Archive for November, 2009
Coast’s heavy brigade
FIRST Gold Coast recruited the junior prodigies; now come their protectors.
Sydney’s Jet lands with ‘Magic’ touch
HE Aboriginal kid standing on the sidelines at his first Swans training session yesterday evoked memories of a young Michael O’Loughlin.
Ball in peak performance
LUKE Ball’s turbulent off-season has turned into a global expedition.
Howard’s landing stirs Dogs
CHRISTIAN Howard’s running and kicking ability swayed the Bulldogs to shock the football world by drafting him with pick No. 15 last week.
Roos finally weigh in
THE shiny weights in North Melbourne’s new Arden St gym are no heavier than the old ones.
Bulldogs cautious with recruits
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade expects only one of his club’s draftees to play in the AFL next season.
Smith should have stayed: Roos
NORTH Melbourne wish Jesse Smith had given them one last chance before deciding to change AFL clubs.
Goodes spoils Jetta’s draft day
LEWIS Jetta still can’t wait to meet Adam Goodes in person even if the dual Brownlow Medallist spoiled his AFL Draft experience a little.
Goodwin Crows’ best skipper: Craig
ADELAIDE coach Neil Craig has backed the retention of skipper Simon Goodwin, declaring the veteran is on the verge of becoming the club’s “most outstanding captain”.
Vardy’s advice: Don’t stuff it up
NEW Geelong ruckman Nathan Vardy was given some great advice after getting drafted last week.