Tag: Australian Football League
Cats lost game in first half: Corey
Midfielder Joel Corey says Geelong lost Friday night's AFL qualifying final to St Kilda in the first half, not the final minute.[MORE]
Saints stun Cats in finals boilover
St Kilda moved to within one victory of its second straight grand final appearance with a gripping four-point upset of Geelong in the second qualifying final at a slippery MCG on Friday night.[MORE]
Baker out as Saints, Cats make changes
St Kilda tagger Steven Baker will have to wait for his return from a long AFL suspension after becoming a late withdrawal from Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.[MORE]
Ebert enjoying rapid recovery
Port Adelaide's Brett Ebert is remarkably cycling within two weeks of having a knee reconstruction.[MORE]
Omitted Yarran backs Blues attack
Carlton's mission at the start of the season boiled down to two challenges - scoring goals consistently without Brendan Fevola and then winning in the finals.[MORE]
Roos tips trio to face Blues
Sydney coach Paul Roos is confident Shane Mumford, Tadhg Kennelly and AFL Rising Star winner Dan Hannebery will return from injury for Sunday's elimination final against Carlton.[MORE]
Lions appoint two new directors
The Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board.[MORE]
Freo stand by tough Hasleby call
Fremantle has defended its decision to drop retiring veteran Paul Hasleby for Saturday's elimination final against the Hawks at Subiaco Oval.[MORE]
Lucas to help Bombers pick new coach
Essendon has drafted club stalwart Scott Lucas onto a panel to select a replacement for dumped head coach Matthew Knights.[MORE]
No September excuses, says Swan
Brownlow Medal favourite Dane Swan is back to full fitness and has set himself for a big finals campaign.[MORE]
Dockers boosted by mass signings
Fremantle have received a massive morale boost ahead of Saturday's elimination final against Hawthorn, with eight players, including gun midfielder Stephen Hill, agreeing to new AFL deals.[MORE]
Crows get first-round pick for Bock
Adelaide will appeal over what it believes is "grossly inadequate" AFL draft compensation for losing key defender Nathan Bock to Gold Coast.[MORE]
Bulldogs lock in Griffen
The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfield star Ryan Griffen for the next two seasons, ending the hopes of rival AFL clubs seeking to lure him.[MORE]
Gibbs ready to face Goodes
Carlton's Bryce Gibbs would relish the job of quelling Sydney star Adam Goodes, whose form he credits with driving the Swans' late-season resurgence.[MORE]
Dogs name Johnson, Griffen for finals
The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night's AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.[MORE]
Tuck setback gives Hawks perspective
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says the revelations about Travis Tuck's health problems have helped to remind his players that football is not a matter of life and death.[MORE]
Sandilands fit and firing for finals
Fremantle's All-Australian ruckman Aaron Sandilands says his foot has fully recovered ahead of Saturday's elimination final against Hawthorn.[MORE]
Rising Swan ready for all comers
AFL Rising Star winner Dan Hannebery and his Sydney Swans team-mates will fear no-one in this finals series.[MORE]
Aker tempted by Tasmania offer
Glenorchy Football Club has approached former AFL star Jason Akermanis to play in Tasmania. [MORE]
Riewoldt wins Jack Dyer Medal
Richmond's Jack Riewoldt has won the Jack Dyer Medal becoming the first player in the club's history to win the AFL's best and fairest and leading goalkicker award in the same season.[MORE]
Suns recruit Krakouer apologises to Port
Gold Coast Suns recruit Nathan Krakouer has apologised to a Port Adelaide for the manner of his departure.[MORE]
Hawks stick by Tuck
Hawthorn Football Club says it will continue to support drug-suspended player Travis Tuck by keeping open a rookie spot on its playing list.[MORE]
Saints ready for biggest challenge
St Kilda midfielder Lenny Hayes says the club is undaunted by the prospect of tackling a Geelong side that has proven to be a massive force in the finals over the past three seasons.[MORE]
Farmers press Premier over power price surge
Tasmania's main agricultural body is seeking a meeting with the Premier to discuss concerns about the impact of further power price rises. [MORE]
Hannebery claims Rising Star
Sydney midfielder Dan Hannebery has claimed a runaway victory in the AFL Rising Star award.[MORE]
