Tag: AFL
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SAWTELL TOORMINA THROUGH TO THE GRAND FINAL
Any hopes the Port Macquarie Magpies had of defending their North Coast AFL premiership title have been shattered after a thumping from Sawtell Toormina over the weekend. The Saints had an impressive 87-point win over the Magpies in the preliminary final. They’ll meet the Coffs Harbour Swans in the grand final on Saturday.
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MAGPIES FLY HIGH AHEAD OF PRELIMINARY FINAL
The Port Macquarie Magpies are just one win away from defending their AFL North Coast premiership title. The side will meet Sawtell-Toormina this weekend, with the winner taking on the Coffs Swans in the grand final.
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TOM MURPHY TO WRAP UP CAREER AT SEASON’S END
Gold Coast Suns defender Tom Murphy has decided to call time on his career at the end of the season, while ruckman Tom Nichols has inked a new two year deal.
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COFFS SWANS THROUGH TO AFL GRAND FINAL
Coffs Swans will go through to the North Coast AFL grand final after defeating Sawtell-Toormina 87 points to 59. To keep their finals dreams alive, Sawtell-Toormina will need to beat the defending premiers, Port Macquarie in this weekend’s match in Coffs Harbour.
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SUNS IGNORE NAYSAYERS
With their maiden finals hopes hanging by a thread, the Suns are trying to block out the naysayers ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s crucial clash against Carlton. Gold Coast have won their past two matches at Etihad Stadium, but take on the in-form Blues as underdogs.
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DAVID SWALLOW WILL TAKE THE FIELD FOR SUNS CLASH
David Swallow is expected to be fit for Gold Coast’s crucial clash with Carlton this weekend, despite being subbed out in the final quarter against St Kilda. The Suns vice-captain sustained a lower leg injury during the first quarter of the match.
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SUNS ATTEMPT HISTORY-MAKING WIN WITHOUT ABLETT
The Gold Coast Suns have never won without Gary Ablett, and this weekend they can make history when they take on the Brisbane Lions. Tom Lynch believes it’s time his young side stood up to the challenge. “I think we’re a different side to when and we can cover him better this time around.” After…
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INJURED KOLODJASHNIJ SIDELINED IN LIONS CLASH
Kade Kolodjashnij will miss Saturday’s clash with the Brisbane Lions due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Gary Ablett has returned to training with his teammates post surgery.
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SUNS RUDDERLESS WITHOUT ABLETT
There are questions about the Suns’ ability to perform without Gary Ablett, after the Bulldogs ran away from them in Cairns last night. The Gold Coast had no answer for the Victorians in the final quarter, losing by 28.
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SUNS EXPECT RECORD CROWD FOR NEXT HOME GAME
Returning from the cold and rain in Tasmania, the Gold Coast Suns are looking at the bright side. This weekend they take on Collingwood at Cbus Stadium, and they’re hoping Greg Broughton will be in-form following a back injury. After massive turnouts for their past two home games, they’re expecting the biggest crowd in the…