Hazell's homecoming is set

By administrator February 09, 2008
From the Hobart Mercury
Reported by Adam Smith
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ANY young side rebuilding needs solid leadership to draw upon -- and for the Devils, boom recruit Tim Hazell fits the bill.

The former Hawthorn and Adelaide player finally put pen to paper yesterday morning, ending months of speculation he was returning home after eight years on the mainland.

A born and bred Tasmanian, Hazell has been vice-captain of VFL club Port Melbourne for the past three seasons and his experience will be invaluable for a side looking to rebuild from a horror 2007 campaign.

The Devils' hierarchy has been chasing the 26-year-old since he was de-listed by the Crows in 2004, but business interests in Melbourne have prevented him from returning home.

Join the Force !

By administrator February 03, 2008
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A large membership base will ensure the long term future and viability of the "Borough" and raise our profile with potential sponsors and the media alike. So "JOIN THE FORCE" and take out one of the Club membership packages today!

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.

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