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Staker seals Lions win
1 day agoBrisbane’s Brent Staker kicked the winning goal in his first AFL match for more than a year to seal an upset victory over Essendon on Saturday at Etihad Stadium. The fired-up Lions kicked the last two goals to win 14.12 (96) to 12.14 (86), just their third win of the season and by far their [...]
IPL saga kick in teeth for cricket: Warne
2 days agoShane Warne says the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal feels like a kick in the teeth for cricket. And Adam Gilchrist says those involved should be banned for life if they are found guilty. Australian leg-spin great Warne was the inaugural captain of the team at the centre of the scandal, the Rajasthan Royals, before [...]
Blues' fight encourages Malthouse
5 days agoCarlton coach Mick Malthouse says his players deserve applause for the fighting spirit they showed in their AFL loss to St Kilda. The Blues’ 11.11 (77) to 9.14 (68) defeat by the Saints on Monday night came at a high cost, demoting them from the top eight and leaving the club dealing with injuries. Midfielder [...]
Saints down injury-hit Blues
6 days agoCarlton have been left reeling by a costly loss to St Kilda, compounded by injuries and a potential suspension to key players. The Saints had to survive a determined Blues last-quarter onslaught to win 11.11 (77) to 9.14 (68) in front of a crowd of 34,054 at Etihad Stadium on Monday night. Midfielder Jack Steven [...]
Brown excited by Lions' Franklin bid
9 May 2013Brisbane’s Jonathan Brown is excited by the possibility of sharing the Lions’ attack with fellow star forward Lance Franklin if the AFL club can pull off a recruiting coup. Lions football manager Dean Warren confirmed on the weekend Brisbane are among the suitors for in-demand Hawthorn free agent Franklin, who has put off contract talks [...]
Coaches say game's changing, AFL disagrees
8 May 2013Geelong coach Chris Scott believes it’s hurting the AFL’s power forwards. Hawthorn defender Brian Lake says it’s helping the small forwards. And umpires boss Jeff Gieschen thinks it’s all in their imagination. Gieschen insists nothing has changed from previous seasons in the way umpires rule on marking contests. But Scott, Lake and Collingwood coach Nathan [...]
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