From The Age
Reported by Caroline Wilson
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AFL clubs have overwhelmingly rejected a push for a mid-season draft that was proposed earlier this season by senior Hawthorn recruiter Chris Pelchen.
From the Sunday Age
Reported by Brent Diamond
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VFL PLAYERS in search of an AFL contract have never had it better.
With the Gold Coast having eight picks in the first 13 selections at Thursday's AFL national draft, clubs are already showing a willingness to take a punt on a mature-age recruit or two, especially in the wake of the fairytale stories of 2010 - Fremantle's Michael Barlow and Geelong's James Podsiadly.
From the Wyndham Weekly
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THE Paul Satterley era is starting to take shape at the Werribee Football Club.
The Tigers have locked in former AFL player Wade Chapman as midfield coach and senior assistant, and Werribee Centrals premiership-winning coach Chris Gilham as reserves coach for the 2011 Victorian Football League season.
From frankstonfc.com.au
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From the Minister for Sport & Recreation
A major redevelopment of Frankston Oval received a significant boost today, with the Brumby Labor Government committing $1.5 million to the community project.
Sports Minister James Merlino joined Member for Frankston Alistair Harkness today to announce the funding, which will benefit the Frankston Dolphins and wider community.
From www.localfooty.com.au
Reported by Paul Amy
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Springvale Scorpions games record-holder Damian "DC" Carroll is returning to the VFL as coach of the Box Hill Hawks.
Carroll's appointment will be announced today and he will meet the Box Hill players at the City Oval tonight.
From Perth Now
Reported by Glenn Foreman
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NEW Docker Peter Faulks has been backed by his former VFL boss to rapidly assert himself as Fremantle's new key backman, filling the void left by departed linchpin Chris Tarrant.
Williamstown football manager Chris Dixon said the Dockers had struck gold in trading pick No.55 in the national draft to Gold Coast for the pre-listed Faulks and selection No.61.
From the Ballarat Courier
Reported by David Brehaut
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North Ballarat is a frontrunner to play in a proposed interstate football competition next year.
AFL Victoria, the SANFL and WAFL are taking lead roles in discussions to set up a competition featuring the best teams from each state league.
