Football Nation’s league-wide round up providing our readers with a quick update of news from all clubs around the league.
Adelaide:
Some stars shine brighter than others. After just 32 games, Adelaide centre half-back Daniel Talia has his star officially endorsed, stamped and put on a billboard by head office at AFL House.
Brisbane:
Senior Coach Michael Voss found himself in a unique position on Thursday – torn between the Brisbane Lions’ past, present and future.
Carlton:
Coaching great Mick Malthouse with Carlton carries greater expectations for success into the new premiership campaign than Brisbane’s Michael Voss and Richmond boss Damien Hardwick.
Collingwood:
Nathan Buckley has conceded that many of his players have been guilty of trying to win premierships on talent alone in the past few years.
Essendon:
As incredible as it sounds, Essendon coach James Hird yesterday said the saga that has blighted the club since last month may yet prove to be an on-field blessing.
Fremantle:
The Dockers have played it safe in choosing experienced Kepler Bradley for a back-up ruck role instead of their No.1 pre-season draft pick Jack Hannath for the western derby on Saturday.
Geelong:
Cats captain Joel Selwood admits Matthew Scarlett is irreplaceable, he’s not sure how a makeshift ruck set-up will fare and suspended stars Steve Johnson and James Kelly will be missed.
Gold Coast:
Suns coach Guy McKenna has revealed at least six wins will constitute a pass mark for his side this season.
Greater Western Sydney:
Spearheads Jonathon Patton and Jeremy Cameron hold the key if their side is to kick a winning score and cause a shock upset when AFL premiers Sydney start their title defence at ANZ Stadium.
Hawthorn:
Hawks legend David Parkin says Hawthorn is, and always will be his home despite coaching at both Carlton and Fitzroy during his career.
Melbourne:
Jack Trengove will find out on Saturday whether the rehabilitation he hopes has been timed to the minute for AFL round one remains on track.
North Melbourne:
James Brayshaw has described the North’s current position as ‘staggering’ during an impassioned speech at Tuesday night’s Annual General Meeting.
Port Adelaide:
New Power coach Ken Hinkley is promising none of his Port Adelaide team will ever be accused of giving up.
Richmond:
Richmond’s coaching ‘Immortal’, Tommy Hafey, gave a special address to the Club’s young playing group yesterday morning.
St Kilda:
Saints defender James Gwilt believes youngster Arryn Siposs has what it takes to fill the void left by the departure of Brendon Goddard.
Sydney:
The Swans’ contentious $900,000 salary cap allowance is being paid by the AFL.
West Coast:
Eagles midfielder Luke Shuey has thrived living in the shadows of Daniel Kerr, but his free ride is set to end this AFL season.
Western Bulldogs:
Brett Goodes thought his AFL dream was over, but now he has a chance to make his debut for the Dogs
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