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The F Word – Episode #2

IN this week’s episode of The F Word, we firstly preview week one of the VFL finals with Sunday Herald Sun’s veteran reporter Howard Leigh and Sunday Age reporter Brent Diamond. In our second segment, Diamond caught up with special guest – former Collingwood and Fremantle player Brodie Holland – to talk about the Pies’ [...]

August 31st, 2011 | Posted in AFL Issues,Clubs,Homepage,Latest News,The F Word,VFL | Read More »

Coach Ratings update: Longmire takes the points

SYDNEY coach John Longmire is being lauded for his teams’ outstanding performance against Geelong on Saturday at Skilled Stadium. It was a rare loss for the Cats – particularly at Skilled Stadium – and there is little wonder why Longmire is Coach of the Week in our Coach Ratings voted here exclusively by you. Longmire [...]

August 31st, 2011 | Posted in AFL Issues,Clubs,Homepage,Latest News | Read More »

The F Word returns

THIS week’s episode of The F Word will feature former Collingwood and Fremantle midfielder Brodie Holland along with an AFL draft prospect from the VFL in the lead up to the AFL and VFL finals. Holland, who is now a co-host of hit webTV show Uncle Jimmy’s Pool Room with former Demon Russell Robertson, will [...]

August 29th, 2011 | Posted in Homepage,Latest News,The F Word,VFL | Read More »

AFL wrap: Swans hone in on a home final

SYDNEY caused the upset of the round with a 13-point win over Geelong at Skilled Stadium to put it in the box seat for a home elimination final in September. Despite St Kilda retaining sixth position, the Swans have a better finish to the season as they face the Brisbane Lions and are expected to [...]

August 29th, 2011 | Posted in AFL Issues,Clubs,Homepage,Latest News | Read More »

Casey has the perfect tonic to crash Port

THE return of Casey Scorpions skipper Kyle Matthews has inspired his team on the eve of the finals as they trumped the Northern Bullants for fourth spot with an emphatic 100-point win on Saturday. The Scorpions will take on the undefeated Port Melbourne in a qualifying final at TEAC Oval on Saturday in what is [...]

August 29th, 2011 | Posted in Clubs,Homepage,Latest News,VFL | Read More »

VFL wrap: False hope for Zebras

LEADING by 37-points at the last change against Geelong, it appeared that Sandringham finals hopes were glistening with only the prospect of needing Port Melbourne to defeat Box Hill by a healthy margin to steal a finals spot. But despite what appeared to be a match-winning lead, the Cats toppled the Zebras at Skilled Stadium [...]

August 29th, 2011 | Posted in Clubs,Homepage,Latest News,VFL | Read More »

Smith rises to top 10 draft calculations

GEELONG Falcons midfielder Devon Smith has rocketed into top 10 draft calculations in this year’s AFL draft after his skill and tenacity has gained him a reputation as being one of the most potent small attacking midfielders in the TAC Cup. Likened by recruiters to North Melbourne skipper Brent Harvey, Smith has been one of [...]

August 28th, 2011 | Posted in Clubs,Homepage,Latest News | Read More »

Stratton earmarked for a finals return

HAWTHORN defender Ben Stratton appears likely to return in time for a qualifying final showdown against Geelong after a successful comeback in the VFL for Box Hill yesterday. The young key defender, who returned from a knee injury, is earmarked for a return to perhaps prevent another James Podsiadly domination up forward – after the [...]

August 28th, 2011 | Posted in AFL Issues,Clubs,Hawthorn,Homepage,Latest News | Read More »

Fev’s 10 signals AFL return may be closer

BRENDAN Fevola’s plea for another AFL lifeline lifted to another level today when he kicked 10 goals in his best VFL game of the season in the Casey Scorpions’ 100-point win over the Northern Bullants at Casey Fields. The former AFL star has now kicked 43 goals in the past six matches and signalled after [...]

August 27th, 2011 | Posted in AFL Issues,Clubs,Homepage,VFL | Read More »

Renouf back to press for a finals return

HAWTHORN ruckman Brent Renouf says he is looking forward to his return in a VFL seniors match for the Box Hill Hawks tomorrow in the VFL. Renouf played 40 minutes in the VFL reserves last week after missing the past two months following a gall bladder operation. He said he flew back to his family [...]

August 26th, 2011 | Posted in Clubs,Latest News,VFL | Read More »

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