Tag: Australian Football League
Golden-booted Bombers stun Saints
Essendon produced a third consecutive boilover against St Kilda, cruising to a unlikely 33-point victory at Docklands stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
North makes four changes
North Melbourne has made three unforced changes for Sunday's must-win AFL match against the Western Bulldogs.[MORE]
Prestigiacomo out of Blues clash
Collingwood has lost full-back Simon Prestigiacomo for Saturday's grudge match with Carlton at the MCG.[MORE]
'Mummy' to give Cats a shake
Mark Blake's absence means Sydney's ex-Cat Shane Mumford will have to take out his aggression on Brad Ottens in the ruck contests against Geelong on Saturday night.[MORE]
Surgery ends Dick's season
Highly-rated Collingwood small forward Brad Dick has suffered another injury setback to his career.[MORE]
McLeod threatens to walk from Crows
Andrew McLeod has told his Adelaide team-mates he will quit if his tell-all book damages the Crows.[MORE]
Goodes scoffs at interchange cap
Sydney co-captain Adam Goodes says the AFL would be "silly" if it capped the number of interchanges allowed per game.[MORE]
Clock may be ticking for Port's Krakouer
Port Adelaide coach Matthew Primus hopes Nathan Krakouer's return against Hawthorn is not among the creative defender's last for the AFL club.[MORE]
Leave Fev alone: Voss
Brisbane coach Michael Voss wants the criticism of his controversial spearhead Brendan Fevola to cease, after his on-field behaviour and body language was again brought into question.[MORE]
Pies star Davis ready to deliver
Collingwood stalwart Leon Davis feels primed to deliver his best form in the upcoming AFL finals, admitting some of his performances in Septembers past have been below par.[MORE]
Upper House push to stop Bellerive footy games
Legislative Council members from northern Tasmania are rallying to stop AFL games being played in Hobart. [MORE]
Kangas eager to re-sign Wells
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott admits he is "desperate" to keep Daniel Wells and is confident the midfielder will commit to the AFL club.[MORE]
Bench rules could decide Cousins' future
Ben Cousins' chances of playing another season could hinge on what the AFL decides about interchange moves, according to Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.[MORE]
O'Keefe wanting to lift his game
Sydney champion Ryan O'Keefe admits he let his side down against Melbourne last week and is determined to lift his game as part of an unchanged side seeking redemption at home on Saturday against Geelong.[MORE]
Worsfold, Harvey in election stoush
Eagles coach John Worsfold is fearing a voter backlash after six straight losses to Fremantle, in the lead-up to Sunday's Derby at Subiaco Oval.[MORE]
Cats cop double blow
Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel and forward James Podsiadly have been ruled out of this weekend's clash with Sydney.[MORE]
Kangas say Barry Hall issue dead
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has ruled out the prospect of a return bout between his full-back Scott Thompson and Western Bulldogs hard man Barry Hall.[MORE]
Demons skipper raring to go
Melbourne captain James McDonald could finally reclaim his spot in the AFL this weekend after enduring close to two months on the sidelines.[MORE]
Harvey against interchange cap
Fremantle Dockers coach Mark Harvey says he is against the idea of a cap on player rotations during a game.[MORE]
Hille set for Bombers return
Essendon ruckman David Hille is set to make his AFL comeback against St Kilda tomorrow night after a long lay-off with a hamstring injury.[MORE]
Hardwick not interested in Coleman
Richmond fans might beg to differ, but Tigers coach Damien Hardwick has no interest in Jack Riewoldt's chances of winning the Coleman Medal this season.[MORE]
McKenna steps up Coast recruiting
Gold Coast will intensify its AFL recruiting drive after coach Guy McKenna and head recruiter Scott Clayton scribble down a phantom team for the opening round of 2011.[MORE]
Roos jump on Bellerive tour
Representatives of the North Melbourne Football Club are meeting Cricket Tasmania to discuss the possibility of AFL games at Bellerive Oval. [MORE]
Swans re-sign Jack, Grundy
Sydney has tied down promising youngsters Kieren Jack and Heath Grundy on new contracts that will see them stay put until the end of 2013.[MORE]
GWS in after clearing last hurdle
The AFL has officially granted the Greater Western Sydney team a licence to become its 18th club.[MORE]
