The Gold Coast Suns opened strongly against Geelong in their new stadium but the Cats had too much experience.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Suns go down fighting to the Cats
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Johnson towers over the Suns
Steve Johnson of the Cats attempts a mark during the round 10 AFL match against the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium on May 28, 2011 in Carrara. Johnson slotted home a career-best seven goals as Geelong won by 66 points.
Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, carrara-4211, vic, geelong-3220Interview: James Kelly
Published:Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:42 AESTExpires:Friday, August 26, 2011 10:42 AEST
Geelong's James Kelly told Grandstand's Alister Nicholson that Gold Coast showed some spirit despite the 66-point loss to the Cats at Carrara.
Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australiaThursday, May 26, 2011
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Roos set to regain Bastinac
Updated May 25, 2011 19:06:00 Young star Ryan Bastinac is the latest North Melbourne player to return to action as the AFL club's horror injury run eases.
Coach Brad Scott said Bastinac will resume in the VFL on the weekend, having not played a game this season because of a knee injury.
The midfielder played every game last year in his debut season.
The Kangaroos have had shocking luck with injuries this year, particularly through the preseason.
"He's mature beyond his years - it's not often you say that a 19-year-old is a vital part of your midfield mix, we're looking forward to getting him back," Scott said of Bastinac.
"We've been - touch wood - really fortunate that we haven't sustained any in-game injuries for a while.
"The players back from the preseason, who have been injured, are starting to filter back.
"We expect that over the next month to six weeks, we'll be close to ... full availability."
Levi Greenwood is also now available for senior selection while Cam Pederson, Ben McKinley and Cameron Richardson are pushing for recalls after strong VFL form.
The Kangaroos only have two wins from eight games and face another big challenge on Saturday when they host Sydney at Docklands.
Hawthorn thumped the Swans last Sunday, but Scott said they remained formidable opposition.
North have lost their last four games against Sydney, including twice last year.
"We always know what we're going to get from the Swans, I was up at the SCG ... it's probably one of the best nine-goal defeats I've seen in a long time," Scott said.
"They're an extremely competitive side, the Swans, they tackle exceptionally well, they compete very well, they're one of the most disciplined sides in the competition."
Brisbane had its first win of the season last Saturday night at North's expense, but Scott said his side would bounce back.
"It's never a problem for this group, effort has never been anything I've ever questioned," he said.
"Execution is something we really have to work on, but I will never question their effort or endeavour - I haven't had to, to this point.
"Getting up after the trip hasn't been a problem at all, they're really looking forward to atoning for what was a pretty disappointing second half."
- AAP
Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, melbourne-3000, north-melbourne-3051 First posted May 25, 2011 18:34:00Court 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."
Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, vic, melbourne-3000AFL has right mix on gambling: Demetriou
Updated May 25, 2011 19:31:00 AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou insists the league's partnership with betting agencies helps improve integrity within the sport.
Demetriou on Wednesday hit out at critics, including independent senator Nick Xenophon, who had attacked the AFL for its promotion of gambling at matches.
It also came as the league faced questions about recent plunges on exotic bets, leading to concerns that playing lists might have been deliberately leaked.
Demetriou said the AFL had long been keeping an eye on such issues, and partnerships with betting agencies only helped.
"It was so bad when we weren't partners that they use to bastardise our players with caricatures, misuse our intellectual property," he told Canberra's National Press Club.
"We decided after lots of consideration that we were far better to be involved with betting agencies so that we could enhance the integrity in our code.
"We now have access to all the betting schedules, all the information that was not at our disposal beforehand."
Recent concerns have erupted over alleged incidents in which a defender has been named in the forward line, after which the odds of him kicking the first goal have plummeted.
Demetriou said such cases could easily be explained.
"A betting plunge which might seem to be a bit unusual could involve a $100 bet," he said.
"It might only be $100 because the bookmaker doesn't want to take a risk with it."
He backed the AFL's efforts to tackle cheating and corruption, noting it had recently hired an investigator formerly with the United Nations as an integrity officer.
"We started this process long before, you know, there was this 'betting explosion' in our game," Demetriou said.
The AFL this week sought to get tough on cheating in the sport, calling on the Federal Government to make it punishable by up to 10 years in jail.
Senator Xenophon, a seasoned anti-gambling campaigner, has also proposed legislation to ban gambling ads at the football, during commentary as well as exotic bets.
But Demetriou said the senator was without the facts.
"He's more than welcome to come and get a briefing about what the AFL is doing, rather than sitting in the grandstand and taking pot shots," he said.
"We promote responsible gambling, we promote responsible drinking."
With wider poker machine reforms also being floated at the federal level, which the industry said would cut deeply into profits, Demetriou would not comment about the potential hit to AFL clubs.
Nine out of the 10 Victorian clubs have bought gaming licences which will run until 2022.
"Some people are concerned, but it's a community-wide issue, it's not just a football issue," Demetriou said.
-AAP
Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia First posted May 25, 2011 18:43:00
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