Daily Round Up - Thursday 15th May

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May 15, 2008

Struggling Fremantle coach Mark Harvey yesterday called for bigger player lists to help clubs cope with what he believes is a growing injury crisis - The Australian

The impact of the Gold Coast’s entry into the AFL as its 17th club in 2011 could have more serious ramifications for Brisbane than any of the other existing clubs - The Australian - - Michael Voss can develop an AFL playing list from scratch for the franchise on the Gold Coast, where he appears destined to begin his coaching career - Fox Sports

Dumped AFL coach Grant Thomas is suing St Kilda, claiming he was promised but never received $100,000 to keep quiet about the club after being sacked - The Australian

Carlton is determined to put the clamps on Brisbane’s midfield to minimise the damage Lions captain Jonathan Brown can cause in Saturday night’s match at Telstra Dome - The Australian - Meanwhile the Lions should be at full strength for the game - Daily Telegraph

The Western Bulldogs’ barnstorming start to the year has them optimistic about a top-four finish, according to midfielder Daniel Cross - Daily Telegraph

West Coast appear to have hit a brick wall in their attempts to heal forward Ashley Hansen’s hurting hamstring - Perth Now

Essendons team for this week is looking promising with Dustin Fletcher was up and going again, as well as Mark McVeigh and Adam Ramanauskas - Herald Sun

Luckless Richmond midfielder Mark Coughlan has received yet another injury setback - Fox Sports

Brendan Fevola will be offered a new contract of more than one year if Carlton coach Brett Ratten has his way - Real Footy

Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes has been branded a racist for claiming indigenous players are “born to play” Australian rules football - Daily Telegraph

The traditional Grand Final motorcade will make a comeback in September after being dumped for a new-age celebration last year - Herald Sun

Opposition teams are onto the fact that Lance Franklin likes to take his kicks from a wide angle - Real Footy

This week Jason Akermanis discusses how advanced that AFL is in regards to training and recovery compared to other major football codes around the world - Herald Sun - Glen Archer asks the question IS Matthew Scarlett the best full-back of the last 20 years, if not ever? - Herald Sun

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