A milestone match-winner

By administrator July 13, 2008
From The Age
Reported by Michael Sharkie
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VFL stalwart James Podsiadly celebrated his 100th game in style yesterday, almost single-handedly lifting Werribee to the most unlikely of victories over Frankston at Chirnside Park.

Podsiadly took an amazing 15 marks, gathered 18 possessions and kicked five goals as the Tigers overcame a six-goal deficit to win by five points and continue their climb up the VFL ladder.

Although in control early, Werribee went missing in the second term as the Dolphins slammed on six unanswered goals while holding the home side to just four behinds. The torrent of goals forced Werribee coach Simon Atkins to send Podsiadly into defence to try to curb the flow.

Round 14 Teams

By administrator July 11, 2008

Geelong vs. Box Hill Hawks (AFL Curtain Raiser)
Saturday 12th July
Skilled Stadium at 10:40AM

Geelong

B Laidler Kangars McKenna
HB D. Johnson Taylor Tenace
C Davenport Byrne Byrnes
HF Gamble S. Simpson Moles
F West Hawkins Hogan
R Mumford Prismall Djerrkura
Int Simpkin Potter Hollmer
Cheep Barnes Firman
D. Simpson Donohue

 Box Hill Hawks

B Murphy Dawson McQueen-Miscamble
HB Tuck Thorp Ellis
C Neville Kennedy Bateman
HF Dowler Markovic Stokes
F Hunter Pedersen Morrell
R Taylor Marcius Clarke
Int Walsh Batsanis Gibson
Warby Hill Grima
Smithwick Papaluca Neil
Angelopoulos Carey Cross

Coach Mark Thompson says Nathan Ablett\'s return a bonus

By administrator July 09, 2008
From the Herald-Sun
Reported by Michael Sharkie

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ONCE there was a time when the Ablett presence determined Geelong\'s fortunes.

But Cats coach Mark Thompson says the premiers have moved on beyond Nathan Ablett, and that his return to football would have no impact on Geelong\'s season.

While pleased the young forward had resumed training with the club\'s supplementary list after walking away from the game at the start of the year, Thompson yesterday said Ablett did not fit into the Cats\' premiership defence.

Ablett played in last year\'s premiership but told the club at the start of the year he had lost his passion for the game.

The 22-year-old could return to the VFL within a fortnight.

Battling Seagulls win earns breathing space

By administrator July 07, 2008

From The Age
Reported by Michael Sharkie

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WILLIAMSTOWN grabbed some much-needed breathing space at the top of the VFL ladder as it battled its way to a 16-point win over second-placed Casey Scorpions at Burbank Oval yesterday.

Having lost for only the second time this season against North Ballarat last weekend, Williamstown was out to make amends against the Scorpions, who would have taken top spot had they beaten the Seagulls, but instead slipped to fourth place. In blustery conditions, the match was a showdown between the Scorpions\' back line, which had conceded just 949 points, and the seemingly endless list of Seagull forward options.

With Peter Street returning from suspension, Seagulls midfielders David Stretton and Brett Johnson were well supplied early, with the home side dominating centre clearances. The Scorpions, however, used the ball with more purpose.

Dons, Johns shot down at Port

By administrator July 06, 2008

From the Sunday Age
Reported by Michael Sharkie

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PORT Melbourne sounded an ominous warning to the VFL competition yesterday, and looms as an enormous stumbling block for premiership favourite Williamstown, after dismantling the Bendigo Bombers at Port by 85 points.

The win was the seventh on end for the Borough, and came at a high cost for Bomber Courtney Johns, who is likely to miss the rest of the season with a suspected anterior cruciate ligament tear. He landed awkwardly after flying for a mark in the second term.

Although it is one of two stand-alone clubs in the VFL, Port Melbourne is hardly a team cobbled together with local talent. Nine players in yesterday\'s game have had recent AFL experience, including Dylan McLaren (Carlton), Cory McGrath (Carlton), and David Spriggs (Sydney). While Bendigo\'s young AFL-listed players looked very good at times, they ultimately fell victim to a more polished outfit that is growing in confidence.

Round 13 Results

By administrator July 06, 2008
Port Melbourne 23.12 (150)
Bendigo Bombers 8.17 (65)

Tasmania 12.14 (86)
Northern Bullants 13.13 (91)

Williamstown 15.21 (111)
Casey Scorpions 14.11 (95)

North Ballarat 12.14 (86)
Sandringham 10.10 (70)

 Box Hill Hawks 9.16 (70)
Coburg Tigers 18.14 (122)

Collingwood 15.8 (98)
Frankston 16.9 (105)

Werribee Tigers 16.18 (114)
Geelong 13.15 (93)

Taylor steps up for Devils

By administrator July 05, 2008

From the Mercury
Reported by Adam Smith
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ELIJAH Taylor has only played eight quarters of football in 2008 but it has been enough to impress Tasmanian selectors.

The Burnie youngster will make his VFL debut on Sunday against the Northern Bullants in a must-win match for the Devils.

After taking part in pre-season training last year the 21-year-old underwent a knee reconstruction in round four, missing the rest of 2007 and half of this season.

Taylor suffered the injury in round one but played on not knowing the extent of the injury, which meant 12 months on the sidelines.

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