest tackle count for the year.
The Dees will need to lift their intensity otherwise the highly skilled Bulldogs midfield will provide Hall with silver service.
VERDICT: This is a must-win match for the Western Bulldogs if they are serious about being a top-four contender. Melbourne is undoubtedly a side on the rise but the Bulldogs have class on every line and will most likely come out breathing fire after the disappointing loss to the Saints. Bulldogs by 41 points.
MELBOURNE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
MELBOURNE
B: Cameron Bruce, Matthew Warnock, James Frawley
HB: James McDonald, Colin Garland, Clint Bartram
C: Jack Trengove, Jordie McKenzie, Jared Rivers
HF: Brad Green, Colin Sylvia, Lynden Dunn
F: Nathan Jones, Matthew Bate, Aaron Davey
Foll: Mark Jamar, Jack Grimes, Brent Moloney
I/C: Jamie Bennell, Paul Johnson, Tom Scully, Daniel Hughes
Emg: Joel Macdonald, Neville Jetta, Michael Newton
In: Johnson, Hughes, McKenzie
Out: Joel Macdonald, Ricky Petterd (shoulder), Stefan Martin
New: Daniel Hughes (Sandringham/rookie list)
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Brian Lake, Dale Morris
HB: Ryan Hargrave, Tom Williams, Lindsay Gilbee
C: Ryan Griffen, Daniel Cross, Andrejs Everitt
HF: Robert Murphy, Mitch Hahn, Shaun Higgins
F: Daniel Giansiracusa, Barry Hall, Jason Akermanis
Foll: Ben Hudson, Matthew Boyd, Adam Cooney
I/C: Dylan Addison, Jarrad Grant, Brennan Stack, Jordan Roughead
Emg: Will Minson, Josh Hill, Easton Wood
In: Boyd, Stack
Out: Nathan Eagleton (leg), Brad Johnson (groin)
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Star trio re-sign with Hawks
May 6th 2010 01:30
STAR Hawthorn trio Sam Mitchell, Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead have put themselves beyond the reach of the Gold Coast by signing new deals with the Hawks.
Premiership skipper Mitchell will remain at the club until at least the end of 2012 after extending his contract for two years while gun forwards Franklin and Roughead have signed three and four year deals respectively.
Mitchell - who won the AFL Rising Star award in 2003 - and is a two-time Peter Crimmins Medallist - said he had no hesitation in re-committing to the Hawks.
"As a team, we’re looking forward to building on past success and I’m glad to have my place on the journey secured for the next couple of years," Mitchell said.
Franklin, the 2008 Coleman Medallist, said he never planned on leaving the club.
"My future at Hawthorn was never in doubt," Franklin said.
"I love playing footy with my mates and, despite a rough patch right now, I have enjoyed every part of my journey with the Hawks so far."
Roughead - who was taken three spots ahead of Franklin in the 2004 national draft at pick two - was delighted to be remaining in the brown and gold.
"We have a great team, with a mix of promising youngsters and experienced senior players, and I’m thrilled to be one of three players today to commit for the long-term," Roughead said.
"There is a belief within our team that we can achieve further success if we remain a committed, stable and cohesive group and I’m pleased that my contract extension will ensure I play my role within that team for many years to come."
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson said the re-signings sent a positive message to the rest of the playing group.
"These three young men have shown great commitment to the club and a desire to build upon our past achievements,” Clarkson said.
"The club is none too pleased with our current form, but this is another indication that we are all committed to putting things right as we continue this journey that we all started together some time ago."
The 1-5 Hawks will clash with fellow struggler West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Saturday afternoon.
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Maguire to miss Dockers clash
May 5th 2010 10:58
BRISBANE LIONS defender Matt Maguire will miss Saturday night's clash against Fremantle at the Gabba after unsuccessfully challenging his rough conduct charge on Wednesday night.
Maguire was cited on a charge of engaging in rough conduct following his head clash with Sydney midfielder Jude Bolton during the first quarter of last Saturday night's match at the SCG.
The 25-year-old was trying to prevent Bolton - who was streaming towards goal - from scoring by putting his body in front of the Swan.
Maguire argued via video link that after their legs collided, Bolton caused their heads to bang together by pushing his head forward as part of his kicking motion.
But the AFL Tribunal ruled that Maguire's action in running in and initiating contact was the main cause of the head clash.
In addition to the one-match ban, the former Saint will have 68.75 demerit points hanging over his head.
Maguire would have been suspended for two games if not for his five-year good record.
He would still have been banned for one match had he entered an early guilty plea but he would have received fewer carryover points.
Maguire underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a depressed fracture of the cheekbone which was sustained in the clash with Bolton but was still a strong chance to play against the Dockers had he been found not guilty by the tribunal.
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AFL suspends Primus
May 5th 2010 07:30
THE AFL has suspended Port Adelaide assistant coach Matthew Primus for two matches for betting on a NAB Cup game last year.
Primus - who placed a $20 multi-bet which included the 2009 NAB Cup semi-final between Geelong and Carlton - will not be allowed to attend or have any coaching role in the Power's games against Essendon and Carlton.
The Western Bulldogs, a goal umpire, two interchange stewards and a timekeeper have also been sanctioned by the AFL in relation to betting on matches.
Bulldogs club director Geoff Walsh was found to have placed five bets between December 2009 and February 2010 totalling $50.
The Dogs were fined $7500 because they hadn't briefed Walsh - who was only appointed to the club's board last December - on the league's rules regarding gambling on matches.
When Walsh became aware that he had breached the betting regulations he immediately informed the AFL.
Goal umpire Chris Appleton has been suspended for the remainder of the season for placing bets totalling $60 on last year's grand final.
Appleton did not officiate in the match and placed the bets on behalf of a friend while watching the game at a hotel.
Interchange steward Wayne Siekman has been stood down for the rest of the season after it was found that he placed 13 bets during the 2009 season, covering 24 matches - one of which he officiated in.
Fellow interchange steward John Wise has also been suspended for the rest of the season for placing four bets totalling $9.
Wise - who officiated in two of the games he was found to have bet on - told the league he placed the bets on behalf of his wife which she confirmed.
Timekeeper Matthew Hollington has been hit with a five-week ban for placing a $5 bet last year when he was a trainee timekeeper and not officiating.
The punishments follow an investigation conducted by AFL integrity manager Brett Clothier in which betting records were examined.
The league was able to access the betting records due to information sharing agreements struck with all major bookmakers more than 12 months ago.
AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson said the officials would be welcomed back following their suspensions.
"We do not believe any of them deliberately set out to break the rules," Anderson said.
"If we did, termination of their employment would result."
"However all of them accept that they have made a grave mistake and as AFL Officials must be held to a very high standard in this area."
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Primus in hot water over bet
May 4th 2010 10:46
PORT ADELAIDE assistant coach Matthew Primus is in hot water over a bet made on a NAB Cup match last year.
An investigation conducted by the AFL and the Power found that Primus placed a $20 multi-bet on a NAB Cup semi-final match between Geelong and Carlton and two English Premier League matches.
"I take full responsibility for the placing of the bet," Primus said in a media statement on Tuesday night.
"It was not my intention to bet on an AFL game, but I am well aware of the AFL rules and will accept any sanction imposed."
Port football operations manager Peter Rohde said the club would liaise with the AFL in relation to an appropriate punishment for Primus.
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Welsh to miss four matches
May 4th 2010 10:27
ESSENDON vice-captain Andrew Welsh will miss four matches after an unsuccessful trip to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Welsh plead guilty to kneeing Hawthorn's Xavier Ellis but attempted to have the misconduct charge downgraded from reckless to intentional - which would have resulted in just a two-game suspension.
But the tribunal upheld the match review panel's decision, meaning the Bombers midfielder will miss matches against Port Adelaide, St Kilda, Richmond and the Western Bulldogs.
Brisbane defender Matt Maguire will face the tribunal on Wednesday evening to contest a rough conduct charge against Sydney on-baller Jude Bolton.
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Masten out for up to six weeks
May 4th 2010 08:23
WEST COAST midfielder Chris Masten won't require surgery on his injured knee but will still be sidelined for up to six weeks.
The 21-year-old injured his right knee when his leg became caught under Fremantle's Adam McPhee during the second quarter of the Eagles' 38-point loss last Sunday.
Masten revealed the results of scans on West Coast's official website on Tuesday.
"I have damaged the lateral ligament, which means I will be out for only 5-6 weeks," Masten said.
"That’s good news ... relatively speaking."
The young Eagle has his knee in a brace and won't be able to run for three to four weeks.
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Welsh, Maguire to contest
May 4th 2010 05:13
ESSENDON midfielder Andrew Welsh and Brisbane defender Matt Maguire have elected to contest the charges laid against them by the AFL match review panel.
Welsh - who was offered a three-match ban for kneeing Hawthorn's Xavier Ellis in the groin during the third term of last Saturday night's match at the MCG - will be risking a four-game suspension when he faces the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Maguire will front the tribunal on Wednesday evening to challenge a level two rough conduct charge against Sydney Swans on-baller Jude Bolton.
Due to an existing five-year good record Maguire's sanction won't be increased beyond one match if he is found guilty.
Bolton has accepted a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards his future record for making forceful front-on contact to Lion Joel Patfull.
West Coast veteran Andrew Embley has accepted a two-game ban for his bump on Fremantle young gun Rhys Palmer.
Melbourne skipper James McDonald has accepted a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record for striking North's Andrew Swallow.
Eagles midfielder Matt Priddis has accepted a $900 fine for making negligent contact with an umpire while teammate Adam Selwood and Fremantle small forward Hayden Ballantyne have accepted $1800 and $900 fines respectively for wrestling.
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Hurley signs new deal with Bombers
May 4th 2010 02:41
ESSENDON young gun Michael Hurley has signed a new two-year deal with the Bombers which will see him remain at Windy Hill until at least the end of 2012.
The 19-year-old was linked to the Gold Coast franchise which is due to enter the AFL next year but he turned his back on a potential multi-million dollar contract by committing to the Dons.
Coach Matthew Knights was delighted that Hurley had decided to stay with the club.
"We've got a really great person on our hands in Michael Hurley," Knights said.
"He's really enjoying the culture and the program and the Essendon Football Club full stop, so it's great to have him on board long-term."
"We're glad that he's with us and I think that he's glad that Essendon Football Club is with him."
Hurley booted four goals in last Saturday night's 43-point win over Hawthorn at the MCG but is no certainty to face Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon after suffering a knock to his knee early against the Hawks.
The Essendon forward - who was restricted to modified drills at training on Tuesday - will be given until late in the week to prove his fitness.
Meanwhile, Bombers midfielder Ricky Dyson will miss four to eight weeks with a knee injury sustained against Hawthorn.
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Major injury blow for Petterd
May 4th 2010 02:03
MELBOURNE forward Ricky Petterd will be sidelined for up to four months due to a shoulder injury.
The promising 21-year-old - who is the Demons' second leading goal-kicker in 2010 with 12 goals in six matches - dislocated his right shoulder in the fourth quarter of the club's loss to North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium last Saturday.
He will undergo surgery sometime this week to repair what is believed to be significant damage to the cartilage rim in the shoulder joint.
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey said the injury was a disappointing setback for Petterd.
"It's disappointing for Rick because he was just starting to stamp himself, starting to become a real regular performer for us in the forward line and a goalkicker."
"We're going to miss his talent and his ability to kick goals for the next period of time."
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Ottens to miss up to eight weeks
May 4th 2010 01:32
GEELONG has suffered a massive blow with number one ruckman Brad Ottens ruled out for up to eight weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his foot.
Cats coach Mark Thompson revealed the news on Tuesday morning when asked about the loss of Mark Seaby for Sydney - the reigning premiers' opponent this weekend.
"It's certainly a loss for them, but unfortunately Brad Ottens is injured too and will likely miss six or eight weeks of football," Thompson said.
"A stress reaction ... it's a hotspot in his foot, so he'll be out for a while."
"We're going to miss Brad and they're going to miss Seaby, so it's (Mark) Blake against (former Cat Shane) Mumford - there you go. That should be a great contest."
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Banfield receives nomination
May 4th 2010 00:57
BRISBANE forward Todd Banfield is the round six nominee for the NAB Rising Star award.
The 19-year-old was one of the Lions' best in the loss to Sydney at the SCG last Saturday night with 15 possessions, four marks, five tackles and a career-high three goals.
Since making his debut in round one, Banfield has been a valuable contributor - booting nine goals in six matches and applying plenty of forward pressure.
"Todd has the ability to turn up in contests. Even when you think he's not in the contest, he has that turn of speed to get himself back involved," Brisbane coach Michael Voss said.
"The pressure he has been able to provide inside our forward 50 has been enormous."
"Todd has been very valuable for us. He had a quiet game last week, but has bounced back really well. For a young player to do that - it's a real credit to him."
Recruited from WAFL side Swan Districts with pick 41 in the 2008 national draft, Banfield spent last year with the Lions Reserves in the QAFL.
He is the third former Swan Districts player to receive a nomination in 2010 after Carlton's Chris Yarran and West Coast's Nic Naitanui were nominated in rounds one and four respectively.
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Power under investigation
May 3rd 2010 10:08
PORT ADELAIDE are under AFL investigation over a $20 bet made on a 2009 NAB Cup semi-final.
The wager involves a multi-bet involving the pre-season match - which did not involve the Power - and two English Premier League matches.
Port football manager Peter Rohde said in a statement both the club and the AFL were investigating the source of the bet.
Rohde said the bet had not been traced to any individual, but it was hoped the investigation would be completed by the end of the week.
AFL players and coaches are prohibited from betting on AFL matches regardless of whether their team involved.
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Embley facing two-match ban
May 3rd 2010 08:47
WEST COAST veteran Andrew Embley is facing at least a two-match ban for his bump on Fremantle young gun Rhys Palmer during the first quarter of Sunday's western derby.
The match review panel assessed the incident as reckless conduct, medium contact and high contact, which equated to 400 points and a four-game suspension.
But Embley can reduce his sanction to just two matches with an early guilty plea due to his existing five-year good record.
Essendon midfielder Andrew Welsh was hit with a three-match ban for kneeing Hawthorn's Xavier Ellis in the groin during the third term of Saturday night's match at the MCG.
Welsh will be risking a four-match suspension if he takes his case to the AFL Tribunal.
Welsh's teammate David Hille had his report of engaging in rough conduct against Hawk Clinton Young thrown out, the panel ruling that the Bombers ruckman had slowed down to minimise the contact and reduce the impact.
Dons veteran Dustin Fletcher was looked at over a clash with Ellis but was given the all-clear.
Brisbane defender Matt Maguire can accept a one-game ban for engaging in rough conduct against Sydney Swans on-baller Jude Bolton.
Bolton faces a one-match suspension for making forceful contact from front-on against Lion Joel Patfull but he can escape with a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards his future record with an early guilty plea.
Melbourne captain James McDonald was charged with striking North's Andrew Swallow but due to not being suspended in the past five years he can accept a reprimand and 70.31 points.
West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis can accept a $900 fine for making negligent contact with an umpire while teammate Adam Selwood and Dockers small forward Hayden Ballanytne can accept $1800 and $900 fines respectively for wrestling each other.
Richmond pair Daniel Jackson and Dean Polo were looked at over clashes involving Geelong duo Steve Johnson and Paul Chapman but no further action was taken.
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Seaby out for up to three months
May 3rd 2010 05:36
LADDER leaders Sydney have been dealt a major blow with ruck recruit Mark Seaby ruled out for up to three months with an ankle injury.
The former Eagle sustained the injury in the opening minute of the Swans' 20-point win over Brisbane at the SCG on Saturday night.
He will undergo surgery on Tuesday and be on the sidelines for 10 to 12 weeks.
Sydney coach Paul Roos said either young forward Jesse White or Canadian Mike Pyke would support Shane Mumford in the ruck in the clash against Geelong at Skilled Stadium on Sunday.
Meanwhile, promising youngster Daniel Hannenbery (dislocated shoulder) is rated a 50-50 chance to play against the Cats while Jude Bolton (concussion), Jarred Moore (leg) and Ted Richards (leg) are expected to be available.
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Dockers overpower Eagles
May 2nd 2010 10:33
FREMANTLE has maintained its dominance over West Coast with a come-from-behind 38-point win at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
The Dockers trailed by 23 points at the eight-minute mark of the second term but banged on the next 11 goals of the match to set up a 17.9 (111) to 10.13 (73) win.
It was Fremantle's fifth victory of 2010 and sixth straight over the Eagles.
For West Coast, the result sees them slip to 1-5 - and to make matters worse for the Eagles - promising young midfielder Chris Masten suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the second quarter - while Andrew Embley was reported for his bump on Rhys Palmer in the opening stanza.
Dockers mature-age recruit Michael Barlow earned the Ross Glendinning medal for his 25-possession performance while Paul Duffield (24) and David Mundy (21) were also influential.
Skipper Matthew Pavlich booted five goals while Michael Johnson chimed in with three majors.
Brad Ebert was West Coast's best with 28 disposals while Adam Selwood (26) battled hard.
WEST COAST: 4.1, 8.6, 8.9, 10.13 (73)
FREMANTLE: 4.2, 7.4, 10.7, 17.9 (111)
GOALS: West Coast: Kennedy 3, LeCras 2, Cox, Swift, Masten, Hurn, Schofield
Fremantle: Pavlich 5, Johnson 3, Fyfe 2, Hayden 2, Mayne 2, Palmer, Sandilands, Barlow,
BEST: West Coast: Ebert, A.Selwood, Swift, Cox
Fremantle: Barlow, Duffield, Mundy, Pavlich, Johnson, Sandilands
INJURIES: West Coast: Masten (knee)
Fremantle: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Farmer, Kennedy, Hay
CROWD: 40,886 at Subiaco Oval
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Pies dispose of Blues
May 2nd 2010 08:10
COLLINGWOOD has continued its good run of form with a 53-point win over Carlton at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.
The Magpies led by 39 points late in the first half but the Blues lifted and cut the deficit to just three points at the 17-minute mark of the third quarter.
The Pies responded with five of the last six goals of the term before piling on seven majors to three in the final stanza to record a 24.11 (155) to 16.6 (106) win.
It was Collingwood's fifth victory of the season while Carlton now has a 3-3 record.
Dane Swan was impressive with 31 possessions while Scott Pendlebury (29) was also prolific.
The Magpies had 13 individual goal-kickers for the match - Luke Ball, Paul Medhurst and Chris Dawes the most effective with three each.
For the Blues, skipper Chris Judd led from the front with 37 disposals while Setanta O'hAilpin booted a career-best five goals.
CARLTON: 3.2, 7.2, 13.5, 16.6 (102)
COLLINGWOOD: 4.2, 11.6, 17.8, 24.11 (155)
GOALS: Carlton: O'hAilpin 5, Betts 3, Murphy 3, Yarran 2, Houlihan, White, Garlett
Collingwood: Ball 3, Dawes 3, Medhurst 3, Wellingham 2, Didak 2, Sidebottom 2, Beams 2, Cloke 2, O'Brien, Pendlebury, Thomas, Swan, Jolly,
BEST: Carlton: Judd, O'hAilpin, Bower, Murphy, Gibbs, Simpson, Scotland
Collingwood: Swan, Pendlebury, Ball, Wellingham, Dawes, Didak, Thomas, Maxwell
INJURIES: Carlton: Nil
Collingwood: Nil
UMPIRES: Stevic, Findlay, McInerney
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
CROWD: 80,645 at MCG
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Cats thump Tigers
May 2nd 2010 07:20
GEELONG has responded to a disappointing loss to Carlton last Monday by thumping Richmond to the tune of 108 points at Skilled Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
It was a case of men playing against boys as the Cats did as they pleased from the outset, slamming on seven goals without reply in the opening stanza before going on to record a 24.17 (161) to 7.11 (53) victory.
Joel Selwood (36 possessions) and Paul Chapman (33, two goals) were superb in the middle while Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney and mature-age recruit James Podsiadly did the damage up forward with five majors apiece.
For the Tigers, Jack Riewoldt kicked three goals while Shane Tuck (38 disposals) and Brett Deledio (34) tried hard all day.
Geelong will now face ladder leaders Sydney at Skilled Stadium next Sunday while Richmond will take on fellow winless side Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.
GEELONG 7.2, 13.7, 19.10, 24.17 (161)
RICHMOND:0.2, 2.5, 4.9, 7.11 (53)
GOALS: Geelong: Podsiadly 5, Mooney 5, Johnson 5, Byrnes 3, Chapman 2, Duncan 2, Hawkins, Varcoe,
Richmond: Riewoldt 3, Nason 2, Farmer, Nahas,
BEST: Geelong: Selwood, Chapman, Johnson, Podsiadly, Kelly, Bartel, Varcoe, Mooney, Ling
Richmond: Tuck, Deledio, Riewoldt, Newman
INJURIES: Geelong: Chapman (shin)
Richmond: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES:Grun, Jennings, Jeffery
CROWD: 24,106 at Skilled Stadium
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Swans make it five in a row
May 1st 2010 13:28
SYDNEY has stretched its winning run to five with a 20-point victory over Brisbane at the SCG on Saturday night.
The Swans kicked nine unanswered goals either side of quarter-time to open up a 42-point lead at the 11-minute mark of the second term and answered every challenge thrown at them by the Lions to run out 16.11 (107) to 13.9 (87) victors.
The result leaves Brisbane with a 4-2 record.
Daniel Bradshaw was instrumental in the win with six goals against his former side while Adam Goodes chimed in with three majors.
Jude Boton (20 possessions, two goals), Ryan O'Keefe (26) and Kieran Jack (23) were influential in the middle
For the Lions, skipper Jonathan Brown and Brendan Fevola booted four majors apiece whle youngster Todd Banfield continued the impressive start to his career with three goals.
SYDNEY SWANS: 5.1, 9.5, 16.8, 16.11 (107)
BRISBANE LIONS: 2.2, 5.3, 11.4, 13.9 (87)
GOALS: Sydney Swans: Bradshaw 6, Goodes 3, Bolton 2, Smith 2, Moore, Jack, Malceski
Brisbane Lions: Fevola 4, Brown 4, Banfield 3, Leuenberger, Polkinghorne
BEST: Sydney Swans: Bradshaw, Bolton, Jack, O'Keefe, Goodes, McVeigh
Brisbane Lions: Brown, Fevola, Banfield, Raines, Rischitelli
INJURIES: Sydney Swans: Jude Bolton (concussion), Seaby (ankle), Hannebery (shoulder), O'Keefe (concussion), Richards (ankle)
Brisbane Lions: Maguire (concussion)
REPORTS: NIL
CHANGES: NIL
UMPIRES: Vozzo, McBurney, Wenn
CROWD: 30,975 at the SCG
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Dons demolish Hawks
May 1st 2010 12:50
ESSENDON has bounced back from a 10-goal loss to Collingwood on Anzac Day with a 43-point demolition of Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Bombers led at every change and kicked 4.7 while keeping the Hawks scoreless in the last quarter to record a 15.16 (106) to 9.9 (63) victory.
It was the Dons' second win of the season while Hawthorn slips to 1-5.
Highlighting Essendon's commitment to the contest was the fact that they laid a staggering 107 tackles and won the contested possession count 127-107.
Nathan Lovett-Murray racked up a game-high 31 possessions and was well supported by Brent Stanton (30), Jason Winderlich (28), skipper Jobe Watson (28) - in his 100th match - and Brent Prismall (28).
Dustin Fletcher kept Jarryd Roughead goalless and provided plenty of drive from defence with 25 touches while Henry Slattery kept the dangerous Cyril Rioli to just 12 disposals.
Bombers young gun Michael Hurley kicked four goals against the Hawks for the second consecutive time.
Lance Franklin was Hawthorn's best with five majors while Clinton Young was a busy contributor with 22 possessions and two goals.
ESSENDON: 5.4, 7.6, 11.9, 15.16 (106)
HAWTHORN: 1.5, 5.8, 9.9, 9.9 (63)
GOALS: Essendon: Hurley 4, Davey 2, Lonergan, Gumbleton, Monfries, Zaharakis, Watson, Stanton, Ryder, Hille, Prismall
Hawthorn: Franklin 5, Young 2, Osborne, Bateman
BEST: Essendon: Lovett-Murray, Fletcher, Stanton, Winderlich, Watson, Slattery, Prismall
Hawthorn: Franklin, Young, Hodge, Bateman
INJURIES: Essendon: Nil
Hawthorn: Nil
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: McLaren, Chamberlain, Kamolins
CROWD: 61,006 at the MCG
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Port down Crows
May 1st 2010 09:02
PORT ADELAIDE has consigned Adelaide to their worst-ever start to a season with a 23-point win at AAMI Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Power trailed by seven points at three-quarter time but banged on five goals without reply in the opening ten minutes of the final term to establish a match-winning break, eventually running out 14.13 (97) to 10.14 (74) winners.
It was Port's fourth win of 2010 while the Crows are winless after six rounds.
Robbie Gray earned the Showdown Medal for his 20-possesion, five-goal performance. The 22-year-old could have finished with a bigger haul but he booted four behinds.
Kane Cornes (29 possessions), Danyle Pearce (21) and skipper Domenic Cassisi (20, two goals) were also instrumental in the win.
For the Crows, veteran Tyson Edwards collected 24 touches while Jason Porplyzia and Kurt Tippett booted three majors each.
ADELAIDE: 4.2 7.7 9.10 10.14 (74)
PORT ADELAIDE: 4.1 6.4 8.9 14.13 (97)
GOALS: ADELAIDE: Porplyzia 3, Tippett 3, Douglas 2, McLeod, Stevens
PORT ADELAIDE: Gray 5, Ebert 2, Schulz, Pearce, Westhoff, Tredrea, C. Cornes, Cassisi
BEST: ADELAIDE: Edwards, Johncock, Porplyzia, McLeod, Reilly
PORT ADELAIDE: Gray, K.Cornes, Pearce, Cassisi, Boak, Rodan
INJURIES: ADELAIDE: Nil
PORT ADELAIDE: Nil
REPORTS:Nil
CHANGES: Nil
UMPIRES: Stuart, Schmidt, Ryan
CROWD: 40, 371 at AAMI Stadium
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Roos too good for Dees
May 1st 2010 08:02
NORTH MELBOURNE has ended Melbourne's three-match winning streak with a 26-point win at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Kangaroos led by 46 points at the five-minute mark of the third term but the Demons lifted their rating and slammed on the last six goals of the quarter to reduce the deficit to just 14 points at the final change.
But any hopes the Dees had of pulling off a come-from-behind win were quickly snuffed out by the Roos with a Liam Anthony goal in the opening 30 seconds of the final stanza followed by a David Hale major just four minutes later.
North's 15.14 (104) to 12.6 (78) victory was their seventh straight over Melbourne.
Brady Rawlings racked up a team-high 25 possessions while Daniel Wells (24) and Leigh Adams (23) were also influential in the middle.
Hale and youngster Sam Wright booted three goals apiece.
For the Demons, Brad Green booted four goals while Jack Grimes (33 possessions) and Cameron Bruce (32) tried hard all day.
NORTH MELBOURNE: 3.3, 8.7, 10.12, 15.14 (104 )
MELBOURNE: 2.1, 3.3, 9.4, 12.6 (78)
GOALS: North Melbourne: Hale 3, Wright 3, Anthony 2, Wells 2, Swallow, Goldstein, Harvey, McIntosh, Warren
Melbourne: Green 4, Petterd 2, Dunn, Bate, Trengove, Sylvia, Jamar, Bartram
BEST: North Melbourne: Rawlings, Wells, Adams, Firrito, Anthony, Swallow,
Melbourne: Green, Grimes, Bruce, McDonald, Jones, Dunn
INJURIES: North Melbourne: Hansen (broken nose)
Melbourne: Frawley (concussion), Petterd (dislocated shoulder)
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Jordie McKenzie replaced by Jared Rivers in Melbourne's selected side
UMPIRES: Donlon, Margetts, Keating
CROWD: 26,763 at Etihad Stadium
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