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Ben Cousins plans to play for Port Melbourne

By administrator June 26, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by AAP

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Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins plans to register with VFL side Port Melbourne by next Monday as he keeps his football options open. Cousins doubts he will play in the VFL this year, but wants to enter into more specific football training.

In an interview tonight on Channel Nine\'s The Footy Show, Cousins said he would probably move from Perth and live in the Port Melbourne area.

Cousins, who also turns 30 on Monday, said he was "not sure" if he wanted to return to the AFL next season.

"I want to do a bit more football-specific training, see how the body feels ... I don\'t want to come back and slip up again," he said.

Cousins looks at haven at Port Melbourne

By administrator June 26, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by Mark Robinson

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BEN Cousins seems destined to sign with Port Melbourne this year.

An announcement on Cousins\' future is expected today, although it\'s not clear if he will only train -- and not play - in preparation for a stunning comeback in the AFL in 2009.

It\'s understood Cousins, who has done a deal to speak tonight on The Footy Show, will say he is fit and healthy and ready to take the first steps to return to the AFL arena.

Port Melbourne in the VFL and East Perth in the WAFL are understood to be Cousins\' preferred destinations.

A stinging win for Port Melbourne

By administrator May 28, 2008
From the Glen Eira / Caulfield Leader
Reported by Paul Amy

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PORT Melbourne enters the break for the VFL-SANFL state game in robust shape after bringing down the second-placed Casey Scorpions at TEAC Oval on Saturday.

Led by key forward Adrian Bonaddio\'s five goals and constant run from defenders Steve Brewer and Sam Pleming, the Boroughs earned a 30-point victory.

It was their fifth win this season, good enough for fourth on the ladder.

It wasn\'t the greatest game ever seen at the Port Melbourne ground, and the umpires seemed to make as many blunders as the players, but the home team persisted, led at every change and saw off a Casey rally in the last quarter.

Ayres praises Port's power

By administrator May 04, 2008
Reported by Howard Leigh
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ONBALLER Toby Pinwill and forwards Adrian Bonaddio and Rees Thomas helped Port Melbourne storm away in the second half against Frankston.

Pinwill had 33 possessions and made eight effective tackles in the win at the TEAC Oval.

Bonaddio and Thomas each kicked four goals in Port's 15.19 (109)-7.9 (51) win.

Port Melbourne coach Gary Ayres said his side had controlled the game from five minutes into the third quarter, when the scores were level.

"But for our inaccurate goalkicking, we would won by a bigger margin," Ayres said.

Port storms home as fadeout sinks the Dolphins

By administrator May 04, 2008
Reported by Carley Jellet
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A SECOND-HALF fadeout by Frankston allowed Port Melbourne to score a runaway 58-point victory yesterday at TEAC Oval.

The tough and slippery conditions created a contest for the first half — Port led by just 11 points at the main break — but Frankston's inaccurate kicking in front of goals and around the ground allowed the margin to blow out.

Dolphins coach Brett Lovett said he was disappointed by his team's performance, labeling it one of the worst in some time. He added that his players would be hearing some "home truths" during the week and hinted that he might make some changes after the reserves had a 72-point victory.

"We are very disappointed," he said. "I felt the guys were very lethargic and just didn't show the effort that we've been showing in the first four games.

Pitt stars in milesotne match

By administrator April 23, 2008
From Leader Group Newspapers
Reported by Paul Amy

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IT was David Pitt's 150th senior game in the VFL, and he made sure it was one he would look back on with pleasure.

The Port Melbourne right-footer has spent the bulk of his career playing in the forward line, but on Saturday against Coburg Tigers he ran a wing and stacked up 29 possessions.

Not only did he press for best-afield honours, but the Boroughs won the Round 4 clash by 48 points to improve to 2-2 before.

"It was a great way for him to celebrate that milestone," Port coach Gary Ayres said of Pitt, who joined Port Melbourne from Springvale in 2004.

Round 2 Port Melbourne v Sandringham reports

By administrator April 09, 2008
Boroughs get one over old rivals
From the Caulfield Leader
Reported by Brad Beitzel
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PORT Melbourne delivered a sweet one-point victory over Sandringham at TEAC Oval on Saturday.

Coming off a 13-point loss to Collingwood in the opening round, Port remained confident despite going into time-on 16 points down.

Kicking to the old grandstand end with a breeze, new coach Gary Ayres said he knew if the team continued to play "controlled footy" it would prevail.

Adrian Bonaddio (three goals), Toby Pinwell and Luke Cotchett (three goals) brought the Borough home.

"I told the players this was eight quarters worth of work," Ayres said of the approach the team took into the first two matches.

Ayres was joyous at the effort in the second quarter when John Baird, Ryan McMahon and Sam Pleming were off the ground getting facial abrasions fixed. Sandy put on three goals while the midfield drive was restricted.




*		 Sandringham waits on Saunter report
From the Caulfield Leader
Reported by Brad Beitzel
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SANDRINGHAM, despite four more scoring shots, suffered a one-point loss to Port Melbourne at TEAC Oval on Saturday.

While recovering from the loss to its rivals, Sandy will prepare for star full-forward Nick Saunter's report for charging Stephen Brewer in the tense last quarter.

Sandy says it will wait for the match-review panel's offer before deciding if they will contest it.

The Zebs held a 16-point lead going into time-on kicking into a breeze at the Williamstown Rd end.

Port had three goals kicked by Adrian Bonaddio (three goals), Toby Pinwell and Luke Cotchett (three goals).

Late in the second quarter Port had three of its best; John Baird, Ryan McMahon and Sam Pleming off the ground getting facial abrasions fixed.

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* Sautner was found guilty and suspended for one match

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