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Sunday July 6, 2008

Teams

Team coloursADELAIDE CROWS

Just routine for Cats

The Geelong machine is running smoothly, as expected, but doubts are being cast on Adelaide's ability to play under pressure and whether a finals berth beckons for the Crows.

Team coloursBRISBANE LIONS

Top trio, mentors as anything

Robert Walls, John Northey and Leigh Matthews have played and coached 1823 games in the AFL over 89 years. They have been involved in 22 grand finals and won 14 flags.

Team coloursCARLTON BLUES

Roos to Fevola: stay Blue

The Swans say they have not spoken to Brendan Fevola about a $3 million deal but Sydney coach Paul Roos says his advice to the Carlton star would be to re-sign with the Blues, and that's exactly what the Swans expect will happen.

Team coloursCOLLINGWOOD MAGPIES

Lousy, no-Goodes Swans meet match in Magpies

SWANS coach Paul Roos squared off at his forwards last night after they misfired badly in the team's 29-point loss to their nemesis, Collingwood.

Team coloursESSENDON BOMBERS

Lucas and Fletcher sign for 2009

Essendon veterans Scott Lucas and Dustin Fletcher have signed new one-year contracts, which should ensure the long-kicking pair finish their careers with the Bombers.

Team coloursFREMANTLE DOCKERS

Harvey feels the pain

Fremantle coach Mark Harvey believes his side's current pain could prove to be a long term gain.

Team coloursGEELONG CATS

Cat's goal is a flag of his own

For Tom Lonergan, it has been a long time coming. Friday night brought probably his best game in blue hoops and a return of four goals as Geelong swept away Adelaide at AAMI Stadium with a 68-point win.

Team coloursHAWTHORN HAWKS

Key Hawk sidelined after double surgery

Hawthorn star Brad Sewell could be forced to spend another round on the sidelines after he had his appendix removed this week.

Team coloursKANGAROOS

Laidley promises a St Kilda-style comeuppance

North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley saw up close against St Kilda on Saturday night the infectious value of tough love.

Team coloursMELBOURNE DEMONS

Demons' McLean out for rest of campaign after ankle injury

In a savage blow for Melbourne, midfielder Brock McLean will miss the rest of the season after injuring his ankle in the club's rousing one-point victory on Sunday.

Team coloursPORT ADELAIDE

Port leaders to ponder what went wrong

Port Adelaide's coaches and on-field leaders will meet today to determine exactly what has gone wrong with the Power's 2008 campaign.

Team coloursRICHMOND TIGERS

'Milestone' for injured Polak

Four days after being struck by a tram, Richmond footballer Graham Polak's condition remains satisfactory, according to staff at The Alfred hospital.

Team coloursST KILDA SAINTS

$205,000 payout for ex-Saints coach

In a decision that will cost St Kilda Football Club $205,000, a County Court judge ruled yesterday that former coach Grant Thomas was short-changed when he left the Saints in 2006.

Team coloursSYDNEY SWANS

Roos to Fevola: stay Blue

The Swans say they have not spoken to Brendan Fevola about a $3 million deal but Sydney coach Paul Roos says his advice to the Carlton star would be to re-sign with the Blues, and that's exactly what the Swans expect will happen.

Team coloursWEST COAST EAGLES

The Eagle has landed, home

Back at Underbool, Kane Munro is beginning to hit top form.

Team coloursWESTERN BULLDOGS

Cornes keen to put sledge behind him

Port Adelaide's Kane Cornes wants to put the sledging incident involving Western Bulldog Will Minson behind him, saying he has accepted the ruckman's apology.