Daily Round Up – Tuesday 29th April
April 29, 2008 by News
More contraversy from the Swans/Roos clash on the weekend as the AFL is investigating Sydney’s use of an illegal 19th player in the closing seconds of Sunday’s drawn match – Daily Telegraph – Richmond coach Terry Wallace says the AFL must take a strong stand to ensure no club again uses an illegal 19th player – Daily Telegraph – Meanwhile Kangaroos coach Dean Laidley says he was too busy to consider a head count during the controversial draw with Sydney, but would not have wanted to anyway – Daily Telegraph
West Coast star Daniel Kerr and Fremantle onballer Josh Carr both accepted three-match AFL suspensions today – The Australian
Brad Ottens, the only current Geelong player from last year’s grand final not to have yet played this season, is almost ready to return – The Australian
The latest news on injuries to Aaron Edwards (possibly the rest of the year), Chad Cornes (until round 9) and Adam Hunter (approx 6 weeks) - Daily Telegraph
Fremantle stalwart Shaun McManus has quashed rumours of an impending retirement and remains more determined than ever to play well for his club – Perth Now
Richmond coach Terry Wallace expects St Kilda to come up with a ploy to try and stop Matthew Richardson continuing to flourish in his new role – Real Footy
Veteran defender Shane Wakelin says Collingwood can’t afford to be too conscious of Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin when the teams clash on Saturday at the MCG – Sportal.com.au
The players demand for free agency moved a step closer to realisation as the commission heard an extensive submission from Brendon Gale – The Australian
The AFL is still yet to make clear its new position on draft rules – Real Footy
Exciting Hawks young gun Cyril Rioli has garnered this week’s Rising Star nomination – Herald Sun
Melbourne heads list of clubs attempting to lure uncontracted giant Fremantle ruckman Robert Warnock back to Victoria – Real Footy
Channel 10 will next week trial a new goalpost-mounted camera set to renew calls for a third umpire in goal-line decisions – Herald Sun
Many believe that tagging should be on trial – The Australian
