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5th April 2010 Category: Game Previews
The 2008 Grand Finalists. Match of the round. Hawthorn Team News: Cyril Rioli has been named in Hawthorn's final 22 but will undergo a late test on his injured groin. The Hawks welcome back Lance Franklin and Chance Bateman from suspension. With Rioli and Franklin returning, Campbell Brown is expected to return to the backline after playing forward in round one...
4th April 2010 Category: Game Previews
Adelaide and Sydney are both coming off first round loses and will be looking to kick start their season with a win in round 2. Adelaide Team News: Key Forward Jason Porplyzia will play his first game for the season after missing round one through injury. Adelaide's promising youngsters were disappointing against Fremantle. The likes of Tippet and Dangerfield will be expected to lift. Graham Johncock is expected to be missing for another 3 weeks due to a thumb injury...
3rd April 2010 Category: Game Previews
Two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum. Collingwood are coming off a hugely impressive first up effort against the Bulldogs in round 1, while the Demons suffered a crippling defeat at the hands of Hawthorn. Collingwood Team News Key defender Simon Prestigiacomo is set to miss due to a quad injury. The last time Collingwood played the demons, winger Scott Pendlebury collected a game-high 39 possessions and received 3 Brownlow votes. New recruit Darren Jolly will line up against the side that drafted him back in 2000...
1st April 2010 Category: Game Previews
Two teams with high expectation for 2010, all eyes will be on former Blue, Brendan Fevola. Brisbane Team News The Lions will be without ruckman Jamie Charman (ankle) and small forward Amon Buchanan (thumb). Jed Adcock will have to prove his fitness in a last minute test on his ankle. Jared Brennan has set the mark high for this season after a best on ground performance in the Lions first round win against West Coast. Brennan topped the Player Rater ratings for the week...
28th March 2010 Category: Game Previews
Port Adelaide are coming to the end of an era, where they will see the last of their 2005 Premiership players fall away, meanwhile North Melbourne are building a foundation around a young running midfield. Both clubs are capable of performing above expectation and will fancy their chances in this one. Port Adelaide Team News: Former Kangaroos Coach, Dean Laidley will be in the Port Adelaide box as an assistant under Mark Williams. With the support of youngster Jackson Trengove, Dean Brogan will take on the Kangaroos 3 man ruck division of McIntosh, Hale and Goldstein. Round 22, 2009 saw the Kangaroos get over Port Adelaide at home by 4 points. Despite that Port go into the game as comfortable $1.40 favourites...
27th March 2010 Category: Game Previews
Brisbane welcome a number of new experienced recruits to their team, while West Coast look to rebuild after a disappointing 2009. Brisbane Team News: Brendan Fevola makes his long awaited debut for the club, teaming up with Jonathan Brown in a new look Brisbane forward line. Brent Staker is set to play his first game for Brisbane against former club West Coast. High profile recruits Matt Maguire and Andrew Raines are set to debut...
27th March 2010 Category: Game Previews
Melbourne and Hawthorn have two of longest injury lists in the AFL, both clubs will be looking to their new recruits for inspiration. Melbourne Team News: The Demons are set to play youngsters Tom Scully and Jack Trengove, the top two picks from the 2009 National Draft. Scully will wear the number 31, made famous by club legend Ron Barrasi. Trengove will wear the number 9, formerly worn by club games and goals record holder David Nietz. James Strauss, who was drafter at 19 in the 2008 National Draft has also been selected to play his first game...
26th March 2010 Category: Game Previews
Geelong begin their premiership defence for 2010 against Essendon at the MCG tonight at 7:40pm. Geelong Team News: Cameron Ling will lead the Cats out for the first time after the retirement of Tom Harley. Draftee Mitch Duncan debuts for Geelong, while new recruit Marcus Drum is set to miss out. Despite being promoted onto the senior list last week, mature age rookie recruit James Podsiadly is set to miss out...
25th March 2010 Category: Game Previews
Richmond and Carlton kick off the AFL season tonight at the MCG from 7:10pm. Team news: Ben Cousins has overcome health concerns to be named fit. Richmond are set to debut 4 rookies including Dustin Martin, the 3rd pick from the 2009 national draft Carlton have named new recruits Lachie Henderson, Brock McLean and Robert Warnock...