Daily One Liners: 2 Jul 2012
Posted by Football NationJul 2. 2012 7:22 pm
Football Nation’s daily feature, Monday through to Friday, providing our readers with a quick update of news from around the league.
Adelaide:
The Crows are talking down the dump tackle that could cost star forward Taylor Walker multiple weeks on the sidelines.
Brisbane:
The Lions believe they are ready to test their revitalised form against the “benchmark” Sydney Swans at the SCG on Saturday.
Carlton:
Embattled midfielder Bryce Gibbs has jumped to the defence of Brett Ratten, declaring he has “no doubt” the club will honour the coach’s contract next year.
Collingwood:
Club president Eddie McGuire has ridiculed the declining football career of former Magpies forward Jack Anthony as the war of words between Fremantle and the Magpies intensified.
Essendon:
The team will play in colours other than red and black for the first time in the club’s 140-year history this weekend, having bowed to the AFL’s demand for a clash guernsey after six years of stubborn resistance.
Fremantle:
Freo’s young guns owe it to captain Matthew Pavlich and the club’s other ageing stars to build the depth needed to give them a crack at a premiership before their careers come to an end, according to forward Chris Mayne.
Geelong:
The Cats took another couple of baby steps to generation next with several youngsters playing their best games for the club on Sunday.
Gold Coast:
Suns future star Jaeger O’Meara’s year is over with the teenager to undergo season-ending surgery this week.
Greater Western Sydney:
Israel Folau insists he will remain an AFL player despite a reserves appearance last Saturday as his coach, Kevin Sheedy, remains furious at suggestions the rugby league convert won’t make it.
Hawthorn:
Skipper Luke Hodge could make his return to the Hawks line-up on Sunday against Greater Western Sydney at the MCG according to forward Brendan Whitecross.
Melbourne:
The Demons will consider trading one of its three first round draft picks if the right senior player becomes available as a trade.
North Melbourne:
Jack Ziebell has conceded the Kangaroos have raised expectations after two impressive victories and need to maintain that form to prove they are genuine finals contenders.
Port Adelaide:
The team is set to receive a huge boost ahead of Saturday’s night Showdown against Adelaide, with the expected return of star midfielder Travis Boak.
Richmond:
Richmond midfielder Daniel Jackson has been offered a two-week suspension from the AFL Match Review Panel.
St Kilda:
Nick Riewoldt’s never seen a season like it.
Sydney Swans:
Fresh from claiming the Brett Kirk Medal in Saturday night’s derby against Greater Western Sydney, Kieren Jack is being compared to iconic former Sydney Swans captain – Paul Kelly.
West Coast:
Injured Eagles forward Mark LeCras hasn’t given up hope of making a shock return during this year’s AFL finals series, and his teammates are urging him to take the punt in a bid for premiership glory.
Western Bulldogs:
Bulldogs defender Bob Murphy hopes to miss just one match after being subbed off with a hamstring injury in Saturday night’s big AFL loss to Essendon.
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