Dons overcome spirited Dogs

Playing in front ... David Myers of Essendon wins the ball ahead of Luke Dahlhaus. Source: JOE CASTRO / AAP

ESSENDON speed machine Jason Winderlich kicked a career-best four goals as the Bombers claimed a 31-point win in their AFL round 16 clash with the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.

The Bombers (12-3 win-loss) held third spot on the ladder with their 18.13 (121) to 14.6 (90) victory at Etihad Stadium, while the Bulldogs suffered their 11th loss of the season but showed some bark against their higher-ranked opponents.

3.2 (20)	Q1	6.4 (40)
6.2 (38)	Q2	9.7 (61)
12.4 (76)	Q3	13.11 (89)
14.6 (90)	Q4	18.13 (121)

Luke Dahlhaus 3	Jason Winderlich 4
Daniel Giansiracusa 2	Courtenay Dempsey 3
Liam Jones 2	Tom Bellchambers 2
Brett Goodes 1	Dyson Heppell 2
Jarrad Grant 1	Jake Melksham 2
Thomas Liberatore 1	Jake Carlisle 1
Will Minson 1	Brendon Goddard 1
Clay Smith 1	David Myers 1
Koby Stevens 1	Patrick Ryder 1
Jason Tutt 1	Brent Stanton 1

A suspected serious knee injury to Clay Smith soured the loss for the Bulldogs.

		P	W	D	L	%	Pts
1	Hawthorn	15	13	0	2	141.97	52
2	Geelong	15	13	0	2	132.74	52
3	Essendon	15	12	0	3	130.19	48
4	Sydney	15	11	1	3	142.20	46
5	Fremantle	15	11	1	3	126.27	46
6	Richmond	15	10	0	5	116.69	40
7	Collingwood	15	10	0	5	109.40	40
8	Port Adelaide	15	8	0	7	108.89	32
9	Carlton	15	7	0	8	111.45	28
10	West Coast	15	7	0	8	107.08	28
11	North Melbourne	15	6	0	9	116.05	24
12	Adelaide	15	6	0	9	102.46	24
13	Brisbane	15	6	0	9	80.33	24
14	Gold Coast	15	5	0	10	89.02	20
15	Bulldogs	15	4	0	11	76.71	16
16	St Kilda	15	3	0	12	83.14	12
17	Melbourne	15	2	0	13	53.98	8
18	Greater Western Sydney	15	0	0	15	49.95	0

A five-goal final term from the Bombers to the Bulldogs' two allowed Essendon to win comfortably in the end although the match had been a tense affair with only 10 minutes to go.

Essendon led by 37 points during the first term after scoring the first six goals of the match.

But the Bulldogs responded by kicking six of the next seven goals to cut the margin to 10 points at the 18-minute mark of the second quarter.

Two snaps from long range put the Bombers 23 points ahead at halftime after both sides kicked three goals in the second term.

Small forwards Luke Dahlhaus and Daniel Giansiracusa kicked two goals each as the Bulldogs outscored the Bombers six goals to four in the third term to trail by 13 points at the final change.

While Dahlhaus booted three second-half goals, his miss from 20 metres out at the 18-minute mark of the final term was a blow to the home side's hopes. The Bulldogs were also hurt by a controversial disallowed goal for play-on advantage in the last quarter.

Three late goals blew out the margin for the Bombers who were well-served by midfielder Dyson Heppell while Adam Cooney and Tom Liberatore were busy for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs will travel to Launceston to play Hawthorn on Saturday while Greater Western Sydney host Essendon on the same day.

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Saints not sure on Milne

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Saints crisis ... Stephen Milne arrives at the Melbourne Magistrates Court in early July. Source: DAVID CROSLING / AAP

STEPHEN Milne's playing future beyond this season is a complicated matter for St Kilda as the veteran AFL star and the club deal with his off-field issues.

The 33-year-old returned to the side and kicked two goals on Saturday night as the Saints lost to Carlton by six goals.

		P	W	D	L	%	Pts
1	Hawthorn	15	13	0	2	141.97	52
2	Geelong	15	13	0	2	132.74	52
3	Essendon	15	12	0	3	130.19	48
4	Sydney	15	11	1	3	142.20	46
5	Fremantle	15	11	1	3	126.27	46
6	Richmond	15	10	0	5	116.69	40
7	Collingwood	15	10	0	5	109.40	40
8	Port Adelaide	15	8	0	7	108.89	32
9	Carlton	15	7	0	8	111.45	28
10	West Coast	15	7	0	8	107.08	28
11	North Melbourne	15	6	0	9	116.05	24
12	Adelaide	15	6	0	9	102.46	24
13	Brisbane	15	6	0	9	80.33	24
14	Gold Coast	15	5	0	10	89.02	20
15	Bulldogs	15	4	0	11	76.71	16
16	St Kilda	15	3	0	12	83.14	12
17	Melbourne	15	2	0	13	53.98	8
18	Greater Western Sydney	15	0	0	15	49.95	0

Milne had missed the previous three games because of a club-imposed suspension, which was announced two days after Victorian Police charged him with four counts of rape. 

The charges stem from an alleged incident in 2004.

Coach Scott Watters said on Sunday that the Saints want Milne to show strong form for the remainder of the season before they talk about next year.

"My instruction to Milney three or four, five weeks ago was 'you need to play the season out well, you need to make sure your form's up','' Watters told Channel Nine's The Footy Show.

"Then we'll make a joint decision at the end of the year.''

But regardless of Milne's form, the Saints might not be able to pick him for a large part of next year.

Under AFL rules, Milne cannot play if the charges go to trial.

He fronted a brief court appearance earlier this month and the next step is a commital mention on September 13.

Milne made a quiet return on Saturday night, with 10 possessions and two goals, and was booed when he touched the ball.

The All-Australian small forward for the last two years had been down on form through the first half of this season. 

But the week before he was suspended, Milne kicked a season-high five goals against West Coast.

Another Saints veteran who has an uncertain future beyond this season is onballer Lenny Hayes.

The incredibly-durable midfielder was high among the Saints' best on Saturday night with 28 possessions.

It was his second game back after four games out with calf muscle problems.

Hayes needed heart surgery after last season to fix a leaking valve, but he overcame that health scare without any apparent problems.

"I've said that I'd like Lenny to actually use the remainder of this year to come and probably give us his thoughts on whether he can contribute next year,'' Watters said.

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Live: First Ashes Test, day five

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Force to sit down with troubled JOC

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Sack JOC ... Eddie Jones call for O'Connor to be dump from the Wallabies sqaud. Source: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images

Western Force coach Michael Foley says it's important for James O'Connor to admit to his shortfalls if the star playmaker wants to realise his potential both on and off the field.

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O'Connor is on the lookout for a new club after being axed by the Melbourne Rebels earlier this week.peWith the Brumbies, Waratahs and Reds not interested in O'Connor's services, the 23-year-old needs to secure a deal with the Force if he is to continue his career in Australia.

Counting against O'Connor is his chequered history, which includes late-night outings with troubled friend Kurtley Beale, missing team engagements while on Wallabies duties and a bitter departure from the Force two years ago.

Foley is keen to give O'Connor a chance to present his case and will meet the 40-Test speedster f

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O'Connor remains one of Australia's most-talented players and the 13th-placed Force would love someone of his calibre to spark their backline.

But Foley is adamant the Force will only consider signing O'Connor if he agrees to abide by their strong team values and standards.

"Any sort of education process becomes a lot easier when the person being educated actually accepts that there's a requirement to do so," Foley said ahead of Saturday night's clash with the Brumbies in Perth.

"That's the biggest challenge.ace to face at some point over the next week.

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"We do know that a couple of the Wallaby boys were out at 4am in the morning at a burger joint.

"We do know a couple of Wallabies missed the team bus for training.

"And we do know a couple of Wallabies missed the team meeting on the Sunday after the (Lions) Test match.

"All of those things are very simple things that, in my opinion, wouldn't be acceptable here.

"But again, that's not imposing something on somebody. It's getting them to recognise why those things are important to the team.

"We can't be negotiable on those things.

"It's not a matter of hitting someone over the head with a stick. It's a matter of saying, 'this is where we're headed. How does it suit you?"

Meanwhile, former Force foundation player Tai McIsaac is in talks with the Perth-based franchise about taking over as forwards coach from departing assistant Nick Stiles.

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'United trip has very special feel'

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Former Red Devils goalkeeper Mark Bosnich says United's trip will be "special". Source:AP

Manchester United has been valued at $2.2 billion by Forbes. It boasts a worldwide fanbase in excess of 330 million. It is, quite simply, the most powerful sporting brand in the world.

The importance of Manchester United's visit to Sydney cannot be underestimated. Australian football is coming off quite possibly its greatest ever year and the star power of United and Liverpool over the next few weeks will draw even more people to this great game.

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The timing could not be better. The success of the Wanderers and the recruitment of Alessandro Del Piero last A-League season, coupled with the Socceroos' qualification for the World Cup, has taken football in this country to another level. Now Sydney fans will be treated to the likes of David De Gea, Rio Ferdinand, Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck playing in their own backyard against A-League stars. The momentum is incredible.

There is plenty of intrigue off the pitch, too. We will be treated to David Moyes's second game in charge after Sir Alex Ferguson finally called it a day after 26 years, 38 trophies and 13 Barclays Premier League titles at the helm. Just how Moyes steers his new side will make for fascinating viewing and no end of debate from all those around the world analysing this new chapter for the club.

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This isn't the first time Manchester United have toured these shores – I was lucky enough to be part of the 1999 games against the Young Socceroos in Sydney and Melbourne – but this is their most anticipated visit. The EPL's worldwide appeal has exploded in recent years and Manchester United is at the top of the tree in terms of drawing power.

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The Red Devils are, without doubt, the most special football team I have been part of. The history, the tradition and the aura is unmatched. From the first time I joined them in 1988, it was obvious they were building something very special. Their era of domination is testament to the vision and dedication of Ferguson.

Moyes looks to be continuing Ferguson's legacy with the brilliant appointments of Phil Neville and the indefatigable Ryan Giggs to the coaching staff. Their presence along with the presence of club ambassadors Bryan Robson, Dennis Irwin, Andrew Cole and Dwight Yorke gives this trip a very special feel.

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If you're in a position to do so, I urge you to get along to one of their public appearances, open training sessions or events organised by Manchester United supporters' chief in NSW Mark O'Connor and the club. And if you're lucky enough to score a ticket to the game, you're in for one of the great experiences.

I am a big fan of the All-Stars concept and believe it will be around for a long time. Obviously Manchester United's main focus will be on building match fitness, developing cohesion and avoiding injuries in this pre-season friendly. But whenever the likes of van Persie and Rooney are on the field, you're guaranteed a spectacle.

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LIVE: First Ashes Test, day three

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England captain Alastair Cook plays a shot while Brad Haddin and Michael Clarke look on. Source: Andrew Yates / AFP

FOLLOW all the action from day three of the first Ashes Test from Trent Bridge with our live blog.

Day two will live long in the memory as the day Australia fell in love with Ashton Agar - but what will day three be remembered for?

Get all the reaction from the ground and around the world via social media in our blog, and don't forget to get the latest scores, videos and pitch maps in our Match Centre.

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No Jesus to save 'Roos in Korea

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Josh Kennedy's J-League club is set to block him from appearing in South Korea. Source: Mark Evans / News Limited

SOCCEROOS striker Josh Kennedy's J-League side Nagoya Grampus is destined to block him from representing Australia at the East Asian Cup this month.

Kennedy - last month's 2014 FIFA World Cup hero when he scored the decisive goal to land Australia a ticket to Brazil next - is set to remain in Nagoya while Socceroos boss Holger Osieck leads an inexperienced side in South Korea.

Nagoya Grampus officials declined to comment about Kennedy and his predicament with the Socceroos until Osieck names his East Asian Cup squad.

The German is set to make the announcement on Friday. 

"With regards to Josh Kennedy, we cannot comment before the announcement for the members of Australian national team," an official from Nagoya said.

Kennedy missing the international tournament will be a huge blow for the Socceroos, considering Australian physio Les Gelis had worked extremely hard to get the striker fit in Japan in preparation for the ultimate FIFA World Cup qualifier last month in Sydney.

But with Nagoya currently facing the prospect of relegation under revered boss Dragan Stojkovic, it seems the club wants to keep their gun 30-year-old striker in Japan while other J-Leaguers will be allowed to represent Samurai Blue and South Korea at the East Asian Cup.

Nagoya is only due to play a friendly against English giants Arsenal in the week the Socceroos face China, Japan and Korea Republic during the East Asian Cup, while the J-League competition takes a short mid-summer break.

And the Socceroos cannot lodge a FIFA protest if Nagoya does keep Kennedy, given the East Asian Cup is scheduled outside the international match calendar windows.

Kennedy, who has been a regular for Nagoya of late after a back injury laid the marksman low over the past 12 months, has scored three times in nine appearances for his club this year.

With Kennedy expected to miss the tournament, Adelaide United's Dario Vidosic , skipper Eugene Galekovic and Adelaide-born Newcastle Jets player Craig Goodwin are all expected to win Socceroos berths.

Japan is destined to take a young J-League-based squad to the East Asian Cup tournament with their European-based contingent tipped to be rested by boss Alberto Zaccheroni.

The Italian has named a squad of 40 J-League-based players for the East Asian Cup and is tipped to name his squad early next week.

The star of the Japanese domestic-based squad may well be Cerezo Osaka's Yoichiro Kakitani.

The 23-year-old gun midfielder has scored nine goals in 14 appearances for his club.

South Korea on Thursday named a strong 23-man squad with seven J-League players named.

Socceroos East Asian Cup schedule
South Korea v Australia – July 20
Japan v Australia- July 25
Australia v China – July 28

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Giants to jettison top pick for Buddy?

In demand ... could the Giants jettison pick No.1 for Lance Franklin? Source: JOE CASTRO / AAP

Greater Western Sydney's list manager Stephen Silvagni says the Giants are considering offering the AFL's top draft pick in a bid to recruit Hawthorn's Lance Franklin.

"It might be free agency if he does decide to become that free agent or it might be a trade situation,'' Silvagni told reporters on Thursday.

"We just don't know. I guess it's still too early in the season to give you the right answer.

		P	W	D	L	%	Pts
1	Hawthorn	14	12	0	2	140.96	48
2	Geelong	14	12	0	2	127.96	48
3	Essendon	14	11	0	3	129.86	44
4	Sydney	14	10	1	3	131.58	42
5	Fremantle	14	10	1	3	125.89	42
6	Richmond	14	9	0	5	116.55	36
7	Collingwood	14	9	0	5	107.84	36
8	Port Adelaide	14	8	0	6	113.73	32
9	West Coast	14	7	0	7	109.95	28
10	North Melbourne	14	6	0	8	118.60	24
11	Carlton	14	6	0	8	109.19	24
12	Adelaide	14	6	0	8	104.89	24
13	Gold Coast	14	5	0	9	89.26	20
14	Brisbane	14	5	0	9	78.08	20
15	Bulldogs	14	4	0	10	76.90	16
16	St Kilda	14	3	0	11	84.44	12
17	Melbourne	14	2	0	12	55.27	8
18	Greater Western Sydney	14	0	0	14	52.21	0

"Anything is possible.''

Silvagni says the Giants are talking to the management of several players, including four-time All-Australian Franklin.

"There are a number of players that are out of contract, who are going to be free agents,'' Silvagni said.

"He (Franklin) hasn't made a decision. He doesn't want to talk to us in terms of making the decision, so that's where that sort of sits.

"We'll be fairly active in terms of trying to get those players that are going to make us a strong team.''

The Giants had two victories in 2012 on debut and they're win-less after 15 rounds this season, losing by four points last week to Western Bulldogs.

Media reports have speculated this week that Adelaide's 85kg midfielder Rory Sloane, 23, is the type of player the Giants will be seeking if the No.1 draft pick is up for grabs.

Victorian teenager and power forward Tom Boyd is regarded as the likely No.1 pick.

"There's areas in our side that we need to get stronger bodies,'' Silvagni said of the young Giants' side.

"If you do your homework generally it takes a player four to five years to become a bona-fide senior players in terms of body size.

"A lot of our boys are only in their second year of footy, so we understand we have got to get some strength right across, whether that's midfield, up forward, down back.

"We've got to get some senior bodies through the door.''

Silvagni says giving up the No.1 draft pick is a big decision.

"If that pick is on the table we certainly want something very good for it,'' he said.

"We'll look at every deal if that's the case, but certainly it's going to have to stack up.

"We certainly haven't secured it (top draft pick for finishing last) and we'd like to win games in the latter part of the season,'' Silvagni said.

"But there have been a couple of clubs ringing up saying `we'd like to have a chat'.

"But it's a bit early at the minute to have a really serious chat.''

Gold Coast's list manager Scott Clayton said the Giants should retain the No.1 pick.

"If I were you guys I'd be very very careful about trading a first-round draft pick,'' Clayton said.

"I can't think of one example where someone has traded a really early pick and has actually won.''

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European Transfer Centre

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It's that time of year where agents and clubs work overtime wheeling and dealing as teams are re-built ahead of the 2013-2014 campaign.

Return to foxsports.com.au for the best wrap of all your news during the frenetic period, which will go up another notch once the transfer window officially opens on July 1.

Our ever-popular Rumour Mill will bring you the best gossip and speculation doing the rounds, while our Transfer Centre will chronicle the major signings throughout the silly-season as they happen.

The deals below were announced on the dates listed, and will come into play from July 1. 

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July 11: Gerard Deulofeu to Everton (on loan from Barcelona)

July 10: Mark Schwarzer to Chelsea, (from free agency, goalkeeper), Jozy Altidore to Sunderland, (from AZ Alkmaar, undisclosed, striker), Antolin Alcaraz to Everton, (from free agency, defender).

July 8: David Villa to Atletico Madrid, (from Barcelona, $7m, striker), Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Borussia Dortmund, (from Shakhtar Donetsk, $35m, midfielder), Eric Abidal to Monaco, (from free agency, defender).

July 7: Marco van Ginkel to Chelsea, (from Vitesse Arnhem, $14.8m)

July 5: Nicolas Anelka to West Bromwich Albion (from free agency), Dwight Gayle to Crystal Palace (from Peterborough, £4.5m, striker), Massimo Ambrosini to Fiorentina (from AC Milan, undiscolsed), Scott Carson to Wigan (from Bursaspor, undisclosed, goalkeeper).

July 4: Isco to Real Madrid (from Malaga, $38.6m, midfielder), James Perch to Wigan (from Newcastle, undisclosed, defender), James Vaughan to Huddersfield Towm (from Norwich City, undisclosed, striker).

July 3: Paulinho to Tottenham (from Corinthians, $28.5m, midfielder), Alejandro Pozuelo to Swansea (from Real Betis, undisclosed), Vito Mannone to Sunderland (from Arsenal, $3.3m, goalkeeper), Jonjo Shelvey to Swansea (from Liverpool, $8.3m, midfielder), Antonio Cassano to Parma (from Inter Milan, undisclosed, striker).
 

July 2: Yaya Sango to Arsenal (from free agency)

June 24: Iago Aspas to Liverpool (from Celta Vigo, $12m, striker)

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June 22: Luis Alberto to Liverpool (from Seville, $11m, striker) 

June 19: Andy Carroll to West Ham (from Liverpool, $28m, striker) 

June 18: Maynor Figueroa to Hull (from Wigan, free, defender)

June 16: Dejan Lovren to Southampton (Lyon, £8.5m, defender)

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May 28: Ricardo Carvalho (Real Madrid, free, defender), Joao Moutinho (Porto, midfielder, $35m) and James Rodriguez (Porto, midfielder, $43m) all to Monaco; Felipe Santana to Schalke (Borussia Dortmund, defender, $1m)

May 22: Razvan Rat to West Ham (Shakhtar Donetsk, free, defender)

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April 23: Mario Gotze to Bayern Munich (Borussia Dortmund, midfielder, $52m)

January 24: Fernando Llorente to Juventus (Athletic Bilbao, striker, free) 

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Video: F1 pit stop in slow motion

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Red Bull shows us how you're supposed to do a Formula 1 pit stop. Source: Mark Thompson / Getty Images

AFTER leaving Mark Webber piloting a tricycle at the Nurburgring, Red Bull Racing show us they really do know how to change tyres on a Formula 1 car.

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And fast.

The team got out the slow motion cameras this week to record one of their regular pit stop practices at their British base.

The co-ordination between the mechanics makes the chaotic activity look perfectly choreographed.

In fact, so smooth and so perfect are their movements, it's hard to see how they could manage to mistakenly send their Australian driver into battle one wheel short.

Twice.

But then comes the end of the clip - the pit stop shown at real speed. The team carries out a complete four-tyre change in just 2.05 seconds.

Quite literally, blink and you'll miss it.

Yes, they sometimes make mistakes. But with just two errors out of 52 stops during races so far this season and the fastest crew at six out of nine Grand Prix, Red Bull's pit lane warriors far more often than not make magic.

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