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Port Melbourne forward Patrick Rose quits Port Melbourne

By Robbo November 08, 2011

From Port Phillip Leader
Reported by Paul Amy
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THIRTY minutes after Port Melbourne's momentous premiership victory over Williamstown, coach Gary Ayres made the point that his team would never play together again.

There would be retirements, players would move on and others might be drafted, he said.

Knights to coach Geelong VFL team

By NorthPort November 01, 2011

From The Age
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Former Essendon coach Matthew Knights will join AFL premiers Geelong next year as coach of their VFL team.

Knights coached the Bombers for three seasons, guiding them to a finals appearance in 2009 before being sacked a year later.

Cats senior coach Chris Scott said Knights was a fine mentor for younger players.

Williamstown skipper Brett Johnston calls it quits

By Robbo October 28, 2011

From Hobsons Bay Leader
Reported by Paul Amy
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WILLIAMSTOWN champion Brett Johnson has called a close to his distinguished VFL career.

The former Hawthorn and Carlton left-footer told Seagulls officials that greater work responsibilities (he is with the AFL Players Association) would prevent him from playing on.

Zebras lock in WAFL man

By Robbo October 28, 2011

From Bayside Leader
Reported by Paul Amy
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REIGNING WAFL premiership coach Simon McPhee will coach Sandringham for the next two years.

In a phone hook-up at lunchtime today Sandy's board ratified St Kilda's move to bring McPhee to Melbourne to replace Brett Lovett.

The 42-year-old will also be involved in the Saints' new development academy.

Hayden Skipworth appointed Bendigo coach

By Robbo October 26, 2011

From essendonfc.com.au
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Essendon Football Club and Bendigo Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Hayden Skipworth as Bendigo senior coach for 2012.

Skipworth, who played 44 games for Adelaide and 11 games for Essendon, has held a development role at Essendon since his retirement in 2009.

The 28-year-old said he was looking forward to the opportunity of coaching his own side.

New Dolphins

By Robbo October 25, 2011

From Frankston Standard Leader
Reported by Simon McEvoy

DETERMINED to strengthen its list, Frankston has secured a couple of good recruits.

Box Hill pair Jackson Sketcher and Leigh Kitchin signed with the Dolphins on Saturday.

The midfielders played in Box Hill’s reserves premiership side this year, Kitchin as captain. Sketcher was a star at TAC Cup level with the Sandringham Dragons, jointly winning the 2010 Morrish Medal with Dyson Heppell.

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