Archive for August, 2010
Tuck suspended for 12
Hawthorn’s Travis Tuck has been suspended for 12 matches by the AFL after his third strike under the League’s illicit drugs policy.
Tuck suspended
Seven Cats in AA squad
Geelong again dominates the nominations for this year’s All Australian team with seven Cats players among the initial 40 announced by the AFL.
Drugs policy flawed
Mick Malthouse has weighed into the drugs debate, saying the AFL’s three strikes policy does a disservice to those it aims to help and protect.
Three strikes for Tuck
Hawthorn’s Travis Tuck faces a lengthy ban and a heavy fine after becoming the first-ever AFL player to have breached the league’s three-strikes drug policy.
Kangaroos cull five
North Melbourne has announced the delisting of five players, only one of whom, veteran forward Corey Jones, has retired.
Cazarine a Sky Blue
Sydney FC have signed Brazilian Bruno Cazarine on a one-year deal after the striker impressed them during a recent trial.
Blue’s burning desire
Carlton must defeat Sydney in Sunday’s elimination final not only to satisfy a burning desire but to validate the Blues’ season, according to veteran midfielder Heath Scotland.
Lyon returns fire
Mark Thompson tossed the first hand grenade on Monday and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon lobbed it back with interest the following day.
Hawks probe Tuck incident
Hawthorn are investigating whether there was an attempt to cover up a drug-related incident involving player Travis Tuck.