Roosters shun home ground

By administrator February 01, 2008
From the Ballarat Courier
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NORTH Ballarat Roosters are in a self-imposed exile from their home ground owing to concerns about player welfare on the drought-affected playing surface.

Roosters head coach Gerard FitzGerald fears that constant training on the hard ground is a potential threat to the fitness of his player list.

"It is getting better, but we still have issues and have decided to stay off."

FitzGerald is not alone in his concerns about AUSTAR Arena - two months out from the start of the VFL season.

AFL club St Kilda has switched its main training session during a community camp in Ballarat next week from AUSTAR Arena to Ballarat Grammar School.

Williams leaves Seagulls to flock with Eagles

By administrator January 22, 2008
From the Hoppers Crossing Star
Reported by Mark Murray

WILLIAMSTOWN Football Club veteran Andrew Williams has departed Burbank Oval to join Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League Casey-Cardinia league club Beaconsfield.

Williams, who played his first game for the Seagulls in their 2003 grand final win, lives locally in Beaconsfield and has decided to step away from Victorian Football League (VFL) competition.

The former Collingwood forward was named vice-captain of Williamstown in 2007 and enjoyed another consistent season as a goal-kicking half forward/midfielder.

Williams went on to notch up 70 games for the Seagulls, booting 99 goals.

John Hook joins AFL Victoria

By administrator December 18, 2007
From the AFL Victoria website


AFL Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of John Hook to the new position of Football Operations Manager.

Hook will take up his new role in January and will be responsible for the management of both the VFL and TAC Cup, under AFL Victoria’s new executive structure.

Hook has spent more than 20 years at the Hawthorn Football Club in roles including General Manager – Football Operations, Football Manager and Recruiting and Development Manager. Most recently, Hook was Participation and Development Manager with Bowls Australia.

AFL Victoria Chief Executive Officer Peter Schwab said Hook was chosen from an extensive list of well-credentialed candidates.

“John brings a wealth of football administration experience,” Schwab said.

Port snare former AFL tall

By administrator December 18, 2007
Courtesy of Leader Newspapers

PORT Melbourne gained its first significant signature  for the 2008 VFL season when former Brisbane and Carlton big man Dylan McLaren put pen to paper last Tuesday.

With  David Fanning,  McLaren will  give the Boroughs an imposing  ruck combination.

The  25-year-old told Port coach Gary  Ayres  that he wanted to play in a successful side. "It's always  positive to hear that," Ayres said last Wednesday.

"It tells you he's got his head right. He's fairly clear about what he wants to do and how he can contribute. He wants to play  a major part in taking the club forward."

McLaren's friendship with  another  former Blue, Luke Livingston, influenced his decision to join the Boroughs.

The 196cm right-footer is coming  off two years at Carlton where he  played 13 games, all of them in 2006.  He joined the Blues after 46 senior appearances for the Brisbane Lions between 2001-2005.

Until I can think of a football related question... What is your preferred Arnotts Shapes?

By admin December 13, 2007
Pizza
28% (20 votes)
Barbecue
35% (25 votes)
Chicken
6% (4 votes)
Savoury Cheese
4% (3 votes)
Nacho Cheese
4% (3 votes)
Cheddar
7% (5 votes)
Chicken Crimpy
4% (3 votes)
Chicken Drumstick
1% (1 vote)
Woodfired Pizza
1% (1 vote)
Cheese & Bacon
8% (6 votes)
Total votes: 71

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