Footy Talk

Live blog: Emma's draft review

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:35:48 +1000

THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED.
Did your club get what he needed at the national draft smorgasboard? See what Age expert Emma Quayle said in a LIVE BLOG about the choices your club made.

Live blog: 2009 AFL national draft

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:32:05 +1000

- The AFL national draft has become one of the great days on the footy calendar ... at least according to some. Seriously, hard-core footy fans have been waiting for tonight's proceedings for months. To see a full list of which players are picked as they happen scroll to the bottom of this blog.

Draft dream: the anxious wait

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:08:21 +1000

I guess what has been a LONG year in finally nearing the end. Year 12 is done, the season is done, and now I am in the middle of this painful wait to see if I realise my dream of playing AFL.

More than a lottery

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:34:25 +1000

It seems the AFL national draft becomes more keenly anticipated by the year.

With the Gold Coast to join the AFL in 2011 and western Sydney the following season, supporters are placing increasing importance on clubs making the right choices on the right teenagers at this time of year.

Emma's draft preview

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:58:27 +1000

THIS BLOG IS NOW CLOSED. EMMA WILL GIVE HER VERDICT ON THURSDAY'S DRAFT IN ANOTHER LIVE BLOG ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON
With a keen eye for talent, form and potential, Emma Quayle has been tracking the country's elite young footballers for the past eight years. For the third consecutive season, she presented the top 25 youngsters she believes will prove to be the best of their year. Remember, it's not a mock draft, merely Emma's personal thoughts on this year's young stars.

During a live blog @ 12pm, Monday 23 November, she answered your draft questions, from the type of player your club most needs to the actual depth of talent with this year's intake. Read on to get an expert's insights.

Draft Dream: the challenge of exams

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:52:57 +1000

As covered by Mitch Duncan in the last Draft Dream blog, the AFL National Draft Camp was everything I expected and more. The week was filled with tiring days, vigorous testing and intense interviews with AFL clubs. I was given the opportunity to speak to the majority of the clubs and eventually become accustomed to the interviewing process.

St Kilda's tricky Lovett scenario

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:18:29 +1000

New St Kilda player Andrew Lovett would have been hoping to avoid the headlines of recent days for his weekend arrest for public drunkenness.

The former Bomber, traded to the Saints during last month's AFL exchange period, has an unflattering history of off-field indiscretions and Essendon coach Matthew Knights seemingly happily snapped up the chance to off-load the talented footballer to the Saints.

Richo retires

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:34:35 +1000

After a 282-game career and 800 goals, Matthew Richardson is calling it quits.

The western frontier

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:05:22 +1000

Clearly, the AFL is determined to succeed with its foray into the rugby league heartland of western Sydney at any cost. The appointment of coaching legend Kevin Sheedy to coach Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in its inaugural season in 2012 is testament to that.

Can GC17 seal the Ablett deal?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:55:57 +1000

The Gold Coast's signing of Nathan Ablett for their debut season in 2011 has the footy world talking - will his Brownlow-medal winning brother Gary move north to join him?

2010 AFL fixture - your say

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:30:21 +1000

Collingwood has drawn seven home games in a row at the MCG in the final seven rounds of next season and travels interstate just four times for the season.

The Magpies were again one of the big winners when the 2010 draw was officially released by the AFL today, scoring 14 games at the MCG and also playing their first seven games of the year in Victoria.

Have your say on next year's scheduled matches. Has your club been treated fairly? Is it right that grand finalists Geelong and St Kilda only meet one during the home-and-away season? Vent your spleen right now!

Live blog: Trade week finale

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:52:12 +1000

As the minutes count down to Friday's 2pm deadline for completed trade deals, we'll give you the latest updates as they happen.

Fevola to enter Lions den

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:37:57 +1000

Whether Carlton fans like it or not, Brendan Fevola is moving to sunny Queensland.

Mitch Duncan: draft camp 2009

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:13:28 +1000

Mitch Duncan takes you through what it is like to be a prospect at the AFL National Draft Camp, amongst 75 of the brightest talents from around the nation.

Is Campbell Brown a fair trade?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:25:08 +1000

If you believe the rumours in footy circles, Hawthorn is willing to give up inspirational hardnut Campbell Brown AND its first round draft pick to snare Port Adelaide midfielder Shaun Burgoyne.

Fair trade? Or bad business?