Provides the latest RSS feeds for AFL. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Australian Herald.com http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/cat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76/ en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 13:17:03 -0400 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:17:03 -0400 30 Open the Google Chrome browser Click Tools icon>Options>Under the Hood>Content Settings Check Allow local data to be set Uncheck Block third-party cookies from being set Uncheck Clear cookies Close all Enabling Cookies in Mobile Safari (iPhone, ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602855/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:24:42 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602855/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 The signs were all blue and white. But while parts of the game were wrestled away from the Magpies - up to 32 tackles at half-time, they were able to get hands to Geelong players just three times until late in the third term - they persisted. With O'Brien tied up, Paul Seedsman took a chance, ran towards the forward line and kicked a running goal. Dwyer was the player who slipped Selwood, ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602238/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:12 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602238/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Hawthorn left Aurora Stadium with a winning margin over Greater Western Sydney - 83 points - that indicated a thrashing, although both coaches were united in declaring it did not portray how effective the tenacious Giants were. The Giants never threatened a boilover against the Hawks although they were strongly in contention to keep the final margin within 10 goals, especially after they shaded ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602239/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:11 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602239/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 In your first three years at Richmond you played 41 games for eight wins, three draws and 30 losses. It must have been tough going in the back pocket during that time? Yeah, it was quite difficult. Although we didn't win many games, we were very tight and the boys always stuck together. We had good leadership in Kane Johnson, Troy Simmonds, Nathan Brown and Matthew Richardson who were ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602240/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:10 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602240/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 SHANE BUTCHER drove his first treble in four years when successful behind the Gary Hall Snr-trained Slick Bird, Algeepee and My Hard Copy on Friday ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602241/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:23:41 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214602241/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sydney and Fremantle have fought out a dramatic draw in a scintillating encounter at the SCG on Saturday night.The Swans had the better of the Dockers for most of the match, but at the end, the home team and the visitors from the WA could not be split in an 11.4 (70) 9.16 (70) draw.Sydney took a nine-point lead into the fourth quarter, and three straight goals early in the term gave them a ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601551/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:42:18 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601551/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 An undermanned Collingwood have defied the odds to end Geelong's undefeated start to the season in sensational fashion with a six-point victory in a Saturday night thriller at the MCG.Geelong looked like they were going to further enhance their status as the competition's comeback kings after they overturned a 28-point first-half deficit to lead by 13 points at three-quarter time on the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601550/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:42:17 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601550/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was bracing for the worst on Saturday night after George Smith suffered a knee injury that was likely to keep the champion flanker out of the coming series with the British and Irish Lions. A veteran of Australia's 2001 series triumph over the Lions, a dejected Smith trudged up the tunnel on the hour mark of the Brumbies' 28-22 Super Rugby loss to arch ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601434/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:49 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601434/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sydney and Fremantle battled to the first draw of the AFL season on Saturday night, with Dockers big man Michael Johnson unable to drag his side over the line at the SCG after a thrilling final-quarter ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601681/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:41 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601681/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 // .story-intro --> The Magpies notched their fifth victory of the season with four goals to Geelong's one in the final term to win 15.12 (102) to 14.12 ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601680/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:40 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601680/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 A stunning six minutes from Fremantle has turned a certain loss into an amazing draw at the SCG tonight.The Dockers trailed by 21 points midway through the final term but dominated the latter stages of the term and had the chance to win the game in the dying seconds.Michael Johnson had a set shot with 15 seconds left but it fell just short and Sam Reid took a huge contested mark to deny Fremantle ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601180/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:42:23 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601180/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 33,915 at Etihad Stadium. Two statistics best sum up the Brisbane Lions' stunning 10-point upset of Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. One is that the team sitting 15th on the AFL ladder somehow managed to defeat one in second spot. The other is that the lead in this gripping, highly entertaining game changed on no fewer than 18 occasions. This was one of the best games of the season ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601181/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:19:27 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601181/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Illustration: Matt Golding Angst about players buckling in tackles to ''stooge'' umpires into paying free kicks resurfaced after West Coast's dramatic win over North Melbourne. Dermott Brereton has implored the AFL to stamp out what he described as a ''blight on the game''. Confusion reigned over the free kick to Adam Selwood just before Nic ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601182/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:19:26 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214601182/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Gold Coast Suns coach Guy McKenna says his side's composure helped them earn their 32-point win over the Western Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.The Suns, who recorded a 13.15 (93) to 8.13 (61) victory, scored six straight goals in a dominant third quarter to take the game away from their opponents.The win was Gold Coast's first against the Western Bulldogs, and it was ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600597/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:38:40 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600597/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Can Fremantle continue to win despite their growing injury list or will Sydney bounce back from last week's shocker against Hawthorn? Find out right ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600676/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:38:38 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600676/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 The Gold Coast Suns recorded back-to-back victories for the first time in their history on Saturday, downing the Western Bulldogs by 32 points at Metricon Stadium.After trailing for much of the first half, a devastating third quarter, in which the Suns scored seven goals to one, swung the match decisively in their favour on the way to a 13.15 (93) to 8.13 (61) win.Campbell Brown (three goals), in ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600677/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:38:36 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600677/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 THE Crusaders outmuscled the Blues 23-3 Saturday to leapfrog their arch-rivals and claim second spot in the New Zealand Super 15 ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600599/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:16:38 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600599/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Brisbane coach Michael Voss has paid tribute to his players for rediscovering their mojo and pulling off an upset win over Essendon on Saturday.The Lions were given little hope of victory in the clash at Etihad Stadium, but produced a spirited performance with an even contribution from all their players to win by 10 points.It was the type of effort that led Brisbane to NAB Cup glory earlier in ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600110/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:36:26 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600110/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 7:36pm: Repeating: Steve Johnson a late out for the Cats (calf); Josh Caddy comes in. Josh Hunt has the vest on for Geelong; Ben Kennedy is in green for the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600212/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:13:40 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600212/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 The Suns, who beat Melbourne by 60 points last weekend, ran away with the match in a seven-goal-to-one third quarter on their way to the 13.15 (93) to 8.13 (61) ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600213/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:13:02 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214600213/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Gold Coast posted back-to-back AFL wins for the first time as they beat a tired Western Bulldogs by 32 points at Metricon Stadium on Saturday.The Suns, who beat Melbourne by 60 points last weekend, ran away with the match in a seven-goal-to-one third quarter on their way to the 13.15 (93) to 8.13 (61) victory.The defeat leaves the Bulldogs down with the Demons and winless Greater Western Sydney ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599735/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:12 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599735/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 South Fremantle broke through for their first win of the 2013 season with a hard-fought 15-point triumph over Peel Thunder at Fremantle Oval today.After losing their opening seven games of the year, the Bulldogs finally hit their straps against the Thunder and fought off a brave challenge in the second half to win, 14.15 (99) to 11.18 (84).Paul Hasleby's side kicked the opening five goals of ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599736/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:10 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599736/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 A calf injury meant Geelong's star midfielder Steve Johnson was a shock late withdrawal for the Cats' round-eight AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG.Johnson had trained during the week but was ruled out on Saturday night because of calf soreness.The 29-year-old triple-premiership player says he hopes to return for next week's away game against Port Adelaide.Josh Caddy replaced ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599737/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:08 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599737/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 A three-goal final quarter from silky forward Brennan Stack has seen Perth secure their seventh win of the season win a 25-point victory over Subiaco at Medibank Stadium this afternoon.The Demons were trailing by five points going into the final term but turned the pressure up and kept it there as Stack and skipper Paul Bevan put on a show for their traveling fans.The efforts of classy young ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599738/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:06 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599738/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Claremont has maintained its unbeaten start to the season, posting an emphatic 42-point win over East Fremantle at Claremont Oval.The Tigers were too good in the battle of last year's grand finalists, kicking clear in the second half for a 16.15 (111) to 9.15 (69) victory.Their eighth win in as many matches in 2013 was spearheaded by classy utility player Andrew Foster, ruckmen Mark Seaby ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599739/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:03 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599739/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 East Perth rose within reach of the top four after a breezy victory over Swan Districts provided their fourth win of the season.Led by the WAFL's pre-eminent power forward Josh Smith and livewire Dean Cadwallader, the Royals held off a series of charges to win by 20 points, 15.13 (103) to 11.17 (83).Smith kicked five goals and proved an ideal spearhead for an East Perth outfit that had ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599740/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:35:01 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599740/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Essendon coach James Hird and captain Jobe Watson both attributed their surprising loss against Brisbane to a poor training session during the week.The flat Bombers were exposed by a committed Lions outfit, who made the most of their chances to secure a stunning 10-point win."Very disappointed. We lacked intensity today in the way we went about our game," Hird said after the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599653/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:33:12 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599653/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 A calf injury has forced Steve Johnson out of Geelong's team to take on Collingwood at the MCG with Josh Caddy coming into the Cats' 22.Johnson led the way for the Cats in their 28-point victory over Essendon last week, ending the match with 36 touches, but the 29-year-old will miss his third game of the 2013 AFL season.Caddy will replace Johnson in Geelong's squad, returning to ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599655/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:33:11 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599655/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Brisbane Lions eased the pressure on coach Michael Voss and inflicted a second straight loss for Essendon with a stunning 10-point victory at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.In a match that featured an incredible 18 lead changes, the Lions were able to hold on for the brave win with Brent Staker the hero in his comeback game.The former Eagle, who was playing his first match since Round 23 2011, kicked ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599654/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:33:10 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599654/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Gold Coast are searching for back-to-back wins for the first time in their history. Can they do it against the plucky Bulldogs? Find out right ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599187/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:30:44 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599187/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Hawthorn have claimed their biggest win of the season, thumping Greater Western Sydney by 83 points at Aurora Stadium in Launceston, to pick up their seventh straight triumph.Jarryd Roughead kicked a goal after the final siren to finish with five majors, while captain Sam Mitchell had 35 disposals as Hawthorn strolled to victory, winning 21.14 (140) to 9.3 (57).The Giants again showed plenty of ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599186/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:30:43 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599186/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 // .story-intro --> The result might have never been in doubt but predictions the in-form Hawks would smash all kinds of records proved wide of the mark in a 21.14 (140) to 9.3 (57) ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599279/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 04:08:21 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214599279/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 There was no re-writing of the record books as Hawthorn saw off a plucky Greater Western Sydney by 83 points in Saturday's AFL clash at Aurora Stadium. The result might have never been in doubt but predictions the in-form Hawks would smash all kinds of records proved wide of the mark in a 21.14 (140) to 9.3 (57) victory. The enthusiastic young Giants - $17 with the bookies - battled hard ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598435/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:11 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598435/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Carlton must tighten their game plan to challenge the pacesetting AFL sides, according to coach Mick Malthouse. Malthouse said the Blues were allowing the opposition to remain unchecked for too long and were being hurt on the scoreboard. Carlton went down in an upset last week to St Kilda and Malthouse said the side needed to capitalise on areas where they were clearly out-performing the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598437/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:10 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598437/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 // .story-intro --> 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 most ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598747/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:03:06 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598747/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Return to start of sidebar. // .story-sidebar --> Melbourne sunk to a low point when they were whipped by the Gold Coast Suns last week and face another hammering on Sunday when they meet Richmond at the MCG.Neeld admitted on Saturday that not only was there little that could be done to turn the players' performance around in a week, but that the young side could take a minimum of ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598119/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:58:57 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214598119/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Claremont v East Fremantle at Claremont OvalSouth Fremantle v Peel at Fremantle OvalSubiaco v Perth at Medibank StadiumSwan Districts v East Perth at Steel Blue OvalAll matches start at 2.10pmBye West ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597480/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:58 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597480/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 West Coast coach John Worsfold says Nic Naitanui's goal after the siren to hand his team a two-point win over North Melbourne will go down as a famous night in the club's history.The Eagles were down by as much as 15 points midway through the fourth term before three late goals to Luke Shuey, Josh Kennedy and Naitanui snatched the victory.Trailing by four points with less than 30 ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597233/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:17:10 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597233/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Coming off their first loss of the season, Essendon will welcome the visit of Brisbane for what looks like an easy victory at Etihad Stadium. Follow all the action right ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597481/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:17:09 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597481/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says that there is still some confusion among the Kangaroos players about the "advantage rule". However, he did not blame an incident in the third term of Friday night's clash against West Coast for his side's two-point loss. It was the third loss North has suffered by less than a goal in eight rounds to start the 2013 season. They now slump ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597482/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:16 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597482/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 West Coast's medical staff will be working overtime this week as the Eagles prepare to meet Greater Western Sydney next Saturday at Skoda Stadium. But what's new. It seems that injury concerns have plagued the Eagles every round so far. Last ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597483/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:14 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214597483/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 The season-ending knee injury to Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has turned the Crows into a "multi-headed beast", St Kilda coach Scott Watters says.Walker's injury has forced the Crows to find different attacking options, making Watters cautious ahead of St Kilda's AAMI Stadium encounter against Adelaide on Sunday."When you have a natural spearhead there is a little bit ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596784/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:13:39 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596784/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has labelled Friday night's two-point loss to West Coast as "gut wrenching", but says all his young team can do is continue to learn from their close losses.The Kangaroos led for most of the night and by as much as 15 at the midway point of the third term before three late goals to Luke Shuey, Josh Hill and Nic Naitanui snatched the win for the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596501/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:11:34 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596501/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Scott Watters says St Kilda could force pundits to re-evaluate where they have his side finishing in 2013 should they upset Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.The Saints coach described the twilight clash on Sunday as the perfect test after last week's upset win over Carlton."It's the ideal challenge for us. Our guys are really up for this game," Watters told Sportal on ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596502/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:11:33 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596502/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Canberra skipper Terry Campese has anointed the in-form Raiders backline as the best in the NRL ahead of Sunday's clash with Cronulla at Shark Stadium.Former Sharks star Blake Ferguson has been outstanding in recent weeks scoring five tries in his last two games to put himself in the frame for a potential State of Origin call-up.Winger Sandor Earl scored a hat-trick against Newcastle last ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596015/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:19 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596015/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Sam Fong has labelled his WAFL career as "a work in progress" despite playing in all of Claremont's seven games this season.Fong has become a staple fixture in Claremont's midfield after notching four league games last year, two in the Foxtel Cup.The 20-year-old is on track to achieving a goal of playing every game in 2013 and in a league premiership team after lining up in ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596014/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:16 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596014/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Swan Districts have regained premiership wingman Tom Roach and Norm Smith medallist Andrew Embley for today's clash with East Perth at Steel Blue Oval.The Royals had good news too with Josh Smith named to take his place after overcoming a calf strain which ruled him out last Saturday's State game against Victoria.Smith was injured in the first quarter but played out the game when East ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596013/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:14 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596013/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fremantle and Sydney have set the scene for a high-frequency stopp- age game as Ryan Crowley and Luke Parker admit that is what both teams are hoping for.Sydney are the league leaders for hit-outs and clearances won this season and both teams are in the top three for tackles.Crowley said Fremantle had taken Sydney's qualities and inserted them into their own game plan, and the players were ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596012/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:11 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596012/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 WA will become the most explosive AFL breeding ground in the nation if the game's governors secure football's financial future in the move to a new stadium at Burswood, according to departing administrator Grant Dorrington.In an exclusive interview with thewest.com.au on his retirement yesterday as an official, Dorrington said the WA Football Commission could not afford to fail the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596011/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:08 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214596011/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Go to the Home screen by pressing the Home button or by unlocking your phone/iPad Select the Settings icon. 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Dubious free kicks in attack to West Coast's Luke Shuey and Adam Selwood in the last two minutes kept West Coast in the game as the Roos led by four points. And when is an advantage not an advantage? It's surely not when North Melbourne's Ryan Bastinac has to snap around a West Coast defender from a 45-degree angle after a teammate has ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584273/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:23 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584273/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Open the Firefox browser Click Tools>Options>Privacy<Use custom settings for history Check Accept cookies from sites Check Accept third party cookies Select Keep until: they expire Click ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584274/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:02 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584274/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 A wildcard finals round and a conference system are just two of the fixturing options the AFL is presenting to clubs and players for consideration for future ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584276/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:36 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584276/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui kicked a goal after the final siren to lift the Eagles to a thrilling two-point victory over North Melbourne in Friday night's AFL clash at Patersons ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584275/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:35 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214584275/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 West Coast ruck star Nic Naitanui has kicked a goal after the siren to clinch a dramatic two-point win over North Melbourne at Patersons Stadium tonight.The Kangaroos led by 15 points with 10 minutes remaining before goals to Josh Hill and Luke Shuey had them within a kick in the final minute.Veteran Adam Selwood had one last chance to get the ball inside 50 and it was Naitanui who jumped the ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582745/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:48:15 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582745/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Nic Naitanui kicked a goal after the siren to hand the West Coast Eagles a remarkable two-point win over North Melbourne at Patersons Stadium on Friday night.The Eagles were down by two points with under a minute remaining when, with their final foray forward, Naitanui flew from three deep to take a pack mark, before kicking the goal from 25 metres out on a 45-degree angle to give the Eagles a ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582376/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:46:04 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582376/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 11:13pm: North players are shell shocked. Brad Scott's reaction to the free kick for Selwood was one of disagreement. But replays suggest he was taken high. Naitanui flew from five deep to crash the pack and mark. And who should congratulate Naitanui on the ground after the match, but Eagles assistant coach Justin Longmuir. Longmuir himself put through a shot after the siren for Fremantle ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582746/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:10 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582746/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Andrew Demetriou: "It's not avoiding a positive test. Self-reporting is a key component of the policy. It's people who have other issues who use ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582747/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:07 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582747/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 It was a knee reconstruction that stopped Luke Ball from playing last year. But it is a series of six or more hamstring issues that has kept him out for more than a year. Ball makes his return to the senior team against Geelong on Saturday night for his first game in more than 12 months. ''For me, the knee was right after eight months … it's been the hamstring since ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582748/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:06 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582748/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Of all the issues being tackled by the AFL's new football operations boss Mark Evans, one of the more intriguing is the high-profile Kevin Bartlett and just how the 403-game five-time premiership champion juggles his multiple roles. Bartlett is an Australian Football Hall of Fame legend. He is an AFL law-maker and is also one of the loudest and most influential commentators in the game. A ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582749/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:05 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582749/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Go to the Home screen by pressing the Home button or by unlocking your phone/iPad Select the Settings icon. Select Safari from the settings menu. Select 'accept cookies' from the safari menu. Select 'from visited' from the accept cookies menu. Press the home button to return the the iPhone home screen. Select the Safari icon to return to Safari. Before the cookie settings ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582377/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:19:53 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582377/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Denis Pagan understands better than most the level of frustration Carlton coach Mick Malthouse was feeling over Jarrad Waite's costly ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582750/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:19:04 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214582750/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 A late penalty try at last gave the Melbourne Rebels something to smile about as they recorded a breakthrough 30-21 win over the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park on Friday night. After coming tantalisingly close in their past four matches, the Rebels finally finished in front to earn their third win of the season and their first-ever over a South African opponent. Even more ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214580747/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:09:47 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214580747/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 9:51pm: HALF TIME - WCE 4.9 (33) NM 7.4 (46) STATS Daniel Wells leads all comers with 14 possessions to half time, while a swag of players are in the low teens with Waters, Scott Selwood, Rosa, Brent Harvey and Hansen on 13 possessions. Hansen has nine marks and Waters eight, both players have been in defensive roles. There are no multiple goal-kickers yet. North Melbourne leads inside-50s by ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214581343/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:08:25 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214581343/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou claims their controversial illicit drugs policy helped save the lives of two players.While the league is tightening the self-reporting feature of the three-strikes policy, Demetriou said it had helped identify that the pair needed medical help for other problems."We know for a fact that the self-reporting mechanism has helped save two players' ... http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214579125/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76 Fri, 17 May 2013 06:16:17 -0400 http://www.australianherald.com/index.php/sid/214579125/scat/0fe1eaec6da8fc76