St Kilda to grasp Nettlefold
St Kilda director Michael Nettlefold has emerged as a near-certainty to replace Archie Fraser as chief executive.
St Kilda director Michael Nettlefold has emerged as a near-certainty to replace Archie Fraser as chief executive.
Eade believes the rushed behind rule being trialled in the pre-season comp will hurt teams in the real stuff.
The Bulldogs coach was at a loss to explain a “lamentable” skill level as his team was wasted by the Saints.
Mark McVeigh’s injury woes from last year threaten to spill into a second season after the Dons two-point win.
Last night’s game was filled with anticipation and excitement, not for the game that was about to unfold, but for the biggest comeback in recent football history.
Two Collingwood players and five from Richmond played their first games for their new AFL clubs last night, in a preseason competition well suited for debuting new talent.
Experiments in game styles among AFL teams means learning curve particularly steep for new Lions coach.
Richmond coach Terry Wallace in no doubt Ben Cousins can resume place as one of AFL’s best players after promising debut for Tigers.
Round 1 of the 2009 NAB Cup gave footy supporters a chance to see some of the AFL’s talented young players strut their stuff.
Hawthorn wingman Clinton Young collects Demons forward Aaron Davey with a hip-and-shoulder as the Melbourne star comes down from a mark.