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Channel 7 back in football race

May 7, 2004

The Herald Sun reports a recent meeting between Channel 7 and AFL powerbrokers has begun what will soon become one of football's greatest battles -- the rights to broadcast the game beyond 2006.

Seven's national and Melbourne bosses, David Leckie and Ian Johnson respectively, met AFL heavies Andrew Demetriou and Ben Buckley last week.

Officially the…

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Laidley demands Roos to stand tall against Lions

May 7, 2004

The Age reports today that Kangaroos coach Dean Laidley has called on his players to show some character in Saturday night's clash against the Brisbane Lions after three consecutive losses.

A Michael Voss point on the siren last year sealed a memorable draw at the Telstra Dome and the Roos are hoping recent good form against the…

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McKernan on verge of being dropped

May 6, 2004

Kangaroos ruckman/forward Corey McKernan is in danger of being dropped for this week's clash against Brisbane at Telstra Dome.

McKernan has struggled in 2004, kicking only seven goals despite playing primarily as a forward.

Last week against the Bulldogs the former All-Australian only had six possessions.

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Two umps suffer injury

May 3, 2004

The Age reports Michael Stevens and Charlie Gardiner are unlikely to face any repercussions following weekend collisions that left veteran umpire Gavin Dore with a broken leg and Stefan Grun with a sore shoulder.

Dore was carried from the ground during half-time of the Kangaroos-Western Bulldogs match at Manuka Oval on Saturday after colliding with young Kangaroo midfielder Stevens, and the…

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Dean Laidley: 'Support the young guys'

May 2, 2004

By Andrew Myles
As reported in The Age, Kangaroo's coach Dean Laidley told fans that they must stop expecting outstanding performances and heroic efforts from the clubs senior players.

Speaking mainly of Glenn Archer and Anthony Stevens Laidley believes fans must get behind the rising stars of the club rather then getting their hopes up when the pair…

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Archer on a mission to return Round 7

May 1, 2004

By Andrew Myles
After damaging the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee only three weeks ago-an injury that should keep him out for six to eight games, Kangaroo tough man Glenn Archer is determined to make a comeback and play against the Lions next week.

As reported in The Age, the 31 year old said he wants…

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