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Saturday, 22 November 2008

Ben Cousins accepts AFL olive branch  

Ben Cousins | Getty

20/11/2008 5:29:00 AM. Ben Cousins is set to return to AFL football next year, despite saying the drug-testing conditions attached to his comeback are harsh.

The conditions imposed on me are very onerous. I am looking forward to being drafted and playing football again, which is my love... Ben Cousins

 

Second AFL team in Sydney a mistake?  Comments

Swans fans | AAP

19/11/2008 11:39:00 AM. Geelong chief executive Brian Cook has led the charge against a second AFL team in Sydney, insisting the time isn't right.

I don't think it's a fait accompli. I think there needs to be real thought in all of it... Geelong chief executive Brian Cook

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Ben Cousins could abandon comeback  Comments

Ben Cousins | Getty

19/11/2008 9:10:00 AM. Ben Cousins may abandon a planned comeback to AFL football because the drug-testing regime announced on Tuesday by the AFL is too tough, his manager says.

He has a real effort to rehabilitate himself, to get back to doing what he loves doing, and that's play(ing) football... AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou

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He's back: But where will Ben Cousins play?  Comments

Ben Cousins | AAP

18/11/2008 8:02:00 PM. After a year-long ban for illicit drug use, Ben Cousins now has to decide on which club to resume his career in the AFL.

On the medical advice, it appears Ben Cousins is making his best effort to be rehabilitated... AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou

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Cousins sweats on verdict as clubs reconsider interest  Comments

Ben Cousins | AAP

18/11/2008 12:00:00 AM. The playing future of Ben Cousins will be decided in Sydney today amid suggestions the two clubs interested in the recovering self-confessed drug-addict may opt against drafting him.

Obviously he's been a great player in the past, and whether he can get back to those heights again is a big question... St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt

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Returning stars a boost for St Kilda  

Luke Ball | Slattery

17/11/2008 5:58:00 PM. St Kilda's pre-season training has been lifted by the return of a key group of players whose absence weakened the AFL side this year.

He's (Maguire) got a long way to go but it's great for the group and morale. Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt

 

Geelong's era of dominance is far from over: Thompson  

Geelong | GSP

21/11/2008 8:46:00 AM. Geelong coach Mark Thompson says his club remains capable of dominating next season, despite this year's grand final failure against Hawthorn.

I'm not really wanting to go too far backwards and look too far into what happened last year, it's about (next) year... Geelong coach Mark Thompson

 

Chris Newman appointed Richmond captain  Comments

Chris Newman | Getty

19/11/2008 1:22:00 PM. Defender Chris Newman has been appointed the new captain of AFL club Richmond, replacing Kane Johnson.

It is such a massive honour and I am really grateful to the club for putting such trust in me... Defender Chris Newman

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Hawks predict 'era of dominance'  Comments

Hawks | GSP

19/11/2008 11:52:00 AM. Hawthorn captain Sam Mitchell says the window is wide open for the reigning AFL premiers to win more flags and he would not have returned if he was satisfied with just one.

We'd like to think our window is way open and we've got a lot of improvement to come... Hawthorn captain Sam Mitchell

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Tassie ready for the AFL  

Tamania want a piece of AFL action

18/11/2008 3:56:00 PM. The island state's bid for an AFL team is complete

"This is an historic and exciting day for Tasmania and Tasmanian football." Sports Minister Michelle O'Byrne

 
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