Mark Bomber Thompson Director Of Coaching At Essendon

Mark Bomber Thompson Director Of Coaching At Essendon

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 27/09/10

Sounds like the drums are beating ...

Quote:

ESSENDON appears poised to leave Geelong in turmoil, after pulling off a massive coup by poaching dual Cats premiership coach Mark Thompson back to Windy Hill. Thompson, a past Essendon captain, dual best-and-fairest winner and multiple premiership player, has agreed to work as James Hird's boss in what is an extraordinary boost for the flagging Bombers, which have lost their way since Kevin Sheedy was axed three years ago. The imminent announcement that Thompson will next year be the Bombers' director of coaching, above senior coach-in-waiting James Hird, is expected to rock the foundations of Skilled Stadium, where Thompson is contracted as the Cats' senior coach for another season. Geelong has long maintained an emphatic stance that Thompson would not be leaving this year.

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North hits timely ton as first Test draws near - Sydney Morning Herald

North hits timely ton as first Test draws near - Sydney Morning Herald

via Sports - Google News on 26/09/10

The Age

North hits timely ton as first Test draws near Sydney Morning Herald Inflicting pain . . . Tim Paine got some valuable time at the crease with 45 runs as Australia piled on 505 against an Indian Board XI. Photo: AFP CHANDIGARH: Marcus North has secured a much-needed century as Australia continued to dominate their tour ... 'Vulnerable' North hits timely ton to silence criticsThe Age North looks to develop consistencyCricInfo.com Mixed bag for Aussies in President's XI drawCricket365 News Yahoo! Eurosport UK -Cricketnext.com -AFP all 56 news articles »

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AFL Should Award Medals For All Players That Played In Either Grand Finals

AFL Should Award Medals For All Players That Played In Either Grand Finals

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 27/09/10

AFL Should Award Medals For All Players That Played In Either Grand Finals - Good Call Bad Call

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Australia seek new bowling coach ahead of Ashes series - BBC Sport

Australia seek new bowling coach ahead of Ashes series - BBC Sport

via Sports - Google News on 27/09/10

Daily Mail

Australia seek new bowling coach ahead of Ashes series BBC Sport Australia could be without a specialist bowling coach when the Ashes starts in November after farming out Troy Cooley to their Centre of Excellence. Cooley, one of the masterminds behind England's 2005 Ashes success, defected to his native Australia to ... Cooley goes to Centre of ExcellenceThe Press Association Cooley new head coach of Australian academyAFP Troy Cooley appointed Head Coach of CA Centre of ExcellenceThe Hindu all 36 news articles »

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Hay List's star continues to rise - ABC Online

Hay List's star continues to rise - ABC Online

via Sports - Google News on 27/09/10

New Zealand Herald

Hay List's star continues to rise ABC Online Sprinting phenomenon Hay List has demolished a field of some of the country's best in the Group One Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. In an awesome display, John McNair's monster five-year-old ran 1:09.94 for the 1200 metres, ... What a difference a day makes for Hay ListSydney Morning Herald Hay's spring hit listHerald Sun Hay List a surprise starter for GilgaiHerald Sun The Australian -New Zealand Herald -Racing Post all 16 news articles »

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Andrew Walker Trade Talk

Andrew Walker Trade Talk

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by Ben_7 on 27/09/10

afl.com.au
CARLTON’S Andrew Walker is being targeted by the Western Bulldogs, and has been given permission by the Blues to speak to the Dogs
The 24-year-old has already met with Adelaide and there is much speculation that he will go to either one of these clubs.

The scenario for the Dogs is complicated because they will be using their first two pics - in a draft already affected by the arrival of Gold Coast - on father-son picks Mitch Wallis and Thomas Liberatore.

However, they do have the use of their compensatory first-round pick that they received for Jarrod Harbrow's departure to the Suns.

The Blues have rejected a direct swap for out-of-favour Bulldog Andrejs Everitt, but it looks as though he will be traded out as he looks for a fresh start, along with Brennan Stack and Josh Hill, while the Dogs are apparently interested in Geelong's Nathan Djerrkura, who is chasing more senior opportunity.

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Magpies Have The Psychological Edge For This Weeks 2nd Grand Final

Magpies Have The Psychological Edge For This Weeks 2nd Grand Final

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 27/09/10

Magpies Have The Psychological Edge For This Weeks 2nd Grand Final - Good Call Bad Call?

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Kewell back for Socceroos - Sydney Morning Herald

Kewell back for Socceroos - Sydney Morning Herald

via Sports - Google News on 27/09/10

Sydney Morning Herald

Kewell back for Socceroos Sydney Morning Herald Harry Kewell and Josh Kennedy are set to make their first appearances for Australia since the World Cup after being named in a 19-man Socceroos squad for next month's friendly against Paraguay in Sydney. Injuries prevented Kewell and Kennedy from ... Six A-League players named in Australia squadESPN Holger Looks LocalAustralian FourFourTwo Osieck names Socceroos squad for Paraguay friendlyTribalfootball.com The Roar all 12 news articles »

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AFL Shows Favoritism Towards Collingwood & Essendon

AFL Shows Favoritism Towards Collingwood & Essendon

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 19/09/10

AFL Shows Favoritism Towards Collingwood & Essendon - Good Call - Bad Call?

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AFL Inconsistent With Its Concessions Towards The Gold Coast!

AFL Inconsistent With Its Concessions Towards The Gold Coast!

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 19/09/10

AFL Inconsistent with its concessions towards the Gold Coast! Good Call Bad Call?

The AFL has spent the last few years taking the concessions off the clubs to level the competition ie salary cap concessions, drafting concessions via priority picks & list sizes, leveling of the fixture discrepancies.

Yet when the Gold Coast are "born" who are backed by the AFL .... Bingo they all return.

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Drags to thunder at Calder - Brumby - Herald Sun

Drags to thunder at Calder - Brumby - Herald Sun

via Sports - Google News on 22/09/10

BigPond News

Drags to thunder at Calder - Brumby Herald Sun UPDATE 1.23pm: DRAG racing is the priority for a study into a Calder Park upgrade, not Formula One, Premier John Brumby says. The State Government, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport and Calder Park owner Bob Jane have signed an agreement to ... Brumby rules out moving grand prixSydney Morning Herald Grand Prix 'will stay at Albert Park'Sydney Morning Herald New site for Australian GP being investigatedThe F1 Times Motorsport.com all 19 news articles »

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AFL October Exchange Period Date

AFL October Exchange Period Date

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 21/09/10

AFL Exchange Period has been extended this year from 5 to 7 days

AFL Exchange Period - Monday October 4 - Monday October 11

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AFL Trade Whispers & Rumours Silly Season Gone Wild

AFL Trade Whispers & Rumours Silly Season Gone Wild

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 21/09/10

Here is a very interesting rumour ... wonder if there is any truth to the rumour?

Clubs, player managers & GWS are initiating "Stupid rumours that Player XXXX with a contract will go to GWS at the end of his contract (end of 2011 or 2012). Club x would prefer to sell him now for pick x than lose him later for a compo pick."

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Australian's allowed to leave tour of India if concerned with safety - Fox S...

Australian's allowed to leave tour of India if concerned with safety - Fox Sports

via Sports - Google News on 22/09/10

The Hindu

Australian's allowed to leave tour of India if concerned with safety Fox Sports A Bomb Detection Squad vehicle was parked in the grounds of the Australia team's hotel as it was revealed any player was free to leave the tour of India because of security fears. Cricket Australia spokesman Peter Young confirmed the ... Players 'are free to leave'Adelaidenow George joins Australian squadSydney Morning Herald George released to join Test teamSportsAustralia.com Hindustan Times -Sify -Cricketnext.com all 58 news articles »

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ACCC urges caution on 3D television - SmartCompany.com.au

ACCC urges caution on 3D television - SmartCompany.com.au

via Australian sports - Google News on 22/09/10

ACCC urges caution on 3D television SmartCompany.com.au ... together with the Australian Communications and Media Authority have urged shoppers to be cautious when buying 3D televisions to watch sports broadcasts ... and more »

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More athletes may pull out of CWG: Australian sports minister - Bharat Chron...

More athletes may pull out of CWG: Australian sports minister - Bharat Chronicle

via Australian sports - Google News on 22/09/10

BBC Sport (blog)

More athletes may pull out of CWG: Australian sports minister Bharat Chronicle Melboure: Hit by controversies, mismanagement and pullout by top star, the beleguered Commonwealth Games may suffer further setbacks with Australia's sports ... Australia committed to participationThe Hindu Commonwealth Games 2010: more Australian athletes expected to withdrawTelegraph.co.uk Australia still confident about Games: ArbibABC Online Radio Australia -Fox Sports -The Age all 9,500 news articles »

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Trade Rumours Herald Sun

Trade Rumours Herald Sun

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 22/09/10

This year they are flying thick & fast ... the "noise" levels are a media feeding frenzy. The "seagulls" are poised to pick every morsel the clubs or player managers want to leak.

Here is a article from John Ralph from the Herald Sun

What your club needs | Herald Sun

Feel free to make our comments here.

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Finals Ticketing System

Finals Ticketing System

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by Ryzenup on 14/09/10

I hate the AFL Finals ticketing system.

There is no point being a club member during September! :eek:

For finals matches, Tickets are released to MCC & Participating Club Members on the Monday. MCC member can get 1 or 2 visitor passes, club members 0.
Tuesday AFL members who can get 2 visitor passes. Wednesday 9am - public reserved seating. THIS IS THE PART THAT ANNOYS ME. You cannot use your Club Membership to purchase discounted tickets after Tuesday, so if you are a club member and you're going to the game with your mates who are not, you must purchase public reserved seating tickets which therefore deems the membership invalid.

Doesn't make sense to me but i guess thats the way those crazy bastards down at the AFL House like it! :arghh:

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Cup hopefuls face class test - Sydney Morning Herald

Cup hopefuls face class test - Sydney Morning Herald

via Sports - Google News on 17/09/10

The Age

Cup hopefuls face class test Sydney Morning Herald Unlike other spring prospects today, Moudre, the winner of five of his past seven, will be prime for the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield, but other factors come into consideration. Moudre, trained at Warrnambool by Ciaron Maher, needs to win to get into ... Moudre hype has Williams pumpedThe Age Cup hopefuls put it all on the lineThe Age Bookies sweat on MoudreHerald Sun Herald Sun -Bendigo Advertiser -Herald Sun all 13 news articles »

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Brad Miller Lifeline/Trade Rumours

Brad Miller Lifeline/Trade Rumours

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by Ben_7 on 17/09/10

Miller was told last month by the Demons that he would not be offered a new contract but there has been interest from other AFL clubs.
Gold Coast, in search of readymade players to complement its young list, is believed to be among those most interested.

He is 27 and has played mainly in the VFL this year but has played some good games there, thhere are still a few years in him i think but the most likely place to go if he wants to continue in the AFL is the Gold Coast.

"In his second-last VFL match, Miller booted 10 goals in a dominant display."

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Sports: An Interview with Dr. Jim Taylor on Mental Preparation for Sport - P...

Sports: An Interview with Dr. Jim Taylor on Mental Preparation for Sport - Psychology Today (blog)

via "australian sports" - Google News on 17/09/10

Sports: An Interview with Dr. Jim Taylor on Mental Preparation for Sport Psychology Today (blog) I was recently interviewed by an Australian sports magazine and, though it focuses on endurance sports, the interview is clearly relevant to athletes and ...

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Simon Black Brisbane At Last Some Good News

Simon Black Brisbane At Last Some Good News

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 17/09/10

According to the AFL website

"BRISBANE Lions champion Simon Black is poised to sign a one-year deal, ending his protracted negotiations with the club."

Hope so, they appear to be getting smashed from pillar to post at the moment. I'm not going to say "Good onya Simon" you are a champion ... knowing my luck I will jinx them.

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Hawks Year 2010 Was A Fail

Hawks Year 2010 Was A Fail

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 6/09/10

Hawks Year 2010 Was A Fail - Good Call Bad Call

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Australian churches ban sports songs from funerals - AFP

Australian churches ban sports songs from funerals - AFP

via Australian sports - Google News on 9/09/10

AFP	Australian churches ban sports songs from funerals AFP MELBOURNE — Sports anthems and popular songs such as Frank Sinatra's "My Way" have been banned from funerals at more than 200 Australian churches after new ... and more »

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Matilda 'embarrassed' by sex pics - Herald Sun

Matilda 'embarrassed' by sex pics - Herald Sun

via Australian sports - Google News on 9/09/10

All the buzz in News (blog)

Matilda 'embarrassed' by sex pics Herald Sun Australian soccer player Lisa De Vanna is in trouble for photos she published on her Facebook page. Picture Kin Cheung Source: AP SOCCER star Lisa De Vanna ... Oz women's soccer team in Facebook shame over simulated sex picsSify If we don't shoot ourselves in the foot, someone else willThe Roar (blog) Footballer ordered to remove saucy Facebook picturesYahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog) all 114 news articles »

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Robbie McEwen to help lead new Aussie team - Herald Sun

Robbie McEwen to help lead new Aussie team - Herald Sun

via Australian sports - Google News on 9/09/10

Cycling Weekly

Robbie McEwen to help lead new Aussie team Herald Sun Source: AFP ROBBIE McEwen will contest his 17th - and possibly last - season as a European professional cyclist with Australian-owned Pegasus Sports team ... Robbie McEwen joins new Australian ProTour teamvelonews.competitor.com Fly V Australia signs McEwenbettor.com (blog) Robbie McEwen backs ProTour pushSydney Morning Herald all 27 news articles »

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Rebels turn to former AFL chief - ABC Online

Rebels turn to former AFL chief - ABC Online

via Sports - Google News on 9/09/10

Rebels turn to former AFL chief ABC Online The Melbourne Rebels have appointed former AFL chief executive Ross Oakley as head of the new Super rugby franchise after the resignation of predecessor Brian Waldron. Oakley, who drove the transformation of the VFL into a dominant national code in the ... Rugby-Melbourne Rebels appoint former Rules chief as new bossReuters UK Ross Oakley appointed CEO of Melbourne Rebels and Victorian Rugby UnionThe Australian Rebels land former AFL bossHerald Sun all 8 news articles »

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Steffensen's self-defeating hissy fit - Back Page Lead (blog)

Steffensen's self-defeating hissy fit - Back Page Lead (blog)

via Australian sports - Google News on 9/09/10

Sydney Morning Herald

Steffensen's self-defeating hissy fit Back Page Lead (blog) The “double peak,” while difficult to perfect, is one that Australian athletes should be familiar with. After all, all other sports seem to be managing the ... Australian Lawn Bowls Commonwealth Games team hits the rapidsTheSportsCampus.com all 72 news articles »

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AFL Trade Bait 2010

AFL Trade Bait 2010

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 6/09/10

As we move closer to the AFL trade dates ... I get the feeling this year more than any of the last few .... there are more players than ever being leaked as AFL trade bait.

Wonder Why? IMHO there is no doubt in my mind the Gold Coast Suns & to a lesser extent Greater Western Sydneys involvement in the trading & drafting period cannot be underestimated.

Perception or perceived perceptions, may be leading many to think the uncertainty the new teams are causing will see their teams move away from the draft table in favour of the trade table. However, surely and ultimately that will all depend on where your team sits or perceives it sits in the drafting cycle.

AFL clubs are getting masters at using the media, but will their actions follow up their words. AFL managers also are equally becoming "even more" media savy to add another weapon to their armory.

However, as always the proof will be in the pudding, as the old cliche goes.

Suppose only time will tell.

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The Lions should dump Brendan Fevola

The Lions should dump Brendan Fevola

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by footynut13 on 7/09/10

The Lions should dump Brendan Fevola , how many chances does this bloke need ? How long before club sponsers put pressure on Brisbane to sort this bloke out . Good call or Bad call ?

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St Kilda Failures With Their Trading

St Kilda Failures With Their Trading

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by footynut13 on 7/09/10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Dazzler (Post 10281) Good Call TF There goal at the start off the year was definately top 4 and a massive chance for the grand final. Based on that their year was a failure. Also I don't think their list is as good as people think. Top end they are ok but their middle players don't seem to be coming on - your Mustons Your Dowlers and there is quite a few more. Also they have to be right up there with St Kilda as failures with their trading. The decision to trade Kennedy and McGlynn have proven to be shockers!!!

Ouch thats a bit stiff on the Saints , i think good trades out way their bad ones ......schnieder, Dawson , Gardener , Dempster, jones, Gram , Milne , and most recent Peake . Dont think too many other clubs could brag about that

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Australia''s major sports bodies unite against illegal betting - IBNLive.com

Australia''s major sports bodies unite against illegal betting - IBNLive.com

via "australian sports" - Google News on 9/09/10

Australia''s major sports bodies unite against illegal betting IBNLive.com The commission, which would be jointly established by major sports, betting agencies and the Australian Sports Commission, would carry out forensic ...

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Daniel Hannebery Wins 2010 NAB AFL Rising Star Award

Daniel Hannebery Wins 2010 NAB AFL Rising Star Award

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 8/31/10

Congratulations to Daniel Hannebery.

Hannebery was a unanimous choice as winner, receiving the maximum 45 votes from the All-Australian selection panel.

2/ Tom Scully (35 votes)
3/ Tom Rockliff (24 votes)
4/ Jack Trengove (11 votes )
5/ Ryan Bastinac (6 votes)

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Aussies on top in world mountain biking

Aussies on top in world mountain biking

via World News Australia - Sport on 9/5/10

Australian is firming up as a world leader in mountain biking, claiming more gold than any other nation in the world championships in Canada.

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Horsemen banned for race fixing - Windsor Star

Horsemen banned for race fixing - Windsor Star

via "betting systems" - Google News on 9/3/10

Horsemen banned for race fixing Windsor Star The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA), the federal agency responsible for supervising licensed pari-mutuel betting systems in Canada, also assisted in the ... and more »

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Richmond Trade Rumours

Richmond Trade Rumours

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 9/5/10

Another tough team to try and pick what way they will move during trade period. Normally after a 1st year coach, that finishes 15th, you get the massive clean out. However, timing has never been the Tigers strengths and this year is no exception.

Their draft picks at this stage are woeful ... for a team seeking to re-build via "no-short cuts" ... they have no choice to accept the principle "you have to give up good to get good". Their "genuine" trade bait is near non-existent.

Top 20 draft picks are essential if the want to continue a rebuild via quality youth. Short-term sacrifice for long-term gain. But dont expect many Tigers supporters to understand that principle.

Watch this space!! .. feel free to post your rumour below or start an individual thread for specific players.

Regards

TF.net

PS Don' forget our new initiative for .. AFL 2010 Trade Rumours

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Port Adelaide Trade Rumours

Port Adelaide Trade Rumours

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 9/5/10

Tough, tough year for Port ... again. Not only do they have massive off field problems its starting to impinge on their on-field ability to keep players. Kraukoeur is a massive loss ... and from all accounts he is not the only one that wants out.

I've read plenty of frustrated Port supporters venting their feelings, what can you say ...

Have a feeling that Port will continue the re-build via the draft table. So hence look for them to have a few more "high" profile players leave during the trade negotiations.

Watch this space!! .. feel free to post your rumour below or start an individual thread for specific players.

Regards

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Typhoon Tracy blows them away

Typhoon Tracy blows them away

via The Age Sport Headlines on 9/5/10

Typhoon Tracy caps off a season to remember for Caulfield trainer Peter Moody, being crowned Australia's champion racehorse.

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Pakistanis accused of pocketing $3 million in Sydney

Pakistanis accused of pocketing $3 million in Sydney

via The Age Sport Headlines on 9/5/10

Pakistani player claims crooked teammates made £1.8 million ($A3.1 million) by fixing Sydney Test in January.

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AFL Regular Season Attendance 2010

AFL Regular Season Attendance 2010

via AFL Footy Forums - Talking Football - Australian Rules Football Forum by TalkingFootball on 9/5/10

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