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CANNONS AND BUSHRANGERS WIN THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL

By Robbo September 22, 2007
TAC CUP Preliminary Finals Report
Reported by Michael Robinson


Calder Cannons and Murray Bushrangers have won their Preliminary Finals at MC Labour Park today to win through to the TAC Cup Grand Final to be played at the MCG next Saturday Morning.

In the 1st game today Calder dominated in general play in the 1st quarter but couldn't put on the scoreboard and when a couple of late goals by the Knights gave them a 2 point quarter time lead.

The Knights then dominated the 2nd quarter through their expierenced players Matt Kreuzer and Trent Cotchins as well as Patrick Veszpremi helped the Knights to a 6 goal to 4 quarter and a 17 point half time lead.

In the 3rd quarter the Cannons got back into the game with a 6 goals to 3 quarter with a late goal giving them the lead by 4 points at the last change. German, Trengove and Polkinghorne were dominated helping to shut down the Knights big guns.

With everything on the line it was the Cannons that got away kicking the 1st 2 goals to get a break but the Knights continued to fight even as they were running at of legs. When Trent Cotchin went off injured late in the final quarter it looked like the Knights were gone but they managed to get the margin within 7 points with a few minutes remaining but late goals to the Cannons sealed the Knights fate as Calder went on to win the game by 14 points to advance to the Grand Final.

SA not upset at Devils' decision

By Robbo September 20, 2007
From The Mercury
Reported by James Bresnehan

THE SANFL has copped it on the chin and said there were no hard feelings that the Tasmanian Devils preferred to continue in the VFL rather than switch to the Adelaide-based competition.

SANFL executive commissioner Leigh Whicker found out on Monday afternoon in a phone call from Scott Wade that the Devils had announced their intentions to stay in the Victorian league.

The AFL Tasmania general manager had fronted a media conference in Hobart four hours earlier to outline the Devils' future.

Whicker said he and his South Australian colleagues did not feel used as leverage for the Devils to get a better deal in Victoria.

"Not at all," Whicker said.

"At the end of the day it's not about South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria, it's about the game and getting the best mix to strengthen the code.

3SER Casey FM Match review

By administrator September 19, 2007
Preliminary Finlas review

Courtesy Anthony Brady (3SER Casey FM)

In Preliminary Final action in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for season 2007, the Casey Radio 97.7FM 3SER team were at TEAC Oval, Port Melbourne, on both Saturday and Sunday, to witness Geelong and Coburg post comprehensive victories.

On Saturday, in the Second Preliminary Final, it was a dominant 11-goal final term by the Cats which saw them smash a hapless North Ballarat Roosters side. The margin at three-quarter time had been just five points in favour of Geelong.

Beautiful spring-time conditions greeted players at TEAC Oval on Saturday, with sunshine and a warm top temperature in the mid-20s meaning bench rotations would be high by Cats coach Leigh Tudor and Roosters mentor Gerard FitzGerald.

A slight breeze favoured the Williamstown Road end of the ground, and after winning the coin toss, Geelong captain and 2007 J.J Liston medallist James Byrne elected to kick to that end in the first term.

The crowd was surprisingly good at 3500, with the overwhelming majority being Geelong fans, who decided to forego attending local league finals to support their VFL side.

Deal to rejuvenate Devils

By Robbo September 19, 2007
From The Mercury
Reported by Brett Stubbs

THE rebuilding of the Devils from scratch started yesterday after AFL Tasmania admitted it had failed the state's best young players.

The formation of a Centre of Excellence, a $250,000 increased AFL grant, a 50 per cent increased salary cap and closer ties with the Hawthorn Football Club are all key ingredients to lifting the Devils off the bottom of the VFL ladder.

AFL Tasmania chairman Dominic Baker announced yesterday the Devils would be staying in the VFL long-term.

"Realistically, our intention is the Devils will be remaining in the VFL while we have the Tasmanian Devils," he said.

"We will sign a (VFL) licence for five years.

"Once we have got this program set up and working well and we have a successful club inside that competition, I think we will be there for a very long time."

The review, led by AFL Tasmania board member and Western Bulldogs recruiting manager Scott Clayton, will result in the state's best young players being relocated to the Centre of Excellence at Bellerive under the Devils banner.

Reserves: Borough storm into GF after emphatic victory over Seagulls

By administrator September 18, 2007
Borough storm into GF after emphatic victory over Seagulls
By Justin Cooper

The Port Melbourne reserves landed themselves a grand final berth this weekend after their impressive 54 point win over arch rival Williamstown at TEAC Oval on Sunday.

It was a tight and contested first term, which saw 6 goals kicked between the two sides, as both sides drew level at 21-apiece at the first break.

The Borough slammed on a 4 goal to 2 second term, as the Seagulls stood 12 points adrift of their opponents at the main break.

The third term conspired with the second, as the Borough put on a 22 point buffer going into 3/4 time.

Charlie Gardiner to face VFL tribunal tonight

By Robbo September 18, 2007
From Geelong Advertiser
Reported by Michael Auciello

GEELONG VFL coach Leigh Tudor said the Cats had little concern about a report on forward Charlie Gardiner from Saturday's win.

In the only sour note for the day, Gardiner had his number taken for a front-on bump on Djaran Whyman midway through the last quarter.

He faces the VFL tribunal tonight.

``I didn't actually see it but no one seems to be (concerned),'' Tudor said. ``Charlie didn't think he got him so we'll wait and see.''

 Gardiner would be a big loss for the Cats heading into their second straight VFL grand final.

His four goals on Saturday made him the biggest goal scorer of the game.

``Charlie's versatility has been fantastic for the footy club,'' Tudor said. ``Whenever we've needed someone to kick a goal, Charlie's done it for us, whenever we've needed someone to go on-ball and work hard, Charlie's been able to do it for us.''

Tudor said Brent Prismall, Steven King and Ryan Gamble deserved credit for setting up the Cats' final term blitz out of the middle.

Dogs' VFL rift grows

By administrator September 18, 2007

18 September 2007   Herald Sun
From the Herald Sun

Reported by Mark Stevens
Full article Click here

TENSION is mounting between the Western Bulldogs and Werribee in the ongoing VFL shake-up.

It is understood Werribee has officially approached the Kangaroos to form an alignment, raising the ire of the Dogs.

It now appears possible the Bulldogs could team with Williamstown after Collingwood announced yesterday that it was splitting with the Seagulls to establish its own VFL team.

There is also an outside chance the Dogs could field a stand-alone VFL team called Footscray.

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