Daily One Liners: 6 Oct 2011
Posted by Football NationOct 6. 2011 5:36 am
Brisbane:
West Coast’s play for Mitch Clark could see Kurt Tippett end up at Brisbane in a three-club trade
Carlton:
Coach Brett Ratten’s guarantee that the club will finish in the top four next season was backed by Blues chief executive Greg Swann yesterday who said the club was determined to become a competition leader in all areas.
Collingwood:
Premiership player Brent Macaffer is yet to start contract negotiations, with his future to become clearer after talks with new coach Nathan Buckley.
Essendon:
The Bombers have fined players Heath Hocking and Josh Jenkins on Thursday for breaching code-of-conduct regulations regarding the on-selling of AFL grand final tickets.
Fremantle:
West Coast Eagles legend Peter Sumich has defected to the Dockers saying that he’s “always felt like he belonged (there)”.
Geelong:
Ben Somerford writing on TheRoar.com.au looks at why the Cats can do it again in 2012.
Gold Coast:
Gary Ablett was partying in Las Vegas while his former teammates were elevated to greatness on Saturday, but he says he still has no regrets.
Greater Western Sydney:
After creating some hype around the matter earlier this week, the Giants have now ruled out recruiting Barry Hall, Cameron Mooney and Jason Akermanis for their 2012 AFL debut season.
Hawthorn:
Riverina footy prodigy Isaac Smith is sporting proof there is no need to be the strongest or biggest player on the field to carve out a career at the highest level after a successful 2011 campaign with the Hawks.
North Melbourne:
After winning the club’s best and fairest award along with team mate Andrew Swallow, midfielder Daniel Wells paid an emotional tribute to the backers who continued to believe in him through past inconsistent form.
Port Adelaide:
Even with their increased confidence in Jarred Redden, the Power has vowed to secure a mature-age ruckman to provide depth after delisting former basketballer Daniel Bass earlier this week.
Richmond:
Richmond Recruiting Officer Matt Clarke has provided an interesting insight into the AFL Draft Combine, being held this week at Etihad Stadium.
St Kilda:
Saints legend Robert Harvey looks certain to stay as a Saints assistant even if he is overlooked for the senior coaching appointment.
West Coast:
A sell-out crowd gathered at the Burswood Entertainment Complex this morning to hear the former West Coast and Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse speak about leadership, winning and persistence.
Western Bulldogs:
A look at the football pedigree and Bulldog aspirations of Michael Talia in the lead up to the National Draft.
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