Media Call: Nathan Buckley

Published:Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:59 AESTExpires:Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:59 AEST

Collingwood assistant coach Nathan Buckley has fobbed off his team's two defeats to Geelong this year and says the Pies believe their best football is better than their grand final opponent's.

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Media Call: Jimmy Bartel

Published:Wednesday, September 28, 2011 4:04 AESTExpires:Tuesday, December 27, 2011 4:04 AEST

Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel says forward Steve Johnson is man enough to withdraw from the grand final side should his injured knee not be 100 per cent right.

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Media Call: Brad Scott

Published:Sunday, July 10, 2011 7:42 AESTExpires:Saturday, October 8, 2011 7:42 AEST

Kangaroos coach Brad Scott said his team's 117-point defeat to Collingwood at the MCG was a disgraceful perfomance from all involved.

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Media Call: James Hird

Published:Friday, July 8, 2011 11:25 AESTExpires:Thursday, October 6, 2011 11:25 AEST

Coach James Hird says Essendon will use Saturday's AFL game against Richmond to prove its shock win against Geelong was not an aberration.

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Media Call: Mick Malthouse

Published:Thursday, July 7, 2011 12:19 AESTExpires:Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12:19 AEST

Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse says North Melbourne is primed to play finals football this year, ahead of their clash at the MCG on Sunday.

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Media Call: Brad Sewell

Published:Monday, June 20, 2011 10:50 AESTExpires:Sunday, September 18, 2011 10:50 AEST

Hawthorn midfielder Brad Sewell says he has spoken with team-mate Lance Franklin about his tackling style, as he faces possible suspension for striking the Gold Coast's Maverick Weller.

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Media Call: Nick Maxwell

Published:Wednesday, June 29, 2011 2:01 AESTExpires:Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:01 AEST

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says his team's main focus ahead of this weekend's clash against Hawthorn is shutting down Lance Franklin, whom he considers the best player in the AFL.

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Media Call: John Longmire

Published:Thursday, June 30, 2011 1:37 AESTExpires:Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:37 AEST

Swans coach John Longmire says injured midfielder Kieren Jack is set to play against Adelaide this weekend.

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Media Call: Dean Bailey

Published:Monday, June 20, 2011 2:38 AESTExpires:Sunday, September 18, 2011 2:38 AEST

Demons coach Dean Bailey said he will consider playing three talls if ruckman Mark Jamar is fit to return to the side for this weekend's AFL clash with Richmond.

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Media Call: Rodney Eade

Published:Thursday, June 16, 2011 2:45 AESTExpires:Wednesday, September 14, 2011 2:45 AEST

Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade says he has no plans to quit before the end of the season.

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Media Call: Brett Ratten

Published:Thursday, June 16, 2011 2:50 AESTExpires:Wednesday, September 14, 2011 2:50 AEST

Carlton coach Brett Ratten says key forward Jarrad Waite may be an inclusion for Sunday's match against Sydney at Docklands.

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Media Call: John Worsfold

Published:Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:35 AESTExpires:Tuesday, September 6, 2011 3:35 AEST

West Coast coach John Worsfold says he will consider playing Daniel Kerr for at least part of Saturday's match against Adelaide at Football Park.

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Media Call: Michael Voss

Published:Friday, June 10, 2011 10:28 AESTExpires:Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:28 AEST

Michael Voss said he will do his utmost to build on Leigh Matthews' legacy as Lions coach after being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in Melbourne.

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Media Call: Rodney Eade

Published:Thursday, June 9, 2011 1:52 AESTExpires:Wednesday, September 7, 2011 1:52 AEST

Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade says it is in Brian Lake's best interests that he is rested from both the AFL and VFL this weekend.

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Media Call: Jonathan Brown

Published:Wednesday, June 8, 2011 4:55 AESTExpires:Tuesday, September 6, 2011 4:55 AEST

Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown says his side will miss the leadership of sidelined vice-captain Daniel Merrett.

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Media Call: Matthew Primus

Published:Friday, June 3, 2011 2:48 AESTExpires:Thursday, September 1, 2011 2:48 AEST

Port Adelaide coach Matthew Primus admits the club's dire financial position is affecting his players.

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Media Call: John Longmire

Published:Thursday, June 2, 2011 12:10 AESTExpires:Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:10 AEST

Swans coach John Longmire said the club will support whatever decision veteran forward Daniel Bradshaw makes about his career.

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Media Call: James Hird

Published:Thursday, June 2, 2011 12:01 AESTExpires:Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:01 AEST

Essendon coach James Hird said recovering skipper Jobe Watson will be given every chance to play at the MCG against the Demons on Friday night.

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Media Call: Nick Maxwell

Published:Wednesday, June 1, 2011 4:02 AESTExpires:Tuesday, August 30, 2011 4:02 AEST

Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell has denied there is any problem between he and Heath Shaw.

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Media Call: Gary Ablett Junior

Published:Wednesday, June 1, 2011 3:57 AESTExpires:Tuesday, August 30, 2011 3:57 AEST

Gary Ablett Junior insists his father was still a better player than him, as he prepares to play his 200th AFL match this weekend.

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