Daily One Liners: 18 Jul 2012
Posted by Football NationJul 18. 2012 7:18 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 wants contract negotiations with gun forward Kurt Tippett decided soon, before they become a distraction for the AFL club.
Brisbane:
When Simon Black got up gingerly from a midfield contest showing signs of knee discomfort last Saturday night against St Kilda, Lions fans naturally had cause for concern.
Carlton:
The Blues are chasing a power forward and an inside midfielder as it looks to add the missing pieces to a side that has plummeted dramatically below expectations this year.
Collingwood:
Two Magpie midfielders firmed as genuine chances to take out the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year award following their roles in the 31-point win over Geelong.
Essendon:
Brent Prismall is set to make his return to football this weekend almost 12 months to the day since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament.
Fremantle:
Veteran Antoni Grover has refused to put a timeline on his career, believing he is still capable of playing a role for the Dockers beyond 2012.
Geelong:
Both James Podsiadly and David Wojcinski have been ruled out of the Cats’ clash with Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.
Gold Coast:
Chances appear to be firming that exciting Gold Coast utility Josh Caddy will sign a new contract and extend his time as a rising Suns star.
Greater Western Sydney:
A GWS rookie who considered pursuing a career in US college basketball will debut for the Giants against Fremantle in Perth on Sunday.
Hawthorn:
Luke Hodge is reportedly making a strong recovery from a knee injury and is still a chance to play in Saturday’s clash with Collingwood.
Melbourne:
Brad Green might have been stripped of the captaincy but the 248-game AFL veteran is still playing a leadership role with the Demons.
North Melbourne:
A nine-day break is an unusual occurrence for North Melbourne; in fact it’s the first time (barring byes) since Round 20 last season the club has enjoyed such a luxury.
Port Adelaide:
Travis Boak is ready to end the now-farcical saga on his football future by starting negotiations for a new contract at Port Adelaide.
Richmond:
Matthew Richardson believes it must surely only be a matter of time before first-year Tiger player Brandon Ellis receives an AFL Rising Star nomination this season.
St Kilda:
Rookie Darren Minchington will undergo hip surgery in the coming week, ruling him out of VFL selection for the remainder of 2012.
Sydney Swans:
Sydney midfielder Daniel Hannebery says he and his fellow midfielders will be keen to atone for being ‘obliterated’ by St Kilda’s on-ball division last time they met when the two teams renew acquaintances on Sunday at the SCG.
West Coast:
John Worsfold says Mark LeCras is too important to rush back this year from a knee reconstruction.
Western Bulldogs:
Returning from injury, Tom Williams embraced a move forward in his first game of Season 2012, relishing a role reversal and the chance to become the source of opposition defenders’ headaches.
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