Daily One Liners: 3 May 2012
Posted by Football NationMay 3. 2012 4:32 pm
Football Nation’s daily feature, Monday through to Friday, providing our readers with a quick update of news from around the league.
Adelaide:
Brenton Sanderson says he will not pressure Patrick Dangerfield and Kurt Tippett into re-signing at Adelaide, despite fearing the club would be back to square one if it loses the stars.
Brisbane:
As much as Josh Drummond would love to see Daniel Merrett return to the Brisbane Lions’ backline, he’s not expecting it any time soon.
Carlton:
Carlton player Sam Rowe has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and faces six weeks of chemotherapy, the Blues have revealed.
Collingwood:
Nathan Buckley says Rodney Eade’s contribution to Collingwood since his arrival in October last year has made the club a better place.
Essendon:
The Bombers could regain four players from injury against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, but star forward Michael Hurley is not one of them.
Fremantle:
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon again hit out at Gary Ablett and Trent McKenzie on Wednesday, saying he was unhappy with their Twitter comments.
Geelong:
The “Tomahawk” bandwagon is growing by the day with Geelong powerhouse Tom Hawkins now into second favourite to win this year’s Coleman Medal.
Gold Coast:
Suns captain Gary Ablett will be sidelined for at least another fortnight with his knee injury.
Greater Western Sydney:
Former Carlton forward Setanta O’hAilpin could make his debut for Greater Western Sydney against his former club on Sunday.
Hawthorn:
The club is confident rebounding defender Grant Birchall will overcome a nagging knee injury in time to play in Saturday night’s game against St Kilda at the MCG.
Melbourne:
Demons rookie-listed player Leigh Williams is expected to make a full recovery after he was placed into an induced coma with a viral infection of the brain.
North Melbourne:
The AFL has reprimanded North Melbourne coach Brad Scott following his approach to the umpires at the end of the round-four clash with Sydney at the SCG.
Port Adelaide:
Port Adelaide captain Dom Cassisi has hailed the resilience of David Rodan.
Richmond:
Coach Damien Hardwick says the Tigers have the right attitude and are on the path to turning their AFL fortunes around.
St Kilda:
The Saints’ Ben McEvoy believes this weekend’s clash against Hawthorn will be a red-hot challenge for the Blue Ribbon Cup.
Sydney Swans:
Swans midfielder and Hawthorn discard Josh Kennedy has vaulted into equal favouritism for the Brownlow Medal after an incredible start to the 2012 season.
West Coast:
Coach John Worsfold is confident Josh Kennedy, Andrew Embley and Mark Nicoski will be fit and firing if West Coast make the finals despite missing half the season with injury.
Western Bulldogs:
Bulldogs forward Liam Jones is not bothered by statistics indicating he is part of the AFL’s worst-performing attack.
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