Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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  1. Grover geared for defensive battle

    Veteran Docker Antoni Grover says he is ready for the challenge of nailing down a spot in Fremantle's strengthened defence as he prepares for his 12th AFL season. Picture: Mal Fairclough

  2. Force ready for Brumbies clash

    Western Force coach John Mitchell has named his team for Friday's season opener against the Brumbies, with Pek Cowan playing his first Super 14 game as hooker and Ryan Cross fit to start.

  3. Stay-away fans make right decision

    The smallest crowd for an Australian limited overs match at the Adelaide Oval endured another feeble West Indies display as Australia romped home.

  4. Arthur eyes up Warriors job

    Former South African coach Mickey Arthur has set his sights on coaching the Warriors next year if Tom Moody isn't reappointed.

  5. We'll be right in the mix: Nathan Sharpe

    EXCLUSIVE: Western Force skipper Nathan Sharpe writes for The West Australian. Picture: Megan Powell

Warriors seek Heal call-up

Warriors seek Heal call-up

Western Australia hope spinner Aaron Heal will be able to replace Australian one-day player Adam Voges for the last day of the critical Sheffield Shield match… 1 hour, 12 minutes ago

AFL

Grover geared for defensive battle

Grover geared for defensive battle

Veteran Docker Antoni Grover says he is ready for the challenge of nailing down a spot in Fremantle's strengthened defence as he prepares for his 12th AFL… 1 hour, 20 minutes ago

WAFL whispers - news from the local league

WAFL whispers - news from the local league

Subiaco's regular State ruckman Luke Newick is set to have a delayed start to the season after undergoing minor knee surgery this week. February 10, 2010, 10:41 am

Cowan makes Force hooker bow, Cross to play

Cowan makes Force hooker bow, Cross to play

Pek Cowan will play his first Super 14 game as hooker on Friday when the Western Force begin their 2010 campaign against the Brumbies at ME Bank Stadium. 17 minutes ago

Mariners can give Glory helping hand

Mariners can give Glory helping hand

Perth Glory are desperate for Central Coast Mariners to produce a special performance against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Friday to keep alive… February 10, 2010, 7:02 am

Bryant's All-Star appearance in doubt

Bryant's All-Star appearance in doubt

Kobe Bryant's sore left ankle could keep the Los Angeles Lakers superstar out of the NBA All-Star game next Sunday in Dallas. February 10, 2010, 7:14 am

Schnyder, Schiavone advance in Paris

Schnyder, Schiavone advance in Paris

Swiss veteran Patty Schnyder beat seventh-seeded Virginie Razzano of France 6-3 7-6 (7-3) in her season debut at the Open GDF Suez on Tuesday. February 10, 2010, 5:15 am

Lake Karrinyup our top course

Lake Karrinyup our top course

Lake Karrinyup Country Club has replaced The Cut at Port Bouvard as WA's leading golf course, rivalling Melbourne's Kingston Heath and the NSW Golf Club in… February 10, 2010, 5:41 am

Barnett says State kept in the dark

Barnett says State kept in the dark

The WA Government says it did not receive a reply when it asked V8 Supercars organisers about possible improvements to the pit areas at the Barbagallo Raceway. February 9, 2010, 5:26 pm

Classy colts in limbo over Reid Stakes start

Classy colts in limbo over Reid Stakes start

Starts are still up in the air for three-year-old colts Starspangledbanner and Shellscrape in Saturday's Group 1 William Reid Stakes, despite both colts… February 9, 2010, 4:19 pm

Still no wrap-up to Jones complaint

Still no wrap-up to Jones complaint

The controversy over Danny Green's 122-second knockout of Roy Jones Jr will drag on to next month as the New South Wales Combat Sports Authority acts on a… February 10, 2010, 6:51 am

Today's Poll

Footy's back, who will win at Subiaco Oval on Friday night ?

Footy's back, who will win at Subiaco Oval on Friday night ?

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Opinion

  • Dennis Cometti

    February 3, 2010, 5:29 pm
    The rush to judge Andrew Lovett

    Andrew Lovett has made an AFL living by being hard to catch. These days though it seems his luck has run out.The newly acquired St Kilda speedster has been suspended indefinitely by the club following an ongoing Victoria police investigation into sexual...

  • John Townsend, Cricket Writer

    February 4, 2010, 5:11 pm
    Howard the least worst option to lead the ICC

    What a dilemma.John Howard versus Sir John Anderson.One, Australia's self-styled leading cricket tragic who hit himself in the toe when he last bowled a ball in public and wore his ubiquitous green and gold as a reminder of the colour of the blood that...

  • Ross Lewis, Online Sports Editor

    February 5, 2010, 7:04 pm
    Footy takes right steps under Fong

     There is no doubting Frank Cooper’s background in accountancy. And with one statement WA football’s new boss and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers delivered an audit of the sports governing body over the past decade....

AFL Ladder

2009 Premiership Season
Pos Team Pts
1 St. Kilda 76
2 Geelong 68
3 Collingwood 60
4 Western Bulldogs 56
5 Carlton 52
6 Adelaide 52
7 Brisbane 50
8 Essendon 38

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