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James Hird' Jumper
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THE saga of retired Essendon AFL champion James Hird's stolen jumper continues, with a 22-year-old man charged over the theft of the prized guernsey.
The 250th game jumper signed by Hird and gifted to club stalwart Colin Hooper was swiped from a framing shop in Kew, in Melbourne's inner east, on September 1.
It was later discovered by detectives investigating another matter at a home in Springvale South, in the city's outer east.
The jumper had not been washed and was stained with grass and dirt marks from Hird's milestone game.
A man fleeing the house during the raid dropped the jumper in the backyard as police pursued him on foot.
Dandenong detectives arrested a 22-year-old man in a car in the outer eastern suburb of Cranbourne about midnight.
He has been charged with handling stolen goods in relation to the theft of Hird's 250th game jumper.
The 22-year-old faces another 12 charges relating to theft and burglary dating back to May 2005.
He is expected to appear in the Dandenong Magistrate's Court later this morning.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
James Clement Retires from Collingwood
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James Clement Retires
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Collingwood defender James Clement has shocked his club by announcing his retirement from AFL football.
The Magpies vice-captain played 230 games, including 146 for Collingwood after joining the club from Fremantle in 2001.
His announcement comes just two days after the Magpies were knocked out of the 2007 AFL finals series in a five-point defeat to Geelong in their preliminary final.
Verdict :
This is a bit of a shock, Jimmy Clement shouldn't have pulled the pin like this, he at least should have announced his retirement during the season, it's a shame really - as a Collingwood supporter I would have liked the chance to farewell Clement and show some appreciation - after all Jimmy has been a champion for the pies for several years, it leaves me wondering how many other Pies will call it a day and not get the farewell they truly deserve.
James Clement Retires
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Links : AFL Football | Collingwood | AFL News
Collingwood defender James Clement has shocked his club by announcing his retirement from AFL football.
The Magpies vice-captain played 230 games, including 146 for Collingwood after joining the club from Fremantle in 2001.
His announcement comes just two days after the Magpies were knocked out of the 2007 AFL finals series in a five-point defeat to Geelong in their preliminary final.
Verdict :
This is a bit of a shock, Jimmy Clement shouldn't have pulled the pin like this, he at least should have announced his retirement during the season, it's a shame really - as a Collingwood supporter I would have liked the chance to farewell Clement and show some appreciation - after all Jimmy has been a champion for the pies for several years, it leaves me wondering how many other Pies will call it a day and not get the farewell they truly deserve.
Jimmy Bartel Wins Brownlow
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Bartel Wins Brownlow
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Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel is confident his runaway Brownlow Medal victory won't prove to be much of a distraction in the lead-up to Saturday's grand final against Port Adelaide.
The 23-year-old polled 29 votes, including eight best-on-ground performances, to finish seven votes clear of Brisbane's Simon Black, the Kangaroos' Brent Harvey and West Coast tyro Daniel Kerr, who was ineligible due to a suspension.
Bartel's teammate and pre-event favourite Gary Ablett polled 20 votes to finish in a tie for sixth.
"I couldn't stop shaking up there and I'm still overwhelmed," Bartel said.
"It's starting to sink in but I don't think it will for quite some time.
"I've got training and we've got a pretty big game to look forward to.
"I just can't wait for the grand final now."
Bartel was confident that winning the medal would not distract him from focusing on Saturday's grand final against the Power, where the Cats will be seeking to end a 44-year premiership drought.
"I've got some pretty good teammates here who keep me down to earth," he said.
"They're looking forward to the weekend, just like I am and I just can't wait for Saturday to come around.
"Hopefully (I'll play) well.
"But then again, I'd rather not get a kick at all if (it means) we win the premiership."
Bartel Wins Brownlow
Football News
Links : AFL Football | Brownlow Medal | Finals Football
Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel is confident his runaway Brownlow Medal victory won't prove to be much of a distraction in the lead-up to Saturday's grand final against Port Adelaide.
The 23-year-old polled 29 votes, including eight best-on-ground performances, to finish seven votes clear of Brisbane's Simon Black, the Kangaroos' Brent Harvey and West Coast tyro Daniel Kerr, who was ineligible due to a suspension.
Bartel's teammate and pre-event favourite Gary Ablett polled 20 votes to finish in a tie for sixth.
"I couldn't stop shaking up there and I'm still overwhelmed," Bartel said.
"It's starting to sink in but I don't think it will for quite some time.
"I've got training and we've got a pretty big game to look forward to.
"I just can't wait for the grand final now."
Bartel was confident that winning the medal would not distract him from focusing on Saturday's grand final against the Power, where the Cats will be seeking to end a 44-year premiership drought.
"I've got some pretty good teammates here who keep me down to earth," he said.
"They're looking forward to the weekend, just like I am and I just can't wait for Saturday to come around.
"Hopefully (I'll play) well.
"But then again, I'd rather not get a kick at all if (it means) we win the premiership."
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