Fevola and Davis overlooked in draft

Updated December 13, 2011 23:55:32

All-Australians Brendan Fevola and Leon Davis lead the group of AFL players unable to find new clubs through the preseason and rookie drafts.

The AFL careers of the two 30-year-olds effectively came to an end on Tuesday when, as expected, no clubs gave them a last chance.

No rookie draft selections were saved by any clubs for their respective training squads meaning, all 2012 season lists are finalised.

Fevola will now attempt a second sporting career as an NFL punter, while Davis will probably play next season in the WAFL.

"Thanks for all your tweets over the past day or so means a lot. Next phase #lifeafterfootybringiton," Fevola posted on Twitter.

Fevola's AFL future was always bleak once Brisbane sacked the two-time Coleman Medallist earlier this year.

But the sudden end to Davis' senior career is extraordinary, given he made this year's All-Australian team and played for Collingwood in the grand final.

Davis left the Magpies over money and wanted to return to his home state of Western Australia.

He was also prepared to play for Port Adelaide because he has relatives in South Australia.

Instead, the Power plumped for former Collingwood midfielder John McCarthy with their preseason selection pick.

While he had spoken with Port, McCarthy was training with Richmond and wanted to stay in Victoria.

But Port football manager Peter Rohde said McCarthy was happy to join the Power, who went one pick before the Tigers.

"We see him as a player who's just waiting for opportunities," Rohde said.

"Collingwood were keen to keep him, but he really delisted himself with a view to getting some opportunities somewhere else.

"John has certainly indicated to us that he's very happy to come and play for us and that's the key thing."

While Davis missed out on another AFL club, his former Collingwood team-mate Brad Dick will go to West Coast as a rookie selection.

Ex-Magpies coach Mick Malthouse rated Dick highly, but the small forward was delisted after last season following a dreadful run with injuries.

In other features of the two drafts:

Controversial figures Andrew Lovett and Travis Tuck missed out. St Kilda sacked Lovett last year before he had played a game, while Tuck was the first AFL player to be suspended under the league's illicit drugs policy.

Gavin Urquhart will stay at North Melbourne as a rookie. There was speculation he would head to Port in the preseason draft

As expected, Fremantle used its preseason pick on key defender Zac Dawson, reuniting him with his former St Kilda coach Ross Lyon

Greater Western Sydney passed on the opening six preseason draft picks and only recruited Sam Frost with the first pick of the rookie draft.

Former Carlton and Adelaide player Darren Pfeiffer has another AFL chance, courtesy of his rookie selection with Port Adelaide

Gold Coast made former St Kilda utility Andrew McQualter a rookie selection, while Richmond also used the rookie draft to recruit former Melbourne forward Addam Maric.

In the wake of Sudan-born Majak Daw joining North Melbourne two years ago, Western Bulldogs rookie pick Lin Jong is another great multicultural story. Jong has Taiwanese and East Timorese heritage.

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First posted December 13, 2011 11:37:46

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Magpie Dawes backs Davis' decision

Updated November 23, 2011 09:21:06

Collingwood key forward Chris Dawes would have felt uncomfortable trying to talk Leon Davis into staying at the AFL club.

While Dawes is disappointed that the two-time All Australian has left the club, he and team-mate Scott Pendlebury said on Tuesday they understood why Davis made the decision.

Davis wants to return to WA for family reasons, but his partner is from Adelaide and he has also spoken to Port Adelaide about his football future.

"I don't think that's really our place to - he has to make that decision for himself," Dawes said when asked if he had tried to talk Davis out of leaving the Magpies.

"There would have been no doubt in his mind how much his team-mates care about him.

"It was a surprise and probably disappointing for me because I really enjoy his company and he's a valuable team-mate.

"But that said, I can completely understand why it's been that way."

It has been a tumultuous few weeks at Collingwood since it lost the grand final to Geelong.

Nathan Buckley has replaced Mick Malthouse as senior coach under the Magpies' succession plan, with Malthouse also leaving the club altogether.

There have been several other changes to the coaching staff and Brad Dick has joined Davis in leaving the club.

Pendlebury returned to preseason training on Monday, having had an extended holiday in Mexico and the United States.

"Last year was a lot of celebration (after the premiership), this year it was get out of town as quick as you can and get away and relax," Pendlebury said.

"But we can't get it back, we've got to move on, we don't want to be stewing over the loss."

Pendlebury is looking forward to working with new midfield coach Robert Harvey, one of the AFL's finest modern onballers.

"Even in the twilight of his career, he was a brilliant player and it's going to be ... a great opportunity to seek him out and find out what made him tick," Pendlebury said.

Dawes is yet to return to full training, having had ankle surgery after the grand final.

The key forward spoke on Tuesday of his frustration late in the season as he struggled for form after recovering from a hand injury.

"I probably didn't realise how tough it would be to overcome," Dawes said.

"I was pretty terrible, especially for the first few weeks I was back.

"It was disappointing and I didn't realise how hard it would be from a physical point of view, but also just emotionally.

"It hit me at the end of the year how much I'd invested in it and how exhausted I really was come the end of the year."

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First posted November 15, 2011 20:59:27

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Davis confirms Collingwood departure

Updated November 02, 2011 10:14:57

Collingwood have confirmed veteran Leon Davis' departure from the AFL club amid speculation he is keen to continue his playing career in Western Australia.

The 30-year-old, who played 225 games for the club, enjoyed a stellar season in 2011 after switching from the forward line to defence, culminating in a grand final appearance and All-Australian selection.

However, Davis - who was drafted by the Magpies from WAFL club Perth in 1999 - says the lure of returning to his home state to be closer to family and friends persuaded him to leave Melbourne after 12 seasons with the Magpies.

Davis reportedly met with officials from WAFL club Peel Thunder last week, while Swan Districts are also said to be interested in signing him.

"I definitely enjoyed my 12 years at Collingwood. I'm proud of what I achieved and it's sad to be leaving, but I'm looking forward to the next phase of my life," Davis said.

"There were plenty of highs and some lows, but the highs certainly outweighed the lows, and hopefully my family, friends, coaches, team-mates and supporters have been proud of what I've been able to achieve. It's been an incredible ride."

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First posted October 31, 2011 12:49:20

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Davis set to bail on Pies

Updated October 26, 2011 12:55:46

Collingwood's 2011 All-Australian defender Leon Davis could be set to quit the club and return home to Western Australia.

Close friend and media commentator Brian Taylor said on Tuesday night that Davis was leaving because he was unhappy with the AFL club's offer but the Magpies say he is homesick.

Taylor said Davis, 30, would probably head to Perth or Adelaide.

"Sad news Leon Davis departs CFC, the offer he was made way too low, will play WAFL or SANFL," Taylor said on Twitter.

"Can't believe they could not find $$ to keep him.

"Leon wanted to stay at Pies, but not comfortable with the deal."

Collingwood football manager Geoff Walsh said the Magpies felt the major stumbling block was the 225-game veteran's homesickness for WA.

"We've got an offer in front of Leon at the moment," Walsh said.

"I don't think it's a contract dispute. It's a genuine strong lure he has to go back."

Walsh says he has not spoken to Davis directly, but he has been told the star player does not want to return.

"We've had information from his manager Liam Pickering... that Leon's indicated that he wants to remain in Perth but I think you'd understand we want to talk to Leon directly before we can confirm or otherwise," he said.

Walsh conceded losing Davis would be a huge blow to the club.

"Leon had a great year, he's been a wonderful player for over a decade so I think quite obviously we would much prefer him to play and play with us in 2012."

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First posted October 26, 2011 12:55:46

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Davis to miss Pies' opener

Updated October 05, 2011 13:36:43

Defender Leon Davis will miss Collingwood's first game of the 2012 season after accepting a one-match ban for rough conduct in the grand final.

Davis was charged by the AFL's match review panel with a grade one offence for a heavy bump on Geelong's Harry Taylor during the second quarter of the MCG match.

The 30-year-old 2011 All-Australian risked a two-match suspension if he unsuccessfully contested the charge at a tribunal hearing.

Davis, who has played in four grand finals for Collingwood but is yet to feature in a premiership side, is undecided on his playing future.

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First posted October 05, 2011 13:36:43

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Davis gets tribunal extension

Updated October 04, 2011 20:16:46

Collingwood defender Leon Davis has been granted a 24-hour extension and must decide by Wednesday if he will challenge a two-match ban.

The AFL's match review panel charged Davis with a level one offence for engaging in rough conduct after the 2011 All-Australian landed a heavy bump on Geelong's Harry Taylor during the second quarter of Saturday's grand final at the MCG.

Davis has until 11:00am (AEDT) on Wednesday to decide if he will accept a one-week sanction and 64.06 points towards his future record with an early plea.

The 30-year-old risks a two-match suspension if he unsuccessfully contests the charge at a tribunal hearing on Wednesday night.

Davis, who has played in four grand finals for the Magpies, but is yet to feature in a premiership side, is undecided on his playing future.

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First posted October 04, 2011 20:16:46

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Davis remembered as warm, loving hero

By Jean Edwards

Updated May 24, 2011 15:16:00

Hundreds of mourners wearing the famous blue and white colours of the Geelong Cats have packed St Mary's Basilica to farewell AFL legend Bob Davis.

The former premiership player and coach, nicknamed the Geelong Flyer, died last week at the age of 82.

Speaking at the funeral, Guy Davis said his father was a great protector, role model and friend.

"Whether you saw him on the footy field or on television, whether you were lucky enough to meet him for five minutes or you were blessed enough to know him all your life, we love you Bob," he said.

"We will miss you so much, but we are richer in so many ways for having had you in our lives."

Mr Davis says his father's warmth shone through even while working as the night manager at his motel in Geelong.

"There's a terrific story about some weary traveller trying to check in at three in the morning, only to be confronted by footy legend and TV personality Bobby Davis, emerging from the back room, probably in his PJs," he said.

"From what I understand, Dad gave the bloke an autograph as well as a room."

The parish priest at St Mary's, Father Kevin Dillon, said Bob Davis was a wonderful family man full of warmth and humour.

"He's not just a footballer and he's not just a media personality," Father Dillon said.

"He was a wonderful bloke and meant so much to so many good people whose lives he's touched over the years."

Ian Cover, of the Coodabeen Champions, told ABC Local Radio that Bob Davis always spoke in a manner which reflected his enjoyment of footy.

"When he got out of the game he always reflected the positives and showed enthusiasm for the game, not only the way it was played, but for people who either played footy or followed footy," he said.

"When you consider that he started on television in 1959, when it was in its infancy and was still on pay TV in 2006, that's 47 years.

"He was part of the fabric of life in Geelong."

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First posted May 24, 2011 07:39:00

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Family, friends farewell Bob Davis

Published:Tuesday, May 24, 2011 7:11 AESTExpires:Monday, August 22, 2011 7:11 AEST

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Geelong in southern Victoria to remember the former Cats player and coach who passed away at the age of 82.

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Cats supporters have paid tribute to club legend Bob Davis who passed away at the age of 82.

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Bob Davis Tribute: Tom Harley

Published:Friday, May 20, 2011 8:36 AESTExpires:Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:36 AEST

Former Geelong captain Tom Harley told Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that late Cats legend Bob Davis, who passed away this week, transcended generations with his footy talent.

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Bob Davis Tribute: Fred Wooller

Published:Friday, May 20, 2011 8:40 AESTExpires:Thursday, August 18, 2011 8:40 AEST

Geelong's 1963 premiership captain Fred Wooller told Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that he was disappointed to have not made the effort to say goodbye to late Cats legend Bob Davis before he passed away this week.

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Minute's silence planned for Bob Davis

Updated May 18, 2011 18:55:00

The AFL has confirmed Geelong and Carlton players will observe a minute's silence on Friday night to honour Bob Davis.

The AFL Hall of Famer, whose 189-game playing career with the Cats included two premierships, coached Geelong to the 1963 flag.

Davis died after a recent battle with illness on Monday night, aged 82.

A video tribute will be screened before the match at Docklands and Geelong players will wear black armbands.

"As well as players, coaches and officials, I'm sure all football supporters attending the game on Friday will remember Bob and his family and his wonderful contribution to Australian football," AFL chief Andrew Demetriou said.

Former Geelong dual-premiership captain Tom Harley has also mourned the passing of Davis, paying tribute to the icon's ability to transcend generations.

Harley was presented with the AFL premiership cup by Davis in 2009 and described his death as "devastating news".

"He was just an iconic Geelong person and had this innate ability to relate to all generations," Harley said.

"He was very contemporary, I fondly remember talking about current football issues with Bob, and for him to present us the trophy in 2009 was just a real highlight of my career.

"To hear Bob say it was for him too was a really touching moment."

Harley said the loss of Davis will be felt by many.

"There's a whole gamut of Geelong supporters who remember Bobby the player, then another group who remember Bobby the coach, and then as a media identity, through the work he did with World of Sport."

The Cats will be keen to continue their undefeated start to the 2011 season after last week's dramatic victory over reigning premiers Collingwood.

Harley was impressed with what he saw in the three-point win.

"They out-Collingwooded Collingwood, they put the press on the Pies and put unbelievable pressure on them, they out-tackled them," he said.

"So for all the punters who think it's a one horse race, it's clearly not."

However Harley was not getting carried away with his old club's form, pointing to the fact the bookmakers are still backing the Magpies.

"I didn't check the premiership odds the day after, but I'd assume Collingwood are probably still the premiership favourites, and rightly so," he said.

"Having been in a team that has been up for a long time myself, you do go in peaks and troughs a bit, and Geelong got Collingwood at a good time, no doubt about that."

"But that's not taking anything away from the Cats, they played exceptional footy."

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First posted May 18, 2011 18:51:00

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Sam Newman pays tribute to 'marvellous' Davis

Published:Wednesday, May 18, 2011 11:33 AESTExpires:Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:33 AEST

Former Geelong player Sam Newman speaks to ABC News Breakfast about the late Bob Davis's legacy following the footballer's death.

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Sam Newman pays tribute to 'marvellous' Davis

Published:Wednesday, May 18, 2011 11:33 AESTExpires:Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:33 AEST

Former Geelong player Sam Newman speaks to ABC News Breakfast about the late Bob Davis's legacy following the footballer's death.

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Geelong footy legend Bob Davis dies at 82

MARK COLVIN: The world of Australian Rules football has today been commemorating one of the code's most beloved figures. Former Geelong captain and coach and AFL Hall of Famer Bob Davis died suddenly last night at the age of 82. The club's CEO said today that after some months of illness, Davis' heart just gave way.

Mary Gearin reports.

MARY GEARIN: For younger folk, Bob Davis may best spring to mind as one of the first larrikin footballers on TV. Back in the dawn of television he starred on the pioneering footy variety shows, World of Sports and League Teams, along with fellow legends Jack Dyer and Lou Richards.

(Excerpt from archival footy show)

Lifelong Geelong fan, Ian Cover, is one of the many successors of Davis' media legacy. He's a founding member of radio's Coodabeen Champions.

IAN COVER: Lots of people that are in the media today, footy media, can thank Bob for where they are and perhaps they could also reflect the same amount of enjoyment that Bob did out of the game.

MARY GEARIN: But well before Bob Davis' TV stardom came the footy. His legendary career began in 1948. He was the Geelong Flyer, named after the train that ran between the town and Melbourne. As a speedy half forward flanker he played 189 games over a decade.

COMMENTATOR (archival audio): Davis goes back looking for Aylett.

MARY GEARIN: He won two flags along the way and was club captain from 1955 to '58, captain-coach for one of those years. And he brought to the ground an entertaining style of play that he would champion his whole life.

Ian Cover.

IAN COVER: Skilful play, flamboyant play, bit of flair, kick goals, run with the ball, all those sort of things. And the game today we talk about, you know, flooding and pressing and defensive approaches and stuff but hopefully that people still remember you can still play with a little bit of Bob Davis in you as well.

MARY GEARIN: John Harms is writer for The Footy Almanac website, and also an entrenched Cats fan.

JOHN HARMS: He always encouraged teams to play hard but fair and that certainly was reflected in comments that he made right throughout his life.

MARY GEARIN: After hanging up the boots, Bob Davis went on to coach the Cats for a further six years and took them to a flag in 1963. That's a feat no other Cats coach could match for 44 years.

On grand final morning in 2007, as Geelong lined up against Port Adelaide for what would become its drought-breaking flag, John Harms shared a radio segment with Davis. And he remembers that even at that point Bob Davis had rare perspective.

JOHN HARMS: It was one of the best 10 minutes I've ever spent and Bobbie was just beautiful and at the end he said, look I hope that both teams play to the best of their ability and may the better side win. And I just thought, Bob you know you are just a star.

MARY GEARIN: Ian Cover got to know the Geelong legend, even hosted his 70th birthday party, and says despite his status as club legend he was always approachable.

IAN COVER: It was oh hello Bobby and he'd call out back to them and always would stop and say g'day and that. So he was just very personable, friendly and you felt like you wanted to go and give him a big bear hug as well because he was like, you know, cuddly fatherly type figure.

It's extraordinary, one of the things I've observed over the years that Bob coached Geelong to a premiership in 1963 and all those fellows that played under him, including great games like "Polly" Farmer and Doug Wade, John Sharrock, Billy Goggin, Alistair Lord, Bob was like a father figure to them.

And even later, when I'd be hosting a function and now they're men in their sixties and seventies and not much younger than Bob, they would always still defer to him as the coach or the father of them all.

MARY GEARIN: John Harms agrees.

JOHN HARMS: The thing about Bob he's just, it was never about him. From the first time I met him, I knew that he was more interested in you and talking about you. For all the things that he'd done in his life, it was, and that was completely genuine and you know that was just such a warmth and such a tremendous thing.

MARY GEARIN: As one of few people in any sport who could be said to have made a 60 year contribution, both on and off the field, as both player and personality, Bob Davis will be long remembered, according to John Harms.

JOHN HARMS: Such a fantastic solid citizen who's given so much to the club and to the town and just much love. I think we'll be talking about Bob Davis for a long time.

MARK COLVIN: John Harms, author and footy writer, talking to Mary Gearin.

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Cats legend Davis dies

Updated May 17, 2011 14:44:00

Geelong Football Club legend Bob Davis has passed away due to illness aged 82.

Known as "Woofa" and the "Geelong Flier", due to his on-ground speed, Davis kicked 149 goals in 189 games for the Cats between 1948 and 1958.

The half-forward won two premierships with the club (1951, 1952) as a player and coached the Cats to the VFL flag in 1963 over Hawthorn.

Davis was the club's best and fairest in 1957, named as captain of the All-Australian team in 1958 and is a member of Geelong's team of the century.

He was an inaugural inductee into the Australian football Hall of Fame in 1996 and represented Victoria 13 times.

Although he was seen less often in public in recent years, Davis was on hand at the MCG to present the 2009 premiership cup to the Geelong team coached by Mark Thompson.

"The elation that Bob shared with the players that day on the MCG is something that will live long in the memory," the club said in a statement.

"Bob will be deeply missed by all those who loved him, and indeed by all those that have been fortunate enough to know him or meet him.

"We pass on our sympathy to Bob's wife Margaret and his family and friends."

'Great contributor'

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said Davis was one of the key foundation stones on which the game had built its current position.

"Bob Davis was a wonderful player in his time, whose skills and speed saw him star in two Cat premiership sides, won him a place in the club's team of the century and earned him a place in the Hall of Fame as one of our on-field greats," he said in a statement.

"He coached his beloved club to a premiership in 1963, but perhaps his greatest contribution of all was to take our game into lounge rooms every weekend, as television developed in this country, and forged a powerful bond between our players and our fans.

"With his great mates Lou Richards and Jack Dyer, under the stewardship of Ron Casey, League Teams and World of Sport were a staple diet for generations of football supporters for nearly 30 years and brought our game up close to everyone who wished to be part of it.

"Every person who is now able to forge a career out of discussing and reflecting on our game has the likes of Bob, Lou, Jack and Ron to thank for their trail they have blazed, and Bob's sense of fun and great love for the game will be sadly missed.

"On behalf of the AFL and our clubs, I wish to pass on our deepest sympathy to Bob's wife Margaret and his family, and the Geelong Football Club, and to thank them for Bob's wonderful service to our game.

"Bob's sense of fun and great love for the game will be sadly missed."

'Friend to the club'

Current Geelong coach Chris Scott says Davis' death has hit the players hard and they will carry the memory of him into coming AFL matches.

"It's a horribly difficult situation for everyone at the club, Bob Davis was a legend of the club and it's all the more disappointing for me that I never got the chance to spend much time with him," he said.

"Everyone speaks very highly of not only his involvement and contribution to the club as a player and coach, but the time he spent at the club when his official duties had ended. It's just a really sad day."

Scott said Davis had become a good friend to many of the current players.

"It actually hit the players really hard. Bob spent a lot of time at the club I'm led to believe and got to know the players quite well on a personal level," he said.

"I'm loath to say it will change the way the players play this week, but it will be in all Geelong people's minds for this week and weeks to come."

Scott said the name Bob Davis had become synonymous with the Geelong Football Club.

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First posted May 17, 2011 11:37:00

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Crows lose Davis for season

Updated May 9, 2011 14:01:00

Adelaide defender Phil Davis has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

The Crows were hopeful the damage to Davis' shoulder might not require a reconstruction, but he will now require six months rehabilitation.

Davis injured his shoulder in the Crows round six victory over the Saints.

Meanwhile, midfielder Matthew Wright will have his knee assessed by specialists after damaging it in demoralising loss to Melbourne on Sunday.

Veteran defender Ben Rutten said the club was in for a difficult post-mortem before hosting a young Gold Coast side growing in confidence.

"I think it's probably the most disappointing four-quarter performance that I've been involved in," he said.

"We had a bad loss against Brisbane a few years ago and Brisbane was at the top of their game then, and as good as anyone for a long period of time.

"But I think that loss yesterday was right up there."

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First posted May 9, 2011 13:07:00

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Davis out - Luke Thompson in?

Injury-depleted Adelaide could be forced to summon a debutant to replace defender Phil Davis.

Davis, who will miss up to a month with a shoulder sprain, is the 10th player on his club's injury list.

The key backman was injured during Adelaide's loss to Fremantle on Sunday, his absence paving the way for untried Luke Thompson to make his AFL debut.

Thompson, a tall defender taken by the Crows in last year's rookie draft and upgraded to the senior list for this season, could debut in the grudge match against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.

"He would be close," onballer Richard Douglas said of Thompson.

"He's super competitive, strong bodied and just hates getting beaten, so if he plays he'll do a really good job for us."

Douglas said he was confident of overcoming a hip complaint in time to front the Power, but fellow midfielder Bernie Vince is struggling with an ankle injury.

Experienced half-back Michael Doughty has already been ruled out with a corked leg suffered in round one.

Douglas said 20-year-old Davis was lucky to avoid surgery on his injured shoulder.

"Phil is a pretty upbeat sort of bloke and it was good news that he didn't need a reconstruction or anything serious like that," Douglas said.

"He'll miss a few games, but it's not a bad result in the end.

"It's a big blow for the team.

"Phil has been in great form and has been doing some really good jobs for us."

Meanwhile, the AFL tribunal has found Adelaide ruckman Ivan Maric guilty of rough conduct, but he remains eligible to play in Saturday night's showdown against Port Adelaide.

The tribunal upheld the match review panel verdict on Maric's contact with Fremantle forward Michael Walters on Saturday at AAMI Stadium.

Maric became the first player this year to go before the AFL tribunal, but he was not risking suspension because his penalty was a reprimand and carryover points.

Field umpire Dean Margetts reported Maric during the match and after an hour-long hearing on Tuesday, the tribunal decided Maric's penalty should stand.

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Crows backman Davis out for a month

Posted April 12, 2011 14:21:00

Adelaide defender Phil Davis will miss up to four matches with a shoulder injury.

Davis was injured during Adelaide's loss to Fremantle on Saturday, suffering a shoulder sprain which caused him to be substituted.

The Crows have also ruled out half-back Michael Doughty from Saturday night's Showdown XXX with Port Adelaide due to a corked leg, an injury sustained in round one.

Midfielder Bernie Vince (ankle) is also in doubt, but fellow onballer Richard Douglas (hip) is rated a likely starter against the Power.

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