Mar 12, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa The AFL has stepped up its war on drug cheats and is poised to become the first Australian sports code to test for EPO (glycoprotein hormone erythropoietin), CERA (continuous erythropoietin receptor activators) and HGH (human growth hormone) under a new deal announced with the Australian Sport Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). EPO and CERA agents are blood-boosting hormones used…
Mar 8, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa There’s a lot of angst amongst the AFL at the moment with injuries leaving some clubs on edge before the season proper. Melbourne is hoping explosive forward Liam Jurrah can avoid major surgery after a bevy of injuries put the Demons' camp on edge this pre-season. Both Jurrah and Daniel Bell have endured shoulder injuries, which follow…
Mar 5, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa Like it or hate it the AFL is evolving. Gold Coast's AFL debut will take place next year, and Western Sydney will join the competition in 2012 as the league also faces the introduction of free agency. The AFL is fearful that the free agency scheme could undermine the level playing field of the competition, highlighting the…
Mar 4, 2010
Mr Dandalooa Controversial Brisbane Lions recruit Brendan Fevola has reportedly been axed from the AFL's television advertising campaign set for the opening rounds of the forthcoming AFL season. Reports today reveal the former Carlton forward was going to feature in the campaign, but the commercial has been changed. In the past week Big Bad Fev has been embroiled in another…
Mar 2, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa The Fevola Effect has struck again. The once affable Carlton forward is set for a wake-up call after reports that model Lara Bingle will take legal action against Brendan Fevola following the release and circulation of a nude photo of her. The photo of Bingle in the shower, allegedly taken in 2006 while the pair were involved…
Feb 25, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa Character means a lot, even in the AFL. And when it comes to assessing a player’s worth in being nominated for the Hall of Fame, it seems those with demons in their closet may not be able to escape their past, no matter how much of a legend on the filed they were. Personal indiscretions have harmed…
Feb 24, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa The AFL has taken another step towards moulding the league into a massive corporate enterprise by a planned introduction of a free-agency system by 2012. Having free-agents in the league will significantly change the way players can move between clubs, with those having more than 8 year’s experience at one club eligible to put themselves on the…
Feb 15, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa It’s no secret that the AFL’s lawmakers are trigger happy when it comes to changing the rules of the game. In the past 20 years almost 50 new laws have been introduced by the powers that be. Take a moment to consider that. On average, more than 2 changes to the game have been made each year…
Feb 10, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa The AFL says tanking will not be an issue this season because of the league’s expansion plans. AFL officials believe controversial topic, which it still officially says is only the figment of people’s imagination and does not even happen, will not occur for at least two seasons with this year’s wooden-spooner potentially left with a pick as…
Feb 4, 2010
By Mr Dandalooa The AFL will take a tough stance on players who fake injuries or the brutality of a tackle by introducing a “staging” rule. The hardline approach could see Aussie Rule players with a flair for acting in a bid to receive a free kick, hauled before a disciplinary tribunal and potentially fined thousands of dollars. AFL umpiring…
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