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Carlton coach Mick Malthouse, when in Charge of both West Coast and Collingwood, could be both prickly and profound at his press conferences.
Two flags, three grand finals appearances, and missing the finals just once since 2003. It’s an impressive resume and there are quite a few reasons why the Sydney Swans have been successful.
Stephen Milne charged with rape
By The Roar, TodaySt Kilda’s Stephen Milne has been charged with four counts of rape over an alleged incident from 2004.
Jeff Kennett’s bid to become Melbourne president seems a lost cause, with the former Victorian Premier admitting the AFL won’t give him the support he needs.
Melbourne needed the AFL’s money to sack coach Mark Neeld and the league will also have its fingerprints all over the make-up of the club’s revamped board.
Rodney Eade says the fire still burns to be a senior AFL coach. But he’s unsure whether he wants the vacant job at Melbourne.
Mark Neeld has been sacked. It is 100% the right decision. He mustn’t be the last.
Neeld sacked from Demons
By The Roar, 17 Jun 2013
Melbourne media is reporting that the troubled Melbourne Demons AFL club has sacked coach Mark Neeld, after president Don McLardy departed on Saturday.
The 2013 storyline that refused to go away – Mark Neeld’s future – finally came to an end today when Melbourne showed their coach the door.
The football public are either stupid or conditioned to finding something to whinge about. I honestly don’t know how else to put it.
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Collingwood’s inconsistency remains a worry for coach Nathan Buckley, who hopes to bolster his team after the AFL bye with the return of key players.
Tigers in AFL eight after win over Crows
By Sam Lienert, 16 Jun 2013Richmond have climbed back into the AFL top eight with a comfortable 16.14 (110) to 10.12 (72) win over an out-of-form Adelaide at the MCG.
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleFour reasons why GWS must chase Lance Franklin
By mastermind5991, Today
All season speculation continues to arise that Lance Franklin may leave Hawthorn at the end of this season, possibly bound for GWS Giants.
AFL’s top eight now set in stone
By Michael, Today
Every year at around this time we see a swathe of articles suggesting that the top eight is set, and that no team currently outside the eight can break in.
Adelaide Crows’ finals hopes on a thread
By Brett Sinclair, Today
After getting smashed by Sydney last week at home, the Adelaide Crows needed to win against Richmond to stay within reach with the bottom of the top eight.
The Tigers are purring – are they a premiership threat?
By Brent Ford, 17 Jun 2013
Not long ago, if you said that you were from “Tigerland”, you would have been laughed at. The “noughties” weren’t a fun time for the guys from Punt Rd.
Is Paul Roos still the best coach on the market?
By Alfred Chan, 17 Jun 2013
For three years, Paul Roos has not been able to escape media speculation when new coaching appointments are forced at the end of each AFL season.
Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs: AFL live scores
By The Roar, 16 Jun 2013
Collingwood can move into sixth on the AFL ladder with a win over 14th-placed Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium this afternoon. We’ll have live scores from 4.40pm AEST.
GWS Giants vs Port Adelaide: AFL live scores, blog
By TomC, 16 Jun 2013
Port Adelaide return to the site of their most humiliating defeat in recent times this afternoon when they play the GWS Giants at Skoda Stadium. We’ll have live scores and a blog from 1.10pm.
Essendon vs Gold Coast: AFL live scores, blog
By Dinny Navaratnam, 15 Jun 2013
Essendon and Gold Coast Suns will clash in the only game of Saturday night at Etihad Stadium. Join our live blog with scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST.
Fremantle vs Brisbane Lions: AFL live scores
By The Roar, 15 Jun 2013
Fremantle can continue to put press on the top four when they host Brisbane Lions at Patersons Stadium this afternoon. We’ll have live scores from 4.40pm AEST.
Richmond vs Adelaide Crows: AFL live scores
By The Roar, 15 Jun 2013
Richmond can force their way into the top eight when they host the Adelaide Crows at the MCG this afternoon. We’ll have live scores from 1.40pm AEST.
Selecting my best 22 of the AFL era
By Tim Holt, 15 Jun 2013
Wow, I have certainly made a rod for my back by trying to fit the constellation of stars into a team that represents the best 22 from the AFL era.
Carlton vs Hawthorn: AFL live scores, blog
By TheSportsFreak, 14 Jun 2013
A great contest launches Round 12 of the AFL season as Carlton and Hawthorn do battle from Etihad Stadium. Live scores and commentary coming up from 7.50pm AEST.
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Michael says: I agree. I wouldn't even be surprised if that top 4 berth came even sooner. I could see them just missing finals this year (I have them and WC in 9th and 10th interchangeably), making finals next year, and pushing for top 4 in 2015....
Brent Ford says: Wow this is the biggest story all week!...
Pope Paul VII says: Is there a law against one of these giant show ponies playing in the backline and actually earning a crust?...
Elis says: Yep, too many tall forwards can be an issue as they can get exposed on their defensive side. You might get a couple of extra goals per game (quality inside 50s are still likely to be the deciding factor on how many you get, and Buddy's not the best c...
Cameron Rose says: Ah, that's better! Couldn't agree more. Plenty think Schwab has almost single-handedly brought this club to its knees....
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