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NAB CUP 2007, 1st ROUND,
Fri-Sat-Sun, February 23-24-25

Friday, February 23, 2007

NAB Cup rules

Rules operating in the series –

Quarters in the NAB Cup run for 17½ minutes, plus time-on. In the home-and-away rounds, each quarter runs for 20 minutes plus time-on.

In the event of a tied match, extra time of five (5) minutes each way will be played to decide a winner. Coaches are permitted to address their team once only, before the start of extra time.

The team which kicks the most goals in the series will host the Grand Final. In the event of a tie, percentage will decide.

Field umpires bounce the ball at centre bounces only. Around the ground, the ball will be thrown up.

Any player taking a mark or free kick within the goal square will be lined up from the middle of the goals for his shot at goal, rather than being placed on an angle from the centre of the goals.

Any ball hitting the goal or behind posts during play that does not cross the goal or the boundary line will be play on.

The boundary umpire will move in 10 metres from the boundary line to return the ball to play at all throw-ins.

Introduction of automatic time-on from when a field umpire crosses his arms until a ball-up.

Ball must travel 20 metres (not 15 metres) before a mark is awarded.

Removal of the requirement of a player kicking in after the scoring of behind to wait until the goal umpires continues to wave the flag. The kick-in can occur as soon as the goal umpire signals the score as a behind.

Players will only be prohibited from kicking backwards in their defensive half of the ground. They will be allowed to kick backwards to a teammate in the forward half without fear of umpires calling play-on. Previously players were allowed to pass backwards only in their team's forward 50-metre arc.

A 10 metre outer circle and an inner circle of 3m in diameter for ruckmen to begin their contests for the centre bounce. A line will be drawn across both the centre and outer circle.

Six-man inter-change – boosted to eight in "extreme" (over 30C) conditions.

Friday, February 23

Martin Windsor-Black

uuuu STAT OF THE WEEK uuuu
430 points = the accumulated margins of all the previous 'night' series meetings of teams playing this weekend (72 + 60 + 20 + 37 + 55 + 24 + 100 + 62 )

u Four of the first round opponents have met before in Grand Finals (1967, 1969, 1980 and 1981)
u Adelaide and Port have alternating results (must be Port's turn!),
Adelaide are leading the Super-goals 4 to nil
u The Pies last win against the Roos was in 1994
u The Swans last win against the Dogs was in 1995
u Essendon last beat the Blues in 1991
u The Tigers are yet to beat the Cats
u Hawthorn and Melbourne have met just once in 20 years - the Hawks winning by 100 points.
u Fremantle and West Coast will be meeting for the 4th time in 5 years - all their meetings have been in the opening round.

u The only previous meeting at Carrara: Fri Feb 24,2006 - 1st Round - C - Bri 1.8.1.10-70 d Ess 1.8.0.12-69 - 1pt

NAB Pre-season Cup 2007

WEEK ONE – HEAD TO HEAD

Fri(N) Feb 23, Football Park, 7.40 ET, Port Adelaide (2) v Adelaide (2)
Fri Feb 19,1999 - 1st Round - FP - PA 13.15-93 d Ade 8.9-57 - 36pts
Sat Feb 22,2003 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 1.10.0.9-78 d PA 0.11.0.11-77 - 1pt
Sun Feb 20,2005 - 1st Round - FP - PA 0.11.0.9-75 d Ade 1.7.0.9-60 - 15pts
Sun Feb 26,2006 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 2.16.0.13-127 d PA 0.8.0.7-55 - 72pts

Fri(N) Feb 23, Carrara, 8.40 ET, Kangaroos (6) v Collingwood (2)
Thu Sept 5,1957 - 1st Round - AP - NM 9.13-67 d Col 6.13-49 - 18pts
Thu Sept 14,1961 - Semi-Final - AP - NM 14.10-94 d Col 10.8-68 - 26pts
Tue July 15,1980 - GRAND FINAL - P - NM 8.9-57 d Col 7.12-54 - 3pts
Tue June 16,1981 - Quarter Final - P - NM 11.15-81 d Col 9.5-59 - 22pts
Wed Feb 17,1988 - 1st Round - P - Col 16.13-109 d NM 11.9-75 - 34pts
Sat Feb 19,1994 - 1st Round - P - Col 13.14-92 d NM 13.13-91 - 1pt
Sat Mar 3,2001 - G2-M6 - Dok - Kan 18.12-120 d Col 14.8-92 - 28pts
Sun Mar 3,2002 - G1-M6 - Dok - Kan 19.13-127 d Col 9.13-67 - 60pts

Sat Feb 24, Manuka Oval, 3.40 ET, West.B'dogs (6) v Sydney (5)
Thu Sept 1,1960 - 1st Round - AP - SM 7.13-55 d Fsc 7.10-52 - 3pts
Thu Sept 3,1964 - 1st Round - AP - Fsc 15.15-105 d SM 11.6-72 - 33pts
Thu Sept 1,1966 - 1st Round - AP - SM 14.12-96 d Fsc 11.20-86 - 10pts
Mon Sept 25,1967 - GRAND FINAL - AP - Fsc 15.11-101 d SM 8.8-56 - 45pts
Thu Sept 4,1969 - 1st Round - AP - Fsc 13.13-91 d SM 12.9-81 - 10pts
Thu Sept 2,1971 - 1st Round - AP - Fsc 11.25-91 d SM 10.10-70 - 21pts
Tue May 24,1977 - 1st Round - P - SM 15.14-104 d Fsc 8.9-57 - 47pts
Sat Feb 26,1994 - 1st Round - Wagga - Syd 16.9-105 d Fsc 15.12-102 - 3pts
Sat March 11,1995 - Quarter Final - P - Syd 16.10-106 d Fsc 10.12-72 - 34pts
Thu Feb 25,1999 - Quarter Final - P - WB 9.9-63 d Syd 4.11-35 - 28pts
Sat Feb 19,2005 - 1st Round - Dok - WB 1.11.2.9-90 d Syd 0.11.0.4-70 - 20pts

Sat(N) Feb 24, Docklands, 6.10 ET, Carlton (4) v Essendon (2)
Thu Sept 11,1958 - Semi-Final - AP - Car 10.12-72 d Ess 6.16-52 - 20pts
Thu Sept 9,1971 - 1st Round - AP - Car 9.15-69 d Ess 9.6-60 - 9pts
Tue July 14,1981 - GRAND FINAL - P - Ess 9.11-65 d Car 6.5-41 - 24pts
Sat Feb 23,1991 - Quarter Final - P - Ess 17.7-109 d Car 14.15-99 - 10pts
Sat March 2,1996 - 1st Round - P - Car 14.12-96 d Ess 7.12-54 - 42pts
Sun Feb 20,2005 - 1st Round - Dok - Car 2.13.0.11-107 d Ess 2.7.1.7-70 - 37pts

Sat(N) Feb 24, Cazaly Oval, Cairns, 8.40 ET, St Kilda (1) v Brisbane Lions (1)
Sun March 9,1997 - Quarter Final - P - StK 11.10-76 d Bri 11.7-73 - 3pts
Sat Mar 2,2002 - G4-M5 - BCG - Bri 17.6-108 d StK 7.11-53 - 55pts

Sun Feb 25, Kardinia Park, 3.40 ET, Geelong (4) v Richmond (0)
Tue Sept 3,1957 - 1st Round - AP - Gee 13.13-91 d Rch 9.12-66 - 25pts
Tue April 3,1979 - 2nd Round - P - Gee 10.17-77 d Rch 6.15-51 - 26pts
Sat Feb 27,1988 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 15.18-108 d Rch 9.7-61 - 47pts
Sat Feb 16,2002 - G3-M1 - KP - Gee 12.7-79 d Rch 7.13-55 - 24pts

Sun(N) Feb 25, Docklands, 6.10 ET, Melbourne (3) v Hawthorn (5)
Wed Sept 21,1966 - Semi-Final - AP - Haw 13.10-88 d Mel 8.12-60 - 28pts
Tue Sept 10,1968 - 1st Round - AP - Haw 11.14-80 d Mel 11.9-75 - 5pts
Mon Sept 29,1969 - GRAND FINAL - AP - Haw 10.17-77 d Mel 9.18-72 - 5pts
Thu Sept 17,1970 - Semi-Final - AP - Mel 11.12-78 d Haw 11.11-77 - 1pt
Tue March 18,1980 - 2nd Round - P - Haw 17.17-119 d Mel 14.4-88 - 31pts
Tue March 23,1982 - 1st Round - P - Mel 12.12-84 d Haw 6.5-41 - 43pts
Tue March 17,1987 - Quarter Final - P - Mel 14.12-96 d Haw 10.7-67 - 29pts
Sun Mar 4,2001 - G4-M6 - Dok - Haw 21.17-143 d Mel 6.7-43 - 100pts

Sun(N) Feb 25, Subiaco, 8.40 ET, Fremantle (1) v West Coast (3)
Sun Feb 25,1996 - 1st Round - Marrara - WCE 10.11-71 d Fre 7.15-57 - 14pts
Fri Feb 21,2003 - 1st Round - S - WCE 1.13.0.13-100 d Fre 1.11.1.5-83 - 17pts
Fri Feb 18,2005 - 1st Round - S - WCE 0.12.0.8-80 d Fre 0.11.0.7-73 - 7pts
Sun Feb 26,2006 - 1st Round - S - Fre 1.18.1.7-127 d WCE 1.7.1.11-65 - 62pts

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Other interesting stats...

Sydney have lost their last 5 matches..
Sat Mar 9,2002 - Semi-Final - FP - PA 13.6-84 d Syd 10.10-70 - 14pts
Sat Feb 22,2003 - 1st Round - Hom - Bri 0.14.1.6-93 d Syd 0.9.0.7-61 - 32pts
Sun Feb 22,2004 - 1st Round - Hom - Car 1.22.0.9-150 d Syd 2.4.0.6-48 -102pts
Sat Feb 19,2005 - 1st Round - Dok - WB 1.11.2.9-90 d Syd 0.11.0.4-70 - 20pts
Sat Feb 25,2006 - 1st Round - Manuka - Kan 1.8.0.11-68 d Syd 0.5.0.7-37 -31pts

Adelaide will start their campaign at home for the 15th time in 17 seasons.
Wed Feb 13,1991 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 23.18-156 d Gee 11.13-79 - 77pts
Wed Feb 19,1992 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 14.6-90 d Car 7.8-50 - 40pts
Wed Feb 24,1993 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 27.21-183 d NM 5.6-36 - 147pts
Wed Feb 23,1994 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 16.17-113 d WCE 14.10-94 - 19pts
Sun March 5,1995 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 23.16-154 d Gee 13.15-93 - 61pts
Fri Feb 23,1996 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 18.16-124 d Mel 10.5-65 - 59pts
Fri Feb 21,1997 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 17.14-116 d Col 9.8-62 - 54pts
Mon Feb 23,1998 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 17.10-112 d Rch 15.18-108 - 4pts
Fri Feb 19,1999 - 1st Round - FP - PA 13.15-93 d Ade 8.9-57 - 36pts
Sun Jan 30,2000 - G3-M1 - FP - Mel 19.11-125 d Ade 17.5-107 - 18pts
Sat Feb 17,2001 - G3-M2 - Westpac - Bri 16.18-114 d Ade 10.13-73 - 41pts
Sat Feb 16,2002 - G4-M2 - BCG - Ade 14.9-93 d Bri 14.7-91 - 2pts
Sat Feb 22,2003 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 1.10.0.9-78 d PA 0.11.0.11-77 - 1pt
Sun Feb 22,2004 - 1st Round - FP - StK 1.12.1.9-93 d Ade 1.11.0.5-80 - 13pts
Sun Feb 20,2005 - 1st Round - FP - PA 0.11.0.9-75 d Ade 1.7.0.9-60 - 15pts
Sun Feb 26,2006 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 2.16.0.13-127 d PA 0.8.0.7-55 - 72pts

Port Adelaide will start their campaign at home for the 11th time in 12 seasons.
Fri Feb 28,1997 - 1st Round - FP - Fre 11.9-75 d PA 4.15-39 - 36pts
Fri Feb 27,1998 - 1st Round - FP - StK 18.11-119 d PA 14.15-99 - 20pts
Fri Feb 19,1999 - 1st Round - FP - PA 13.15-93 d Ade 8.9-57 - 36pts
Sat Jan 29,2000 - G2-M2 - FP - PA 13.12-90 d Col 12.9-81 - 9pts
Sat Feb 17,2001 - G1-M2 - FP - PA 16.25-121 d Ess 5.12-42 - 79pts
Sun Feb 17,2002 - G2-M2 - FP - PA 13.8-86 d Ess 8.10-58 - 28pts
Sat Feb 22,2003 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 1.10.0.9-78 d PA 0.11.0.11-77 - 1pts
Sat Feb 21,2004 - 1st Round - Cazaly - Gee 2.10.0.7-85 d PA 1.8.1.5-65 - 20pts
Sun Feb 20,2005 - 1st Round - FP - PA 0.11.0.9-75 d Ade 1.7.0.9-60 - 15pts
Sun Feb 26,2006 - 1st Round - FP - Ade 2.16.0.13-127 d PA 0.8.0.7-55 - 72pts

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Patchy light rain occasionally sprinkled the players in the NAB Cup opener on Friday night in warm conditions at Football Park. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night was that Adelaide fielded five debutantes, while Port introduced only one new player in its line-up – the experienced David Rodan from Richmond.

Ashley Porter noted for The Age: Given Port's struggle last year, this was a quality performance, and supported the theory it has regained its hunger for success. There were passages of old traits likes overusing the football and aiming for the pockets, but it was game one of a long season and the Power will get better. Significantly, Peter Burgoyne and Daniel Motlop, who were shadows of themselves with serious injuries last season, gave great heart to the Port fans.

The undermanned Crows, who entered the match without 10 first-choice players, nearly scored a pre-season upset of giant proportions, fighting back from 17 points down late in the final term to draw within four points with three minutes left. Midfielder Michael Doughty then had the chance to win the game for Adelaide, which was outplayed for most of the game, when he ran in on goal from 35m only to pull his right-foot kick marginally to the left. The final margin was just three points in favour of Port, 89 to 86.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 1
Port Adelaide v Adelaide
Friday (n), February 23, 2007 Football Park, 7.40pm AEDT, crowd: 16,355 Ground conditions: Excellent Weather: 22C, warm, patchy light rain
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
PA	0.1.1.6 – 15	1.5.2.7 – 52	2.8.2.8 – 80	2.9.2.11–89 (3)
ADE	1.3.0.0 – 27	1.6.0.2 – 47	2.7.1.3 – 66	2.10.1.5–86
Goals: Port: 9pts: Shaun Burgoyne, Tom Logan. 6pts: Brett Ebert 2, David Rodan, Brendon Lade, Steven Salopek, Tom Logan, Danyle Pearce, Adam Thomson, Greg Bentley. Adelaide: 9pts: Nathan Bock, Scott Welsh. 6pts: Jonathon Griffin 2, Tyson Edwards 2, Scott Welsh 2, Nathan Bock 2, Scott Stevens, Ben Hudson. Best: Port: Kane Cornes, Steven Salopek, Michael Wilson, Peter Burgoyne, Dean Brogan, Troy Chaplin, Shaun Burgoyne. Adelaide: Chris Knights, Nathan Bassett, Ben Hudson, Nathan Bock, Robert Shirley. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Gary Fila, Stuart Wenn, Tony Dey.

A near full-strength Kangaroo squad served up 51 point thrashing to Collingwood on fine and warm Gold Coast conditions at Carrara Oval on Friday night for a crowd which swelled to 11,341. Marc Fox reported for Sportal that the Kangas quickly gained control and dominated the first term, racking up six majors against their undermanned opponent.

The Kangas were far too strong for Collingwood who were missing their big guns, including skipper Nathan Buckley, Anthony Rocca, Paul Licuria, Brodie Holland and Alan Didak. On the flip side, the Roos were without their veteran Glenn Archer.

The Shinboners held a massive 63-point lead at three-quarter time and despite Collingwood kicking the first three goals of the last quarter, the Kangas were never threatened en route to a morale-boosting victory. Coach Dean Laidley said it was important to make a good impression on the Gold Coast where the club will play 10 premiership matches over the next three seasons.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 2
Kangaroos v Collingwood
Friday (n), February 23, 2007 Carrara Oval, 8.40pm AEDT, crowd: 11,341 Ground conditions: Good Weather: 22C, warm
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
KAN	0.6.2-4 – 46	0.9.2.5 – 65	1.13.2.8 – 101	1.15.2.12–117 (51)
COL	1.1.0.1 – 16	1.1.0.3 – 18	1.4.0.5 – 38	1.8.0.9–66
Goals: Kangaroos: 9pts: Corey Jones. 6pts: Lindsay Thomas 4, Corey Jones 2, Matt Campbell 2, Shannon Grant 2, Jess Sinclair, Nathan Thompson, Brent Harvey, Matt Riggio, Aaron Edwards. Collingwood: 9pts: Travis Cloke. 6pts: Paul Medhurst, Leon Davis, Scott Pendlebury, Scott Burns, Sean Rusling, Rhyce Shaw. Brad Dick, Chris Egan. Best: Kangaroos: Jess Sinclair, Corey Jones, Adam Simpson, Daniel Wells. Collingwood: Scott Pendlebury, Scott Burns, Ben Johnson, Heath Shaw. Umpires: Matthew Head, Michael Avon, Shane McInerney, Joe Armstrong.

Pre-season cup favourites the Western Bulldogs comfortably accounted for notoriously slow starters Sydney by 27 points at Manuka Oval in Canberra on a mild Saturday afternoon. Most eyes were on Bulldog recruit Jason Akermanis who celebrated his 30th birthday and his first appearance in the Tricolours. He picked up a modest 10 possessions and was worn live a glove by the dogged Kieren Jack, a local product from Pennant Hills and son of former rugby league topper Garry.

For the best of four quarters, the Bulldogs dominated. They led at every change and their midfield propelled by the increasingly influential Ryan Griffen. All-Australian Lindsay Gilbee played a typically creative match in defence. The Dogs unveiled two excitement machines in 18-year-old pair Malcolm Lynch and rookie Jarrod Harbrow who booted four goals between them – they stole the show.

Both sides were missing a host of big name players but the Dogs had more of their seniors on display and the poise of players such as skipper Brad Johnson, Matthew Robbins, Griffen and Daniel Cross proved crucial as the Swans lacked experienced bodies.

However, it was far from doom and gloom for last year's beaten grand finalists who looked to have found two more good players in 19-year-old Jesse White, who kicked three goals and at 196cm and 98kg already has a mature body, and fellow teenager Jonathan Simpkin, who won plenty of the ball in midfield.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 3
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
Saturday, February 24, 2007 Manuka Oval, 3.40pm AEDT, crowd: 5,557 Ground conditions: Good Weather: 21C, some patchy rain; windy at times
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
WB	1.3.0.2 – 29	1.4.1.10 – 46	1.7.1.12 – 66	1.12.1.13–97 (27)
SYD	0.2.0.0 – 12	0.3.0.3 – 21	0.6.0.3 – 39	1.9.0.7–70
Goals: Bulldogs: 9pts: Daniel Harris. 6pts: Malcolm Lynch 3, Matthew Robbins 2, Brad Johnson 2, Andrew McDougall, Travis Baird, Ryan Griffen, Jarrod Harbrow, Shaun Higgins. Sydney: 9pts: Brett Kirk. 6pts: Jesse White 3, Ted Richards 2, Brett Kirk, Sam Rowe, Nick Davis, Daniel Currie. Best: Bulldogs: Ryan Griffen Daniel Cross, Malcolm Lynch, Lindsay Gilbee, Jordan McMahon, Sam Power. Sydney: Brett Kirk, Ben Mathews, Jesse White, Tim Schmidt, Ted Richards Nick Malceski. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Chris Kamolins, Stefan Grun. Report: Farren Ray (WB) was reported for a front-on bump to Paul Bevan (Syd). The MRP reviewed the incident and found there was no case to answer.

It's still early days but it is possible that the 15th season as a senior coach may be just a little kinder for Denis Pagan if the result over Essendon at Docklands on Saturday night is any guide. The Blues dominated the early stages and led by as much as 34 points late in the first half, before being gradually pegged back and, in the end, were lucky to hang on as the Bombers surged hard in the tense closing minutes.

Putting controversial off-season escapades aside, reigning Coleman Medallist Brendan Fevola notched a five-goal haul and proved a handful for Essendon's defensive duo of Mal Michael and Dustin Fletcher. Along with Fevola's strong performance, there was plenty to encourage Pagan. Top draft pick Bryce Gibbs showed glimpses of class, while Marc Murphy slotted in beautifully after missing the second half of his debut season with a shoulder injury. Calron midfielders Kade Simpson and Andrew Carrazzo impressed, as did the experienced Nick Stevens and Ryan Houlihan.

Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy found plenty of positives, including the character the Bombers showed to come back. Young midfielder Angus Monfries was a standout, kicking three top goals. Fellow youngsters Jobe Watson and Brent Stanton were instrumental in the comback, along with speedster Andrew Lovett, who showed good signs.

The nail-biting finish was a crowd-pleaser for the 28,568 fans as Carlton just held on to win by four points.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 4
Carlton v Essendon
Saturday (n), February 24, 2007 Docklands, 6.10pm AEDT, Roof closed; crowd: 28,568 Ground conditions: Good Weather: Cloudy, 21C
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
CAR	1.3.0.2 – 29	1.6.0.7 – 52	1.8.0.12 – 69	1.10.0.14–83 (4)
ESS	0.1.0.5 – 11	0.4.0.6 – 30	1.6.0.12 – 57	1.9.0.16–79
Goals: Carlton: 9pts: Eddie Betts. 6pts: Brendan Fevola 5, Lance Whitnall, Ryan Houlihan, Josh Kennedy. Essendon: 9pts: Scott Lucas. 6pts: Angus Monfries 3, Matthew Lloyd 2, Kepler Bradley, David Hille, Jason Winderlich, Alwyn Davey. Best: Carlton: Brendan Fevola, Nick Stevens, Marc Murphy, Heath Scotland, Ryan Houlihan. Essendon: Angus Monfries, Jobe Watson, Andrew Lovett, Bachar Houli, Nathan Lovett-Murray. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Shaun Ryan, Greg Bandy, Keating.

The heavens opened up 30 minutes before the first bounce at Cazaly Oval on Saturday night in Cairns and the driving rain did not let up, providing the wettest conditions experienced in an AFL match for many years. The Lions, who trailed for most of the match, hit the front with eight minutes remaining to win by seven points.

But the final scores only tell part of the story as Ross Lyon's debut as St Kilda coach turned into a night he would rather forget as the Saints somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

The Saints did not kick a goal in the second half and did not even score in the final term as Brisbane overcame a 28-point deficit at quarter-time despite the ground becoming so waterlogged after quarter-time that any precise movement of the ball was impossible – indeed the Saints' sixth and final goal was 13 minutes into the second quarter when Leigh Montagna popped one through.

With both sides under strength, and the conditions so terrible, other than the win by Brisbane, little else could be expected from such a scrappy and dogged affair.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 5
St Kilda v Brisbane
Saturday (n), February 24, 2007 Cazaly Oval, Cairns, 8.40pm AEDT, crowd: about 5,000 Ground conditions: Sodden Weather: 25C, humid; torrential rain
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
STK	1.4.0.1 – 34	1.5.0.2 – 41	1.5.1.3 – 45	1.5.1.3–45
BRI	0.1.0.0 – 6	0.3.0.4 – 22	0.5.0.5 – 35	0.7.0.10–52 (7)
Goals: Brisbane: 6pts: Justin Sherman 2, Robert Copeland, Haydn Kiel, Scott Harding, Joel Patfull, Matt Tyler. St Kilda: 9pts: Brendon Goddard. 6pts: Barry Brooks 2, Stephen Milne, Jarryd Allen, Leigh Montagna. Best: Brisbane: Simon Black, Robert Copeland, Matthew Moody, Michael Rischitelli, Justin Sherman, Joel Patfull. St Kilda: Andrew Thompson, Leigh Montagna, Sam Fisher, Andrew McQualter, Matthew Ferguson, Xavier Clarke. Umpires: Damien Sully, Mathew Nicholls, Martin Ellis, Scott Jeffrey.

Following the disappointment of finishing in 10th place last season, if Geelong supporters were looking for a lift, their side gave them new hope on Sunday afternoon in the sunshine of Kardinia Park. With Brad Ottens (four goals) and David Wojcinski playing near to their full potential, overall, the Cats played with flair and made the most of their obvious advantage – they were near full strength, while the Tigers were missing half-a-dozen key players through injury.

Ottens, particularly in the first half, played some of his best football in six years as the Cats led by 51 points at the main break, such was the Cats' dominance in the air. Richmond lacked key position players, as Shane Tuck was even forced to contest the ruck on occasions while the form of veteran full-back Darren Gaspar was a major cause for concern as he struggled with the new stricter interpretation on interference in marking contests.

Paul Gough for Sportal noted: Boom recruit Graham Polak also had a day to forget as he struggled with the Cats' array of attacking options, with Cameron Mooney also kicking four goals, and the only good news for the Tigers was the form of Nathan Brown and Chris Newman, who both appear to have fully recovered from their broken legs.

Key running players such as James Kelly, Wojcinski and Corey Enright look set for good seasons while Joel Selwood made an excellent debut and Shannon Byrnes and Matthew Stokes look to have improved significantly.

A staff glitch left thousands unable to get into Kardinia Park until most of the first quarter was gone. Gates were thrown open to all comers and an official crowd will not be possible. The AFL Monday offered an apology over the mix-up.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 6
Geelong v Richmond
Sunday, February 25, 2006 Kardinia Park, 3.40pm AEDT, crowd: about 12,000 Ground conditions: Very good Weather: Clear, 19C – southerly breeze
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
GEE	1.6.0.2 – 47	2.11.0.3 – 87	3.16.0.8 – 131	3.17.0.10–139 (43)
RCH	0.2.0.0 – 12	0.6.0.0 – 36	0.10.0.0 – 60	1.14.0.3 – 96
Goals: Geelong: 9pts: Brent Prismall, Corey Enright, Jimmy Bartel. 6pts: Brad Ottens 4, Cameron Mooney 4, Gary Ablett 2, Charlie Gardiner 2, Shannon Byrnes, Mathew Stokes, Brent Prismall, Darren Milburn, Nathan Ablett. Richmond: 9pts: Greg Tivendale. 6pts: Nathan G Brown 3, Brett Deledio 3, Matthew Richardson 2, Shane Tuck 2, Kayne Pettifer, Chris Hyde, Nathan Foley, Danny Meyer. Best: Geelong: Gary Ablett, Brad Ottens, Cameron Mooney, James Kelly, Mathew Stokes, Shannon Byrnes, Corey Enright. Richmond: Nathan Foley, Nathan G Brown, Cameron Howat, Joel Bowden, Brett Deledio. Umpires: Brett Allen, Kieron Nicholls, Shaun Ryan, Matt Lee-Archer. Report: The MRP supported the report made on the day by umpire Kieron Nicholls that Andrew Krakouer (Rch) was charged with rough conduct after he kicked Darren Milburn (Gee) in the face during the second quarter. With an early plea and based on his good five-year record, the player was presented with the MRP suspension of one match. Richmond sought the adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. The Tribunal on Tuesday found Krakouer not guilty of the charge of rough conduct.

The umpiring department chose Sunday night's match to experiment with all nine umpires, goal and boundary included, in the free kick decision-making process. Martin Blake reported for The Age that Glen Sinclair blew the whistle at the midway point of the third quarter and paid a free kick against Melbourne's Simon Godfrey, after Godfrey was tackled by Sam Mitchell (Haw).

As it happened, field umpire Matt Stevic had been unsighted and had incorrectly paid a free kick to Godfrey for a late slinging tackle by Mitchell. Then field umpire Chris Donlon intervened, having heard Sinclair's whistle. The free kick was reversed.

Outside of Sinclair's ruling, the AFL's one-off trial passed largely unnoticed. Umpires' director Jeff Gieschen said later that there were a total of three instances where the trial was used. In one case, a boundary umpire paid a free kick for a high tackle but the field umpire blew his whistle simultaneously. In another, a field umpire made an out-on-the-full ruling when the boundary umpire was behind the play.

Umpires appointed for this match: Matt Stevic (field), Chris Donlan (field), Ray Chamberlain (field), Stuart Wenn (field), Glenn Sinclair (boundary), John Morris (boundary), Gordon Muir (boundary), Steve Stirling (goal), Mark Harrison (goal) & Craig Clark (goal) – rotations were used.
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Melbourne led by as much as 21 points deep in the third quarter but Hawthorn surged home in the last term to win by four goals under the open roof at Docklands for the Sunday night match.

Jason Phelan noted for Sportal: The architect for the stunning come-from-behind win was Lance Franklin, who bagged four of his five goals in the last term, while Grant Birchall and Luke Hodge were also influential with 23 possession each.

The Demons were in with literally half a side – no Jeff White, Travis Johnstone, Brock McLean, Byron Pickett, Aaron Davey or Matthew Whelan to mention but a few – but they got excellent service from Cameron Bruce and Nathan Brown, who each had 29 disposals, while David Neitz and Russell Robertson bagged two goals apiece.

In a see-sawing match, Hawthorn had taken a five-point lead to quarter time, but the Demons stormed back with six unanswered goals through the second and third quarters to grab the lead. Then Hawthorn, with fresher legs and rising the influence of Hodge and Jordan Lewis around the stoppages, eventually overpowered Melbourne and ran away with the game.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 7
Melbourne v Hawthorn
Sunday (n), February 25, 2007 Docklands, 6.10pm AEDT, Roof open; crowd: 14,338 Ground conditions: Very good Weather: Fine, partly cloudy, 22C, southerly breeze
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
MEL	0.2.0.5 – 17	0.7.0.6 – 48	2.8.1.10 – 79	2.9.1.11 – 86
HAW	0.3.0.4 – 22	0.4.1.5 – 32	2.6.1.10 – 67	3.11.1.14–110 (24)
Goals: Hawthorn: 9pts: Beau Muston, Ben McGlynn, Jordan Lewis. 6pts: Lance Franklin 5.?, Jarryd Roughead 2, Mark Williams 2, Clinton Young, Ben McGlynn. Melbourne: 9pts: Chris Johnson, Brad Green. Melbourne: David Neitz 2, Russell Robertson 2, Lynden Dunn, Nathan D Brown, Cameron Bruce, Chris Johnson, Brad Green. Best: Hawthorn: Lance Franklin, Luke Hodge, Grant Birchall, Shane Crawford, Chance Bateman, Jordan Lewis, Simon Taylor. Melbourne: Bruce, Green, Brown, McDonald, Jamar, C Johnson, Ward. Umpires: Matt Stevic, Chris Donlon, tba Reports: l Adem Yze (Mel) charged with attempting to trip Robert Campbell (Haw) during the fourth quarter. Yze accepted the reprimand and 60 points added to his record. l Campbell Brown (Haw) charged with a Level Three striking offence against Lynden Dunn (Mel) during the fourth quarter. Video showed Brown making high impact with his elbow. Hawthorn accepted the MRP ruling of a two-match suspension.

The Dockers and Eagles provided an entertaining start to the season in humid conditions late Sunday at Subiaco Oval to a big turn out of 39,027 fans. Both clubs fielded strong teams, with 17 of West Coast's premiership line-up playing, while Fremantle had most of their regulars. The AFL invoked the heat rule to allow both teams to have eight men on the bench after temperatures peaked at 36C.

Eagles midfielder Daniel Kerr sat out the game with a tight hamstring less than 24 hours after being arrested. Captain Chris Judd and vice-captain Andrew Embley also watched from the sidelines. The Dockers rested former captain Peter Bell and veterans Shane Parker and Troy Cook, while Heath Black, Byron Schammer and Chris Tarrant with injury could not be considered.

Craig O'Donoghue reported for The Age: The Eagles started in a rush, kicking the first two goals of the game, but failed to register a major from the seven-minute mark of the first term until 13 minutes into the third quarter. As is usual between these teams, the match typified a home-and-away contest more than a pre-season game.

Adam Selwood was first forced from the field during the opening term after he got crunched by Beau Waters, who was trying to bump Dean Solomon. Acting West Coast captain Darren Glass and young Docker Adam Campbell were then involved in a heavy clash, which resulted in both men leaving the field with bloodied heads.

West Coast was its own worst enemy in front of goal, with five of its six points in the first term from set shots. Fremantle's pressure was impressive, as was its run. Young Fremantle midfielder Andrew Browne celebrated his return to the AFL with two goals. Browne hadn't played for the Dockers since 2004 because of a horrendous run with injury but made good on his opportunity. Ryan Crowley impressed, and Solomon kicked a goal during the third quarter in his first Dockers game.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 1, GAME 8
West Coast v Fremantle
Sunday (n), February 25, 2007 Subiaco Oval, 8.40pm AEDT, crowd: 39,027 Ground conditions: Good Weather: Peak of 36C; Start of game 34C
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
WCE	0.2.0.6 – 18	0.2.0.10 – 22	0.4.0.13 – 37	0.10.0.15 – 75
FRE	1.0.0.2 – 11	2.4.0.4 – 46	2.8.0.8 – 74	4.11.0.10–112 (37)
Goals: Fremantle: 9pts: Matthew Pavlich, Marcus Drum, Adam Campbell, Des Headland. 6pts: Matthew Pavlich 2, Andrew Browne 2, Ryan Crowley 2, Aaron Sandilands, Ryan Murphy, Justin Longmuir, Dean Solomon, Jeff Farmer. West Coast: Ben McKinley 2, Chad Jones 2, Steven Armstrong, Ben Cousins, Brent Staker, Quinten Lynch, Mark LeCras, Matt Rosa. Best: Fremantle: James Walker, Aaron Sandilands, Matthew Pavlich, Josh Carr, Andrew Browne, Ryan Crowley, Roger Hayden. West Coast: Ben Cousins, Matt Rosa, Matt Priddis, Brett Jones, Shannon Hurn, Ben McKinley. Umpires: Craig Hendrie, Dean Margetts, Stephen McBurney.

Martin Windsor-Black

uuuu STAT OF THE WEEK uuuu
23 — The total number of marks that the winning Brisbane team held for the entire match. (about as many as Carlton took in each quarter). The quarter by quarter breakdown was 10, 2, 4 and 7. So with just 13 marks in the last 3 quarters the Lions turned a 28 point deficit into a 7 point win.

Not bad for a game that was played underwater! St.Kilda held 40 marks for the game, 8 in the first quarter and 10, 15 and 7 in the last 3 quarters. In their match Carlton managed a total of 97 marks, split into the quarters thus.. 20, 27, 26 and 24.

u None of the teams that lead at 3 quarter time increased their leads.
The Bulldogs and Fremantle held steady with their 12 and 37 point margins, whilst St.Kilda and Melbourne lost their leads. The other 4 teams had their leads eroded.

u All the winners from the 2007 night series opening round finished lower than their opponents at the end of the 2006 premiership season
Port Adelaide (12) 2.9.2.11-89 d Adelaide (3) 2.10.1.5-86
Kangaroos (14) 1.15.2.12-117 d Collingwood (7) 1.8.0.9-66
West.B'dogs (6) 1.12.1.13-97 d Sydney (2) 1.9.0.7-70
Carlton (16) 1.10.0.14-83 d Essendon (15) 1.9.0.16-79
Brisbane (13) 0.7.0.10-52 d St Kilda (8) 1.5.1.3-45
Geelong (10) 3.17-0.10-139 d Richmond (9) 1.14.0.3-96
Hawthorn (11) 3.11.1.14-110 d Melbourne (5) 2.9.1.11-86
Fremantle (4) 4.11.0.10-112 d West Coast (1) 0.10.0.15-75

If the trend continues this weekend we should see Brisbane (13), Carlton (16), Port Adelaide (12) and Kangaroos (14) into the semi finals – i.e. 4 of the bottom 5 teams from 2006.

The opposite is more likely to happen in the opening round of the regular season – i.e. the top teams win.. So this means that we could expect Melbourne, Collingwood, Fremantle, Hawthorn, West Coast, Adelaide, Western Bulldogs and Richmond to win in Round 1.

Clinton Ling was the only player with 30 disposals from the opening round. Of his 13 kicks and 20 handballs, he had 4 kicks and 10 handballs in the second quarter alone. Compare this to Richmond's entire team who had 33 handballs in the second quarter.

This weekend two of the most successful teams in the night series go head to head for the first time in a quarter final.

Overall, Hawthorn have played 104 matches for 68 wins and 36 losses and Carlton have played 94 matches for 55 wins and 39 losses. Only the Kangaroos have played or won more matches, 105 and 64 respectively.

Hawthorn and Carlton have played in 36 out of a possible 56 quarter finals.
This is the first time they have reached a quarter final in the same season since 1991.
Hawthorn has turned 7 of their 11 quarter final victories into premierships. Carlton have turned only 3 of their 12 quarter final victories into premierships.

In the head to head, Hawthorn have met Carlton 5 times, and won on each and every occassion.

Night Series Quarter Final Stats

Premierships

Hawthorn – 9 (1968, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1999)
North Melbourne-Kangaroos – 5 (1965, 1966, 1980, 1995, 1998)
Footscray-Western Bulldogs – 4 (1963, 1964, 1967, 1970)
Carlton – 3 (1983, 1997, 2005)
Geelong – 2 (1961, 2006)
Port Adelaide – 2 (2001, 2002)
Brisbane – nil
Fremantle – nil

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Friday 2 March 2007
7:40pm - Docklands, Melbourne - Western Bulldogs v. Brisbane Lions

Head to Head

Western Bulldogs (1) v Brisbane (0)
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Sat Feb 24,2001 - G3-M4 - Cazaly - WB 9.7-61 d Bri 5.15-45 - 16pts

Previous Quarter Finals

Western Bulldogs 3-9

Tue June 19,1984 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 14.20-104 d Fsc 11.7-73 - 31pts
Tue June 18,1985 - Quarter Final - P - Fit 17.15-117 d Fsc 8.8-56 - 61pts
Tue May 27,1986 - Quarter Final - P - Fsc 12.13-85 d Fit 8.7-55 - 30pts
Wed March 1,1989 - Quarter Final - P - Car 14.11-95 d Fsc 8.14-62 - 33pts
Sat Feb 24,1990 - Quarter Final - P - Mel 12.13-85 d Fsc 8.8-56 - 29pts
Sat Feb 29,1992 - Quarter Final - P - Ade 15.10-100 d Fsc 9.7-61 - 39pts
Sun Feb 28,1993 - Quarter Final - KP - Fit 13.17-95 d Fsc 13.12-90 - 5pts
Sat March 11,1995 - Quarter Final - P - Syd 16.10-106 d Fsc 10.12-72 - 34pts
Wed March 6,1996 - Quarter Final - P - WCE 11.6-72 d Fsc 8.10-58 - 14pts
Mon March 9,1998 - Quarter Final - P - Mel 13.10-88 d WB 9.10-64 - 24pts
Thu Feb 25,1999 - Quarter Final - P - WB 9.9-63 d Syd 4.11-35 - 28pts
Fri Feb 25,2005 - Quarter Final - YPL - WB 2.10.0.7-85 d StK 1.9.1.8-74 - 11pts

Brisbane 1-8

Wed Feb 27,1991 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 17.15-117 d Bri 10.8-68 - 49pts
Sun March 6,1994 - Quarter Final - P - Ess 15.19-109 d Bri 6.11-47 - 62pts
Sun March 10,1996 - Quarter Final - BCG - NM 15.15-105 d Bri 13.12-90 - 15pts
Sun March 9,1997 - Quarter Final - P - StK 11.10-76 d Bri 11.7-73 - 3pts
Fri March 6,1998 - Quarter Final - BCG - Bri 18.17-125 d Ade 10.10-70 - 55pts
Mon Feb 22,1999 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 14.8-92 d Bri 10.9-69 - 23pts
Sat Mar 1,2003 - Quarter Final - Cazaly - Gee 2.9.0.7-79 d Bri 1.9.1.5-71 - 8pts
Sat Feb 28,2004 - Quarter Final - Dok - Ess 1.12.0.9-90 d Bri 2.8.1.10-79 - 11pts
Fri Mar 3,2006 - Quarter Final - Dok - Mel 0.13.0.12-90 d Bri 0.12.1.6-81 - 9pts

At Docklands

Western Bulldogs 2-4
Sat Feb 17,2001 - G3-M1 - Dok - Car 16.10-106 d WB 14.8-92 - 14pts
Sat Feb 23,2002 - G2-M3 - Dok - WB 18.8-116 d Ess 12.16-88 - 28pts
Sat Mar 2,2002 - G2-M5 - Dok - PA 16.17-113 d WB 10.12-72 - 41pts
Fri Feb 20,2004 - 1st Round - Dok - Rch 2.13.1.6-105 d WB 0.12.0.9-81 - 24pts
Sat Feb 19,2005 - 1st Round - Dok - WB 1.11.2.9-90 d Syd 0.11.0.4-70 - 20pts
Sat Mar 5,2005 - Semi-Final - Dok - Car 0.21.0.7-133 d WB 1.11.0.7-82 - 51pts

Brisbane 1-2
Sat Mar 10,2001 - Semi-Final - Dok - Bri 14.10-94 d Haw 12.7-79 - 15pts
Sat Feb 28,2004 - Quarter Final - Dok - Ess 1.12.0.9-90 d Bri 2.8.1.10-79 - 11pts
Fri Mar 3,2006 - Quarter Final - Dok - Mel 0.13.0.12-90 d Bri 0.12.1.6-81 - 9pts

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Saturday 3 March 2007
6:10pm - York Park, Launceston - Hawthorn vs. Carlton

Head to Head

Hawthorn (5) v Carlton (0)
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Thu Sept 15,1966 - 1st Round - AP - Haw 9.14-68 d Car 9.5-59 - 9pts
Tue Aug 2,1977 - GRAND FINAL - P - Haw 14.11-95 d Car 11.5-71 - 24pts
Tue July 2,1985 - Semi-Final - P - Haw 17.13-115 d Car 10.10-70 - 45pts
Tue July 1,1986 - GRAND FINAL - P - Haw 9.12-66 d Car 5.6-36 - 30pts
Sat Feb 26,1994 - 1st Round - P - Haw 14.15-99 d Car 11.18-84 - 15pts

Previous Quarter Finals

Hawthorn 11-8

Tue June 28,1977 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 7.10-52 d NM 5.11-41 - 11pts
Tue May 9,1978 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 10.7-67 d Haw 5.6-36 - 31pts
Tue May 29,1979 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 7.10-52 d NM 6.14-50 - 2pts
Tue May 20,1980 - Quarter Final - P - Cla 12.12-84 d Haw 7.10-52 - 32pts
Tue June 2,1981 - Quarter Final - P - Ess 14.9-93 d Haw 10.15-75 - 18pts
Tue June 7,1983 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 9.11-65 d Col 8.15-63 - 2pts
Tue June 19,1984 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 14.20-104 d Fsc 11.7-73 - 31pts
Wed June 5,1985 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 21.14-140 d Col 8.5-53 - 87pts
Tue May 20,1986 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 8.14-62 d Ess 6.7-43 - 19pts
Tue March 17,1987 - Quarter Final - P - Mel 14.12-96 d Haw 10.7-67 - 29pts
Wed March 9,1988 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 14.9-93 d Col 11.10-76 - 17pts
Sat Feb 25,1989 - Quarter Final - P - WCE 14.5-89 d Haw 13.10-88 - 1pt
Wed Feb 27,1991 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 17.15-117 d Bri 10.8-68 - 49pts
Sat Feb 22,1992 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 20.12-132 d Rch 15.14-104 - 28pts
Wed March 3,1993 - Quarter Final - P - Rch 17.11-113 d Haw 11.7-73 - 40pts
Sat March 5,1994 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 20.13-133 d Syd 14.10-94 - 39pts
Mon Feb 22,1999 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 14.8-92 d Bri 10.9-69 - 23pts
Sun Mar 2,2003 - Quarter Final - Dok - Col 1.15.0.13-112 d Haw 1.9.1.6-72 - 40pts
Sat Mar 4,2006 - Quarter Final - YPL - Ade 2.7.0.11-71 d Haw 1.7.0.11-62 - 9pts

Carlton 12-5

Tue July 5,1977 - Quarter Final - P - Car 15.13-103 d Mel 11.15-81 - 22pts
Tue May 2,1978 - Quarter Final - P - Rch 15.10-100 d Car 11.17-83 - 17pts
Tue June 9,1981 - Quarter Final - P - Car 10.10-70 d Rch 8.13-61 - 9pts
Tue May 25,1982 - Quarter Final - P - Car 12.14-86 d Fit 12.8-80 - 6pts
Tue May 24,1983 - Quarter Final - P - Car 12.11-83 d Syd 6.5-41 - 42pts
Tue June 26,1984 - Quarter Final - P - Car 14.9-93 d Mel 11.12-78 - 15pts
Tue May 28,1985 - Quarter Final - P - Car 11.10-76 d Rch 5.5-35 - 41pts
Tue April 29,1986 - Quarter Final - P - Car 16.16-112 d NM 11.11-77 - 35pts
Sat March 14,1987 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 11.14-80 d Car 9.7-61 - 19pts
Wed March 1,1989 - Quarter Final - P - Car 14.11-95 d Fsc 8.14-62 - 33pts
Sat March 3,1990 - Quarter Final - P - Car 9.13-67 d Syd 9.12-66 - 1pt
Sat Feb 23,1991 - Quarter Final - P - Ess 17.7-109 d Car 14.15-99 - 10pts
Mon March 6,1995 - Quarter Final - P - StK 12.11-83 d Car 12.10-82 - 1pt
Sat March 9,1996 - Quarter Final - P - Car 16.8-104 d Col 15.9-99 - 5pts
Sat March 8,1997 - Quarter Final - P - Car 15.13-103 d Fre 9.11-65 - 38pts
Sat Feb 28,2004 - Quarter Final - PP - Gee 0.13.0.8-86 d Car 1.9.0.3-66 - 20pts
Sun Feb 27,2005 - Quarter Final - Dok - Car 1.15.0.8-107 d Mel 1.12.0.16-97 - 10pts

At York Park

Hawthorn 3-2
Sun Feb 18,2001 - G4-M2 - YPL - Haw 13.11-89 d Rch 6.9-45 - 44pts
Sun Feb 17,2002 - G1-M2 - YPL - Haw 13.10-88 d Kan 9.13-67 - 21pts
Sat Feb 22,2003 - 1st Round - YPL - Haw 0.11.1.13-82 d StK 1.7.0.8-59 - 23pts
Sun Feb 22,2004 - 1st Round - YPL - Bri 0.12.0.5-77 d Haw 0.4.1.13-40 - 37pts
Sat Mar 4,2006 - Quarter Final - YPL - Ade 2.7.0.11-71 d Haw 1.7.0.11-62 - 9pts

Carlton at North Hobart Oval 1-1
Sun Feb 3,1991 - 1st Round - NHO - Car 27.9-171 d Fit 13.8-86 - 85pts
Sat Feb 21,1998 - 1st Round - NHO - NM 17.17-119 d Car 11.8-74 - 45pts

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Saturday 3 March 2007
7:10pm - Marrara Oval, Darwin - Geelong vs. Port Adelaide

Head to Head

Geelong (1) v Port Adelaide (1)
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Sat Mar 3,2001 - G1-M5 - Dok - PA 16.9-105 d Gee 12.15-87 - 18pts
Sat Feb 21,2004 - 1st Round - Cazaly - Gee 2.10.0.7-85 d PA 1.8.1.5-65 - 20pts

Previous Quarter Finals

Geelong 9-4

Tue May 9,1978 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 10.7-67 d Haw 5.6-36 - 31pts
Tue May 15,1979 - Quarter Final - P - Fit 9.6-60 d Gee 7.13-55 - 5pts
Tue May 12,1981 - Quarter Final - P - SM 8.7-55 d Gee 5.12-42 - 13pts
Tue May 31,1983 - Quarter Final - P - NM 14.4-88 d Gee 12.9-81 - 7pts
Sat March 14,1987 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 11.14-80 d Car 9.7-61 - 19pts
Sat Feb 27,1988 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 15.18-108 d Rch 9.7-61 - 47pts
Sat March 4,1989 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 16.14-110 d Ess 6.8-44 - 66pts
Sun March 4,1990 - Quarter Final - P - NM 20.20-140 d Gee 12.8-80 - 60pts
Wed Feb 26,1992 - Quarter Final - P - Gee 15.9-99 d WCE 11.12-78 - 21pts
Sun March 2,1997 - Quarter Final - FP - Gee 11.14-80 d Ade 7.10-52 - 28pts
Sat Mar 1,2003 - Quarter Final - Cazaly - Gee 2.9.0.7-79 d Bri 1.9.1.5-71 - 8pts
Sat Feb 28,2004 - Quarter Final - PP - Gee 0.13.0.8-86 d Car 1.9.0.3-66 - 20pts
Sat Mar 4,2006 - Quarter Final - Cazaly - Gee 1.10.1.14-86 d Kan 1.8.0.3-60 - 26pts

Port Adelaide 1-1

Fri Feb 26,1999 - Quarter Final - FP - PA 16.16-112 d Rch 10.7-67 - 45pts
Sat Feb 26,2005 - Quarter Final - Dok - Kan 1.15.1.18-120 d PA 2.9.0.4-76 - 44pts

At Marrara

Geelong 1-0
Fri Feb 16,2001 - G1-M1 - Marrara - Gee 4.10-34 d Syd 6.11-47 - 13pts

Port Adelaide 1-0
Sat Feb 23,2002 - G2-M4 - Marrara - PA 17.14-116 d Fre 7.8-50 - 66pts

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Sunday 4 March 2007
3:40pm - Docklands - Kangaroos vs. Fremantle

Head to Head

Kangaroos (0) v Fremantle (0)
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First Meeting

Previous Quarter Finals

Kangaroos 13-5

Tue June 28,1977 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 7.10-52 d NM 5.11-41 - 11pts
Tue May 16,1978 - Quarter Final - P - NM 8.12-60 d StK 8.8-56 - 4pts
Tue May 29,1979 - Quarter Final - P - Haw 7.10-52 d NM 6.14-50 - 2pts
Tue May 27,1980 - Quarter Final - P - NM 18.11-119 d StK 13.11-89 - 30pts
Tue June 16,1981 - Quarter Final - P - NM 11.15-81 d Col 9.5-59 - 22pts
Tue June 1,1982 - Quarter Final - P - NM 11.16-82 d Mel 10.10-70 - 12pts
Tue May 31,1983 - Quarter Final - P - NM 14.4-88 d Gee 12.9-81 - 7pts
Tue April 29,1986 - Quarter Final - P - Car 16.16-112 d NM 11.11-77 - 35pts
Sun March 4,1990 - Quarter Final - P - NM 20.20-140 d Gee 12.8-80 - 60pts
Sun March 3,1991 - Quarter Final - P - NM 13.12-90 d Mel 11.14-80 - 10pts
Wed March 8,1995 - Quarter Final - P - NM 14.18-102 d Ess 11.9-75 - 27pts
Sun March 10,1996 - Quarter Final - BCG - NM 15.15-105 d Bri 13.12-90 - 15pts
Fri March 7,1997 - Quarter Final - P - NM 22.10-142 d Rch 9.9-63 - 79pts
Sat March 7,1998 - Quarter Final - MCG - NM 16.14-110 d Ess 8.15-63 - 47pts
Sat Feb 27,1999 - Quarter Final - NHO - StK 13.17-95 d Kan 13.8-86 - 9pts
Sat Mar 1,2003 - Quarter Final - Dok - Kan 1.10.0.9-78 d Mel 1.8.0.8-65 - 13pts
Sat Feb 26,2005 - Quarter Final - Dok - Kan 1.15.1.18-120 d PA 2.9.0.4-76 - 44pts
Sat Mar 4,2006 - Quarter Final - Cazaly - Gee 1.10.1.14-86 d Kan 1.8.0.3-60 - 26pts

Fremantle 1-1

Sat March 8,1997 - Quarter Final - P - Car 15.13-103 d Fre 9.11-65 - 38pts
Sun Mar 5,2006 - Quarter Final - S - Fre 0.15.0.10-100 d Col 2.10.0.6-84 - 16pts

At Docklands

Kangaroos 4-0
Sat Mar 3,2001 - G2-M6 - Dok - Kan 18.12-120 d Col 14.8-92 - 28pts
Sun Mar 3,2002 - G1-M6 - Dok - Kan 19.13-127 d Col 9.13-67 - 60pts
Sat Mar 1,2003 - Quarter Final - Dok - Kan 1.10.0.9-78 d Mel 1.8.0.8-65 - 13pts
Sat Feb 26,2005 - Quarter Final - Dok - Kan 1.15.1.18-120 d PA 2.9.0.4-76 - 44pts

Fremantle 0-1
Sat Mar 11,2006 - Semi-Final - Dok - Gee 3.10.0.14-101 d Fre 1.10.0.12-81 - 20pts

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NAB CUP, QUARTER FINALS
Friday-Saturday-Sunday, March 2-3-4

The Bulldogs were strong favourites for Friday night's NAB quarter final played in fine weather under the open roof at Docklands. But, it was Brisbane who ran the Dogs off their feet with a host of midfielders outstanding, none more so that Michael Rischitelli who showed he's ready to turn last season's promised into something special.

Angus Morgan noted in his report for Sportal: Poised and balanced, Rischitelli used his 27 possessions to advantage and was the perfect foil for Simon Black (21 touches) who was every bit as effective as last week. Other standout Lions included Luke Power, Tim Notting, Jared Brennan and third-year ruckman Cameron Wood, who was superb around stoppages and by far the most effective big man on the ground.

Brisbane kicked eight unanswered goals from nine minutes into the third term until 10 minutes into the last that put the result beyond doubt. However, second-year Bulldogs Shaun Higgins could still hold his head high for his team, kicking four goals.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 2, GAME 1
Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions
Friday (n), March 2, 2007 Docklands, 7.40pm AEDT, Roof open; crowd: 12,789 Ground conditions: Good Weather: 25C, warm
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
WB	0.1.0.2 – 8	0.3.0.5 – 23	0.4.0.8 – 32	2.7.0.10 – 70
BRI	0.1.0.1 – 7	1.3.1.3 – 33	2.7.1.4 – 67	2.12.2.6–102 (32)
Goals: Brisbane: 9pts: Robert Copeland, Luke Power. 6pts: Marcus Allan 3, Ashley McGrath 2. Joel Patfull 2, Scott Harding, Tim Notting, Matthew Moody, Jamie Charman, Michael Rischitelli. Western Bulldogs: 9pts: Nathan Eagleton 2. 6pts: Shaun Higgins 4, Matthew Robbins, Andrew McDougall, Matthew Boyd. Best: Brisbane: Michael Rischitelli, Robert Copeland, Luke Power, Simon Black, Jason Roe J Patfull. Western Bulldogs: Shaun Higgins, Daniel Giansiracusa Ryan Hargrave. Umpires: Brett Allen, Matt Stevic, Ray Chamberlain, Dean Margetts. Reports: l Jamie Charman (Bri) reported by field umpire Brett Allen for striking Ryan Hargrave (WB) during the second quarter. The MRP withdrew the charge. l Daniel Cross (WB) was cited with a first offence of making contact with field umpire Ray Chamberlain. The MRP offered a fine of $2400 with an early plea of guilty. Cross sought adjudication of the Tribunal. Cross was unsuccessful in his plea and the full first offence fine of $3200 was applied.

In a tight and competitive contest throughout, Carlton just nudged Hawthorn away by seven points to win the NAB quarter final played under lights at York Park in Launceston on Saturday night in front of the biggest crowd of the weekend pre-season fixtures. The scores were tied seven minutes into the last term after Shane Crawford timed a run into goal perfectly and let go with a long, straight kick just a whisker from the 50m arc to register a nine-point supergoal.

Carlton fluffed four opportunities to hit back before Andrew Carrazzo gave his side breathing space with five minutes to go. The Hawks poured on the pressure but the Blues stood firm. Midfielders Nick Stevens and Marc Murphy, and forward Brendan Fevola were among Carlton's best, while Sam Mitchell was outstanding for the Hawks with 31 possessions.

Lance Franklin, the 5-goal hero last week was statistically a little quieter in this outing. But the young man they call Buddy doesn't need many touches to be dangerous and with Mitchell and Crawford, was among the Hawk's best.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 2, GAME 2
Hawthorn v Carlton
Saturday (n), March 3, 2007 York Park, 6.10pm AEDT, crowd: about 15,412 Ground conditions: Good Weather: Fine, 20C
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
HAW	0.4.0.4 – 28	0.5.0.5 – 35	1.7.0.6 – 57	2.7.0.8 – 68
CAR	1.3.0.1 – 28	1.5.1.3 – 45	1.8.1.6 – 66	1.9.1.9–75 (7)
Goals: Carlton: 9pts: Marc Murphy. 6pts: Cain Ackland 2, Brendan Fevola 2, Andrew Carrazzo 2, Eddie Betts, Brad Fisher, Josh Kennedy. Hawthorn: 9pts: Clinton Young, Shane Crawford. 6pts Lance Franklin 3, Tim Boyle 3, Matt Little. Best: Carlton: Bret Thornton, Nick Stevens, Anthony Koutoufides, Andrew Carrazzo, Marc Murphy, Adam Bentick, Heath Scotland. Hawthorn: Shane Crawford, Sam Mitchell, Tim Boyle, Lance Franklin, Jordan Lewis. Umpires: Matthew Head, Stuart Wenn, Hayden Kennedy. Scott Jeffrey.

Geelong beat Port Adelaide by three-points on Saturday night at Darwin's Marrara Oval in a NAB quarter final played in a monsoonal storm which dumped 152mm of rain on the Top End in 24 hours. The drama of the occasion was further extended as the game went into extra time with scores locked at full-time, Geelong 0.8.0.6–54, Port 0.7.1.9–54.

After two five-minute periods to both ends, the Cats got home, courtesy of two Port mistakes – Brett Ebert played on from a mark in the goalsquare to hit the post in the first 5-minute period, then Chad Cornes hit the post with 24 seconds to play when given a chance to kick a nine-point goal on the back of a 50m penalty given away by Joel Corey. The Power still had time for one last roll of the dice, but Ebert dropped a chest mark 20m out from goal in the final few seconds.

The Australian reported such were the atrocious conditions in Darwin, Geelong coach Mark Thompson and Port Adelaide counterpart Mark Williams said they could take little out of the match, although both were pleased with their sides' efforts.

Geelong's win capped an eventful visit as the players and support staff endured a rough flight – having to circle Darwin airport for two hours on Friday before spending a further two hours sitting in the plane because of a torrid storm which lashed the tarmac and for safety reasons precluded airline staff from reaching them.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 2, GAME 3
Geelong v Port Adelaide
Saturday (n), March 3, 2007 Marrara Oval, Darwin, 8.40pm AEDT, crowd: 4,804 Ground conditions: Sodden following monsoonal rains Weather: Heavy rain
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
GEE	0.1.0.2 – 8	0.4.0.4 – 28	0.7.0.6 – 48	0.9.0.6–60 (3)
PA	0.4.0.1 – 25	0.4.0.6 – 30	0.4.0.6 – 30	0.7.1.12 – 57
Goals: Geelong: Cameron Mooney 4, Joel Reynolds 2, Shannon Byrnes, Nathan Djerrkura, Jimmy Bartel. Port Adelaide: Damon White 2, Adam Cockshell 2, Robert Gray, Shaun Burgoyne. Best: Geelong: Jimmy Bartel, Cameron Mooney, Corey Enright, Shannon Byrnes, Matthew Scarlett, Joel Selwood. Port Adelaide: Kane Cornes, Damon White, Shaun Burgoyne, David Rodan, Michael Wilson. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Chris Kamolins, Shaun Ryan, Kieron Nicholls. Reports: l Mathew Stokes (Gee) for rough play on Domenic Cassisi (PA) during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as bumping or making forefeel contact from front on, drawing a three-match suspension. Geelong sought adjudication from the Tribunal. The Tribunal sustained the charges against Stokes and increased his suspension to four premiership matches. l Nathan Lonie (PA) cited for striking Andrew Mackie (Gee) and offered the penalty of a reprimand. Lonie pleaded guilty and accepted the MRP reprimand.

The Kangaroos were able to see off a desperate last quarter challenge from Fremantle in the fine conditions enjoyed on Sunday afternoon at Docklands. Freo roared back, slashing a 27-point lead to just eight. Jeff Farmer was leading another Docker charge as the siren sounded.

The Kangas gave further signs to encourage coach Dean Laidley, with plenty of scoring avenues in attack coming to light. Nathan Thompson booted two in a commanding first quarter, Leigh Brown (three goals) was strong throughout and crumbers Matt Campbell, Lindsay Thomas and Djaran Whyman – who are all yet to play a senior game – kicked six goals between them. James Walker led Fremantle with 25 possessions and he was well-supported by Josh Carr and Paul Hasleby who both had 24 touches.

After a tight first half, the Kangas blew the game open and threatened to run away with the opening five goals of the third term. Shannon Grant ran riot in the centre and Hamish McIntosh did so well at the hit outs that the Dockers moved Matthew Pavlich onto the ball. However, the Dockers were able to regroup but the Kangas were in no mood to surrender. The closing stages when quite a bit of spite crept in saw the Kangaroos hold on.

2007 NAB CUP – WEEK 2, GAME 4
Kangaroos v Fremantle
Sunday, March 4, 2007 Docklands, 3.40pm AEDT, Roof open; crowd: 9,191 Ground conditions: Good Weather: Fine, sunny, 24C
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
KAN	0.3.0.3 – 21	1.6.0.5 – 50	1.11.0.5 – 80	1.14.0.7–100 (9)
FRE	0.2.0.6 – 18	0.7.0.6 – 48	0.9.0.10 – 64	0.13.0.13–91
Goals: Kangaroos: 9pts: Shannon Grant. 6pts: Leigh Brown 3, Matt Campbell 3, Nathan Thompson 2, Lachlan Hansen 2, Lindsay Thomas 2, Djaran Whyman, Brent Harvey. Fremantle: Jeff Farmer 3, Paul Duffield 2, Ryan Murphy 2, Peter Bell, Matthew Pavlich, Paul Hasleby, Justin Longmuir, Josh Carr, Andrew Browne. Best: Kangaroos: Jess Sinclair Josh Gibson, Leigh Brown, Daniel Wells, Matt Campbell, Adam Simpson, Glenn Archer. Fremantle: Peter Bell, Aaron Sandilands, Josh Carr, Paul Duffield, Paul Hasleby Roger Hayden. Umpires: Stefan Grun, Michael Vozzo, Greg Bandy, Gary Fila. Reports: l Dean Solomon (Fre) reported by field umpire Greg Bandy for striking Brent Harvey (Kan) during the last quarter. The MRP reprimanded Solomon. l The MRP cited Jeff Farmer (Fre) for eye-gouging Daniel Pratt (Kan) during the last quarter. The MRP rated the incident as a Level Four offence of a six-match suspension. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. The Tribunal sustained the charges against Farmer and suspended him for six premiership matches. l The MRP cited Michael Johnson (Fre) with a Level Three bumping offence against Lachlan Hansen (Kan) during the third quarter quarter. The MRP rated the offence as a four-match suspension. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. The Tribunal sustained the charges against Johnson and suspended him for four premiership matches.

NAB (Week 2)
Regional Challenge series

Josh Fraser boots four in Magpie win over Saints
p The Collingwood cheer squad got to sing their familiar theme song, but there was little to excite when the Magpies played St Kilda in fine and warm conditions on Friday afternoon. Both sides played with 10 reserves, so plenty got their first chances at senior footy. The Pies lost ex-Fremantle forward Paul Medhurst who rolled his left ankle while Brad Dick went down after a collision moments before half-time and both failed to appear in the second half. Collingwood ran out easy 31-point winners.

Collingwood: 15.10-100 (Fraser 4) best, Heath Shaw, Travis Cloke, Fraser, St Kilda: 7.10-52 (Milne 3) best, Ball, Fisher, Armitage.
Friday at Princes Park: about 4000.
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Adelaide outclass Demons
p Adelaide enjoyed a commanding 56-point win over a depleted Melbourne in warm conditions on Saturday afternoon at Mount Gambier for around 5,000 fans.
Brett Burton kicked four goals including three in the third quarter while the evergreen Andrew McLeod enjoyed a dominating game in the midfield. The Demons lost Ben Holland to a hip injury in the first quarter and Matthew Warnock injured an ankle. Melbourne's match-day coach Mark Riley put on a brave face admitting they were outclassed by the Crows, but said there were positives to come out of the day.

Adelaide: 14.16-100 (Burton 4) best, McLeod, Burton, Knights, Melbourne: (six singles) best, Aaron Davey, Jamar, Dunn.
Saturday at Mount Gambier: about 5000.
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Everitt debuts for the Swans
p Despite being rusty in his first game for eight months, 32-year-old Peter Everitt gave good signs in his first hit-out with Sydney in warm conditions on Saturday afternoon against Richmond at Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Swans' brain trust know it was good to shake the cobwebs off. The Tigers were missing a host of senior players as the Swans continue to steadily introduce premiership players back into their line-up. It was not all good news for Sydney with dashing defender Tadhg Kennelly suffering a bruised shoulder in the first half and Nic Fosdike reported for striking Matthew White in the last term.

Sydney: 13.7-85 (Phillips 3) best, Goodes, Fosdike, Phillips, Richmond: 10.6-66 (Johnson 2, Graham 2, Howat 2) best, Tambling, Johnson, Schultz.
Saturday at Manuka Oval: 3,365.
Report: Nic Fosdike (Syd) cited with striking Matthew White (Rch) during the fourth quarter and offered a one-match penalty. Sydney sought adjudication from the Tribunal. The Tribunal downgraded the charge; finding impact was low level rather than medium, thus freeing Fosdike to play.
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West Coast remain winless
p Premiers West Coast suffered their second pre-season loss when Essendon posted a 56-point win in the late Saturday match at Subiaco Oval.

With the Eagles missing Chris Judd, Ben Cousins, Andrew Embley, Dean Cox, Daniel Kerr and Michael Braun, it was the Bombers' perennial superstar Matthew Lloyd. Three goals each from Lloyd, Angus Monfries and impressive draftee Leroy Jetta, and two to Courtney Johns, overwhelmed the Eagles, who are still well short of top gear. The efforts of Matthew Priddis, Matt Rosa and David Wirrpunda would have pleased West Coast coach John Worsfold most, while Andrew Lovett and Jobe Watson impressed for the visitors.

Essendon: 15.10-100 (Lloyd 3, Monfries 3, Jetta 3) best, Lovett, Lloyd, Monfries, West Coast: 5.12-42 (five singles) best, Wirrpanda, Rosa, Priddis.
At Subiaco Oval: 11.012.
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Martin Windsor-Black

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1.82 — a remarkable ratio of Tackles to Marks in the wet of the Geelong v Port Adelaide clash.

The 2006 season average was 0.45 (98.28 Tackles per game, 217.74 Marks per game)

Geelong had 74 Tackles and 37 Marks to Port Adelaide's 88 Tackles and 52 Marks – a combined 162 tackles and 89 marks.

Hawthorn and the Bulldogs took handballing to a new level. Hawthorn had 173 handballs with just 148 kicks, In their game, Western Bulldogs had 177 Handballs with their 175 kicks ... and both teams lost.

In all four quarter finals there were just TWO 50-metre penalties – one to the Kangaroos, the other to Port Adelaide.

Brisbane and Geelong have met twice before in Brisbane and Cairns with the honours shared. This is the first time they have played each other in Melbourne.

Both have won their last semi final at the Docklands.

In the head to head, Carlton and the Kangaroos also have shared the spoils with 5 wins apiece.

The results in their 6 semi final meetings have alternated.. Carlton won in 1981, North Melbourne in 1982, Carlton in 1983, North Melbourne in 1990, Carlton in 1996 and Kangaroos in 2000.... It is now the Blues turn.

Carlton's only semi final losses since 1990 have been against the Kangaroos.

The Kangaroos have lost their last 3 semi finals - all against non Victorian clubs

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Friday - Docklands – 7:40pm AEDT

Brisbane (1) v Geelong (1)

Mon Mar 4,1996 - 1st Round - BCG - Bri 14.25-109 d Gee 9.9-63 - 46pts
Sat Mar 1,2003 - Quarter Final - Cazaly - Gee 2.9.0.7-79 d Bri 1.9.1.5-71 - 8pts

Semi Finals

Brisbane P 2, W 1, L 1
Fri Mar 13,1998 - Semi-Final - P - NM 14.16-100 d Bri 8.7-55 - 45pts
Sat Mar 10,2001 - Semi-Final - Dok - Bri 14.10-94 d Haw 12.7-79 - 15pts

Geelong P 13, W 7, L 6
Thu Oct 3,1957 - Semi-Final - AP - Gee 10.11-71 d Fsc 6.9-45 - 26pts
Tue Sep 22,1959 - Semi-Final - AP - Fit 10.16-76 d Gee 6.14-50 - 26pts
Tue Sep 20,1960 - Semi-Final - AP - Haw 14.20-104 d Gee 6.8-44 - 60pts
Tue Sep 19,1961 - Semi-Final - AP - Gee 14.12-96 d Car 10.11-71 - 25pts
Tue May 30,1978 - Semi-Final - P - NM 15.8-98 d Gee 9.5-59 - 39pts
Tue Apr 7,1987 - Semi-Final - P - Mel 12.13-85 d Gee 7.13-55 - 30pts
Wed Mar 16,1988 - Semi-Final - P - Gee 8.16-64 d Fit 5.6-36 - 28pts
Sat Mar 11,1989 - Semi-Final - P - Gee 16.16-112 d Car 5.9-39 - 73pts
Wed Mar 4,1992 - Semi-Final - P - Haw 20.14-134 d Gee 12.9-81 - 53pts
Fri Mar 14,1997 - Semi-Final - P - Gee 14.13-97 d NM 14.12-96 - 1pt
Sat Mar 8,2003 - Semi-Final - Dok - Col 5.8.0.10-103 d Gee 1.8.0.9-66 - 37pts
Fri Mar 5,2004 - Semi-Final - Dok - Gee 2.8.1.8-77 d Mel 2.8.0.10-76 - 1pt
Sat Mar 11,2006 - Semi-Final - Dok - Gee 3.10.0.14-101 d Fre 1.10.0.12-81 - 20pts

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Saturday - Carrara Oval – 7:10pm AEDT

Carlton (5) v Kangaroos (5)

Mon Sep 27,1965 - GRAND FINAL - AP - NM 14.13-97 d Car 9.3-57 - 40pts
Tue Jun 30,1981 - Semi-Final - P - Car 9.18-72 d NM 4.6-30 - 42pts
Tue Jun 29,1982 - Semi-Final - P - NM 13.12-90 d Car 8.13-61 - 29pts
Tue Jun 28,1983 - Semi-Final - P - Car 12.12-84 d NM 7.12-54 - 30pts
Tue Apr 29,1986 - Quarter Final - P - Car 16.16-112 d NM 11.11-77 - 35pts
Wed Feb 15,1989 - 1st Round - P - Car 12.7-79 d NM 10.14-74 - 5pts
Sat Mar 10,1990 - Semi-Final - P - NM 14.14-98 d Car 9.16-70 - 28pts
Sat Mar 16,1996 - Semi-Final - P - Car 10.12-72 d NM 5.14-44 - 28pts
Sat Feb 21,1998 - 1st Round - NHO - NM 17.17-119 d Car 11.8-74 - 45pts
Fri Feb 18,2000 - Semi-Final - P - Kan 13.19-97 d Car 11.10-76 - 21pts

Semi Finals

Carlton P 20, W 10, L 10
Wed Sept 12,1956 - Semi-Final - AP - Car 11.15-81 d Rch 9.15-69 - 12pts
Thu Sept 11,1958 - Semi-Final - AP - Car 10.12-72 d Ess 6.16-52 - 20pts
Tue Sept 19,1961 - Semi-Final - AP - Gee 14.12-96 d Car 10.11-71 - 25pts
Wed Sept 25,1963 - Semi-Final - AP - Fsc 11.7-73 d Car 4.6-30 - 43pts
Thu Sept 10,1964 - Semi-Final - AP - StK 6.10-46 d Car 5.15-45 - 1pts
Thu Sept 16,1965 - Semi-Final - AP - Car 14.15-99 d Rch 5.10-40 - 59pts
Tue Sept 21,1971 - Semi-Final - AP - Mel 14.16-100 d Car 11.8-74 - 26pts
Tue July 26,1977 - Semi-Final - P - Car 6.13-49 d Rch 4.6-30 - 19pts
Tue June 30,1981 - Semi-Final - P - Car 9.18-72 d NM 4.6-30 - 42pts
Tue June 29,1982 - Semi-Final - P - NM 13.12-90 d Car 8.13-61 - 29pts
Tue June 28,1983 - Semi-Final - P - Car 12.12-84 d NM 7.12-54 - 30pts
Tue July 10,1984 - Semi-Final - P - Syd 15.12-102 d Car 12.9-81 - 21pts
Tue July 2,1985 - Semi-Final - P - Haw 17.13-115 d Car 10.10-70 - 45pts
Tue June 24,1986 - Semi-Final - P - Car 11.13-79 d Fsc 9.6-60 - 19pts
Sat March 11,1989 - Semi-Final - P - Gee 16.16-112 d Car 5.9-39 - 73pts
Sat March 10,1990 - Semi-Final - P - NM 14.14-98 d Car 9.16-70 - 28pts
Sat March 16,1996 - Semi-Final - P - Car 10.12-72 d NM 5.14-44 - 28pts
Sat March 15,1997 - Semi-Final - P - Car 12.11-83 d StK 10.13-73 - 10pts
Fri Feb 18,2000 - Semi-Final - P - Kan 13.19-97 d Car 11.10-76 - 21pts
Sat Mar 5,2005 - Semi-Final - Dok - Car 0.21.0.7-133 d WB 1.11.0.7-82 - 51pts

Kangaroos P 22, W 12, L 10
Thu Sep 6,1956 - Semi-Final - AP - SM 9.13-67 d NM 8.14-62 - 5pts
Thu Sep 14,1961 - Semi-Final - AP - NM 14.10-94 d Col 10.8-68 - 26pts
Fri Sep 14,1962 - Semi-Final - AP - Rch 12.13-85 d NM 9.8-62 - 23pts
Tue Sep 21,1965 - Semi-Final - AP - NM 13.10-88 d Haw 6.10-46 - 42pts
Mon Sep 19,1966 - Semi-Final - AP - NM 13.12-90 d SM 12.15-87 - 3pts
Tue Sep 19,1967 - Semi-Final - AP - Fsc 13.15-93 d NM 8.15-63 - 30pts
Tue Sep 24,1968 - Semi-Final - AP - NM 18.11-119 d Rch 12.17-89 - 30pts
Tue May 30,1978 - Semi-Final - P - NM 15.8-98 d Gee 9.5-59 - 39pts
Tue Jun 24,1980 - Semi-Final - P - NM 15.10-100 d Cla 9.9-63 - 37pts
Tue Jun 30,1981 - Semi-Final - P - Car 9.18-72 d NM 4.6-30 - 42pts
Tue Jun 29,1982 - Semi-Final - P - NM 13.12-90 d Car 8.13-61 - 29pts
Tue Jun 28,1983 - Semi-Final - P - Car 12.12-84 d NM 7.12-54 - 30pts
Sat Mar 10,1990 - Semi-Final - P - NM 14.14-98 d Car 9.16-70 - 28pts
Sat Mar 9,1991 - Semi-Final - P - NM 15.13-103 d Ade 6.9-45 - 58pts
Wed Mar 15,1995 - Semi-Final - P - NM 13.14-92 d StK 9.11-65 - 27pts
Sat Mar 16,1996 - Semi-Final - P - Car 10.12-72 d NM 5.14-44 - 28pts
Fri Mar 14,1997 - Semi-Final - P - Gee 14.13-97 d NM 14.12-96 - 1pt
Fri Mar 13,1998 - Semi-Final - P - NM 14.16-100 d Bri 8.7-55 - 45pts
Fri Feb 18,2000 - Semi-Final - P - Kan 13.19-97 d Car 11.10-76 - 21pts
Fri Mar 9,2001 - Semi-Final - FP - PA 15.12-102 d Kan 13.8-86 - 16pts
Sat Mar 8,2003 - Semi-Final - FP - Ade 1.9.0.10-73 d Kan 0.10.0.9-69 - 4pts
Fri Mar 4,2005 - Semi-Final - S - WCE 2.15.0.12-120 d Kan 0.5.0.10-40 - 80pts

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NAB CUP, SEMI-FINALS
Friday-Saturday, March 9-10

The revival of the Brisbane Lions stepped up another notch on Saturday night when it efficiently disposed of Geelong in the NAB semi-final played under the open roof at Docklands. For the third straight week the Lions, playing away from home caused the upset – this time they disposed of last year's Cup winner.

Brisbane came out humming against Geelong despite the absence of a few critical players, Martin Blake observed in his report for The Age. Geelong, the defending pre-season premier and the nominal favourite, was taken aback. Nobody encapsulated the Cats' malaise so definitively as Matthew Scarlett, their laconic full-back. Scarlett should have been in for a whale of a night. The Lions had Jonathan Brown and Daniel Bradshaw unavailable, and Scarlett found himself zoning off and without a man to account for early on.

The tallest potential opponent for Scarlett would have been pint-sized Ash McGrath, Lions' coach Leigh Matthews trying to cobble something from limited stocks. Scarlett ran around on his own, dropped marks, fumbled ground balls and, once, handballed directly to an opponent for a first-quarter goal.

Geelong was inept, virtually incapable of finding the football and directionless when it did. By half-time, the Cats had racked up 178 disposals for only three goals, equating to 60 touches for every goal. This statistic, which Denis Pagan has been known to call the "strike-rate", is just about as good a measure of efficiency that we have in the game. But you want to have 20 disposals a goal; not 60. Travis Varcoe's appearance, the first sighting of a Cat in a No. 5 guernsey since the great Gary Ablett retired 11 years ago, was about the only positive sign for Geelong fans. He responded with two soccered goals in the second quarter, the only major scores of a deplorable term.

The Lions played a form of soccer, flooding back then counterattacking, flicking the ball sideways and trying to carry the ball inside 50 for their goals. For a time, it was effective. But in the third quarter, Cam Mooney began to have an impact and Geelong's slightly more conventional front-half set-up began to work.

Then it turned again and Brisbane found a way to hold on. The Lions are into the grand final because they had a couple of wily multi-premiership campaigners in Simon Black and Luke Power. Black was relentless despite having Cameron Ling chasing him; acting as captain for the evening, he was best afield. And it was Power's goal on the run – initially signalled as a nine-pointer and later reduced to six points – at the 22-minute mark that sealed the Lions' win.

2007 NAB CUP – SEMI-FINAL, WEEK 2, GAME 1
Brisbane Lions v Geelong
Friday (n), March 9, 2007 Docklands, 7.40pm AEDT, Roof open; crowd: 14,475 Ground conditions: Good Weather: 20C, mild
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
BRI	1.2.0.4 – 25	1.2.1.4 – 28	3.4.1.5 – 59	3.8.1.7–85 (12)
GEE	0.1.0.1 – 7	0.3.0.4 – 22	0.9.0.8 – 62	0.10.0.13 – 73
Goals: Brisbane: 9pts: Jed Adcock, Simon Black, Colm Begley. 6pts: Justin Sherman 3, Chris L Johnson 2, Matt Tyler, Joel Patfull, Luke Power. Geelong: 6pts: Cameron Mooney 3, Charlie Gardiner 3, Travis Varcoe 2, Shannon Byrnes, Darren Milburn. Best: Brisbane: Michael Rischitelli, Simon Black, Justin Sherman, Luke Power, Robert Copeland, Chris L Johnson, Tim Notting. Geelong: Corey Enright, Jimmy Bartel, Cameron Mooney, Charlie Gardiner, James Kelly, Darren Milburn, Shannon Byrnes. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Matthew Head, Kieron Nicholls, Shaun Ryan.

Carlton full-forward Brendan Fevola helped his side stage a remarkable second-half comeback as the Blues overran the Kangaroos in the NAB semi-final played at Carrara on the Gold Coast on Saturday night. Carlton looked buried 37 points down late in the third quarter but then kicked 10 goals straight – and kept the Kangas to just two scores in the final term. Fevola finished the night with eight goals, including a nine-pointer in the first quarter.

The late surge in a game of momentum shifts secured another impressive win for the Blues and came after the Kangaroos had kicked seven consecutive goals. Jackie Epstein noted in the Herald Sun: Then Fevola re-entered the fray after a brief spell on the bench in the third quarter. He made a statement by taking hangers, kicking disciplined goals, including three in four minutes, and was a genuine leader.

Playing their best side – minus Josh Kennedy, a late withdrawal – the Blues put in a performance that was dogged and exciting. It's also a sure bet Marc Murphy, Bryce Gibbs and Nick Stevens will form a formidable engine room this year. Setanta O'hAilpin took another giant step forward, showing confidence and poise in defence, and had the better of Nathan Thompson.

In an exceptional transformation, the Kangaroos stopped to a walk and scored only two goals from late in the third term. Coach Dean Laidley preferred to look at the positives saying he had a better gauge of his team's strengths and weaknesses heading into the premiership season with Lindsay Thomas and Matt Campbell the best of his youngsters to show out.

2007 NAB CUP – SEMI-FINAL, WEEK 3, GAME 2
Carlton v Kangaroos
Saturday (n), March 10, 2007 Carrara Oval, 7.10pm AEDT, crowd: about 7,228 Ground conditions: Good Weather: 25C, warm; possible showers
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
CAR	1.0.0.4 – 13	1.3.0.7 – 34	1.7.0.9 – 60	1.13.0.13–100 (15)
KAN	0.1.0.2 – 8	0.6.0.4 – 40	1.10.0.4 – 73	1.12.0.4 – 85
Goals: Carlton: 9pts: Brendan Fevola. 6pts: Brendan Fevola 7.1, Marc Murphy 2, Eddie Betts 2, Brad Fisher, Nick Stevens. Kangaroos: 9pts: Nathan Thompson. 6pts: Shannon Grant 3, Glenn Archer 3, Lindsay Thomas 2, Matt Campbell 2, Brent Harvey. Best: Carlton: Brendan Fevola, Marc Murphy, Eddie Betts, Ryan Houlihan, Nick Stevens. Kangaroos: Shannon Grant, Glenn Archer Lindsay Thomas, Nathan Thompson. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Matt Stevic, Stefan Grun, Ray Chamberlain.

NAB (Week 3)
Regional Challenge series

Eagles last quarter burst flattens the Crows
p After trailing by 29 points midway through the third term West Coast stormed home to beat Adelaide by seven points in steamy conditions in Alice Springs on Friday night. Former Perth boy Nathan van Berlo was solid for the Crows, the evergreen Andrew McLeod as fluid as ever, Tyson Edwards and Ben Rutten were strong through the centre. Both sides fielded strong line-ups with Dean Cox, Chris Judd, Daniel Kerr and Matt Priddis in the middle.

West Coast 12.12-84 (Lynch 2, Hunter 2) best, Hurn, Kerr, Braun, Adelaide 11.11-77 (Bock 3, Welsh 3) best, Goodwin, van Berlo, Reilly.
Friday night at Traeger Park, Alice Springs: about 11,000.
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Sydney dominate young Magpies
p A crowd of 10,500 turned out to help drought relief on Friday night at Narrandera. A slick Sydney combination outgunned Collingwood which prompted coach Paul Roos to observe he can't remember the Swans as sharp before in a pre-season under him. Roos noted: "Mick O'Loughlin is a mile ahead of where he was last year and Adam Goodes (four goals), fitness-wise, is looking great, Nick Malceski is another one who is looking really good and Jarrad McVeigh looks really good. So if you balance it out with the guys we'll be missing in Round 1 we are comfortable with where we are." Best for the Pies was the tenacious Paul Licuria who copped a nasty head wound in the second quarter but returned to kick two goals.

Sydney 19.9-123 (Goodes 4, McVeigh 3, Vogels 3) best, Everitt, Goodes, Collingwood 10.7-67 (Rocca 3, Licuria 2) best, Reid, Licuria.
Friday night at Narrandera: 10,500.
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Rodan and Nathan Krakouer star in Port's big win over Saints
p Port new boys David Rodan and Nathan Krakouer impressed in an easy 57-point victory over St Kilda in front of a tiny crowd at Football Park. Draftee Krakouer bagged the first two goals of the game and finished with three, and former Richmond rover Rodan proved a bundle of energy to boot four of his own, a tally matched by Brett Ebert from the forward pocket. Port's speed was a headache for the Saints who had Stephen Milne tried hard with four goals while Nick Dal Santo, Brendon Goddard and veteran Robert Harvey all worked hard.

Port Adelaide 21.14-140 (Rodan 4, Ebert 4, Krakouer 3, Willits 3) best, Rodan, Salopek, Thomson, St Kilda 12.11-83 (Milne 4) best, Dal Santo, Harvey, Thompson.
Friday night at Football Park: 4,424.
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Melbourne hold out Richmond
p Melbourne controlled the game at Princes Park through the midfield dominance of Cameron Bruce, Travis Johnstone, Nathan Jones and Chris Johnson. Skipper David Neitz booted three first-half goals but was rested for the final quarter after suffering stomach pains. Ruckman Jeff White also kicked three goals.

Richmond was led by half-forward Kayne Pettifer, who had 15 marks and kicked two goals. But the Tigers overused the ball and coach Terry Wallace said inaccurate conversion cost them dearly. The Demons would have been encouraged by rookie defender James Frawley's hard running off half-back. Aaron Davey bobbed in and out of the game, providing the highlight in the third quarter when he trapped the ball on the boundary line in heavy traffic, propped and kicked a goal over his shoulder.

Melbourne 15.13-103 (Neitz 3, White 3) best, Bruce, Johnstone, Bizzell, Richmond 10.15-75 (Polak 2) best, Tuck, Pettifer, Foley.
Saturday at Princes Park: about 2,000.
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Bulldogs easily over Bombers; Lloyd kicks seven
p The Bulldogs were delighted that Luke Darcy and Robert Murphy made successful returns in the practice match played on Saturday at Geelong. After two serious knee injuries Darcy had his first match for almost two years while Murphy coped well in his first outing since doing his knee in Round 9 last year. Also of note for the Dogs was the continued good form of former Eagle Andrew McDougall and Adam Cooney and Farren Ray slotting back into the side. Essendon skipper Matthew Lloyd hit top form in his return after his 2006 was ruined by injury, but while he kicked seven goals it was not enough as the Doggies held on to win by 11 points.

West.B'dogs 15.12-102 (Giansiracusa 3) best, Cooney, Fay, Giansiracusa, Essendon 13.13-91 (Lloyd 7) best, Lloyd, Hird, Davey.
Saturday at Kardinia Park: about 4,000
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Crawford reported in Docker win over Hawks in Perth
p Docker fans would have been disappointed with the first outside for Chris Tarrant on Saturday night against Hawthorn at Subiaco. In his first run, Tarrant finished with three kicks, four marks, four handballs and no goals. For Hawthorn, Tim Boyle's three goals, two from Matthew Little, a cousin of James Hird – and a good showing by Jordan Lewis were pluses for the Hawks. For Freo, James Walker continued his good pre-season form with 28 touches.

Hawthorn's Shane Crawford was booked late in the game for striking Peter Bell (Fre).

Fremantle 12.12-84 (Campbell 3) best, Walker, M Carr, Bell, Hawthorn 9.9-63 (Boyle 3) best, Boyle, Franklin, Bateman.
Saturday at Subiaco Oval: 6,321.
Report: Shane Crawford (Haw) reported for striking Peter Bell (Fre) during the fourth quarter.
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NAB CUP, GRAND FINAL
Saturday, March 17

Blues take second pre-season title in three years
Carlton boosts morale with NAB victory

In a matter of weeks, Carlton have revived their fortunes in an astonishing manner and capped off a morale-boosting period by winning the NAB crown from Brisbane in the pre-season competition grand final played on Saturday night at Docklands Stadium before a big crowd of 46,094.

Carlton midfielder Nick Stevens won the Michael Tuck Medal as best afield after collecting 26 possessions to become the first player to twice win the award, having done so as a member of Port Adelaide's 2002 win over Richmond.

Paul Gough for Sportal reported that in addition to the decisive presence of Stevens the Blues had heroes at either end of the ground in spearhead Brendan Fevola and Irish defender Setanta O'hAilpin, who shut down Lions' powerhouse Jonathan Brown in his much anticipated comeback game.

Irish eyes were certainly smiling on the Blues on St Patricks' Day as O'hAilpin, who has played just 12 games, kept the game's pre-eminent key forward – who was playing his first game since round 10 last year following a hip injury – goalless during the first three quarters.

However Brown did appear rusty throughout and ominously for rival teams showed glimpses of his old self in the final term with two goals but it was not enough to inspire a Brisbane comeback as the Lions paid the price for some inaccurate kicking.

The Lions started better and by quarter-time had 23 more possessions and six more inside 50s than the Blues yet trailed by eight points after conceding an unnecessary nine-point goal to Brad Fisher after Jared Brennan gave away an undisciplined free kick and 50-metre penalty.

It was the first of four goals for Fisher while Fevola also helped himself to four.

The Lions actually got 14 points up late in the second term in their bid to win on the road for the fourth successive week and lift their first pre-season trophy but the Blues then reeled off seven successive goals from just before half-time to the 20-minute mark of the third term to take control of the game.

Yet again it was Fevola, the reigning Coleman Medalist and Michael Tuck Medalist back in 2005 that inspired the Blues' revival with two third term goals - one of them coming from a great one handed mark.

The Lions briefly threatened early in the final term but fittingly Fevola sealed the game with his fourth goal to the delight of a pro-Blues crowd, who will be desperately hoping that after five years in the doldrums this pre-season premiership success will lift the club to greater heights than in 2005 when the Blues finished with the wooden spoon.

SQUADS
CARLTON: Cain Ackland, Adam Bentick, Eddie Betts, Luke Blackwell, Paul Bower, Andrew Carrazzo, Cameron Cloke, Brendan Fevola, Brad Fisher, Bryce Gibbs, Shaun Grigg, Adam Hartlett, Ryan Houlihan, Ryan Jackson, Josh Kennedy, Anthony Koutoufides, Matthew Lappin, Marc Murphy, Setanta O'hAilpin, Jordan Russell, Heath Scotland, Kade Simpson, Nick Stevens, Bret Thornton, Jarrad Waite, Andrew Walker, Lance Whitnall, Simon Wiggins.

BRISBANE LIONS: Jed Adcock, Marcus Allan, Colm Begley, Simon Black, Daniel Bradshaw, Jared Brennan, Jonathan Brown, Robert Copeland, Ben Fixter, Will Hamill, Scott Harding, James Hawksley, Chris Johnson, Beau McDonald, Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Wayde Mills, Matthew Moody, Tim Notting, Joel Patfull, Luke Power, Michael Rischitelli, Jason Roe, Chris Schmidt, Justin Sherman, Cheynee Stiller, Matthew Tyler, Cameron Wood.

2007 NAB CUP – GRAND FINAL
Brisbane Lions v Carlton
Saturday (n), March 17, 2007 Docklands, 7.20pm AEDT, Roof open; crowd: 46,094 Ground conditions: Good Weather: 18C, mild
	1/4 time	1/2 time	3/4 time	Final
BRI	0.2.0.2 – 14	0.6.0.7 – 43	0.7.0.11 – 53	0.10.0.12 – 72
CAR	1.2.0.1 – 22	1.4.0.3 – 36	2.9.0.3 – 75	2.12.0.7–97 (25)
Goals: Carlton: 9pts: Brad Fisher, Andrew Carrazzo. 6pts: Brendan Fevola 4, Brad Fisher 3, Heath Scotland, Anthony Koutoufides, Jordan Russell, Lance Whitnall, Nick Stevens. Brisbane: 6pts: Cheynee Stiller 2, Chris L Johnson 2, Jonathan Brown 2, Matthew Moody, Justin Sherman, Cameron Wood, Ashley McGrath. Best: Carlton: Nick Stevens, Marc Murphy, Bret Thornton, Brad Fisher, Setanta O'hAilpin, Brendan Fevola. Brisbane: Simon Black, Scott Harding, Jed Adcock, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman, Ben Fixter. Michael Tuck Medal: Nick Stevens (Carlton). Umpires: Matt Stevic, Michael Vozzo, Shaun Ryan, Scott Jeffery. Reports: Cameron Wood (Bri) by umpire Scott Jeffrey striking Cain Ackland (Car) during the third quarter. The MRP cited Wood on the charge, offering him a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards his future record. The player accepted guilt and the penalty imposed. Ben Fixter (Bri) umpire Scott Jeffrey for charging Marc Murphy (Car) during the third quarter. The MRP reviewed the incident and dismissed the charge deciding Fixter maintained eye contact with the ball and made an action of self-protection, rather than a charging motion.

NAB (Week 4)
Regional Challenge series

Nathan Thompson out for season; Lenny Hayes reported
p A big slice of the Kangaroo attack for the season disappeared in the second term at Princes Park when St Kilda's Sam Fisher dived across Nathan Thompson's left leg to spoil. By Saturday night the season was over for Thompson when surgery repaired a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament forcing him to miss all of 2007. The news was much better for the Saints who welcomed the return of co-captain Lenny Hayes following his knee injury – he picked up more than a dozen kicks and showed he had not lost any pace or agility.

St Kilda 10.13-73 (Milne 4, Voss 2) best, Harvey, Hayes, Dal Santo, Kangaroos 9.8-62 (Edwards 3, Jones 3) best, Harvey, Jones, Edwards.
Friday at Princes Park: 1500.
Report: Lenny Hayes (StK) for high contract on Lindsay Thomas (Kan) during the fourth quarter. The charge was reviewed and dismissed by the MRP, who believed he was attempting to spoil.
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Tigers hold on in face of strong Magpie finish
p Richmond controlled most of the game but after keeping Collingwood goalless in the third term failed to capitalise on their dominance by kicking only 4.8 after half time. The closeness of the scores masked the question – who will kick Collingwood's goals this season? While Anthony Rocca loomed up forward he was well held by Joel Bowden and a Tiger outfit which boasted close to their best line-up, with only Matthew Richardson, Troy Simmonds and Mark Coughlan (all injured) among the few big names absent.

Richmond 10.12-72 (Brown 4) best, Brown, Johnson, Tambling, Collingwood 9.11-65 (Cloke 3, Lockyer 2, Licuria 2) best, Thomas, Cloke, Licuria.
Friday at Quandong Park, Red Cliffs: 10,733.
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Port maintain strong start over sagging Swans
p Port coach Mark Williams praised his side for surviving a second-half comeback from Sydney to score a five-point win at Stadium Australia at Homebush on Saturday night. Michael Crowley reported in The Age that early on the Swans looked no near as sharp as they had in Narrandera last week and were lucky to have recovered.

Port Adelaide 14.13-97 (Ebert 4, White 3) best, Pettigrew, Ebert, Pearce, Sydney 14.8-92 (Davis 3, Hall 2, Jolly 2) best, Barry, C.Bolton, Fosdike.
Friday night at Homebush: 3013.
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Dockers win with added forward punch from Tarrant
p Fremantle revelled in the combination of Chris Tarrant and Matthew Pavlich at Football Park on Friday night – the Dockers were never threatened from the moment Tarrant kicked his first major; he finished with four. Adelaide had a paltry 2.10 to its name at half-time, its midfield outclassed by a Fremantle side whose relentless pressure forced the Crows to make many errors. Adelaide, which has won just one of four pre-season encounters, failed to improve in the second half.

Fremantle 12.11-83 (Tarrant 4, Gilmore 2) best, Sandilands, Tarrant, Pavlich, Adelaide 7.16-58 (Bode 2) best, Johncock, Bode, Bassett.
Friday night at Football Park: 5278.
Report: Matthew Carr (Fre) for striking Nathan Bassett (Ade) during the fourth quarter. The MRP cited Carr, assessing the incident as reckless, of medium impact and of high contact drawing a total of 225 demerit points. Carr was offered an early plea of a one-match suspension and 168.75 demerit points. The player admitted guilt and the penalty imposed.
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Five reported in Essendon-Hawthorn practice match
p A slew of reports and Essendon with only one goal in the first half, were the highlights at Casey Fields at Cranbourne on Saturday afternoon. Alwyn Davey, one of the Bombers' recent acquisitions, kicked three goals to be his side's leading scorer while Matthew Lloyd kicked two from five shots. Samantha Lane reported for The Age: Coach Kevin Sheedy was most impressed by his defenders. Mark McVeigh (38 touches) led the way, but Sheedy picked a 2006 debutant, Patrick Ryder, who he wants to play at half-back this season, as his standout. Hawk coach Alastair Clarkson admitted "we just run out of puff in the end".

Essendon 10.15-75 (Davey 3, Lloyd 2) best, Hird, Monfries, Davey, Hawthorn 9.11-65 (Williams 3, Franklin 3) best, Mitchell, Hodge, Franklin.
Saturday at Casey Fields, Cranbourne: 3500.
Reports:
l David Hille (Ess) by umpire Troy Pannell for striking Beau Muston.
l Kepler Bradley (Ess) by umpire Mathew James for making forceful contact to the head of Grant Birchall (Haw).
l Luke Hodge (Haw) by umpire Luke Farmer for striking Matthew Lloyd Ess).
l Luke Hodge (Haw) by umpire Mathew James for charging Damien Peverill (Ess).
The above four charges were reviewed and dismissed by the MRP.

l Shane Crawford (Haw) by umpire Mathew James for using abusing and insulting language towards an umpire. The MRP cited Crawford and offered him to accept with an early plea a fine of $1800. The player admitted guilt and accepted the penalty imposed.
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Geelong easily over lightweight Demon line-up
p Mark Boulton reporting for The Age and SEN noted that Geelong coach Mark Thompson had three causes for satisfaction – there was a 25-point win, the form of best-and-fairest Paul Chapman and, perhaps most importantly, no major injuries. Opposing coach Neale Daniher said it was "a bit frustrating" that he was yet to field anything close to the club's best side. In a largely scrappy affair, poor kicking from both sides – five goals in the first half – helped keep the Demons in touch. Better Melbourne news was the return on Brock McLean, who's shaved head stood out – he played his best footy in the second half.

Geelong 11.13.79 (Mooney 4, Gardiner 2, N.Ablett 2) best, Bartel, Mooney, Milburn, Melbourne 7.12-54 (Robertson 3. Neitz 2) best, Johnstone, Ward, Jones.
Saturday at Kardinia Park: 2500.
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Bulldogs lose Grant to injury as premiers continue to lose
p Key injuries to Chris Grant (groin) and Wayde Skipper (leg) took the gloss off a 20-point win by the Bulldogs over West Coast on Saturday afternoon at Subiaco. The Doggies were coached by Chris Bond, deputising for Rodney Eade who was absent because of a family illness. After a tumultuous week in which the Eagles were embroiled in a drugs furore, the home team took forever to kick into gear and was goalless until 10 minutes into the second term. Craig O'Donoghue reported for The Age: The Eagles launched a series of stirring fightbacks throughout the game, led by their stars. Chris Judd and Ben Cousins sprang to life midway through the second term, Quinten Lynch kicked three goals in the third term, and then the Eagles reduced the deficit to only eight points nearing time-on in the final quarter, before Brad Johnson sealed the win.

For the Dogs, Nathan Eagleton had plenty of the ball in the midfield, Johnson, Scott West and Adam Cooney were their usual prominent selves, Luke Darcy showed signs that he could return to the player he was before his knee injuries and Shaun Higgins was lively in attack.

West.B'dogs 15.6-96 (Johnson 3, Eagleton 2, Cooney 2, Higgins 2) best, Eagleton, West, Johnson, West Coast 11.10-76 (Lynch 4, Armstrong 2, LeCras 2) best, Cousins, Judd, Wirrpunda.
Saturday at Subiaco Oval: 6873.
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ATTENDANCE COMPARISONS
The attendance for the 2007 NAB Cup grand final took the total
to 242,179 people for the 15-match series.

Please note: Attendances at two 2007 matches were affected –
by weather in Cairns and Darwin, and poor planning at Kardinia Park.

± 2007 – 242,179 (average 16,145) 15 games
± 2006 – 235.036 (average 15,669) 15 games
± 2005 – 307,181 (average 20,479) 15 games
± 2004 – 259,128 (average 17,275) 15 games
± 2003 – 267,016 (average 17,801) 15 games
± 2002 – 398,309 (average 14,752) 27 games

Martin Windsor-Black
NAB Cup stats that matter

Carlton have won the pre-season night premiership after winning the day wooden spoon, so are numero uno on the pre-season ladder.

For the 3rd time in 4 years the highest percentage has not been by the pre-season premiers, but the 2nd second placed team on the pre-season ladder. In 2003 it was the Kangaroos (169.40) over Adelaide (120.74). In 2005 it was Richmond (140.96) over Carlton (137.54). In 2006 it was Adelaide (165.05) over Geelong (127.80). In 2007 it is Fremantle (125.00) over Carlton (116.776).

For the first time since 2002, every team has won a pre-season match. In both seasons 10 of the 16 teams finished with a percentage above 100.00 Since 2002, the teams without a pre-season win have been Port Adelaide in 2003, Hawthorn (with a draw) and Collingwood in 2004, Sydney, Hawthorn again and Essendon in 2005 and St.Kilda in 2006 (2 years after winning the 2004 premiership)

For the second consecutive season, St.Kilda have finished on the bottom of the pre-season ladder behind West Coast. St.Kilda also finished on the bottom in 2002 behind Collingwood, and second last in 2003. From those 4 pre-seasons they managed just 3 wins from 17 matches.

Hawthorn (11th) and Western Bulldogs (6th) are the only two teams that finished in exactly the same place from the 2006 regular season to the 2007 pre-season. In contrast to the 2003 pre-season when Hawthorn finished 6th and the Western Bulldogs 11th.

This has also been the most even pre-season over the last 6 years. This pre-season's largest percentage is the lowest (150.64, 169.40, 146.80, 140.96, 165.06, 125.00), and the smallest percentage is the highest (64.63, 64.97, 56.02, 67.48, 70.11, 71.47).

Surprisingly, the most successful team in the preseason since 2002 has been Fremantle - despite not reaching a Grand Final. Their finishing positions have been 4th, 4th, 9th, 6th, 4th and 2nd, for a total of 17 wins and 8 losses and with the highest overall percentage. They have overtaken
Adelaide on top, after defeating them by 25 points on the weekend.

Since 2002, Carlton have won 15 games and lost 10, yet have a percentage below 100.

At the other end of the table, bottom place was up for grabs between St.Kilda, Hawthorn and Essendon. The Saints avoided bottom place by upsetting Kangaroos by 11 points. After trailing by 28 points at half-time, Essendon ran over Hawthorn to win by 10 points and relegate Hawthorn to the bottom of the 2002-2007 pre-season ladder.

On a final note, it's worth noting that last year's grand finalists West Coast and Sydney finished 15th and 14th respectively on the 2006 pre-season ladder, and the 2005 premiers, Sydney, finished 14th on the 2005 pre-season ladder.

Pre-Season Ladder 2007

		W	L	D	F	A	%	Total
1	CARLTON (16)	4	0	–	355	304	116.776	16
2	FREMANTLE (4)	3	1	–	370	296	125.000	12
3	PORT ADELAIDE (12)	3	1	–	383	321	119.315	12
4	GEELONG (10)	3	1	–	351	295	118.983	12
5	BRISBANE LIONS (13)	3	1	–	314	285	110.175	12
6	WEST.B'DOGS (6)	3	1	–	365	339	107.670	12
7	ESSENDON (15)	2	2	–	364	330	110.303	8
8	SYDNEY (2)	2	2	–	370	327	113.150	8
9	Kangaroos (14)	2	2	–	345	292	118.151	8
10	Adelaide (3)	1	3	–	321	300	107.000	4
11	Hawthorn (11)	1	3	–	306	320	95.625	4
12	Collingwood (7)	1	3	–	298	364	81.868	4
13	Melbourne (5)	1	3	–	287	364	78.846	4
14	Richmond (9)	1	3	–	309	392	78.827	4
15	West Coast (1)	1	3	–	277	385	71.948	4
16	St.Kilda (8)	1	3	–	253	354	71.469	4
*2006 finishing position in brackets

Pre-Season Ladder 2002-2007

		W	L	D	F	A	%	Total
1	FREMANTLE	17	8	–	2258	1853	121.856	68
2	GEELONG (2004, 2006)	17	8	–	2185	1930	113.212	68
3	ADELAIDE (2003, 2006)	16	9	–	2194	1803	121.686	64
4	BRISBANE LIONS (2007)	15	10	–	2042	1905	107.192	60
5	CARLTON (2005,2007)	15	10	–	2328	2343	99.360	60
6	PORT ADELAIDE (2002)	14	11	–	2199	2054	107.059	56
7	KANGAROOS	13	11	1	2224	1912	116.318	54
8	WEST COAST (2005)	13	12	–	2036	2035	100.049	52
9	Melbourne	12	13	–	1944	210	91.698	48
10	Richmond (2002)	11	14	–	2120	2159	98.194	44
11	Sydney	10	15	–	1931	1970	98.020	40
12	West.B'Dogs	10	15	–	2186	2536	86.199	40
13	Collingwood (2003)	10	15	–	1973	2345	84.136	40
14	Essendon	9	16	–	2111	2270	92.996	36
15	St.Kilda (2004)	9	16	–	1868	2180	85.688	36
16	Hawthorn	8	16	1	1909	2093	91.209	34
*premierships in brackets, runners up in italics

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1st Round (Week 1) match details
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Semi-Finals (Week 3)
Grand Final (Week 4)

Footystats

Best of NAB Cup series 2007

Highest Scores

Pts	9, 6, 3, 1pt	Final Scores	Where
139	3.17.0.10	GEELONG v Richmond 1.14.0.3–96	1R-KP
117	1.15.2.12	KANGAROOS v Collingwood 1.8.0.9–66	1R(n)-C
112	4.11.0.10	FREMANTLE v West Coast 0.10.0.15–75	1R(n)-S
110	3.11.1.14	HAWTHORN v Melbourne 2.9.1.11–86	1R(n)-Dok
102	2.12.0.12	BRISBANE v West.B'dogs 2.7.0.10–70	QF(n)-Dok
100	1.14.0.7	KANGAROOS v Fremantle 0.13.0.13–91	QF-Dok
100	1.13.0.13	CARLTON v Kangaroos 1.12.0.4–85	SF(n)-C
97	1.12.1.13	WEST.B'DOGS v Sydney 1.9.0.7–70	1R-Man
97	2.12.0.7	CARLTON v Brisbane 0.10.0.12–72	GF(n)-Dok
96	1.14.0.3	RICHMOND v Geelong 3.17.0.10–139	1R-KP
91	0.13.0.13	FREMANTLE v Kangaroos 1.14.0.7–91	QF-Dok
89	2.9.2.11	PORT ADEL v Adelaide 2.10.1.5–86	1R(n)-FP
86	2.10.1.5	ADELAIDE v Port Adel 2.9.2.11–89	1R(n)-FP
86	2.9.1.11	MELBOURNE v Hawthorn 3.11.1.14–110	1R(n)-Dok
85	3.8.1.7	BRISBANE v Geelong 0.10.0.13–73	SF(n)-Dok
85	1.12.0.4	KANGAROOS v Carlton 1.13.0.13–100	SF(n)-C
83	1.10.0.14	CARLTON v Essendon 1.9.0.16–79	1R(n)-Dok
79	1.9.0.16	ESSENDON v Carlton 1.10.0.14–83	1R(n)-Dok
75	0.10.0.15	WEST COAST v Fremantle 4.11.0.10–109	1R(n)-S
75	1.9.1.9	CARLTON v Hawthorn 2.7.0.8–68	QF(n)-YPL
73	0.10.0.13	GEELONG v Brisbane 4.7.1.7–88	SF(n)-Dok
72	0.10.0.12	BRISBANE v Carlton 2.12.0.7–97	GF(n)-Dok
70	1.9.0.7	SYDNEY v West.B'dogs 1.12.1.13–97	1R-Man
70	2.7.0.10	WEST.B'DOGS v Brisbane 2.12.0.12–102	QF(n)-Dok
68	2.7.0.8	HAWTHORN v Carlton 1.9.1.9–75	QF(n)-YPL
66	1.8.0.9	COLLINGWOOD v Kangaroos 1.15.2.12–117	1R(n)
60	0.9.0.6	GEELONG v Port Adel 0.7.1.12–57	QF(n)-Mar
57	0.7.1.12	PORT ADEL v Geelong 0.9.0.6–60	QF(n)-Mar
52	0.7.0.10	BRISBANE v St Kilda 1.5.1.13–45	1R(n)-Caz
45	1.5.1.3	ST KILDA v Brisbane 0.7.0.10–52	R1(n)-Caz

Lowest Scores

Pts	9, 6, 3, 1pt	Final Scores	Where
45	1.5.1.3	ST KILDA v Brisbane 0.7.0.10–52	R1(n)-Caz
52	0.7.0.10	BRISBANE v St Kilda 1.5.1.13–45	1R(n)-Caz
57	0.7.1.12	PORT ADEL v Geelong 0.9.0.6–60	QF(n)-Mar
60	0.9.0.6	GEELONG v Port Adel 0.7.1.12–57	QF(n)-Mar
66	1.8.0.9	COLLINGWOOD v Kangaroos 1.15.2.12	1R(n)
68	2.7.0.8	HAWTHORN v Carlton 1.9.1.9–75	QF(n)-YPL
70	1.9.0.7	SYDNEY v West.B'dogs 1.12.1.13–97	1R-Man
70	2.7.0.10	WEST.B'DOGS v Brisbane 2.12.0.12–102	QF(n)-Dok
72	0.10.0.12	BRISBANE v Carlton 2.12.0.7–97	GF(n)-Dok
73	0.10.0.13	GEELONG v Brisbane 4.7.1.7–88	SF(n)-Dok
75	0.10.0.15	WEST COAST v Fremantle 4.11.0.10–109	1R(n)-S
75	1.9.1.9	CARLTON v Hawthorn 2.7.0.8–68	QF(n)-YPL
79	1.9.0.16	ESSENDON v Carlton 1.10.0.14–83	1R(n)-Dok

Greatest Winning Margins

51pts	KANGAROOS 1.15.2.12–117 v Col 1.8.0.9–66	1R(n)-C
43	GEELONG 3.17.0.10–139 v Rch 1.14.0.3–96	1R-KP
37	FREMANTLE 4.11.0.10–112 v WCE 0.10.0.15–75	1R(n)-S
32	BRISBANE 2.12.0.12–102 v WB 2.7.0.10–70	QF(n)-Dok
27	WEST.B'DOGS 1.12.1.13–97 v Syd 1.9.0.7–70	1R(n)-Man
25	CARLTON 2.12.0.7–97 v Brisbane 0.10.0.2–72	GF(n)-Dok
24	HAWTHORN 3.11.1.14–110 v Mel 2.9.1.11–86	1R(n)-Dok
15	CARLTON 1.13.0.13–100 v Kan 1.12.0.4–85	SF(n)-C
12	BRISBANE 3.8.1.7–88 v Kangaroos 0.10.0.13–73	SF(n)-Dok
9	KANGAROOS 1.14.0.7–100 v Fre 0.13.0.13–91	QF-Dok
7	BRISBANE 0.7.0.10–52 v StK 1.5.1.3–45	1R(n)-Caz
7	CARLTON 1.9.1.9–75 v Haw 2.7.0.8–68	QF(n)-YPL
4	CARLTON 1.10.0.14–83 v Essendon 1.9.0.6–79	1R(n)-Dok
3	PORT ADEL 2.9.2.11–89 v Ade 2.10.1.5–86	1R(n)-FP
3	GEELONG 0.9.0.6–60 v PA 0.7.1.12–57	QF(n)-Mar

Most recent One-Pointer

There have been 21 one-point results since the first in 1964.
The most recent —
Geelong 14.13-97 v North Melb 14.12-96	1997-SF-P
Adelaide 78 – 1.10.0.9 v Port Adelaide 77 – 0.11.0.11	2003-1R(n)-GP
Geelong 2.8.1.8–77 v Melbourne 2.8.0.10–76	2004-SF(n)-Dok
Brisbane 1.8.1.10–70 v Essendon 1.8.0.12–69	2006-1R-C
Collingwood 2.8.0.8–74 v St Kilda 1.9.0.10–73	2006-1R(n)-Dok

Best Scores in Each Quarter, 2007

FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER

47pts	GEE v Rch 12	1R-KP	40pts	GEE v Rch 24	1R-KP
46pts	KAN v Col 16	1R(n)-C	37pts	PA v Ade 20	1R(n)-FP
34pts	STK v Bri 6	1R(n)-Caz	35pts	FRE v WC 4	1R(n)-S
33pts	WB v Syd 12	1R-Man	32pts	KAN v Car 21	SF(n)-C
29pts	CAR v Ess 11	1R(n)-Dok	31pts	MEL v Haw 10	1R(n)-Dok
28pts	HAW v Car 28	QF(n)-YPL	30pts	FRE v Kan 29	QF-Dok
28pts	CAR v Haw 28	QF(n)-YPL	29pts	KAN v Fre 30	QF-Dok
27pts	ADE v PA 15	1R(n)-FP	29pts	BRI v Car 14	GF(n)-Dok
27pts	COL v Kan 46	1R(n)-C	26pts	BRI v WB 15	QF(n)-Dok
25pts	BRI v Gee 7	SF(n)-Dok	25pts	PA v Gee 8	QF(n)-Mar
22pts	HAW v Mel 17	1R(n)-Dok	24pts	RCH v Gee 40	1R-KP
22pts	CAR v Bri 14	GF(n)-Dok	23pts	CAR v Ess 19	1R(n)-Dok
21pts	KAN v Fre 18	QF-Dok	21pts	CAR v Kan 32	SF(n)-C

THIRD QUARTER

FOURTH QUARTER

44pts	GEE v Rch 24	1R-KP	43pts	HAW v Mel 7	1R(n)-Dok
40pts	GEE v Gee 31	SF(n)-Dok	40pts	CAR v Kan 12	SF(n)-C
39pts	CAR v Bri 10	GF(n)-Dok	38pts	WC v Fre 35	1R(n)-S
35pts	KAN v Col 20	1R(n)-C	38pts	FRE v WC	1R(n)-S
35pts	HAW v Mel 31	1R(n)-Dok	38pts	WB v BRI 35	QF(n)-Dok
34pts	BRI v WB 9	QF(n)-Dok	35pts	BRI v WB 38	QF(n)-Dok
33pts	KAN v Car 26	SF(n)-C	36pts	RCH v Gee 8	1R-KP
31pts	MEL v Haw 35	1R(n)-Dok	31pts	WB v Syd 31	1R-Man
31pts	GEE v Bri 40	SF(n)-Dok	31pts	SYD v WB 31	1R-Man
30pts	KAN v Fre 16	QF-Dok	28pts	COL v Kan 16	1R(n)-C
28pts	PA v Ade 19	1R(n)-FP	27pts	PA v Gee 12	QF(n)-Mat
28pts	FRE v WC 15	1R(n)-S	27pts	FRE v Kan 20	QF-Dok

Best in Goals – 2007 NAB Cup series

**9-point goals**
Players	Christian	Club	1R	QF	SF	GF	Total
EAGLETON	Nathan	WB	x	2	x	x	2
ADCOCK	Jed	Bri	x	x	1	x	1
BARTEL	Jimmy	Gee	1	x	x	x	1
BEGLEY	Colm	Bri	x	x	1	x	1
BETTS	Eddie	Car	1	x	x	x	1
BLACK	Simon	Bri	x	x	1	x	1
BOCK	Nathan	Ade	1	x	x	x	1
BURGOYNE	Shaun	PA	1	x	x	x	1
CAMPBELL	Adam	Fre	1	x	x	x	1
CARRAZZO	Andrew	Car	x	x	x	1	1
CLOKE	Travis	Col	1	x	x	x	1
COPELAND	Robert	Bri	x	1	x	x	1
CRAWFORD	Shane	Haw	x	1	x	x	1
DRUM	Marcus	Fre	1	x	x	x	1
ENRIGHT	Corey	Gee	1	x	x	x	1
FEVOLA	Brendan	Car	x	x	1	x	1
FISHER	Brad	Car	x	x	x	1	1
GODDARD	Brendon	StK	1	x	x	x	1
GRANT	Shannon	Kan	x	1	x	x	1
GREEN	Brad	Mel	1	x	x	x	1
HARRIS	Daniel	WB	1	x	x	x	1
HEADLAND	Des	Fre	1	x	x	x	1
KIRK	Brett	Syd	1	x	x	x	1
LEWIS	Jordan	Haw	1	x	x	x	1
McGLYNN	Ben	Haw	1	x	x	x	1
MURPHY	Marc	Car	1	x	x	x	1
MUSTON	Beau	Haw	1	x	x	x	1
JOHNSON	Chris A	Mel	1	x	x	x	1
JONES	Corey	Kan	1	x	x	x	1
LOGAN	Tom	PA	1	x	x	x	1
LUCAS	Scott	Ess	1	x	x	x	1
PAVLICH	Matthew	Fre	1	x	x	x	1
POWER	Luke	Bri	x	1	x	x	1
PRISMALL	Brent	Gee	1	x	x	x	1
THOMPSON	Nathan	Kan	1	x	1	x	1
TIVENDALE	Greg	Rch	1	x	x	x	1
WELSH	Scott	Ade	1	x	x	x	1
YOUNG	Clinton	Haw	x	1	x	x	1
			37	x	x	x	37

6-point goals – total below include *9-point goals*
Players	Christian	Club	1R	2R	SF	GF	Total
FEVOLA	Brendan	Car	5	2	8*	4	19*
MOONEY	Cameron	Gee	4	4	3	x	11
FRANKLIN	Lance	Haw	5	3	x	x	8
THOMAS	Lindsay	Kan	4	2	2	x	8
CAMPBELL	Matt	Kan	2	3	2	x	7
FISHER	Brad	Car	x	1	1	4*	6*
GRANT	Shannon	Kan	2	1*	3	x	6*
GARDINER	Charlie	Gee	2	x	3	x	5
HIGGINS	Shaun	WB	1	4	x	x	5
SHERMAN	Justin	Bri	2	x	3	x	5
BETTS	Eddie	Car	1*	1	2	x	4*
FARMER	Jeff	Fre	1	3	x	x	4
JOHNSON	Chris L	Bri	x	x	2	2	4
OTTENS	Brad	Gee	4	x	x	x	4
MURPHY	Marc	Car	x	2*	2	x	4*
PATFULL	Joel	Bri	1	2	1	x	4
PAVLICH	Matthew	Fre	3*	1	x	x	4*
ALLAN	Marcus	Bri	x	3	x	x	3
ARCHER	Glenn	Kan	x	x	3	x	3
BOCK	Nathan	Ade	3*	x	x	x	3*
BOYLE	Tim	Haw	x	3	x	x	3
BROWN	Leigh	Kan	x	3	x	x	3
BROWN	Nathan G	Rch	3	x	x	x	3
BYRNES	Shannon	Gee	1	1	x	1	3
CARRAZZO	Andrew	Car	x	2	x	1*	3*
DELEDIO	Brett	Rch	3	x	x	x	3
HARVEY	Brent	Kan	1	1	1	x	3
JONES	Corey	Kan	3*	x	x	x	3*
LYNCH	Malcolm	WB	3	x	x	x	3
McGRATH	Ashley	Bri	x	2	x	1	3
MONFRIES	Angus	Ess	3	x	x	x	3
MURPHY	Ryan	Fre	1	2	x	x	3
ROBBINS	Matthew	WC	2	1	x	x	3
THOMPSON	Nathan	Kan	1	2	x	x	3
WELSH	Scott	Ade	3*	x	x	x	3*
WHITE	Jesse	Syd	3	x	x	x	3
ABLETT	Gary	Gee	2	x	x	x	2
ACKLAND	Cain	Car	x	2	x	x	2
BROWN	Jonathan	Bri	x	x	x	2	2
BROWNE	Andrew	Fre	2	x	x	x	2
BROOKS	Barry	StK	2	x	x	x	2
BURGOYNE	Shaun	PA	1*	1	x	x	2*
COCKSHELL	Adam	PA	x	2	x	x	2
COPELAND	Robert	Bri	1	1*	x	x	2*
CROWLEY	Ryan	Fre	2	x	x	x	2
DUFFIELD	Paul	Fre	x	2	x	x	2
EAGLETON	Nathan	WB	x	2*	x	x	2*
EBERT	Brett	PA	2	x	x	x	2
EDWARDS	Tyson	Ade	2	x	x	x	2
GREEN	Brad	Mel	2*	x	x	x	2*
GRIFFIN	Jonathon	Ade	2	x	x	x	2
HANSEN	Lachlan	Kan	x	2	x	x	2
JOHNSON	Brad	WB	2	x	x	x	2
JOHNSON	Chris A	Mel	2*	x	x	x	2*
JONES	Chad	WCE	2	x	x	x	2
KENNEDY	Josh	Car	1	1	x	x	2
KIRK	Brett	Syd	2*	x	x	x	2*
LLOYD	Matthew	Ess	2	x	x	x	2
LOGAN	Tom	PA	2*	x	x	x	2*
LONGMUIR	Justin	Fre	1	1	x	x	2
McDOUGALL	Andrew	WB	1	1	x	x	2
McGLYNN	Ben	Haw	2*	x	x	x	2*
McKINLEY	Ben	WCE	2	x	x	x	2
MILBURN	Darren	Gee	1	x	1	x	2
MOODY	Matthew	Bri	x	1	x	1	2
NEITZ	David	Mel	2	x	x	x	2
PRISMALL	Brent	Gee	2*	x	x	x	2*
REYNOLDS	Joel	Ess	x	2	x	x	2
RICHARDS	Ted	Syd	2	x	x	x	2
RICHARDSON	Matthew	Rch	2	x	x	x	2
ROBERTSON	Russell	Mel	2	x	x	x	2
ROUGHEAD	Jarryd	Haw	2	x	x	x	2
STEVENS	Nick	Car	x	x	1	1	2
STILLER	Cheynee	Bri	x	x	x	2	2
TUCK	Shane	Rch	2	x	x	x	2
TYLER	Matt	Bri	1	x	1	x	2
VARCOE	Travis	Gee	x	x	2	x	2
WHITE	Damon	PA	x	2	x	x	2
WHITNALL	Lance	Car	1	x	x	1	2
WILLIAMS	Mark	Haw	2	x	x	x	2
ABLETT	Nathan	Gee	1	x	x	x	1
ADCOCK	Jed	Bri	x	x	1*	x	1*
ALLEN	Jarryd	StK	1	x	x	x	1
ARMSTRONG	Stevens	WCE	1	x	x	x	1
BAIRD	Travis	WB	1	x	x	x	1
BARTEL	Jimmy	Gee	x	1	x	x	1
BELL	Peter	Fre	x	1	x	x	1
BENTLEY	Greg	PA	1	x	x	x	1
BOYD	Matthew	WB	x	1	x	x	1
BRADLEY	Kepler	Ess	1	x	x	x	1
BROWN	Nathan D	Mel	1	x	x	x	1
BROWNE	Andrew	Fre	x	1	x	x	1
BRUCE	Cameron	Mel	1	x	x	x	1
BURNS	Scott	Col	1	x	x	x	1
CAMPBELL	Adam	Fre	1*	x	x	x	1*
CARR	Josh	Fre	x	1	x	x	1
CLOKE	Travis	Col	1*	x	x	x	1*
COUSINS	Ben	WCE	1	x	x	x	1
CRAWFORD	Shane	Haw	x	1*	x	x	1*
CURRIE	Daniel	Syd	1	x	x	x	1
DAVEY	Alwyn	Ess	1	x	x	x	1
DAVIS	Leon	Col	1	x	x	x	1
DAVIS	Nick	Syd	1	x	x	x	1
DICK	Brad	Col	1	x	x	x	1
DJERRKURA	Nathan	Gee	x	1	x	x	1
DRUM	Marcus	Fre	1*	x	x	x	1*
DUNN	Lynden	Mel	1	x	x	x	1
EDWARDS	Aaron	Kan	1	x	x	x	1
EGAN	Chris	Col	1	x	x	x	1
FOLEY	Nathan	Rch	1	x	x	x	1
GODDARD	Brendon	StK	1*	x	x	x	1*
GRAY	Robert	PA	x	1	x	x	1
GRIFFIN	Ryan	WB	1	x	x	x	1
HARBROW	Jarrod	WB	1	x	x	x	1
HARDING	Scott	Bri	x	1	x	x	1
HASLEBY	Paul	Fre	x	1	x	x	1
HEADLAND	Des	Fre	1*	x	x	x	1*
HILLE	David	Ess	1	x	x	x	1
HOULIHAN	Ryan	Car	1	x	x	x	1
HUDSON	Ben	Ade	1	x	x	x	1
HYDE	Chris	Rch	1	x	x	x	1
KIEL	Haydn	Bri	1	x	x	x	1
KOUTOUFIDES	Anthony	Car	x	x	x	1	1
LADE	Brendon	PA	1	x	x	x	1
LeCRAS	Mark	WCE	1	x	x	x	1
LEWIS	Jordan	Haw	1*	x	x	x	1*
LITTLE	Matt	Haw	x	1	x	x	1
LUCAS	Scott	Ess	1*	x	x	x	1*
LYNCH	Quinten	WCE	1	x	x	x	1
MEDHURST	Paul	Col	1	x	x	x	1
MEYER	Danny	Rch	1	x	x	x	1
MILNE	Stephen	StK	1	x	x	x	1
MONTAGNA	Leigh	StK	1	x	x	x	1
MUSTON	Beau	Haw	1*	x	x	x	1*
NOTTING	Tim	Bri	x	1	x	x	1
PEARCE	Danyle	PA	1	x	x	x	1
PENDLEBURY	Scott	Col	1	x	x	x	1
PETTIFER	Kayne	Rch	1	x	x	x	1
POWER	Luke	Bri	x	1*	x	x	1*
RIGGIO	Matt	Kan	1	x	x	x	1
RODAN	David	PA	1	x	x	x	1
ROSA	Matt	WCE	1	x	x	x	1
ROWE	Sam	Syd	1	x	x	x	1
RUSLING	Sean	Col	1	x	x	x	1
RUSSELL	Jordan	Car	x	x	x	1	1
SALOPEK	Steven	PA	1	x	x	x	1
SANDILANDS	Aaron	Fre	1	x	x	x	1
SCOTLAND	Heath	Car	x	x	x	1	1
SHAW	Rhyce	Col	1	x	x	x	1
SINCLAIR	Jess	Kan	1	x	x	x	1
SHARMAN	Justin	Bri	x	x	x	1	1
SOLOMON	Dean	Fre	1	x	x	x	1
STAKER	Brett	WCE	1	x	x	x	1
STEVENS	Scott	Ade	1	x	x	x	1
STOKES	Matthew	Gee	1	x	x	x	1
THOMSON	Adam	PA	1	x	x	x	1
TIVENDALE	Greg	Rch	1*	x	x	x	1*
WHYMAN	Djaran	Kan	x	1	x	x	1
WINDERLICH	Jason	Ess	1	x	x	x	1
WOOD	Cameron	Bri	x	x	x	1	1
YOUNG	Clinton	Haw	1	x	x	x	1

Match 1	Match 2	Match 3	Match 4	Match 5	Match 6	Match 7	Match 8
Friday (n) Football Park 7.40pm EDT	Friday (n) Carrara Oval 8.40pm EDT	Saturday Manuka Oval 3.40pm EDT	Saturday (n) Docklands 6.10pm EDT	Saturday (n) Cazaly Oval 8.40pm EDT	Sunday Kardinia Park 3.40pm EDT	Sunday (n) Docklands 6.10pm EDT	Sunday (n) Subiaco Oval 8.40pm EDT
Port Adelaide 2.9.2.11–89 Adelaide 2.10.1.5–86	Kangaroos 1.15.2.12–117 Collingwood 1..8.0.9–66	West.B'dogs 1.12.1.13–97 Sydney 1.9.0.7–70	Carlton 1.10.0.14–83 Essendon 1.9.0.16–79	St Kilda 1.5.1.3–45 Brisbane 0.7.0.10–52	Geelong 3.17-0.10–139 Richmond 1.14.0.3–96	Melbourne 2.9.1.11–86 Hawthorn 3.11.1.14–110	West Coast 0.10.0.15–75 Fremantle 4.11.0.10–112
Foxtel	Seven	Foxtel	Ten	Seven	Ten	Foxtel	Foxtel

2007 NAB CUP, WEEK TWO, QUARTER FINALS, Fri-Sat-Sun, March 2-3-4
Friday (Match #9) Docklands (n) 7.40pm EDT	Saturday (Match #10) York Park (n) 6.10pm EDT	Saturday (Match #11) Marrara Oval, Darwin (n) 8.40pm EDT	Sunday (Match #12) Docklands 3.40pm EDT
West.B'dogs 2.7.0.10 – 70 Brisbane 2.12.2.6 – 102 (32)	Hawthorn 2.7.0.7 – 68 Carlton 1.9.1.9 – 75	Geelong 0.9.0.6 – 60 Port Adelaide 0.7.1.12 – 57	Kangaroos 1.14.0.7 – 100 (9) Fremantle 0.13.0.13 – 91
Channel Seven	Network Ten	Fox Sports	Fox Sports

2007 NAB CUP, SEMI-FINALS, WEEK THREE, Friday-Saturday, March 9-10
Friday (Match #13)	Saturday (Match #14)
Brisbane 3.8.1.7–85 v Geelong 0.10.0.13–73 at Docklands, 7.40pm AEDT	Carlton 1.13.0.13–100 v Kangaroos 1.12.0.4–85 at Carrara Oval, 7.10pm AEDT