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Jets thump Phoenix to go joint sixth

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 22 Maret 2014 | 16.42

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MARQUEE star Emile Heskey broke a 13 month goal drought and striker Adam Taggart bagged a double as Newcastle Jets kept their A-League play-off hopes alive with a 5-0 thumping of Wellington at Hunter Stadium.

The Jets secured their biggest ever win in the A-League and leap-frogged Sydney FC into sixth spot on goal difference following the rout.

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Heskey had gone 18 games since February 15, 2013 without finding the back of the net until he struck from a corner after 35 minutes to set the ball rolling.

The Jets took the one goal advantage into the halftime break but exploded in the second half, posting a further four goals with Taggart, the competition's leading scorer, getting in on the action.

Taggart took his season's tally to 13 with goals in the 57th and 77th minutes as the Jets cut the Phoenix apart.

Joel Griffiths also scored, volleying past Wellington keeper Glenn Moss from a corner just 42 seconds into the second half to give the home side a 2-0 lead before veteran Michael Bridges completed the rout on the stroke of full-time.

Heskey's goal proved the catalyst for the win.

The big Englishman was at the far post when he latched onto a corner ficked on by defender Josh Mitchell and calmly side-footed past Moss from close range.


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Live: Western Force v Chiefs

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SO the Force can actually play a bit. Two bonus-point victories on the trot is an outstanding effort from a team that has barely secured two four-try bonus points in the last three years.

The opposition tonight — the back-to-back champion Chiefs — is obviously a step up on last week and they'll suffer greatly with the loss of the competition's form No. 8, Ben McCalman.

Still the spirit in the squad can't be questioned and it was clear to see what last week's win in Dunedin meant to them.

If they turn up with the same attitude and execute when scoring chances present — one of their great weaknesses from the last few seasons — then a shock victory over the two-time defending champs cannot be completely ruled out. Stranger things have happened.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, are riding the wave of an unbeaten season and arrive in Perth fresh off their best performance to date. The 16-point win over the Stormers was built on a hard-working effort up front and the sublime skills of a firing Aaron Cruden.

They've only ever lost to the Force once and are two from two in Perth. Coach Dave Rennie has been full of praise for all of Australia's sides this season so there's no chance his side will take their opposition lightly.

Raging hot favourites they deserve to be but while this match looked a blowout just three few weeks ago, it may well now be the clash of the round.

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D-day coming for Karmichael: Lynch

Karmichael Hunt plays in the reserves for the Suns against the Southport Sharks at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast. Picture: Adam Head Source: Adam Head / News Corp Australia

THE perfect time for Karmichael Hunt to leave the AFL is approaching. His work is done. Magnificently so!

Hunt must look at Israel Folau dominating the rugby world and wonder about his future in the AFL.

So much so that I'm tipping he will return to rugby league when his contract with the Gold Coast Suns expires at the end of this year.

If he goes, you can't blame him. You have to give him full marks for everything he has brought to the Suns and the AFL.

While things didn't work out for Folau with the GWS Giants, Hunt, his brother in arms, has been a real win for the AFL.

His marketing value for the AFL's push into the Gold Coast has been an unquestioned success.

Hunt's worth to the Suns goes far beyond that.

Everyone at the Suns speaks lavishly about the professionalism the former league international has brought to the club.

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His approach to training and preparation has been an inspiration to the mass of teenagers who watched his every step in the early days.

It was the same in his dealings with the media and the full raft of duties thrust on the players. He was a walking, talking role model, even though virtually every day he was learning something new.

On the field, too, he has been a huge asset as something of a father figure. I'm sure a lot of young players walked a little taller knowing "K'' was there to look after them.

Not so well known was the critical role he played with boom Suns youngster Harley Bennell, who was dreadfully homesick in the early days.

Hunt and his partner Emma, now his wife, took the indigenous West Australian into their home and helped him settle into life in what was a foreign and intimidating environment.

Karmichael Hunt at a Gold Coast Suns recovery session. Picture Mike Batterham Source: News Corp Australia

And it was not only Bennell. A lot of others have leaned on Hunt for advice and direction.

While he doesn't chase the limelight, he has been a tower of strength behind the scenes at Metricon Stadium, and has shared some special moments with the Suns.

He will never forget his goal after the siren to clinch a win over Richmond in Cairns in Round 16, 2012. That's every boy's dream and will rank with a host of career highlights in all codes.

Also he will remember fondly the Suns' first win over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium in Round 5, 2011; their first win over Brisbane at the Gabba a fortnight later; and his booming first goal against Geelong in Round 10 that year.

His first 20-possession game against Brisbane at the Gabba in Round 4, 2012, and the Suns' club record 83-point win over GWS at Metricon in the last game of last year were other highlights.

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To play 34 games in his first two years in the AFL was an extraordinary achievement for a player who had to change his body type entirely to meet the aerobic demands of his new game.

Injuries have savagely disrupted his football over the past 12 months, and last weekend as the Suns opened this year's campaign with a superb home win over Richmond he found himself playing with the reserves in the curtain-raiser to a virtually empty stadium.

Insiders at the Suns shy away from anyone who writes off Hunt. They say he's at his best when he's trying to prove people wrong.

He's already proven many people wrong.

His form in the reserves since resuming from injury has been excellent, but whether he can permanently displace any of the boom youngsters in the Suns midfield to become a regular senior selection again is questionable.

Despite having conquered three professional sporting codes, Hunt is still only 27. He would not be human if he didn't look with some envy at Folau's standing as the pin-up boy of the Wallabies and Waratahs.

It could so easily be him on a similar pedestal next year if, lured by the prospect of monster crowds and the Queensland State of Origin side, he goes back to rugby league and the Broncos.

While the Suns would be sorry to see him go, there is not a person who would not endorse his efforts and wish him well.


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Hird outcry old news

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 21 Maret 2014 | 16.42

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THIS has been a hysterical reaction to a woman who led with her chin.

Tania Hird's appearance on the ABC was ill-timed. Even selfish. But "explosive'' as everyone has described it? Hardly.

It was a repeat of old news and feelings. She was asked to be part of a program about allegations of AFL bullying and she agreed.

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The problem for the Hirds was that Essendon had gagged them.

Which meant the Hirds stuck up two fingers to the club, which upset Essendon chairman Paul Little, who inflamed the situation by going on morning radio.

Collingwood president — but on this occasion media commentator — Eddie McGuire poured on more kero when he suggested Hird may have coached his last game.

Then there were reports Channel Nine's Karl Stefanovic said Hird was all but sacked. Same with Neil Mitchell on 3AW.

And others followed.

What's the issue, other than it being aired on the night before Essendon's first game of the season?

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It's not about what Tania said on Thursday night — it's been written before and denied. No, it's about Tania simply talking.

People are tired of the story. They want it to go away. No matter what Hird or Mrs Hird says, or what Andrew Demetriou says, or what Julian Burnside, QC, says, or even what Stephen Dank said yesterday, no one is listening. They are fatigued. Move on.

But while Little yesterday was "disappointed" by the interview, maybe he should look a bit deeper and acknowledge how disappointed the Hirds are.

Maybe if Little allowed Hird to speak in October or November, when he could address his frustrations and remorse and be able to defend himself after being encouraged to accept a deal put together by Little, AFL Commission chairman Mike Fitzpatrick and Australian Sports Commission boss John Wylie, this wouldn't be happening now.

No, Little, after rolling over to the AFL's pressure, wanted it all to go away.

Which meant that Hird wasn't able to speak. Clearly, Hird wanted to. He wanted the big sit-down, but the Bombers told him he wouldn't be able to do it if he was going to be critical of the AFL and the investigation.

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What is this, Russia? Is the AFL the Kremlin? Is Little a puppet to the machine?

Hird takes 12 months in the kisser and is not allowed to discuss it, according to the Bombers chairman. What a sorry world we live in.

Hird may have been a conniving, manipulating driver of the supplement program — or he may not have been — but he at least should be able to explain and defend himself.

Suddenly, Tania defends her husband and HE should be sacked. What rubbish.

All the while, the Hirds are bleeding. James is out of footy and his reputation is smouldering and Tania is in his corner, fighting as best she can.

One day, they will have to let it go. But clearly it remains an issue. It's difficult to put yourselves in their shoes. Hird feels he's been wronged and principle won't allow him to accept it. Should he be a beaten dog who cowers to the authority? Or should he fight for what he believes to be right.

It's so easy to say he should cower for the good of the footy club.

McGuire, meanwhile, has been front and centre throughout all this. He got Little yesterday, which followed him getting the "Essendon mum'' last year.

By the way, the mum's never been revealed and can't we remember the hysteria then.


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Dons refuse to guarantee Hird’s future

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EXILED Essendon great James Hird's career hangs in the balance after the club refused to guarantee his future.

Bombers chairman Paul Little urged Hird to "control" those around him, amid fallout from wife Tania Hird's controversial TV interview.

"James needs to control those around him - I don't think anyone would argue with that," Little told 3AW radio on Friday.

"We really want to speak to James about what he knew, and what was motivating Tania. We haven't been able to speak to either of them. We are putting that off until next week.

"It is a complex situation. There are a lot of things that need answering, and we'll work on those next week," Little said.

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Little was unable to contact Hird, who's in Singapore, to seek an explanation of the latest flare-up.

Bombers board members held a telephone hook-up, and will convene again about the furore next week.

It is expected Hird and all Essendon coaches and officials will be warned to respect club protocols and to stop commenting publicly on the drugs saga.

Hird's lawyer, Julian Burnside, QC, said it would be outrageous for Essendon to sack its coach because of an interview given by his wife.

Footy's drugs saga reignited on Thursday night when Hird's wife Tania repeated claims AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou had tipped off Essendon about investigations into the club's 2012 drugs program on the ABC's 7.30, which aired on Thursday night.

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Little appeared on Eddie McGuire's breakfast radio show on Friday, fuelling speculation Hird might be sacked.

"The club will need to meet now ... to determine how we go forward in relation to the James Hird issue," Little said.

"Up until the events of the last 24 hours we believed that James was acting and responding to our requests in a positive way."

McGuire declared: "I'll make a bold prediction, I don't think we'll see James Hird coach Essendon again."

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But by mid-afternoon the club had resolved not to make an immediate call.

Hird is en route to France where he will complete an elite business course paid for in part by Essendon as he serves a 12-month suspension from the game.

Tania, who will join him next week, said yesterday she felt the need to defend her husband's reputation.

"There comes a point that I, as the wife, I'm just sick of the wrong things being written about my husband," she said outside her Toorak home.

"He is such a caring, loving, wonderful person, he really is a fabulous person, he's not vain, he's not arrogant ... that is so far from the type of person that he is.

"Hysteria's been allowed to mount on the basis of things that are just not accurate.

"We're still waiting to see anything of substance."

Tania Hird leaves home on Friday. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: News Corp Australia

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Demetriou again denied tipping off the Bombers.

The Herald Sun reported last July that Demetriou had spoken to Essendon officials on February 4, 2013 - the night before the Bombers announced they would come under AFL and ASADA investigation.

"For the 125th time ... no (I did not tip them off)," Demetriou told 3AW.

"She (Tania) is not the first one who has said that .... and you've heard my response to that and the response is pretty simple. It was impossible to tip off anyone ... when I wasn't privy to the information because I didn't have access to it.

"It is just a distraction. I mean this issue which you have heard me say before, this issue is not about any individual, this is about a regime, a system where young men were being injected with substances many of which are unknown, some of which we know are banned for use in humans. And we put a stop to that regime."

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The outgoing league boss said he detected Little had become frustrated.

"I have a lot of sympathy for the Essendon supporters and the club," Demetriou said.

"The last thing they want to be talking about is the (Tania Hird) interview.

"People are fatigued by this issue. We need to move forward."

AFL commissioner Bill Kelty yesterday defended Demetriou's conduct over the course of the saga.

"What is not fair for Andrew (Demetriou) is … for it to be continuously said by people that in some way he acted improperly," Kelty told ABC radio.

"It's just not fair. He acted honourably and professionally throughout the process as far as I was concerned. And I stood aside from it."

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Kelty revealed he had excused himself from commission deliberations on the Essendon saga because of his friendship with former Bombers chairman David Evans.

"I have a very special relationship with David Evans. David Evans is like a son to me," Kelty said.

"I said instantly, once it was clear that it was Essendon, that I had to stand aside. Not because it was Essendon Football Club, but because it was David Evans chairing the board."

Kelty said it was unfortunate that the doping saga had become personal.

"The one most important thing is the welfare of the players ... it's not about James, it's not about me, and it's not about Andrew."

Gold Coast Suns coach Guy McKenna said the Hird camp should have stayed silent.

"God there is a football season about to start for your football club - if you love it that much, just button it," McKenna said.


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Live: Chappy ignites Bombers

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BOMBER recruit Paul Chapman has inspired his new side to a eight-point lead at quarter time.

The Geelong premiership player kicked two of the first three goals and had a hand in the fourth as the Bombers skipped away to an early lead.

North Melbourne looked stunned early and wasted opportunities going forward, but a Lindsay Thomas goal and a classy finish from Nick Dal Santo go it back into the game.

Ruckman Todd Goldstein left the field midway through the term and didn't return.

More to come ...

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BELIEVE it or not, there is a game of footy to be played tonight and a good one at that.

North Melbourne and Essendon harbour high hopes for 2014 and genuine top four claims after forgettable 2013 campaigns.

For different reasons, both sides were disappointed not to feature in the finals last year.

Despite winning 14 games and finishing in seventh place, Essendon was — of course — ruled ineligible by the AFL in the last week of the premiership season.

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North Melbourne finished two games shy of a finals berth, but considering the number of narrow losses it endured, the Roos would feel that if talent was the sole decider, they should have featured in September.

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The bookies have North Melbourne as favourites, but Essendon play Etihad Stadium as well as any side so it will enter the game full of confidence.

It is expected to be a free-flowing affair with some interesting individual subplots.

Dustin Fletcher, age 38, plays game number 379 and overtakes Simon Madden as the Essendon games record holder.

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Former St Kilda star Nick Dal Santo plays his first game for North Melbourne after moving to the club via free agency at the end of last season.

At the opposite end of the age spectrum, two father-son selections take their first tentative steps along their AFL journeys.

Roo Luke McDonald — son of Donald — makes his AFL debut, while Bomber Joe Daniher needs no introduction entering his second season at the elite level.

Marty Gleeson and mature-age recruit Patrick Ambrose also make their AFL debuts tonight.

No changes to final teams.

SUBS — Leigh Adams (NM) and Zach Merrett (Bombers)


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The boy doing a man’s job

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 19 Maret 2014 | 16.42

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ANTHONY Daniher is not nervous for his not-so-little boy.

Essendon coach Mark Thompson has earmarked Joe Daniher for the second ruck spot in tomorrow night's season-opener against North Melbourne.

And while others might be worried about the physical demands on the 20-year-old his dad Anthony, a former key Bombers defender himself, is only excited.

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''He can ruck in small spurts,'' Anthony told the Herald Sun.

''Is he ready for full-forward? Is he ready for centre half-forward? The answer is no, but he's learned the caper and he's smart enough to look after himself and keep out of trouble.

''He's not going to wrestle any giants, and he's just got to play a role and he will play that pretty well.''

Joe Daniher unloads a shot at goal on his left boot. Photo by Michael Dodge Source: Getty Images

Daniher was expected to largely play key forward this year, but with Tom Bellchambers (foot) injured and Thompson probably reluctant to go with rookie ruckman Fraser Thurlow, Daniher has been thrust into the role as Patrick Ryder's No.2.

And it hasn't escaped anyone the similarities between Daniher and Bombers great Paul Salmon.

In his first season, 1983, Salmon played nine games and kicked 14 goals as a gangly giant in the goalsquare.

Daniher's first season, 2013, produced five games and three goals.

Both destined to become monster full-forwards, Salmon became one of the game's great ruckman behind Simon Madden, and it would appear Joe Daniher will play a similar role behind Ryder.

''It will be a support role to Paddy,'' Anthony said.

''And if they do only pick the two talls, being Paddy and him, well, he's just got to accept some responsibility and he'll do that.

''He loves playing the ruck, he knows how to play that really well, he played a lot of ruck as a junior.

''I think it's a bit like the Madden/Salmon combination. If you can get some quality support in different positions out of players, it gives your team so much more flexibility.''

Joe Daniher flies high in the practice match against Richmond. Photo by Michael Dodge Source: Getty Images

As Salmon filled out his body over a stunning 19 seasons, Daniher has also added definition to his frame.

Not that you can believe the information supplied to the 2014 AFL season guide.

It has Daniher listed at 201cm and 90kg. Last year, he was 201cm and 94kg.

So, he bulked up and dropped 4kgs?

''He's put on a little bit, not a lot, I don't want him to put on a lot,'' Anthony said.,

''He's a nice size and he needs to stay lean, we don't want him to get too big because you just can't move.

''And if you look at some of the really big key forwards of today, it's no good being big and trying to use strength as an advantage because you're to easy to cover with the second man up.

''So, you've got to get on your bike, get out and about and make them work, and if you can keep that mobility I think you're much better footballer in the modern era.''


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Rockliff dreams of being ‘Lion for life’

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BRISBANE vice-captain Tom Rockliff dreams of being a "Lion for life' and captaining the club after signing a rich three-year contract extension yesterday.

Rockliff will remain at the Gabba until the end of 2017 on a deal understood to be worth almost $2 million as Brisbane's re-signing rampage continued yesterday.

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Small forward Josh Green also recommitted to the Lions on a two-year-deal to follow midfielder Jack Redden's new two-year contract on Tuesday. Boom teenager Sam Mayes signed a two-year deal late last month.

The mass show of faith in the club's future is a timely boost before Brisbane's opening clash with premiers Hawthorn in Launceston on Saturday.

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"I'd love to stay a Lion for life,'' Rockliff said.

"There are no certainties in life but at this stage I can't seeing myself ever leaving. I love the club and I love the direction it is heading in.

"We've got a great core of players coming through together who have committed to the club.

Tom Rockliff at Lions training. Picture by Darren England. Source: News Corp Australia

"We have played a lot of football together, we have a good understanding and I feel like we can enjoy some success.

"Hopefully one day, I'll get the opportunity to be captain of the club. Jed (Adcock) does a wonderful job as captain and I'd love the chance to take on that responsibility down the track.

"Right now the focus is on getting the game plan right and getting our consistency going.

"We were only a couple of kicks from making the finals last year so who knows what we can do this year. It will be challenging but we are up for it.''

Rockliff, the 2011 Lions club champion, was heavily courted by the cashed-up Melbourne in the off-season but chose to stay loyal to the Lions who gave him a shot in the big time through the 2009 pre-season draft.

Josh Green signed a new two-year contract today. Picture Darren England. Source: News Limited

Rockliff trained with the Demons in late 2008 but Melbourne chose not to recruit him.

Their loss has been Brisbane's gain, with the Benalla ball-magnet playing 83 senior matches for the Lions since his AFL debut in 2009.

"There was a fair bit happening at the end of last year but Brisbane have really looked after me over the years and it was an easy decision to stay. It's definitely in my best interests,'' Rockliff said.

The 24-year-old finished sixth in last year's Brownlow Medal count, seven votes behind winner Gary Ablett after a blistering finish to the season.

The contract extension is a reward for his maturity as a leader and development as an elite midfielder.

Brisbane may have suffered a major blow with the loss of the "Go Home Five'' over summer but since last March, when Daniel Merrett recommitted to the club, the Lions have re-signed 15 players including Pearce Hanley, Daniel Rich, Matthew Leuenberger, Dayne Zorko, Joel Patfull, Rockliff, Mayes, Redden and Green.

Meanwhile, Queenslander David Hale has re-signed at Hawthorn until the end of next season.

The Broadbeach product was an integral part of Hawthorn's premiership last year, playing as a key forward or ruckman.

With the departure of Lance Franklin to Sydney and the arrival of former St Kilda ruckman Ben McEvoy, the 29-year-old will be just as important to the Hawks' bid for successive flags.


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White and Reid ready to rumble

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NEW Collingwood forward Jesse White is striding pain-free towards his first game with his new club next week.

White proved he has recovered from calf soreness during training yesterday and, barring a setback, he will be ready to face his old club Sydney on Saturday week.

"Today was successful, I trained about 80 per cent. Had the (opening) game been a day or two later, I probably would've played,'' he said.

"They erred on the cautious side, you don't want to turn a one-week thing into a four-week thing. I'll aim for full training on Friday and go from there.

"I had no hiccups through the pre-season and for it (soreness) to happen before round 1 was a bit of a bummer, but other than that it has all been good.''

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And the text talk has already started with his former teammates on the prospect of him lining up against them at Homebush in Round 2.

"I'm really excited, not only to be playing against the Swans, but to put the new colours on for the first time in a home-and-away game,'' White said.

"There have been a few (messages) here and there, just seeing how the boys are going. I texted a few of them after the game last week.

Jesse White at Collingwood training this week. Picture Wayne Ludbey. Source: News Corp Australia

Magpies swingman Ben Reid will also return after missing last week's loss to the Dockers after he too did everything required at training yesterday.

The Magpies are eager to see Reid and White, who looked a formidable combination with Travis Cloke at stages of the pre-season, back in the side given the club managed only five goals last week.

Still smarting after the 70-point loss to the Dockers, the Magpies went through almost two hours of training yesterday.

Heritier Lumumba was the most noticeable absentee, but Eade insisted that it was purely a training load issue for the wingman-defender.

And defender Jack Frost, who will be vying for a defensive spot with Lachlan Keeffe, training indoors.

"'Clokey' (Travis Cloke) had a bad corkie so he did sort of three-quarters of the session; a few of the other guys were a bit sore," he said.

"That was just a part of 'H''s load. It was a pretty hot game (against Fremantle), so he did some work inside. He is all fine."

Collingwood will have a good look at players such as Jarryd Blair, Sam Dwyer, Alex Fasolo and Josh Thomas in the VFL on the weekend before next week finalising its squad to take on Sydney in what already looms as an important game for both sides.

White had a photo yesterday with world heavyweight boxing title contender Alex Leapai.


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