Why Bernie is praying for rain

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson admits Taylor Walker could have played in the AFL this week, instead he'll be making his return in round nine while his teammates take on the Melbourne Demons and former teammate Bernie Vince. MELBOURNE is praying for rain as former Crows best-and-fairest Bernie Vince faces Adelaide for the first time at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. ...

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Saving Dees takes more than one man

Coach and saviour Paul Roos talks to his players. Picture: Wayne Ludbey. Source: News Corp Australia PAUL Roos is the first proven coach - and premiership mentor - at the Melbourne Football Club since Ron Barassi made his grand return in 1981 with a five-year plan ... and with the image of a messiah. Football clubs do make a habit of reliving history. The question with Roos is: Has Melbourne...

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Magpie goes Solo in AFL Star Wars epic

Collingwood star Dane Swan is a natural for the Han Solo role. Source: HeraldSun YOU may have noticed a distinct Star Wars flavour about this week's round of footy. While the AFL isn't officially calling it Star Wars Round, characters from the famous film series are popping up at press conferences and photo opps and clubs are flogging Star Wars T-shirts and merchandise (although original...

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Tex set for Collingwood clash

Taylor Walker in action for Adelaide's SANFL side against Glenelg. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia Adelaide are expected to continue their cautious approach with Taylor Walker with the forward set to play for the Crows' state league side against Port Adelaides reserve team on Sunday. TAYLOR Walker will play in Adelaide's Round 9 blockbuster...

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Power won’t stop now it’s top

Port Adelaide defender Tom Jonas says the Power's painful past is helping them work towards a prosperous future as they prepare to take on GWS in Canberra on Saturday. Port Adelaide defender Tom Jonas, who has extended his contract with the club. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia PORT Adelaide is drawing motivation from its horror seasons before...

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Who will be victim of Tex’s return?

Veteran forward James Podsiadly may have to make way for Taylor Walker. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia FOUR into three doesn't go. And that's why Crows coach Brenton Sanderson is left with one of the toughest selection dilemmas in his three years in charge at West Lakes. The return of power forward Taylor Walker - the club's best forward - from long term injury is...

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