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NEWS ARCHIVE
October 2006

AFL: Shane Potter
Fevola Sent Packing (Tues Oct 31)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia commends Queensland government (Tues Oct 31)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia comment on female participation (Tues Oct 31)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals re-appoint Head Coach Jan Stirling (Tues Oct 31)

AFL: West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles Lodge List (Tues Oct 31)

Football: Sydney FC
Bingley extends Sydney FC stay to ease player shortage (Tues Oct 31)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Newley named Player of the Week (Tues Oct 31)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Smith to lead Australia A in Spring Tour opener (Mon Oct 30)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day Four - Bushrangers home just in time (Mon Oct 30)

AFL: Western Bulldogs
Bulldogs sign up St Kilda assistant (Mon Oct 30)

Rugby Union: Queensland Rugby
Schifcofske on deck as Reds resume training (Mon Oct 30)

AFL: Geelong Cats
Cats name footy manager (Mon Oct 30)

Football - A-League Match Report: Perth Glory
Glorious goal for Glavas (Sun Oct 29)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day Three - Victoria with upper hand (Sun Oct 29)

AFL - Match Report: Luke Mason
Ireland triumphs in first match (Sun Oct 29)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day Two - Redbacks deny Bushrangers early points (Sat Oct 28)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Darren Snowdon
Tigers return to winners list (Sat Oct 28)

Football - A-League Match Report: Queensland Roar
Roar and Mariners still deadlocked (Sat Oct 28)

Rugby League: NRL Media
Macquarie Network retains NRL radio rights (Sat Oct 28)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Brebner comments on Scottish newspaper reports (Sat Oct 28)

Cricket - Ford Ranger Cup Report: Adam McBride
Tigers win on the road again (Fri Oct 27)

Football - A-League Match Report: Newcastle Jets
One perfect night for the Jets (Fri Oct 27)

Football - A-League Match Report: Peter Simcox
Victory show no mercy (Fri Oct 27)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day One - Vics fight back against SA (Fri Oct 27)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Brumby bound for Premier League (Fri Oct 27)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Wallaby Season 2007 Schedule released (Fri Oct 27)

AFL: Shane Potter
Cats cut, Dee retires, Mundy out (Fri Oct 27)

Rugby League: Gold Coast Titans
Lomu sticks with Rugby (Fri Oct 27)

Football: Sydney FC
Like a Grand Final, says Rudan (Fri Oct 27)

Netball: Netball Australia
Top 15 netballers in contention for MVP award (Fri Oct 27)

Football: Queensland Roar
Bleiberg calls for ‘Aussie Battler’ mentality (Fri Oct 27)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mrdja set for Mariners debut (Fri Oct 27)

AFL: Shane Potter
Eade signs on out west (Thurs Oct 26)

Rugby League: NRL Media
World Club Challenge to go Ahead (Thurs Oct 26)

AFL: Carlton Blues
Ackland to join Carlton (Thurs Oct 26)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Brumbies quest to be fitter, faster, stronger (Thurs Oct 26)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Adelaide to Pioneer round-robin format in 2007 (Thurs Oct 26)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Over 180 players put their hands up for National Competition (Thurs Oct 26)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Archie to lead charge against Knights (Thurs Oct 26)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Neck injury forces Holmes out of Spring Tour (Thurs Oct 26)

Cricket - Ford Ranger Cup Report: Robert Forsaith
Hopes helps Bulls to solid victory (Wed Oct 25)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Adam McBride
Wildcats perfect home run continues ... just (Wed Oct 25)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Sixers power home (Wed Oct 25)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day Four - Tigers get home with late resurgence (Wed Oct 25)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Stars align ahead of National Competition Kickoff (Wed Oct 25)

Football: Queensland Roar
Bleiberg opens door on final squad place (Wed Oct 25)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
Samoans face full Force in Super 14 trial program (Wed Oct 25)

Rugby League: Sydney Roosters
Roosters 100th Season Celebration (Wed Oct 25)

General Opinion: Paul Johnson
Australia's Top 25 Sports Stars (Wed Oct 25)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
More of Mori for Mariners (Wed Oct 25)

AFL: AFL Media
Fletcher and Hall named as Australian Captains (Wed Oct 25)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Robinson signing completes Waratahs squad for 2007 (Wed Oct 25)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day Three - Bold declaration opens game for Outright Result (Tues Oct 24)

Golf: Simon Overall
O’Malley the sole shining light in dismal week (Tues Oct 24)

Cricket: Shane Potter
Squads named for Weekend Action (Tues Oct 24)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
National Competition Takes Shape in NSW (Tues Oct 24)

Cricket: Queensland Cricket
Bulls Injury Update (Tues Oct 24)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Heenan on comeback trail (Tues Oct 24)

AFL: Kangaroos
Roos make key re-signings (Tues Oct 24)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Breakers import rewarded with NBL weekly honour (Tues Oct 24)

Basketball - Opinion: Nick Mockford
Maximum style, minimum substance (Mon Oct 23)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day Two - Warriors fightback but Tigers still in control (Mon Oct 23)

Basketball: Shane Potter
Price stands down, Heal takes reins (Mon Oct 23)

Cricket: Queensland Cricket
Bulls set for Blues matches (Mon Oct 23)

Cricket: NSW South Coast Promotions
Ulladulla defeat NSW in Blind Cricket match (Mon Oct 23)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
WNBL Round 3 wrap (Mon Oct 23)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Shane Potter
Tigers win first Melbourne Derby (Mon Oct 23)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Carraro joins Brumbies squad (Mon Oct 23)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
Force starts pre-season training (Mon Oct 23)

Football - A-League Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Reds holds off Knights (Sun Oct 22)

Cricket: ICC Media
Ponting makes short-list for ICC Awards 2006 (Sun Oct 22)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day One - Tigers start strongly against Western Warriors (Sun Oct 22)

Football - A-League Match Report: Queensland Roar
Jets claim three points from Coveny strike (Sun Oct 22)

Gymnastics: Gymnastics Australia
Aussie Gymnast medals at World Championships (Sun Oct 22)

Cricket - ODI Report: Adam McBride
Australia’s Champions Trophy dream still alive (Sun Oct 22)

Horse Racing: Shane Potter
Tawqeet wins, new favourite for the Cup (Sun Oct 22)

Rugby League - Tri-Nations Report: Shane Potter
Kangaroos get home in a Classic (Sat Oct 21)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Mark Barrowcliff
Kings Roast the Pigs (Sat Oct 21)

Football - A-League Match Report: Sydney FC
Thompson double sinks Sydney FC (Sat Oct 21)

Football - A-League Match Report: Keiran Harris
Pondeljak Magic Seals Mariners win (Fri Oct 20)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day Four - Poor weather prevents thrilling finish in Sydney (Fri Oct 20)

Rugby League: Shane Potter
Mason out as teams prepare for Big Battle (Fri Oct 20)

Football: Football Federation Australia
Socceroos to face Ghana in London (Fri Oct 20)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mariners unchanged for Shot at Glory (Fri Oct 20)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Palavi on track for Super 14 return (Fri Oct 20)

Football: Queensland Roar
Bleiberg: Jets a sleeping giant (Fri Oct 20)

Football: Perth Glory
New Glory signing ready for action (Thurs Oct 19)

Cricket: WACA/Western Warriors
No change to Warriors for matches against Tasmania (Thurs Oct 19)

AFL: Shane Potter
Newcomer to AFL Radio (Thurs Oct 19)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Australia A to join Pacific Nations Cup (Thurs Oct 19)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Leijer returns for Victory's arch-rival blockbuster (Thurs Oct 19)

Football: Sydney FC
Sydney's Milligan relishes Melbourne rematch (Thurs Oct 19)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Wallabies to return to Coffs Harbour in 2008 (Thurs Oct 19)

Gymnastics: Gymnastics Australia
Great results for Australians at Denmark World Champs (Thurs Oct 19)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Four Waratahs win Prime Minister’s XV Selection (Thurs Oct 19)

Rugby League: NRL Media
Positive doping tests in Rugby League (Wed Oct 18)

Horse Racing: Shane Potter
Oliver ousted, Hayes gets the win! (Wed Oct 18)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day Four - Bushrangers recover to draw with Warriors (Wed Oct 18)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day Two - Blues hit back against Redbacks (Wed Oct 18)

Cricket - Match Report: Scott Smith
Aussie Women get up in Twenty20 (Wed Oct 18)

Rugby League: Melbourne Storm
Storm gives Central Coast team to cheer (Wed Oct 18)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Playford chases Super 14 dream (Wed Oct 18)

Football: Simon Chiarelli
Kosmina to face club sanctions (Wed Oct 18)

Football: Peter Simcox
Ferguson heading down-under? (Wed Oct 18)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day Three - Warriors skittle Bushrangers, take first innings points (Tues Oct 17)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Scott Smith
Day One - Redbacks looking good after day one (Tues Oct 17)

Football: Sydney FC
Carbone's Sydney FC career over (Tues Oct 17)

AFL: Shane Potter
Axe falls on Blue and Bomber trio (Tues Oct 17)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Muscat looks ahead to Sydney clash (Tues Oct 17)

Rugby League: Shane Potter
Tupou the new Kangaroo (Tues Oct 17)

Football: Queensland Roar
Roar midfielder faces injury lay-off (Tues Oct 17)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Groves takes NBL weekly honour (Tues Oct 17)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Tawake undergoes surgery to remove finger (Tues Oct 17)

Football: Phill Chadwick
Five Things the FFA Needs to Fix (Tues Oct 17)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Prime Minister's XI squad named (Tues Oct 17)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day Two - Warriors put Bushrangers on the ropes (Mon Oct 16)

Cricket: Shane Potter
Shoaib, Asif test Positive (Mon Oct 16)

Netball - Test Report: Ben Carbonaro
Aussies secure series victory (Mon Oct 16)

AFL: SportsAustralia.com
Hawks, Demons ring changes (Mon Oct 16)

Cricket: Queensland Cricket
Broken finger for Hayden (Mon Oct 16)

Football: Simon Chiarelli
Fiery clash mars A-League blockbuster (Mon Oct 16)

Sports Opinion: Paul Johnson
Time for the Networks to put up or shut up! (Mon Oct 16)

AFL: Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide announce delistings (Mon Oct 16)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Fallon flawless in WNBL return (Mon Oct 16)

Football - A-League Match Report: Peter Simcox
Roar spoils Glory party (Sun Oct 15)

Cricket - Pura Cup Report: Adam McBride
Day One - Warriors make strong start to Pura Cup season (Sun Oct 15)

Football - A-League Match Report: Brett Collett
United end Victory's run (Sun Oct 15)

Netball - Match Report: Ben Carbonaro
Silver Ferns square series (Sun Oct 15)

Cricket - Ford Cup Report: Scott Smith
SA steal victory from the jaws of defeat (Sun Oct 15)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Shane Potter
Hawks solid in Dragons big night (Sat Oct 14)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Overall
Jets crack first home win (Sat Oct 14)

Rugby League - Tri-Nations Report: Michael Bruce
Kangaroos start with victory over rivals New Zealand (Sat Oct 14)

Cricket - Ford Cup Report: Adam McBride
Warriors edge out Bushrangers in season opener (Fri Oct 13)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Sixers form slump continues (Fri Oct 13)

Football - A-League Match Report: Keiran Harris
Derby delight for the Mariners (Fri Oct 13)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
Force to open 2007 Super 14 season at Subiaco (Fri Oct 13)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
McKenzie Welcomes Tough Super 14 Draw (Fri Oct 13)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Super 14 to kick off wall-to-wall Rugby in 2007 (Fri Oct 13)

Football: Queensland Roar
Injury sidelines Roar midfielder for Perth trip (Fri Oct 13)

Cricket: Queensland Cricket
Bulls clear Bichel, leave Noffke out (Fri Oct 13)

Betting: Nic Evans
The Punting Guru - Week #16 (Fri Oct 13)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Archie back to extend Victory streak (Thurs Oct 12)

Rugby League: SportsAustralia.com
Foundation Clubs Open Season 2007 (Thurs Oct 12)

Cricket: WACA/Western Warriors
Ervine set to make Warriors debut in Season openers (Thurs Oct 12)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mariners welcome back experienced three for derby (Thurs Oct 12)

Football: Sydney FC
Brosque keen to make impact after Socceroo duty (Thurs Oct 12)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
Western Force rejects claims against Mitchell (Thurs Oct 12)

Netball: Netball Australia
Australia ready for first battle against the Silver Ferns (Thurs Oct 12)

Netball: Ben Carbonaro
McMahon and Thwaites win top awards (Thurs Oct 12)

Cricket - Ford Cup Report: Robert Forsaith
Hayden and Noffke shine in Bulls victory (Wed Oct 11)

Football - Match Report: Peter Simcox
Bahrain no match for Socceroos (Wed Oct 11)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
SANZAR release 2007 Tri-Nations schedule (Wed Oct 11)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Bullets set for 800-game milestone (Wed Oct 11)

Golf: Simon Overall
Giles salvages pride for Aussie Golfers (Wed Oct 11)

Football: Sydney FC
Sydney FC announces new CEO (Wed Oct 11)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Cordingley withdraws from Spring Tour (Wed Oct 11)

AFL: AFL Media
AFL name International Rules squad (Tues Oct 10)

Football: Football Federation Australia
Socceroo fans encouraged to arrive early (Tues Oct 10)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Mitchell fractures jaw at Camp Wallaby (Tues Oct 10)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Border steps down as national selector (Tues Oct 10)

Football: Queensland Roar
So far so good after seven rounds, says Bleiberg (Tues Oct 10)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Redhage claims NBL weekly award (Tues Oct 10)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Wallabies gather for Coffs Harbour camp (Mon Oct 9)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia comment on team safety and security (Mon Oct 9)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Breaking the Ton (Mon Oct 9)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Waratahs edge out Leinster to end Tour on a high (Mon Oct 9)

Football: Peter Simcox
Stirling Lions win epic cup final in penalty shoot-out (Mon Oct 9)

Gaelic Football: Gaelic Games Media
Golden day for WA in Games Finals (Sun Oct 8)

Football - A-League Match Report: Melbourne Victory
Victory extends A-League lead to nine points (Sun Oct 8)

Football - A-League Match Report: Sydney FC
Ceccoli scores wonder goal in Roar draw (Sun Oct 8)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Norton-Knight to lead the Waratahs Against Leinster (Sun Oct 8)

Cricket: ICC Media
Cullen approved as replacement player for Champions Trophy (Sun Oct 8)

Football: Football Federation Australia
Socceroos draw with Paraguay (Sat Oct 7)

Gaelic Football: Gaelic Games Media
WA teams capitalise in Semi Finals (Sat Oct 7)

AFL: West Coast Eagles
Eagles unveil new home guernsey (Sat Oct 7)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Disappointing Waratahs Downed by Ulster (Sat Oct 7)

AFL: West Coast Eagles
Judd Legend Grows (Fri Oct 6)

Football - A-League Match Report: Peter Simcox
Knights lack firepower as Young wins it for Perth (Fri Oct 6)

Football - A-League Match Report: Antimo Iannella
United cruise past Mariners (Fri Oct 6)

Gaelic Football: Gaelic Games Media
Queensland down the local Perth sides (Fri Oct 6)

Cricket: MCC Media
Ashes Trophy Exhibition Tour headed for Tasmania (Fri Oct 6)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Robinson Jets in as Archie Jets out (Fri Oct 6)

Cricket: NSW South Coast Promotions
NSW Blind Cricket Team Challenge (Fri Oct 6)

Football: Sydney FC
Corica returns to Sydney FC line-up (Fri Oct 6)

Football: Queensland Roar
Changes afoot for Roar ahead of Sydney FC clash (Fri Oct 6)

Gaelic Football: Gaelic Games Media
Three-way tussle in the Seniors at Gaelic Games (Thurs Oct 5)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mariners recall star duo for Adelaide challenge (Thurs Oct 5)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
NBL expands TV reach with Nine deal (Thurs Oct 5)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Meteoric rise for Rugby’s latest Test star (Thurs Oct 5)

Horse Racing: Racing Victoria
Spring Racing Carnival Up and Running (Thurs Oct 5)

Rugby League: Canterbury Bulldogs
Patten wins 'Dogs Player of the Year award (Thurs Oct 5)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Hewitt to headline Adelaide International (Thurs Oct 5)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Waratahs settle on starting line-up for Ulster clash (Thurs Oct 5)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Clark sustains injury, ruled out of Champions Trophy (Wed Oct 4)

Gaelic Football: Gaelic Games Media
WA Gold topple experienced Black Swans (Wed Oct 4)

Rugby League: Wests Tigers
Farah extends contract with Wests Tigers (Wed Oct 4)

Rugby League: Melbourne Storm
Storm fined by NRL (Wed Oct 4)

Cricket: Adam McBride
New look Domestic Season launched in Sydney (Wed Oct 4)

Football: Sydney FC
Carney gives Sydney FC another boost (Wed Oct 4)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Hopman Cup expands into Asia (Wed Oct 4)

Rugby League: Adam McBride
Titans wish Timmins well (Wed Oct 4)

Football: Queensland Roar
Milicic looking for immediate response in Sydney (Wed Oct 4)

Football: Football Federation Australia
Nevin guilty of breaching Code of Conduct (Tues Oct 3)

Gaelic Football: Gaelic Games Media
Gaelic Games kick off amidst rain (Tues Oct 3)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Australian Open showcases Wonderful World of Tennis (Tues Oct 3)

Netball: Ben Carbonaro
Aussie squad for New Zealand series announced (Tues Oct 3)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Connolly calls on experience for Spring Tour (Tues Oct 3)

Rugby League: Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers honour Award winners, Collis re-signs (Tues Oct 3)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Cattalini edges out Ingles for weekly honour (Tues Oct 3)

Gaelic Football: Jenny Munro
Western Australia hosts Australasian Gaelic Games (Tues Oct 3)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Waratahs go down fighting against Beefed-up Wanderers (Tues Oct 3)

Football - A-League Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Carbone, Sydney outclass United (Mon Oct 2)

AFL Opinion: Antimo Iannella
Eagles erase the anguish of 2005 defeat (Mon Oct 2)

Rugby League: NRL Media
ARL announce Kangaroos squad for Tri-Nations (Mon Oct 2)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Darren Snowdon
Broncos take National Rugby League Title (Sun Oct 1)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Chiarelli
Victory makes it six from six (Sun Oct 1)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Egan out of Waratahs Development Tour (Sun Oct 1)



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