Young Bombers' Attacking Style Leaves Paper-thin Defence To Count Cost

THE extent of Essendon's defensive weakness in 2008 has been demonstrated by a remarkable fact: it has had more points scored against it in eight games than a dying Fitzroy did in 1996.

At 50, It's Time For Ted To Shine

Half a century of games has been a long time coming for Richards, writes Michael Cowley. Even Ted Richards was not surprised his milestone passed virtually unnoticed. No disputing it was an achievement, but it was hardly unique. And, that particular week, everything involving the Swans was swallowed up by a left hook by one of his teammates.

Cross Forecasts A Challenging Time On The Storm Front

IN successive games, the Newcastle Knights have knocked off the NRL's joint leaders and the outright competition frontrunners.

Open Door In Beijing Closes For Hackett

GRANT HACKETT'S 2008 Olympic focus will have to be purely on the pool after he last night failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in the 10 kilometre open-water event.

'elder Statesman' Crawford Just Likes Watching Youngsters Play

JUST five games out from playing his 300th AFL match, Brownlow medallist Shane Crawford says he's enjoying the thrill of playing alongside some "freakish" teammates.