Here follows the AFL news list for this week.
1 PROGRAM OF MATCHES (all times are local)
Round Four:
Friday April 15
West Coast v Richmond at Domain Stadium, 6.10pm
Saturday April 16
Essendon v Geelong Cats at the MCG, 1.45pm
Hawthorn v St Kilda at Aurora Stadium, 2.10pm
Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns at the Gabba, 4.35pm; Post Match Game (Women’s Match) – Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns, 8pm
Adelaide Crows v Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm
Carlton v Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, 7.25pm
Sunday April 17
GWS Giants v Port Adelaide at Manuka, 1.10pm; Curtain Raiser (NEAFL) – Eastlake v Giants, 9.30am
Collingwood v Melbourne at the MCG, 3.20pm
North Melbourne v Fremantle at Etihad Stadium, 4.40pm
2 IMPENDING MILESTONES
250 games coached – Paul Roos
250 club games – Scott Thompson, Adelaide Crows. Scott will become the eight player in club history to reach 250 games after Andrew McLeod (340 games, 1995-2010), Tyson Edwards (321 games, 1995-2010), Mark Ricciuto (312 games, 1993-2007), Ben Hart (311 games (1992-2006), Nigel Smart (278 games, 1991-2004), Simon Goodwin (275 games, 1997-2010) and Mark Bickley (272 games, 1991-2003).
Most club games – Michael Johnson, Fremantle. Michael is due to play his 208th game since his debut in 2005, drawing level with Paul Hasleby in seventh spot in Fremantle club history. The leading players in club history are Matthew Pavlich (338 games, 2000-current), Luke McPharlin (244 games, 2002-15), Aaron Sandilands (241 games, 2003-current), Shane Parker (238 games, 1995-2007), David Mundy (235 games, 2005-current), Shaun McManus (228 games, 1995-2008), Paul Hasleby (208 games, 2000-10) and Michael Johnson (207 games (2005-current).
200 games – Joel Patfull, GWS Giants
150 games – Zac Dawson, Fremantle
150 games – Shaun Grigg, Richmond
150 games umpired – Jacob Mollison
100 games – Tendai Mzungu, Fremantle
50 games – Anthony Miles, Richmond
50 games – Josh Bruce, St Kilda
50 consecutive games – Lachie Neale, Fremantle. Lachie is due to play his 50th consecutive game, dating back to round three 2014.
Most Combined Games Player and Coach – Paul Roos. Paul is due to participate in his 606th official match as a player / coach this week, having played 356 games for Fitzroy and Sydney Swans and coached 249 games for the Sydney Swans and Melbourne. He will draw level with Robert Walls in ninth spot in the game’s history. The leading 15 in the game’s history are Kevin Sheedy (919 games comprising 251 games as a player and 668 games as a coach), Michael Malthouse (892 games comprising 174 games as a player and 718 games as a coach), Jock McHale (878 games comprising 261 games as a player / player-coach and a further 617 games as a coach only), Leigh Matthews (793 games comprising 332 games a player and 461 games as a coach), David Parkin (729 games comprising 211 games as a player and 518 games as a coach), Ron Barassi (719 games comprising 254 games as a player / player-coach and a further 465 games as a coach only), Norm Smith (659 games comprising 227 games as a player and 432 games as a coach), Allan Jeans (652 games comprising 77 games as a player and 575 games as a coach), Robert Walls (606 games comprising 259 games as a player and 347 games as a coach), Paul Roos (605 games comprising 356 games as a player and 249 games as a coach), Rodney Eade (598 games comprising 259 games as a player and 339 games as a coach), John Kennedy (575 games comprising 164 games as a player and 411 games as a coach), Tom Hafey (589 games comprising 67 games as a player and 522 games as a coach), Percy Bentley (546 games comprising 263 games a player / player-coach and 283 games as coach only) and Dick Reynolds (517 games comprising 320 games as a player / player-coach and 197 games as a coach only).
Most Career Goals – Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans. Lance needs four goals to draw level with Harry Vallence (722 goals for Carlton 1926-38) in 19th spot overall in VFL/AFL history, having so far kicked 718 goals since his debut in 2005.
Most Career Goals, Matthew Pavlich, Fremantle. Matthew needs six goals to draw level with Bob Pratt (681 goals for South Melbourne 1930-46) in 22nd spot overall in VFL/AFL history, having so far kicking 675 goals since his debut in 2000.
3 TRIBUNAL MATCH REVIEW PROCESS
The expected process for the 2016 AFL Season under the AFL Match Review system is that the AFL will issue a media release late on the Monday after each round detailing the penalties to be offered to players for incidents from that round of matches, or the reasons why no further action was to be taken.
The clubs and players then have until 11am on the Tuesday morning to decide whether to accept the penalty on offer, or whether they wish to contest the charge at a Tribunal hearing, to usually be held on the Tuesday night. The AFL will formally detail all instances on the Tuesday of whether cases will proceed to the Tribunal or not.
The following players were reported from the weekend’s matches:
Mitch Robinson, Brisbane Lions, reported by umpire Rob Findlay for engaging in rough conduct against Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Three match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats, played at Simonds Stadium on Sunday April 10, 2016.
4 TRIBUNAL HEARING LOCATION
The AFL Tribunal is held in the AFL media room on Level LB2 at Etihad Stadium. The AFL wishes to advise that all media covering the Tribunal hearings at Etihad Stadium need to park in the B2 car park (entry off the Bourke St extension) and report to the Etihad Stadium security office to gain admittance via the internal ring road. There will be no access via AFL House to any AFL Tribunal hearing through the season, as our offices will have closed by 6pm each day.
5 CURRENTLY SUSPENDED PLAYERS
The AFL wishes to advise the players that have completed and currently serving MRP suspensions across the competition are as follows:
Completed:
Courtenay Dempsey, Essendon. Four matches from round 22, 2015.
Steele Sidebottom, Collingwood. Two matches from round one.
Currently Suspended:
Jeremy Cameron, GWS Giants. One match to serve. Four matches from NAB Challenge.
6 APPLICATIONS FOR DAY PASSES FOR AFL MATCHES
The AFL wishes to advise it has updated its system for the production of day passes for late accreditation applications to cover single matches during the Toyota AFL premiership season. Day passes are now printed with a headshot, meaning any application must be lodged by Wednesday 5pm in the week of the match being requested, with a suitable headshot. Please contact Patrick Keane for any further queries.
7 NOMINATED ROOKIE PROMOTIONS
The AFL wishes to advise the following players have been promoted to the senior list under the various provisions of the rookie rules:
Carlton – Ciaran Byrne (pre-season nominated rookie promotion).
Collingwood – Corey Gault (pre-season nominated rookie promotion).
Essendon – Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (WADA-banned player rookie promotion).
Gold Coast Suns – Danny Stanley (pre-season nominated rookie promotion).
Melbourne – Josh Wagner (WADA-banned player rookie promotion).
North Melbourne – Majak Daw (pre-season nominated rookie promotion).
Port Adelaide – Nathan Krakouer (pre-season nominated rookie promotion).
Richmond – Jason Castagna (pre-season nominated rookie promotion).
8 LONG TERM INJURY LIST
The AFL wishes to advise the following recent changes have been made to player lists, via the long-term injury list rules:
The Brisbane Lions placed Justin Clarke on the long-term injury list with no replacement named from the rookie list as this time.
The Brisbane Lions placed Sam Skinner on the long-term injury list and upgraded Billy Evans from the rookie list as his replacement.
Carlton placed Harry McKay on the long-term injury list with no replacement named from the rookie list as this time.
The Geelong Cats upgraded Tom Ruggles from the rookie list as the replacement for Jackson Thurlow, who was already on the long-term injury list.
Port Adelaide placed Matt White on the long-term injury list with no replacement named from the rookie list as this time.
9 SIMONDS STADIUM MEDIA ACCESS DURING REDEVELOPMENT
For all matches at Simonds Stadium this season, during the Brownlow Stand re-development, enclosed, flat footwear must be worn. Please note that the construction area, behind the temporary benches, is a closed area under site rules while play is underway during all matches.
10 2016 FEMALE FOOTBALL EXHIBITION SERIES
Please find attached the schedule of remaining matches for 2016 (all times are local):
Western Bulldogs defeated Melbourne on March 6
SA Blue defeated SA Red on April 2
Sydney Swans defeated GWS Giants on April 9
West Coast defeated Fremantle on April 9
NT defeated Tasmania on April 10
Saturday April 16
Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns at the Gabba, 7.40pm
Round 2
Sunday May 22
Melbourne v Queensland at the MCG, 10.40am
Sunday June 5
Western Bulldogs v Western Australia at Etihad Stadium, 12.40pm
South Australia v New South Wales at Adelaide Oval, 1.10pm
Round Three – Hampson-Hardeman Cup
Saturday September 2
Western Bulldogs v Melbourne at venue tbc, 7.20pm
11 FIXTURE FOR 2016 NAB AFL U18s CHAMPIONSHIPS
Division 2
Fri May 6, NT v Tas at TIO Stadium, 5.30pm
Sun May 8, NSW/ACT v Qld at Blacktown, 11am
Sun May 14, NT v Qld at Blundstone Arena, 10am
Sun May 14, Tas v NSW/ACT at Blundstone Arena, 12.15pm
Sun May 22, Qld v Tas at Metricon Stadium, 11am
Sun May 22, NSW/ACT v NT at Metricon Stadium, 1.30pm
Division 1
Sat June 4, SA v Allies at AAMI Stadium, 10.30am
Sun June 5, WA v Vic Country at Perth, 11am
Sun June 12, SA v WA at AAMI Stadium, 11.20am
Mon June 13, Vic Country v Vic Metro at Simonds Stadium, 12pm
Sat June 18, WA v Allies at Perth, 11.20am
Sun June 19, SA v Vic Metro at AAMI Stadium, 10.45am
Fri June 24, SA v Vic Country at Etihad Stadium, 12.35pm
Fri June 24, Allies v Vic Metro at Etihad Stadium, 2.35pm
Wed June 29, Vic Metro v WA at Simonds Stadium, 3.05pm
Wed June 29, Vic Country v Allies at Simonds Stadum, 5.05pm
12 FIXTURE FOR 2016 NAB AFL U16s CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sat June 11, Tas v Qld at Hobart, 12pm
Sat June 11, NT v NSW/ACT at Darwin, 6.30pm
Sat June 25, SA v WA at Adelaide, 11.20am
Sun June 26, Vic Metro v Vic Country at 11.30am
Mon July 4, SA v Vic Metro at Metricon Stadium, 1pm
Mon July 4, Vic Country v WA at Metricon Stadium, 3pm
Tues July 5, NSW/ACT v Qld at Metricon Stadium, 11am
Tues July 5, Tas v NT at Metricon Stadium, 1pm
Fri July 8, SA v Vic Country at Southport, 10am
Fri July 8, Vic Metro v WA at Southport, 12pm
Sat July 9, NSW/ACT v Tas at Southport, 10am
Sat July 9, Qld v NT at Southport, 12pm
13 2016 NAB AFL DRAFT – TRADED FUTURE SELECTIONS
As a reminder to all media, the following selections at this year’s 2016 NAB AFL Draft were traded during last year’s trade period.
Round One
Gold Coast Suns received Melbourne round one selection.
GWS Giants received Collingwood round one selection.
GWS Giants received Geelong round one selection, via Carlton on-trade.
Round Two
Brisbane Lions received St Kilda round two selection, via Collingwood on-trade.
Gold Coast Suns received Fremantle round two selection.
Gold Coast Suns received Port Adelaide round two selection.
Gold Coats Suns received Richmond round two selection.
GWS Giants received Adelaide Crows' round two selection.
Round Three
Brisbane Lions received North Melbourne round three selection.
Carlton received Western Bulldogs round three selection.
Geelong Cats received Brisbane Lions round three selection.
Round Four
Western Bulldogs received Carlton round four selection.
Western Bulldogs received Sydney Swans round four selection.
Round Five
Geelong Cats received GWS Giants round five selection.
14 MEDIA ENTRY TO THE MCG
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) wishes to advise all media working at matches at the MCG they should enter the ground through Gate 3, unless they have underground parking for particular matches. Access control at the ground does not allow entry at Gate 2, for AFL accreditation passes. Further, the MCC also wishes to advise that any equipment being taken up to the host radio boxes or television broadcast boxes should be taken up via goods lift 8, and not the patron lifts 5-7.
15 MEDIA ENTRY TO ETIHAD STADIUM, PRIOR TO PUBLIC GATE TIMES / COLLECTION OF AFL RECORDS
All media who require entry to Etihad Stadium before public gates are open can do the following: Media may enter via Gate 9 from Level B3 (carpark) and Level 1 (concourse) one and a half hours prior to gate entry time. There will be a staff member at each entry point who will check AFL accreditation and will grant access to the Corporate Suites Level where they can access the Press Box, Radio Boxes and TV Broadcast area. A match day AFL record can be collected (one per person) from the customer service staff on the corporate suites level.
