Tag: Australian Football League
AFL announce byes for 2011 draw
Next year's AFL fixture will have 19 rounds of eight games and five rounds of seven games to accommodate the introduction of 17th team the Gold Coast Suns.[MORE]
Rischi move not trade fall-out: Lions
Brisbane chief executive Michael Bowers said a huge financial offer, rather than a failed trade to Carlton, was the primary reason for Michael Rischitelli's departure to the Gold Coast Suns.[MORE]
Burgoyne has charge thrown out
Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne is free to play in round one of the 2011 season after he beat a rough-conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.[MORE]
Swans still wary of Dogs' bite
Sydney veteran Ryan O'Keefe has warned that an injury-hit and slumping Western Bulldogs outfit remains a potent threat.[MORE]
Pressure all on Geelong, Harvey says
Fremantle coach Mark Harvey believes all the pressure will be on Geelong in Friday night's AFL semi-final at the MCG, claiming his team has nothing to lose.[MORE]
Burgoyne to contest charge
Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne will face an AFL tribunal hearing tonight as he seeks to have a rough-conduct charge thrown out.[MORE]
Rischitelli ends Suns speculation
Brisbane Lions midfielder Michael Rischitelli has confirmed one of the AFL's worst-kept secrets, becoming the third off-contract player to join the Gold Coast Suns.[MORE]
Newman's monkey slur may cost Nine $200k
The communications watchdog says Sam Newman breached the commercial TV code when he likened a Malaysian man to a monkey on The Footy Show.[MORE]
Devonport Magpies skipper cleared
The Devonport Magpies' chances of beating Launceston in Friday night's preliminary final have been given a boost.[MORE]
Swan stunned by MVP award
Collingwood midfielder Dane Swan said he did not even consider himself a top-line footballer after being crowned the AFL Players' Association's most valuable player.[MORE]
Cats stars get chance for redemption
Geelong is set to keep faith with the bevy of premiership stars who put in a rare off-day against St Kilda for Friday night's cut-throat AFL semi-final against Fremantle.[MORE]
Swan gets nod as players' MVP
Midfielder Dane Swan has begun what Collingwood hopes will be a September of silverware by winning the AFL Players' Association's most valuable player (MVP) award.[MORE]
Brown poised to sign with Suns
New AFL club the Gold Coast Suns are set to announce on Tuesday they have signed Hawthorn tough nut Campbell Brown.[MORE]
Pavlich puts faith in Sandilands
Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich is adamant Aaron Sandilands will fulfil his full ruck duties against Geelong, claiming anything less would be a liability in a cut-throat AFL semi-final at the MCG.[MORE]
Johnson dangerous as Kirk: Roos
Having watched Brett Kirk's resurgence upon sighting the finish line, Sydney coach Paul Roos expects nothing less from Brad Johnson when the Swans face Western Bulldogs at the MCG on Sunday night.[MORE]
Hall free to play
Western Bulldogs key forward Barry Hall has caught another September break, evading suspension for punching Collingwood's Harry O'Brien.[MORE]
Dogs' Johnson to see out 2010
Captain Brad Johnson has confirmed his impending AFL retirement at the end of the Western Bulldogs' 2010 campaign.[MORE]
Sandilands a no-show at Dockers training
Fremantle officials remain optimistic ruckman Aaron Sandilands will be fit to tackle Geelong on Friday night despite the dual All-Australian skipping training on Monday.[MORE]
Johnson to hang up boots
Western Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson is set to announce his retirement this afternoon.[MORE]
Three charged after weekend football riot
Police have charged three men over a riot at an Alice Springs football game at the weekend.[MORE]
History against us, admits Roos
Sydney coach Paul Roos has dismissed any talk of favouritism for next Saturday's AFL semi-final after his side pulled off an outstanding win against Carlton.[MORE]
Blues rue another chance lost
Shattered Carlton was again left ruing its blown chances as it lost a tight AFL elimination final for the second successive year.[MORE]
Kirk farewells Sydney but not fitness
Sydney co-captain Brett Kirk insists he will be fit for next week after farewelling Sydney with a trademark performance in Sunday's five-point win over Carlton in the first elimination final at the Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Swans show Blues the door
Sydney has delivered Carlton another gutting first-week elimination from the AFL finals.[MORE]
Magpies ready for Cats this time
Collingwood says it has no concerns about the likely prospect of taking on Geelong in a preliminary final for the third time in four seasons.[MORE]
