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Cole Cook credits some timely trading and keeping trades up his sleeve for winning $50,000
Ben Higgins, Herald Sun
August 30, 2018 4:21pm
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IT might sound easy in theory but doing the basics right has made Cole Cook a SuperCoach champion.
The Bunyip native claimed the title of SuperCoach AFL 2018 winner and the $50,000 major prize on Sunday and revealed his previous best finish was “in the 12,000s range”.
While some pore over the pre-season statistics and search for the diamond in the rough, Cook had a very simply philosophy heading into the season.
“I’m not normally one to go too early because otherwise I overthink it,” he told the Herald Sun.
“Normally, I sign up a couple of weeks beforehand, just tried to go pretty safe.
“I wanted to save as many trades as I could at the start of the year, that was the main plan.”
Trading in Tom Hawkins proved a Round 23 masterstroke. Picture: Alison Wynd
And the plan paid off with Cook having two trades up his sleeve heading into the final round, turning Bulldog Toby McLean (66) into Geelong’s Tom Hawkins (144).
In a case of perfect timing Cook’s “CharCole Chicken” finished the season with a wet sail, climbing to the top spot in the penultimate week.
Starting with the likes of Devon Smith and James Sicily made for a strong foundation while bringing in the likes of Jack Macrae, Jake Lloyd and Lachie Neale throughout the year proved masterstrokes.
But Cook believed it was dodging early season injuries and poor form of premiums was crucial to his success.
“I think it was more the ones I didn’t have, I didn’t have the Jack Billings or the Hibberds,” he said.
“I got Jack Macrae in after he came back from his hammy, I got (Lance) Franklin in and he came good and I got Lachie Neale in for the last three rounds and I think he pumped out three 130s.
Lachie Neale was a crucial late-season addition. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
“I didn’t think I was much of a chance, I was waiting for the bad week when it all fell apart to be honest.
“When I hit fourth with about six, seven weeks to go and I started to think I was a little sniff.
“I stayed fourth for ages and I ended up making it very late in the end. Not really until I’d won did I think I was a chance.”
Cook, a university student in Melbourne, said he’d probably go overseas with his winnings but also heed some advice from his parents.
“I’ll probably go overseas with a bit of it I think. I’ll try and put a bit away, I think the parents would recommend that,” he said.
“I may as well spend some of it, I got it, I might as well enjoy a bit of it. I am a uni student, so $50,000 does come in handy at the moment.”
Cole Cook credits some timely trading and keeping trades up his sleeve for winning $50,000
Ben Higgins, Herald Sun
August 30, 2018 4:21pm
Subscriber only
IT might sound easy in theory but doing the basics right has made Cole Cook a SuperCoach champion.
The Bunyip native claimed the title of SuperCoach AFL 2018 winner and the $50,000 major prize on Sunday and revealed his previous best finish was “in the 12,000s range”.
While some pore over the pre-season statistics and search for the diamond in the rough, Cook had a very simply philosophy heading into the season.
“I’m not normally one to go too early because otherwise I overthink it,” he told the Herald Sun.
“Normally, I sign up a couple of weeks beforehand, just tried to go pretty safe.
“I wanted to save as many trades as I could at the start of the year, that was the main plan.”
Trading in Tom Hawkins proved a Round 23 masterstroke. Picture: Alison Wynd
And the plan paid off with Cook having two trades up his sleeve heading into the final round, turning Bulldog Toby McLean (66) into Geelong’s Tom Hawkins (144).
In a case of perfect timing Cook’s “CharCole Chicken” finished the season with a wet sail, climbing to the top spot in the penultimate week.
Starting with the likes of Devon Smith and James Sicily made for a strong foundation while bringing in the likes of Jack Macrae, Jake Lloyd and Lachie Neale throughout the year proved masterstrokes.
But Cook believed it was dodging early season injuries and poor form of premiums was crucial to his success.
“I think it was more the ones I didn’t have, I didn’t have the Jack Billings or the Hibberds,” he said.
“I got Jack Macrae in after he came back from his hammy, I got (Lance) Franklin in and he came good and I got Lachie Neale in for the last three rounds and I think he pumped out three 130s.
Lachie Neale was a crucial late-season addition. Picture: Daniel Wilkins
“I didn’t think I was much of a chance, I was waiting for the bad week when it all fell apart to be honest.
“When I hit fourth with about six, seven weeks to go and I started to think I was a little sniff.
“I stayed fourth for ages and I ended up making it very late in the end. Not really until I’d won did I think I was a chance.”
Cook, a university student in Melbourne, said he’d probably go overseas with his winnings but also heed some advice from his parents.
“I’ll probably go overseas with a bit of it I think. I’ll try and put a bit away, I think the parents would recommend that,” he said.
“I may as well spend some of it, I got it, I might as well enjoy a bit of it. I am a uni student, so $50,000 does come in handy at the moment.”
Bravo Toyota. It actually makes me want to play AF next year (almost)
Another car for Fantasy champ after crazy finish
THE BID to go back-to-back in the AFL Fantasy competition for Selby Lee-Steere was on.
After 23 gruelling rounds, it all came down to the final game of the season. St Kilda was playing North Melbourne in a match that had no impact on the finals make-up, but two men in particular were extremely interested observers.
If Saints midfielder Seb Ross scored 123, Lee-Steere's 'Moreira's Magic' would be relegated into second place, with James Robinson's 'Shuey's Shockers' to take the lead.
It all came down to a last-minute kick to see Ross score 122, and amazingly, the two teams drew on 52,308 points.
A closer look at the rules showed the winner would be decided by who registered first, giving 'Shuey's Shockers' the victory, since Robinson signed up a couple of hours before Lee-Steere.
As a result, Robinson won a Toyota C-HR Koba AWD.
However, Toyota ensured Lee-Steere's efforts were rewarded beyond the $10,000 he secured for finishing second.
Lee-Steere was handed an all-new Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid hatch by the AFL Fantasy sponsor, separate to the second-place prizing, to recognise his incredible season.
"We’re proud to support the AFL and their loyal AFL Fantasy fans," Toyota Australia chief marketing officer Wayne Gabriel said.
"We hope that James enjoys his top of the line C-HR, and we’re pleased that Selby is able to experience Toyota’s innovative self-charging hybrid technology in his all-new Corolla Hybrid. May these vehicles continue to drive your passion for the game."
Another car for Fantasy champ after crazy finish
THE BID to go back-to-back in the AFL Fantasy competition for Selby Lee-Steere was on.
After 23 gruelling rounds, it all came down to the final game of the season. St Kilda was playing North Melbourne in a match that had no impact on the finals make-up, but two men in particular were extremely interested observers.
If Saints midfielder Seb Ross scored 123, Lee-Steere's 'Moreira's Magic' would be relegated into second place, with James Robinson's 'Shuey's Shockers' to take the lead.
It all came down to a last-minute kick to see Ross score 122, and amazingly, the two teams drew on 52,308 points.
A closer look at the rules showed the winner would be decided by who registered first, giving 'Shuey's Shockers' the victory, since Robinson signed up a couple of hours before Lee-Steere.
As a result, Robinson won a Toyota C-HR Koba AWD.
However, Toyota ensured Lee-Steere's efforts were rewarded beyond the $10,000 he secured for finishing second.
Lee-Steere was handed an all-new Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid hatch by the AFL Fantasy sponsor, separate to the second-place prizing, to recognise his incredible season.
"We’re proud to support the AFL and their loyal AFL Fantasy fans," Toyota Australia chief marketing officer Wayne Gabriel said.
"We hope that James enjoys his top of the line C-HR, and we’re pleased that Selby is able to experience Toyota’s innovative self-charging hybrid technology in his all-new Corolla Hybrid. May these vehicles continue to drive your passion for the game."
Carlton’s Patrick Cripps earned more frees than anyone as we look at the unusual stats of 2018
BEN BROAD, Herald Sun
9 minutes ago
Subscriber only
THEY’RE the stats you don’t hear much about.
And only the most astute and researched footy fans would be aware of many of them.
From kick-in kings to umpire pets (and villains), we’ve called on our friends at Champion Data to reveal some of the leaders in some more unusual areas.
So what are some of the takeaway from the unheard stats of 2018?
Patrick Cripps was under the umpires’ eyes a lot on 2018 (Brownlow anyone?), no wonder the Eagles love the ball in Shannon Hurn’s hands and Demon Oscar McDonald must be getting tired. Very tired.
Check out some the unusual stats leaders from the 2018 home and away season.
REVERSE COLEMAN: Alex Pearce (Frem) — 45
This is the stat for most goals kicked on them by their direct opponent, so not the one any defender wants to win. Playing deep in the Freo defence was not an easy task in 2018 as Ross Lyon’s team struggled to compete with the AFL’s big boys. Unfortunately for Pearce, his man often seemed to be on the end of opposition forward flurries.
MOST RUNNING BOUNCES: Adam Saad (Ess) — 95
Enough said. The Essendon recruit was a spark for his new club in 2018, providing enormous drive alongside Irishman Conor McKenna. Interestingly, Saad’s 95 running bounces was more than twice as many as the next-best in the AFL, with teammate McKenna alsoamong the League’s top three.
MOST CONTESTED MARKS: Jeremy McGovern (WC) — 59
No wonder every AFL club asked about the recently-re-signed free agent. McGovern patrols the Eagles’ back half with authority to intercept, and has the ability to go forward and win games — as he did against Port Adelaide.
MOST UNCONTESTED MARKS: Shannon Hurn (WC) — 158
If a West Coast player sees Shannon Hurn in space, they give it to him. Why? Keep reading.
MOST KICKS BACKWARDS: Brad Sheppard (WC) — 36
Another Eagle who likes to kick the ball, and often goes for the safer option or switch kick. Has been a key to Adam Simpson’s back half, with some believing the small defender was stiff not to be short-listed for All-Australian selection.
INSIDE 50 KING: Dustin Martin (Rich) — 127
Dusty might not have reached the heights of his amazing 2017 season but he still did plenty of damage. On top of booting 30 goals, he drove the ball inside the forward 50m arc a staggering 127 times. And when you use the ball like he does, that usually results in good things for the Tigers.
BEST KICKING EFFICIENCY: Shannon Hurn (WC) — 86%
Taken from a minimum 200 kicks, Hurn’s remarkable efficiency by foot has been a catalyst in the Eagles’ rise this season. The Eagles like the ball in his hands and, as you’ll read below, so too does the man himself.
MOST KICK CLANGERS: Dylan Shiel (GWS) /Heath Shaw (GWS) — 47
Hmmm, not one Giants fans would want to read. Having one player on this list is bad enough, but two sharing the prize? Shaw obviously won’t feature again this year, but suitors of Shiel — he has been linked to a move back to Victoria — should beware of this stat.
MOST BLOOD RULES: Ben McEvoy (Haw) — 5
Is Big Boy more susceptible to a cut or does he keep putting himself where he shouldn’t? Whatever the reason, he’s had more than his share of ‘blood rules’ in 2018. Fingers crossed he can stay on the park without any unscheduled interruptions during September.
MOST TIMES ON + OFF THE GROUND: Ben Cunnington (NM) — 163
A midfielder was always going to take this one out. Cunnington was off and on 163 times during his 22-match season — an average of 7.4 times a game. He plays a brutal, contested game and isn’t as athletically gifted as many, perhaps explaining his more frequent rests.
MOST PLAYING MINUTES: Oscar McDonald (Melb) — 2,610 minutes
McDonald played all 22 matches and has been a key component of Simon Goodwin’s back half, his importance going through the roof once Jake Lever went down. Accordingly, he’s rarely received a chop out in matches, playing on average more than 118 minutes a match. Just typing that makes us tired.
MOST SPOILS: Dougal Howard (PA) — 216
The ‘golden fist’ winner isn’t a big name. After finding his way for the previous two seasons, Howard became a dependable defender for Ken Hinkley. He played 20 games and got his fist to the ball to spoil an opponent more than 10 times a game.
MOST KICK-INS: Jake Lloyd (Syd) — 151
Lloyd (or ‘Lllllooooyyyd’ as one commentator likes to call him) was a breakout SuperCoach star in 2018, finding plenty of the footy and using it well. No wonder he’s the Swans’ first pick to take the footy from an opposition minor score.
MOST KICKS-IT-TO-HIMSELF FROM KICK-INS: Shannon Hurn — 53
This is probably tied into his incredible efficiency but hey, when you kick the ball as well as the Eagles’ captain, why not make sure you can get as much distance and accuracy as possible? All opposition teams would know Hurn does this, but it’s pretty hard to stop.
MOST FREE KICKS FOR: Patrick Cripps (Carlton) — 68
Played every game and surged into Brownlow Medal contention despite the Blues winning just two matches. A consistent ballwinner, especially in a contested situation, it’s no wonder the opposition often infringed the midfield bull. Cripps gave away 45 free kicks.
And for those wondering, Cat Joel Selwood received 53 free kicks in 2018.
MOST FREE KICKS AGAINST: Toby Nankervis (Richmond) — 56
The Tigers, and their fans, have raised their free kick differential in 2018. ‘Nank the Tank’ can be the face of the unsociable Tigers, the aggressive big man being penalised by the umpires 56 times this year. If we wins another flag, we don’t think he’ll care too much.
BEN BROAD, Herald Sun
9 minutes ago
Subscriber only
THEY’RE the stats you don’t hear much about.
And only the most astute and researched footy fans would be aware of many of them.
From kick-in kings to umpire pets (and villains), we’ve called on our friends at Champion Data to reveal some of the leaders in some more unusual areas.
So what are some of the takeaway from the unheard stats of 2018?
Patrick Cripps was under the umpires’ eyes a lot on 2018 (Brownlow anyone?), no wonder the Eagles love the ball in Shannon Hurn’s hands and Demon Oscar McDonald must be getting tired. Very tired.
Check out some the unusual stats leaders from the 2018 home and away season.
REVERSE COLEMAN: Alex Pearce (Frem) — 45
This is the stat for most goals kicked on them by their direct opponent, so not the one any defender wants to win. Playing deep in the Freo defence was not an easy task in 2018 as Ross Lyon’s team struggled to compete with the AFL’s big boys. Unfortunately for Pearce, his man often seemed to be on the end of opposition forward flurries.
MOST RUNNING BOUNCES: Adam Saad (Ess) — 95
Enough said. The Essendon recruit was a spark for his new club in 2018, providing enormous drive alongside Irishman Conor McKenna. Interestingly, Saad’s 95 running bounces was more than twice as many as the next-best in the AFL, with teammate McKenna alsoamong the League’s top three.
MOST CONTESTED MARKS: Jeremy McGovern (WC) — 59
No wonder every AFL club asked about the recently-re-signed free agent. McGovern patrols the Eagles’ back half with authority to intercept, and has the ability to go forward and win games — as he did against Port Adelaide.
MOST UNCONTESTED MARKS: Shannon Hurn (WC) — 158
If a West Coast player sees Shannon Hurn in space, they give it to him. Why? Keep reading.
MOST KICKS BACKWARDS: Brad Sheppard (WC) — 36
Another Eagle who likes to kick the ball, and often goes for the safer option or switch kick. Has been a key to Adam Simpson’s back half, with some believing the small defender was stiff not to be short-listed for All-Australian selection.
INSIDE 50 KING: Dustin Martin (Rich) — 127
Dusty might not have reached the heights of his amazing 2017 season but he still did plenty of damage. On top of booting 30 goals, he drove the ball inside the forward 50m arc a staggering 127 times. And when you use the ball like he does, that usually results in good things for the Tigers.
BEST KICKING EFFICIENCY: Shannon Hurn (WC) — 86%
Taken from a minimum 200 kicks, Hurn’s remarkable efficiency by foot has been a catalyst in the Eagles’ rise this season. The Eagles like the ball in his hands and, as you’ll read below, so too does the man himself.
MOST KICK CLANGERS: Dylan Shiel (GWS) /Heath Shaw (GWS) — 47
Hmmm, not one Giants fans would want to read. Having one player on this list is bad enough, but two sharing the prize? Shaw obviously won’t feature again this year, but suitors of Shiel — he has been linked to a move back to Victoria — should beware of this stat.
MOST BLOOD RULES: Ben McEvoy (Haw) — 5
Is Big Boy more susceptible to a cut or does he keep putting himself where he shouldn’t? Whatever the reason, he’s had more than his share of ‘blood rules’ in 2018. Fingers crossed he can stay on the park without any unscheduled interruptions during September.
MOST TIMES ON + OFF THE GROUND: Ben Cunnington (NM) — 163
A midfielder was always going to take this one out. Cunnington was off and on 163 times during his 22-match season — an average of 7.4 times a game. He plays a brutal, contested game and isn’t as athletically gifted as many, perhaps explaining his more frequent rests.
MOST PLAYING MINUTES: Oscar McDonald (Melb) — 2,610 minutes
McDonald played all 22 matches and has been a key component of Simon Goodwin’s back half, his importance going through the roof once Jake Lever went down. Accordingly, he’s rarely received a chop out in matches, playing on average more than 118 minutes a match. Just typing that makes us tired.
MOST SPOILS: Dougal Howard (PA) — 216
The ‘golden fist’ winner isn’t a big name. After finding his way for the previous two seasons, Howard became a dependable defender for Ken Hinkley. He played 20 games and got his fist to the ball to spoil an opponent more than 10 times a game.
MOST KICK-INS: Jake Lloyd (Syd) — 151
Lloyd (or ‘Lllllooooyyyd’ as one commentator likes to call him) was a breakout SuperCoach star in 2018, finding plenty of the footy and using it well. No wonder he’s the Swans’ first pick to take the footy from an opposition minor score.
MOST KICKS-IT-TO-HIMSELF FROM KICK-INS: Shannon Hurn — 53
This is probably tied into his incredible efficiency but hey, when you kick the ball as well as the Eagles’ captain, why not make sure you can get as much distance and accuracy as possible? All opposition teams would know Hurn does this, but it’s pretty hard to stop.
MOST FREE KICKS FOR: Patrick Cripps (Carlton) — 68
Played every game and surged into Brownlow Medal contention despite the Blues winning just two matches. A consistent ballwinner, especially in a contested situation, it’s no wonder the opposition often infringed the midfield bull. Cripps gave away 45 free kicks.
And for those wondering, Cat Joel Selwood received 53 free kicks in 2018.
MOST FREE KICKS AGAINST: Toby Nankervis (Richmond) — 56
The Tigers, and their fans, have raised their free kick differential in 2018. ‘Nank the Tank’ can be the face of the unsociable Tigers, the aggressive big man being penalised by the umpires 56 times this year. If we wins another flag, we don’t think he’ll care too much.
Because it is played in the same Round/Weekend that the AFL team was playing.
If Melbourne lost last week, Fritsch would not have been allowed to play VFL this week.
In terms of qualifying to play, they look at it in terms of Casey being the Melbourne 2nds.
Everyone from the 1st team is available to play for the 2nd team, as long as the 1st team play that same week, and that player only plays one game for the week.
If Melbourne lost last week, Fritsch would not have been allowed to play VFL this week.
In terms of qualifying to play, they look at it in terms of Casey being the Melbourne 2nds.
Everyone from the 1st team is available to play for the 2nd team, as long as the 1st team play that same week, and that player only plays one game for the week.
THE AFL will consider outlawing the use of studs in marking contests following a spate of incidents late in the year involving Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-...-use-of-studs?camefrom=EMCL_2519133_114154228
THE AFL will consider introducing a red-card rule for the 2019 season to deal with violent non-football actions such as Andrew Gaff's hit on Andrew Brayshaw……………..the AFL may consider using an in-game video referral system to decide whether an incident is worthy of a red card.
Under the system, players may be sent to a 'sin bin' for a set period of time while the incident is assessed by an independent officer.
As an alternative to red cards, the League will also consider allowing teams a substitute player to replace those who have been forced out of a game due to a non-football action.
Other topics likely to be presented to the AFL Commission include a crackdown on incidental umpire contact, particularly at centre bounces, with free kicks likely to be paid in addition to fines dished out by Match Review Officer Michael Christian later in the week.
A stricter application of laws relating to head clashes and front-on bumps will also be considered, as well as for intentional strikes to the body.
All proposals are likely to be submitted to the AFL Commission during the summer, with a final decision not expected before December.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-...rule-for-2019?camefrom=EMCL_2519133_114154224
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-...-use-of-studs?camefrom=EMCL_2519133_114154228
THE AFL will consider introducing a red-card rule for the 2019 season to deal with violent non-football actions such as Andrew Gaff's hit on Andrew Brayshaw……………..the AFL may consider using an in-game video referral system to decide whether an incident is worthy of a red card.
Under the system, players may be sent to a 'sin bin' for a set period of time while the incident is assessed by an independent officer.
As an alternative to red cards, the League will also consider allowing teams a substitute player to replace those who have been forced out of a game due to a non-football action.
Other topics likely to be presented to the AFL Commission include a crackdown on incidental umpire contact, particularly at centre bounces, with free kicks likely to be paid in addition to fines dished out by Match Review Officer Michael Christian later in the week.
A stricter application of laws relating to head clashes and front-on bumps will also be considered, as well as for intentional strikes to the body.
All proposals are likely to be submitted to the AFL Commission during the summer, with a final decision not expected before December.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-...rule-for-2019?camefrom=EMCL_2519133_114154224
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/ne...d/news-story/6a9fcc2d056871c885d737c7fd75d5ef
New details of drug raid on AFL premiership coach and player Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson’s home revealed
October 09, 2018
Former AFL player and coach Mark 'Bomber' Thompson arrives at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday October 9. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett)Source: AAP
A LOCKED room attached to Mark Bomber Thompson's Melbourne bedroom contained more than 130 grams of ecstasy and a cigarette butt with the AFL great's DNA on it, police allege.
A set of scales and empty deal bags were also allegedly located in the room alongside Geelong Football Club memorabilia, during a raid on Thompson’s Port Melbourne property in January.
In an upstairs room of the converted warehouse, police said they found a metal lockbox containing the drugs MDMA, LSD and Xanax, along with the former Essendon player's DNA.
Details of the police search were revealed as Thompson returned to Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with multiple drug trafficking and possession offences.
"There's scales. There's deal bags. There's handwritten notes," magistrate Simon Zebrowski said after hearing a summary of the allegations.
"It's certainly not a case where I can say the case is weak."
But the former Geelong coach is going to fight the allegations, with his lawyer claiming the ecstasy did not belong to Thompson and he had no need to sell drugs.
"It would make no sense for my client to be involved, in his circumstances," lawyer Peter Matthews said.
"There is no financial incentive. No financial need."
The magistrate countered this argument with a hypothetical.
"Let's say your client had a habit. Why would it not make sense for the habit to pay for itself?" Mr Zebrowski said.
Thompson, 54, will face a three-day contest hearing in June 2019. He is facing eight charges, including three counts of trafficking.
The 134 grams of ecstasy allegedly found in the room, locked by a keypad, represents more than 40 times the trafficable quantity of the party drug, which is three grams.
Thompson, who played in three flags with Essendon and later coached Geelong to two premierships, was supported by family members and did not comment as he left court.
- AAP
New details of drug raid on AFL premiership coach and player Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson’s home revealed
October 09, 2018
Former AFL player and coach Mark 'Bomber' Thompson arrives at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday October 9. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett)Source: AAP
A LOCKED room attached to Mark Bomber Thompson's Melbourne bedroom contained more than 130 grams of ecstasy and a cigarette butt with the AFL great's DNA on it, police allege.
A set of scales and empty deal bags were also allegedly located in the room alongside Geelong Football Club memorabilia, during a raid on Thompson’s Port Melbourne property in January.
In an upstairs room of the converted warehouse, police said they found a metal lockbox containing the drugs MDMA, LSD and Xanax, along with the former Essendon player's DNA.
Details of the police search were revealed as Thompson returned to Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with multiple drug trafficking and possession offences.
"There's scales. There's deal bags. There's handwritten notes," magistrate Simon Zebrowski said after hearing a summary of the allegations.
"It's certainly not a case where I can say the case is weak."
But the former Geelong coach is going to fight the allegations, with his lawyer claiming the ecstasy did not belong to Thompson and he had no need to sell drugs.
"It would make no sense for my client to be involved, in his circumstances," lawyer Peter Matthews said.
"There is no financial incentive. No financial need."
The magistrate countered this argument with a hypothetical.
"Let's say your client had a habit. Why would it not make sense for the habit to pay for itself?" Mr Zebrowski said.
Thompson, 54, will face a three-day contest hearing in June 2019. He is facing eight charges, including three counts of trafficking.
The 134 grams of ecstasy allegedly found in the room, locked by a keypad, represents more than 40 times the trafficable quantity of the party drug, which is three grams.
Thompson, who played in three flags with Essendon and later coached Geelong to two premierships, was supported by family members and did not comment as he left court.
- AAP
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...f=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl
The AFL will be able to schedule more Thursday night games in 2019 after the AFL Players Association confirmed they had won approval from the players for one five-day break per team to be introduced next season...……….. the approval of the players gives the AFL enough flexibility in the fixture to potentially schedule 12 Thursday night matches in 2019, with the timeslot a ratings winner for television.
The AFL will be able to schedule more Thursday night games in 2019 after the AFL Players Association confirmed they had won approval from the players for one five-day break per team to be introduced next season...……….. the approval of the players gives the AFL enough flexibility in the fixture to potentially schedule 12 Thursday night matches in 2019, with the timeslot a ratings winner for television.
Like it. I'm a big fan of Thursday night footy.
After playing NFL fantasy, i'm happy for the rounds to go from Thurs-Mon to be honest. More days with footy (and less days without) the better
After playing NFL fantasy, i'm happy for the rounds to go from Thurs-Mon to be honest. More days with footy (and less days without) the better
I like it
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/11/lyon-applauds-buckley-for-taking-time-away-from-football/
......……….the Collingwood coach would take a three month holiday and return in January to resume preseason preparations.........….
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/11/lyon-applauds-buckley-for-taking-time-away-from-football/
......……….the Collingwood coach would take a three month holiday and return in January to resume preseason preparations.........….
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/11/nine-new-afl-rule-changes-announced-for-2019-season/
The AFL has today announced nine new rule changes for the 2019 AFL season.
The immediate standout is the scrapping of the hands in the back rule – a staple of the game for a long time.
A push in the back will remain a free kick, but the placing of hands on the back will no longer result in a free.
While we will not see an 18 metre goal square, the player on the mark after a behind will be placed five metres further back.
Players can now run through the goal square and take off without having to kick the ball to themselves. They can also now handball the ball out from a behind.
The much-touted 6-6-6 set-up at centre bounces has been approved. This means all clubs must have six players in each area of the ground after a goal.
Traditional playing positions at centre bounces
• Clubs must have six players inside both 50m arcs, with one player inside the goalsquare.
• Four midfield players must start inside the centre square with the two wingmen stationed along the wing.
Kick-ins
• At kick-ins, a player will no longer need to kick to himself to play on from the goalsquare.
• Following a behind, the man on the mark will be brought out to 10m from the top of the goalsquare, rather than the existing five metres.
Marks and free kicks in defence
• When defenders mark or receive a free kick within nine metres of their own goal, the man on the mark will be brought in line with the top of the goalsquare.
Runners and water carriers
• Team runners may only enter the playing surface after a goal has been kicked and must exit before play restarts.
• Water carriers are not permitted to enter the playing surface during live play.
Umpire contact
• Players will be prohibited from setting up behind the umpire at centre bounces.
50m penalties
• The player with the ball:
• Must be allowed to advance the mark by 50m without the infringing player delaying the game.
• Will be able to play on while the 50m penalty is being measured out.
Kicking for goal after the siren
• A player who has been awarded a mark or free kick once play has ended:
• Will now be able to kick across their body using a snap or check-side kick
• BUT must kick the ball directly in line with the man on the mark and the goal.
Marking contests
• The 'hands in the back’ rule interpretation has been repealed so a player can now:
• Place his hands on the back of his opponent to protect his position in a marking contest
• PROVIDED he does not push his opponent in the back.
Ruck contests: prior opportunity
• A ruckman who takes direct possession of the ball from a bounce, throw-up or boundary throw-in will no longer be regarded as having had prior opportunity.
• Where there is uncertainty over who is the designated ruckman, the ruckman for each team will still be required to nominate to the field umpire.
The AFL has today announced nine new rule changes for the 2019 AFL season.
The immediate standout is the scrapping of the hands in the back rule – a staple of the game for a long time.
A push in the back will remain a free kick, but the placing of hands on the back will no longer result in a free.
While we will not see an 18 metre goal square, the player on the mark after a behind will be placed five metres further back.
Players can now run through the goal square and take off without having to kick the ball to themselves. They can also now handball the ball out from a behind.
The much-touted 6-6-6 set-up at centre bounces has been approved. This means all clubs must have six players in each area of the ground after a goal.
Read the AFL’s full breakdown of the new rule changes below, as per AFL.com.au
Traditional playing positions at centre bounces
• Clubs must have six players inside both 50m arcs, with one player inside the goalsquare.
• Four midfield players must start inside the centre square with the two wingmen stationed along the wing.
Kick-ins
• At kick-ins, a player will no longer need to kick to himself to play on from the goalsquare.
• Following a behind, the man on the mark will be brought out to 10m from the top of the goalsquare, rather than the existing five metres.
Marks and free kicks in defence
• When defenders mark or receive a free kick within nine metres of their own goal, the man on the mark will be brought in line with the top of the goalsquare.
Runners and water carriers
• Team runners may only enter the playing surface after a goal has been kicked and must exit before play restarts.
• Water carriers are not permitted to enter the playing surface during live play.
Umpire contact
• Players will be prohibited from setting up behind the umpire at centre bounces.
50m penalties
• The player with the ball:
• Must be allowed to advance the mark by 50m without the infringing player delaying the game.
• Will be able to play on while the 50m penalty is being measured out.
Kicking for goal after the siren
• A player who has been awarded a mark or free kick once play has ended:
• Will now be able to kick across their body using a snap or check-side kick
• BUT must kick the ball directly in line with the man on the mark and the goal.
Marking contests
• The 'hands in the back’ rule interpretation has been repealed so a player can now:
• Place his hands on the back of his opponent to protect his position in a marking contest
• PROVIDED he does not push his opponent in the back.
Ruck contests: prior opportunity
• A ruckman who takes direct possession of the ball from a bounce, throw-up or boundary throw-in will no longer be regarded as having had prior opportunity.
• Where there is uncertainty over who is the designated ruckman, the ruckman for each team will still be required to nominate to the field umpire.