“Who are the contenders for 2010?”

March 15th, 2010

The AFL season is now only a couple of weeks away and after a NAB Cup where two of the season’s favourites went all the way to the final, the anticipation couldn’t be bigger. It’s not easy to figure out at this time of the year who will still be there in September, but that’s never stopped footy fans from trying. We’re always keen to throw our two cents in, especially when it comes to who we think are contenders, and who we think are pretenders. So, with that spirit in mind, here’s my take … Read the rest of this entry »

Barry Hall for Supercoach – Should we take the punt?

March 15th, 2010

Love him or hate him, you can’t deny that Barry Hall is a gun. But is he enough of a gun to take the risk on him in Supercoach? That’s exactly what I am trying to find out. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Read the rest of this entry »

Collingwood’s Emirates Sponsorship and Leadership Group

March 15th, 2010

Today, the Collingwood Football Club announced their new extended sponsorship deal with Emirates and revealed changes to their leadership group. Read the rest of this entry »

AFL supports Skilled Stadium bid

March 14th, 2010

AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou has reportedly endorsed the plans of Geelong to host World Cup games if the Australian bid for the Soccer World Cup is successful. The benefit for the AFL if Skilled Stadium is enormous as it would allow Etihad Stadium to be free for AFL fixtures Read the rest of this entry »

NAB Challenge Reviews

March 13th, 2010

Here is a wrap up of the other matches that were played over the weekend. No real upsets this week but now all attention will turn to round one after string hit outs from many clubs. Read the rest of this entry »

Western Bulldogs vs. St Kilda – NAB Cup Grand Final Review

March 13th, 2010
Western Bulldogs Intra-Club Match

Western Bulldogs – 2.13.8 (104)
St Kilda – 0.9.10 (64)

The Western Bulldogs won quite comfortably in the end over the Saints in front of 42,000 at the dilapidated Etihad Stadium. Finally the Dogs get some silverware after a massive 40 year drought. I think they might have rather one in September instead.

The Bulldogs got off to a flyer, they got 29 points in front before the Saints even scored and that score was from a non-existent free-kick. The Saints pushed back early in the second to within seven points but the intensity of the Dogs raised after that and they got out to a 22 point lead at the main break. Again St Kilda rallied early and got to within two points but the resilient bulldogs came back and kicked three on the trot. The task of coming back from 15 points down in the fourth quarter proved too much for the Saints. Read the rest of this entry »

Stokes Case “Weak”

March 11th, 2010

Geelong Footballer Mathew Stokes has again appeared in court on drugs charges. The Court heard today from Stokes’s lawyer Mark Dean who said in relation to the matter “It is difficult to imagine a more tenuous or weak case in relation to a charge of trafficking.” Read the rest of this entry »

Western Bulldogs vs. St Kilda – NAB Cup Grand Final Preview

March 11th, 2010

Saturday Night / Etihad Stadium
$1.92 vs. $1.92

Both these teams are expected to at least make the top 4 in the home and away season this year and as such this match has more importance than a NAB Cup Grand Final is usually granted.

Importantly for St Kilda this is their first look at the Bulldogs with Barry Hall in the team. Conversely the Bulldogs will be able to measure themselves against one of the competitions benchmarks with their latest addition.

From the fans point of view this should be an exciting game to watch and will prove a great preview for the 2010 season!

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NAB Challenge Previews – Week 4

March 11th, 2010

Its the last week of the pre season, meaning the 2010 AFL Premiership Season is just around the corner. Teams will be looking for that last little bit of preparation in this weeks games. Lets see who is facing off. Read the rest of this entry »

Windy Hill Upgrade One Step Closer

March 11th, 2010

Essendon is one step closer to upgrading the Windy Hill complex to provide the club with better facilities. After negotiations with the Mooney Valley City Council to relocate the local cricket club to the nearby Fairbairn Park, the City Council has ruled in favour of the Bombers. Read the rest of this entry »