Fevola returns to Top End to play for Warriors

By Rick Hind

Updated October 23, 2012 12:58:45

Former Carlton and Brisbane Lions full-forward Brendan Fevola is returning to the Top End to play in the NTFL.

The 31-year-old AFL outcast will play five games for the Waratah Warriors, starting with Saturday's match against the Palmerston Magpies at Gardens Oval..

Fevola played several games for the Warriors last season and kicked nine goals in a losing side in the elimination final.

In another match he kicked 11 goals against the the Tiwi Bombers, who went on to win the Premiership.

He has been playing during the winter and won a premiership this year with the Yarrawonga Pigeons in Victoria's Ovens and Murray League.

Waratah President Leigh Jennings says Fevola has been nothing but a positive influence at the club and they are welcoming him back.

He says Fevola was an inspiration to his teammates during his NTFL games last season.

"Obviously, he had some indiscretions over his playing time but I couldn't fault him in his behaviour when he was at the club," he said.

"He really does get the guys together and just his experience with helping out the younger guys on the field is invaluable."

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First posted October 23, 2012 12:58:45

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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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Fevola leads charge to beat heat and play in north

By Kristy O'Brien

Updated October 14, 2011 13:23:00

The AFL NT says the decision to accept former AFL star Brendan Fevola into the Northern Territory competition has been met with some opposition.

Fevola registered yesterday to play his first match for the Waratahs this Saturday at Gardens Oval in Darwin.

AFL NT chief executive officer Tony Frawley says former St Kilda player Andrew Lovett has also registered to play a few games for the Tiwi Bombers.

He says both players have led controversial lives off-field and he says that was considered before accepting their registrations.

"I think that is big news for Darwin football and obviously there have been some mixed feelings about it, even among our staff," he said.

"I mean, should you accept the registration from Brendan?" he said.

"And there is probably going to be another similar player (Lovett) going to play with the Tiwi Bombers in a couple of weeks who was ... on a very serious charge but got off in the court of law."

Former Carlton player Fevola is hoping to make a comeback in the next AFL season.

His manager claims at least one club has flagged interest.

Former Geelong star Cameron Mooney has signed up with the Palmerston Magpies.

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First posted October 14, 2011 13:17:44

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Court dismisses Fevola charges

Posted May 25, 2011 11:29:00

A Brisbane Magistrate has dismissed charges against former AFL star Brendan Fevola.

The former Brisbane Lions forward was charged with public nuisance and obstructing police after he was arrested on New Year's Day.

Fevola took part in mediation sessions with police in a bid to avoid the charges.

He also paid $2,000 to a children's charity.

Magistrate Brian Hine dismissed the charges this morning after police offered no evidence.

Fevola's lawyer Jim Coburn says his client is pleased to put the matter behind him.

"He's going well. He sounds on top of things," he said.

"I haven't really asked him how he's settling back into Melbourne, but he seems to be upbeat and positive."

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Fevola attends mediation over NYE arrest

Posted April 12, 2011 16:21:00

Fallen AFL star Brendan Fevola has attended a private mediation session with police in the hope of avoiding a public nuisance charge.

Fevola and his lawyers met with police at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday to discuss whether criminal proceedings would be dropped.

Fevola was to face charges of public nuisance and obstructing police after he was arrested in the early hours of January 1 in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

Police had alleged the former Brisbane Lions forward became verbally aggressive towards them when asked to stop walking on the road.

However, in February lawyer Jim Coburn said Fevola had made an unconditional apology, and that they were "extremely confident" the criminal proceedings would then be dropped.

The outcome of the mediation session is expected to be revealed when the matter returns to the courts at the end of the month.

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