From www.localfooty.com.au
Reported by Paul Amy
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FRANKSTON Dolphins player Matthew Clark has become the first player to be suspended under the VFL's drug code.

Clark received a nine-month suspension for taking an energy supplement called "Hemo Rage".

From Hobart Mercury
Reported by James Bresnehan
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BURNIE Dockers bigman Andy Lee was named state captain yesterday and immediately took a swipe at his side's critics.

Lee, 25, a former Essendon forward, lashed out at detractors who claim the Tasmanian side is too young and too inexperienced to beat the VFL in their representative match at Blundstone Arena on Saturday.

From Hobart Mercury
Reported by James Besnehan
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BALL-MAGNETS Scott Stephens and Brady Jones passed fitness tests at state training in Launceston last night and will take their place in the state's clash with the VFL at Blundstone Arena on Saturday.

Tasmanian coach Adam Sanders breathed a sigh of relief knowing he could bank on their physical presence and leadship in Tasmania's midfield.

From Hobart Mercury
Reported by Brett Stubbs
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THE TSL's best 22 can match it with the powerful VFL despite the predictions of many to the contrary, former Brisbane listed ruckman Bart McCulloch believes.

A young but highly talented Tasmanian side will take on the VFL at Blundstone Arena on Saturday, with some fearful the home side could be in for an awful hiding.

From Launceston Examiner
Reported by Alex Fair
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LAUNCESTON skipper Scott Stephens has declared himself a 90 per cent chance of fronting up for Tasmania against the VFL on Saturday.
Stephens joined the Blues' ever-increasing injury list on Saturday night against Clarence when he suffered a foot injury.