Daily One Liners: 13 Jun 2012
Posted by Football NationJun 13. 2012 7:24 pm
Football Nation’s daily feature, Monday through to Friday, providing our readers with a quick update of news from around the league.
Adelaide:
Crows officials are dismissing social media reports suggesting veteran Adelaide defender Graham Johncock is facing serious disciplinary action at West Lakes.
Brisbane:
A quick glance at the “potential milestones” list circulated ahead of Hawthorn’s AFL clash on Sunday has provided a sobering reminder for the Brisbane Lions of Lance Franklin’s red-hot form for the Hawks.
Carlton:
The Blues have named Andrew Carrazzo and Heath Scotland for Thursday night’s clash against West Coast at Subiaco.
Collingwood:
Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan will attempt to keep his clean disciplinary record when he fights his reprimand on a tripping charge at the AFL tribunal next week.
Essendon:
Rugby league great Darren Lockyer has revealed that Kevin Sheedy approached him in 2000 to switch codes and play for Essendon.
Fremantle:
Midfielder Michael Barlow is confident ruckman Jonathon Griffin will be able to adequately fill the shoes of injured big man Aaron Sandilands.
Geelong:
Carlton coach Brett Ratten says Geelong defender Josh Hunt’s fine for standing on an opponent’s hand sent a bad message that would resonate in junior ranks.
Gold Coast:
Gary Ablett has likened the difficulties Gold Coast is experiencing to those of the young Geelong team he helped shape into a premiership force.
Greater Western Sydney:
Kevin Sheedy is intrigued at the prospect of finally unleashing the three-headed AFL attacking monster that could make the Giants live up to their name.
Hawthorn:
Premiership midfielder Xavier Ellis faces a mammoth task to return to Hawthorn’s side this year with a knee injury set to sideline him for two months.
Melbourne:
The Demons have moved quickly to re-sign electrifying goalkicker Jeremy Howe to a new contract.
North Melbourne:
Brad Scott says all involved deserve criticism for the Kangaroos’ on-field performances, starting with him.
Port Adelaide:
Hardman Matt Thomas will be put through a fitness test to determine if he can confront the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Richmond:
On-baller Nathan Foley looks set to re-join the Tigers’ glamorous midfield division for their clash with an improving Greater Western Sydney on Saturday.
St Kilda:
Veteran midfielder Lenny Hayes is primed for a titanic battle against the polished and in-form Adelaide Crows midfield in Adelaide on Friday night.
Sydney Swans:
For the Sydney Swans, pressure football has been a hallmark of their performances this season.
West Coast:
The West Coast Eagles match committee has avoided the temptation to react strongly to the disappointment of defeat a fortnight ago as it prepares to kick off round 12 with a blockbuster against Carlton at Patersons Stadium tomorrow night.
Western Bulldogs:
The Western Bulldogs today announced the Club and the Sutton Family will hold a special Memorial Service for Dogs champion and great, Charles (Charlie) Sutton, on Friday the 15th of June at the Victory Room, Etihad Stadium.
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