Round Eleven (Women’s Round)
Friday June 5
Richmond v Western Bulldogs at Docklands, 7.40pm
Saturday June 6
North Melbourne v St Kilda at Docklands, 2.10pm
Brisbane Lions v Carlton at the Gabba, 7.10pm
Port Adelaide v Fremantle at AAMI Stadium, 7.10pm; Curtain Raiser – SAWFL, 4.35pmpm
Sunday June 7
Essendon v Adelaide at Docklands, 1.10pm
Hawthorn v Sydney Swans at the MCG, 2.1pm
West Coast v Geelong Cats at Subiaco, 2.40pm; Curtain Raiser – Women’s National Championships, Grand Final, 12pm
Monday June 8
Melbourne v Collingwood at the MCG, 2.10pm; Curtain Raiser – Women’s Representative Match, 11am
NAB AFL U18 Championships (round two)
Friday June 5
Northern Territory vs Western Australia at TIO Stadium, 6pm
Saturday June 6
NSW/ACT vs Vic Metro at Rouse Hill, 10am
Qld v SA at Rouse Hill, 12.30pm
Sunday June 7
Tasmania vs Vic Country at Bellerive Oval, 11.30am
IMPENDING MILESTONES
All-time career goalkickers – Matthew Lloyd, Essendon. Matthew has kicked 911 goals since his debut in 1995. He needs three goals to draw level with Leigh Matthews, who currently sits at seventh position in the all-time history of the game. The leading seven players in history are Tony Lockett (1360 goals), Gordon Coventry (1299 goals), Jason Dunstall (1254 goals), Doug Wade (1057 goals), Gary Ablett (1030 goals), Jack Titus (970 goals) and Leigh Matthews (915 goals).
300 games – Tyson Edwards, Adelaide. Tyson is due to become the fourth Adelaide player after Andrew McLeod (314 games), Mark Ricciuto (312 games) and Ben Hart (311 games) and the 60th player in the history of the game to reach 300 games. A full list of 300 game players can be found on page 558 of the AFL 2009 Season Guide, with the exception of Dustin Fletcher (Essendon) and Jason Akermanis (Western Bulldogs), who reached the milestone earlier this season.
150 games – Ryan Hargrave, Western Bulldogs
100 games – Paul Bevan, Sydney Swans
100 games umpired – Simon Meredith
100 games – Rick Ladson, Hawthorn
100 games – Matt Maguire, St Kilda
50 games – Setanta O’hAilpin, Carlton
50 games – Hayden Skipworth, Essendon
50 games – Sam Gilbert, St Kilda
Most Consecutive Games Scoring At Least One Goal – Lance Franklin, Hawthorn. Lance has scored at least one goal in his last 68 games, dating back to Round 12, 2006. He currently has the tenth best streak in the history of the game and will move to equal ninth this week if he can score at least one goal. The leading streaks are Tony Lockett (114 games from Round 10 1993 to Round 12 2002), Gordon Coventry (98 games from Round One 1932 to Round 11 1937), Dick Lee (97 games from Round Nine 1910 to Round Nine 1918), Bill Mohr (80 games from Round Nine 1933 to Round Six 1938), Mark Jackson (79 games from Round One 1981 to Round 12 1985, Jack Moriarty (78 games from Week One Finals 1924 to Round 13 1929), Jason Dunstall (72 games from Round Eight 1987 to Round Eight 1990), Matthew Lloyd (70 games from Round 16 1999 to Round 22 2002) and Gary Ablett (69 games from Round 19 1992 to the Preliminary Final 1995).
Most Consecutive Wins Outside Home State – Geelong Cats. The Geelong Cats have won their last 10 consecutive matches played outside of Victoria, dating back to a 56 point win over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium in May 2007, that began this current streak. The most consecutive matches won by any team outside its home state in the history of the national competition is 11 by North Melbourne, extending between April 24, 1999 and July 8, 2000. Please contact the AFL media department by return email if you want the full breakdown of all matches in the two streaks.
TRIBUNAL MATCH REVIEW PROCESS
The following players were reported over the weekend:
The AFL wishes to advise the following changes have been made to club lists, under the provision of the AFL injury list rules.
Carlton – Reinstated Adam Bentick to the senior list, after he had been on the long-term injury list, and returned Greg Bentley to the rookie list.
Geelong Cats – Upgraded Jeremy Laidler to the senior list from the rookie list, in place of Josh Hunt, who was already on the long-term injury list.
St Kilda – Reinstated Sean Dempster to the senior list, after he had been on the long-term injury list.
St Kilda – Placed Xavier Clarke on the long-term injury list and upgraded Luke Miles from the rookie list as his replacement.
Sydney Swans – Reinstated Patrick Veszpremi to the senior list, after he had been on the long-term injury list.
Sydney Swans – Placed Brett Meredith on the long-term injury list and upgraded Kristin Thornton from the rookie list as his replacement.
West Coast – Reinstated Luke Shuey to the senior list, after he had been on the long-term injury list, and returned Adam Cockie to the rookie list.
WOMEN’S ROUND
Round 11 is AFL Women’s Round, celebrating the role females play at all levels of the game, from grass roots to the elite competition. In particular, Women’s Round is focused on recognising and developing female leadership across the Australian football industry – from participation to administration, management and football operations. A number of activities will take place across the round, including AFL club events and functions, curtain raisers involving female players and participation of female NAB AFL Auskick participants. The 2009 AFL National Women’s Championships also coincide with Women’s Round.
2009 NAB AFL Under 18s Championships
The 2009 NAB AFL Under Championships are now underway. Under the format that will apply this year, to allow for a greater exposure of elite young players, all teams will play five matches. Teams in Division One will play all three other Division One sides and two sides from Division Two. Teams in Division Two will play all three other Division Two sides and two sides from Division One.
Results so far
NSW/ACT 1-0
NT 1-0
WA 1-0
Vic Country 1-0
Vic Metro 0-1
SA 0-1
Tas 0-1
Qld 0-1
Matches to Come
Round Two
June 5
NT v WA at TIO Stadium, Darwin
June 6
NSW/ACT v Vic Metro at Rouse Hill, Sydney
Qld v SA at Rouse Hill, Sydney
June 7
Tas v Vic Country at Bellerive, Hobart
Round Three
June 13
WA v Vic Metro at Subiaco
June 14
SA v Vic Country at AAMI Stadium
June 20
NSW/ACT v NT at ANZ Stadium
Tas v Qld at Aurora Stadium
Round Four
June 26
NSW ACT v SA at Visy Park
June 27
Vic Metro v Qld at Casey Fields
Vic Country v NT at Casey Fields
Tas v WA at Casey Fields
Round Five
July 1
Tas v NSW/ACT at Docklands
Qld v NT at Docklands
Vic Country v WA at Docklands
Vic Metro v SA at Docklands
2009 NAB AFL Under 16s Championships / Key Dates
The 2009 NAB AFL Under 16s Championships will be played at Blacktown in Western Sydney from July 4 to July 11. Please find attached the fixture for Division One and Division Two as follows:
Division One
Saturday July 4
Match 1 - Vic Country v Vic Metro
Match 2 - SA v WA
Tuesday July 7
Vic Metro v SA
WA v Vic Country
Friday July 10
Vic Metro v WA
SA v Vic Country
Division Two
Sunday July 5
Tas v NT
Qld v NSW/ACT
Wednesday July 8
NT v Qld
NSW/ACT v Tas
Saturday July 11
Qld v Tas
NT v NSW/ACT
2009 NAB AFL DRAFT KEY DATES
The AFL wishes to advise the key dates for the 2009 NAB AFL Draft / Trading period are as follows (all times are EST):
Tue Sept 29 - Commencement of 2009 Draft Camp, AIS Canberra.
Fri Oct 2 - Conclusion of 2009 Draft Camp.
Fri Oct 2, 2pm - Father / son nominations lodged with AFL.
Mon Oct 5, 10am - Father / son bidding meeting (Docklands).
Mon Oct 5 - Commencement of 2009 AFL Exchange Period.
Fri Oct 9, 2pm - Conclusion of 2009 AFL Exchange Period.
Fri Oct 30, 2pm – List Lodgement One. Rookie promotion to Primary List, Retained Second Year Rookies, Retained Third Year International Rookies, Retained Third Year Non-Registered Rookies.
Tue Nov 10, 2pm – Out of Contract Listed AFL Primary List Players Draft Nomination Deadline.
Fri Nov 13, 2pm – List Lodgement Two.
Wed Nov 18, 2pm – Delisted Primary List Player Draft Nomination Deadline.
Sat Nov 28 - 2009 NAB AFL Draft selection meeting (Docklands).
Tue Dec 1, 2pm – Out of Contract AFL Primary List Player Draft Nomination Deadline, NSW Scholarship-Listed Players and International Scholarship-Listed Players Inclusion on Rookie List Deadline.
Wed Dec 2, 2pm – List Lodgement Three and TPP Estimates.
Tue Dec 8, 2pm – Delisted Primary List Player Draft Nomination Deadline.
Tue Dec 15, 10am – NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft (Microsoft Live meeting).
Tue Dec 15, 10.15am – Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans Rookie List Nominations, Third Year Rookie List Nominations.
Tue Dec 15, 10.20am – NAB AFL Rookie Draft (Microsoft Live meeting).
