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    Adam Goodes - 300 Games 

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    alison.z
    Published on 15th September 2011 01:24 AM  Number of Views: 681 
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    By Alison Zell

    Adam Goodes is a dual Brownlow medallist, three-time all-Australian, two time Bob Skilton medallist, Sydney Swans co-captain, AFL Rising Star Award winner and indigenous team of the century player. But this week North Melbourne coach Brad Scott labelled Goodes an underrated player. And he may just have a point.

    In 299 games, football followers have been dazzled by Goodes’ almost unmatchable speed, versatility and astonishing ...
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    Smooch and Hanners reach 50 games 

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    Published on 2nd September 2011 06:41 PM  Number of Views: 867 
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    One arrived via the rookie list and one burst on to the scene at 18; but both Nick Smith and Dan Hannebery will play their 50th games at the SCG against Brisbane tomorrow. It is a tale of two very different avenues to the AFL but two equally courageous and talented footballers whose importance to the Swans team of today and the bright future of the club cannot ...
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    A guide to the NAB Cup/Match Preview 

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    alison.z
    Published on 18th February 2011 01:33 PM

    A GUIDE TO THE NAB CUP


    THE RULES

    What you need to know…

    The NAB Cup is an intriguing concept – particularly this year – as trial rules are added to a new three-team round robin opening round.

    Each set of three teams will play each other once, at the same venue, on the same night, in 20 minute halves. Half time is eight minutes with 20 minutes between each match.

    Each team has named 29 players (GC named 28 – a mystery!) and clubs are required to identify on the team sheet up to six interchange players and two substitutes. There will also be three emergencies named.

    Substitutes can be introduced at any time of the match and for any reason but a substituted player cannot return to the field for the remainder of the match. (The same guidelines for the season proper)

    The team who plays the first and third match with the break in between will be able to make as many team changes between the ...
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