The Sydney Morning Herald
Williams meets Sheedy with GWS on the agenda
By Daniel Lewis
Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy met with former Power coach Mark Williams yesterday to discuss job opportunities within the AFL’s newest club. Williams, who previously worked under Sheedy at Essendon, was in Sydney yesterday for a television appearance. Sheedy is contracted to coach the club until the end of their first season in 2012 but feels that Williams is likely to take a break from coaching after his early departure from Alberton.
AFL team Gold Coast persist with Ablett
By Darren Cartwright
New AFL team the Gold Coast Sun persisting in giving former Geelong premiership player Nathan Ablett a chance to be listed on their 2011 playing list. Even though Ablett’s form has not been consistent in the VFL, Suns coach Guy McKenna is impressed with his improved attitude. His improvement in this area brings hope that his playing form will progress and in turn the Suns will be more inclined to offer him a contract.
The Herald Sun (Melbourne)
Seven ‘exploiting’ Ben Cousins documentary: Andrew Dimetriou
By Finn Bradshaw
Just days after the previews of the new Ben Cousins’ documentary, AFL chief Andrew Dimetriou has criticised channel Seven’s heavy promotion of the show. Advertisements of the controversial show have been placed in ad breaks of shows such as Packed to the Rafters. Dimetriou has stated that this advertising time slot was not appropriate for the documentary as Packed to the Rafters is a family show. Channel Seven was supposed to work with the AFL in regards to how the show was promoted, but Dimetriou claims Seven are more interested in the ratings rather than advertising the documentary tastefully. Despite these problems, the CEO supports the program, stating that it is tastefully done by Cousins and offers a rare insight into drug addiction.
AFL.com.au
‘The World is his oyster’
By Jason Phelan
Talented SA youngster, Sam Day, looks set to attend the 2010 NAB AFL Draft Combine in September after showing great form playing for Prince Alfred College this year. His talents do not end just with football; he is also a keen basketball and baseball player. His natural sporting ability has caught the attention of US baseball scouts. Day has played baseball for a number of years at Sturt and also representing the state in the under-18 squad. No matter which sporting route he chooses, his coach Ron Harvey, is in no doubt that he will be successful.
Bailey faces biggest challenge
By Ben Broad
Melbourne couch Dean Bailey has signalled Sunday’s match against the Hawks as the biggest he and his young team will face since he took charge of the Demons. The Demon’s remain a chance to play in this year’s finals but they must beat the Hawks and win their final two games of the season. Bailey noted the added excitement his group around his group this week as Hawthorn are also hoping to clinch a spot in the top eight so they know it will be a big game.
