Friday, 3 September 2004

Saints live to fight another day The Saints will need to take a deep breath, reflect and regroup before planning to take on either Sydney or West Coast next week after going down to Brisbane by 80 points in Friday night's qualifying final at the Gabba. [more] [listening to: Everything Is Cool - Reel Big Fish ] 11:23:44 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Lions truly ROAR-some! The Brisbane Lions have roared into a preliminary final and dealt St Kilda an 80-point physical and psychological battering at the Gabba in Friday night's qualifying final. A deceptively undermanned Lions side took the first significant step towards winning a fourth consecutive premiership, while the Saints - after their first final since 1998 - must reverse the hammering to their self-esteem before attempting to redeem themselves against the winner of Sydney and West Coast's elimination final. It was a complete and resounding victory by the Lions, who lined up without injured spearhead Alastair Lynch, ruckman Clark Keating who failed to recover from a virus, and the versatile and experienced Darryl White, who pulled out moments before the match after also falling ill.  [more] [listening to: Snoop Dog, Baby - Reel Big Fish ] 11:00:16 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Devastating Lions hammer Saints AFL defending premiers Brisbane are through to a preliminary final in two weeks after thrashing St Kilda by 80 points in their qualifying match at the Gabba. The Lions dominated from the opening bounce, chalking up their 11th home finals victory from as many attempts by winning 23.11 (149) to 10.9 (69). They are now just one triumph away from a fourth consecutive grand final berth. To put Brisbane's recent success in perspective, they now have one more finals triumph (15) then St Kilda, who have been around 114 years longer. Brisbane's lead stretched to 100 points at one stage before some late recovery work by the Saints when the game was long gone. Bullocking forward Jonathan Brown bagged six goals for the triple premiers, although he could again be in strife with the judiciary after being reported at quarter-time for rough play on the Saints' Jason Blake. Daniel Bradshaw added four goals and the retiring Craig McRae three in what may be his last home match. If minor premiers Port Adelaide beat Geelong on Sunday, Brisbane will play their preliminary final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground because of an AFL-MCC deal. St Kilda meanwhile, will their morale severely dented, will now play the winner of the encounter between Sydney and West Coast in a sudden death match next weekend. The Saints came to Brisbane with high hopes of avenging a 45-point defeat two weeks ago, but were desperately disappointing. Nick Riewoldt bagged three goals and Fraser Gehrig two but the Victorian team's midfield was largely ineffective. Luke Ball was their leading possession-getter with 20, compared with Brisbane's Simon Black who racked up 37 in a stellar performance. Nigel Lappin, together with Black one of the favourites for this year's Brownlow, added 32, while Richard Hadley, third in the Rising Star award, and Luke Power managed 23 each. [listening to: Did It Again - Kylie Minogue ] 10:53:44 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Report sours Lions win Brisbane 23.11 (149) bt St Kilda 10.9 (69) JONATHAN BROWN is in danger of joining fellow spearhead Alastair Lynch on the sidelines after being reported for rough play in the Lions 80-point qualifying final savaging of St Kilda at the Gabba. The triple premiers overcame a mystery virus that claimed two key men before the match to book a preliminary final berth in a fortnight. But Brown, already sidelined three times this year through suspension, will have to find favour at the AFL tribunal to play another game this year after his part in a post-siren melee at quarter-time. He was reported for holding Saints relief ruckman Jason Blake in a headlock during the push and shove which ended an explosive opening term that featured a string of heated melees. Brown managed to put the spectre of another suspension behind him to bag six goals in front of a highly appreciative Gabba crowd of 33,582. So vital is Lynch, battling a hamstring strain, and Brown to the Lions forward set-up that few pundits would have confidently predicted a record-equalling fourth straight premiership without them. But such was Brisbane's dominance tonight, with their class midfield brigade running riot and Daniel Bradshaw's four-goal performance at full-forward, that only a fool would mark them as underdogs. After the Saints were touched up by 45 points a fortnight ago at the Gabba, coach Grant Thomas stressed his young team would demand respect on this trip north. But the visitors, whose man-marking was loose and skill level disappointing, earned none and will find it hard to rebound from the humiliation. Young sensation Nick Riewoldt was one of a bare handful to come through without a dent to his reputation in a three-goal performance despite being well held by Justin Leppitsch. The Lions endured a terrible lead-up with senior ruckman Clark Keating and veteran defender Darryl White late withdrawals because of the virus which has swept through the camp. White was kitted up to play but was physically ill during the warm-up and was replaced by Ashley McGrath at the last minute. McGrath made the most of the unexpected call-up by snapping a miracle goal during the Lions second-quarter charge where they extended the lead from 19 at the first change to 46 at half-time. The writing was on the wall for the Saints when small forward Craig McRae, in what is likely to be his last Gabba appearance, made the most of some loose checking by Aussie Jones to kick three opening-term goals. Brisbane ball magnets Simon Black, Luke Power and Nigel Lappin were unstoppable on the ball and easily led the possession count. Brown, who would say little about his booking, was overjoyed with the win. "It's been a magnificent effort this year," he told Network Ten. "We get the week off and I think the older blokes will like that." Brisbane 6.3 11.8 17.9 23.11 (149) St Kilda 3.2 4.4 6.7 10.9 (69) Goals: Brisbane: J Brown 6 D Bradshaw 4 C McRae 3 A McGrath 2 T Notting 2 B CaracellaM Voss B Scott R Hadley S Black N Lappin. St Kilda: N Riewoldt 3 F Gehrig 2 S Baker H Black J Koschitzke TKnobel B Guerra. Best: Brisbane: H Black J Brown L PowerN Lappin D Bradshaw M Michael. St Kilda: M Hudghton HBlack L Hayes N Riewoldt. Umpires: S McBurnie S McClaren D Woodcock. Official Crowd: 33,582 at the Gabba. [listening to: Hot - Smash Mouth ] 10:47:36 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Ruthless Lions tear Saints apart A RUTHLESS Brisbane powered to within two matches of AFL immortality tonight but might have to create history without two star forwards. MORE [listening to: Breathe - Kylie Minogue ] 10:42:56 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Lions stun Saints Brisbane has smashed St Kilda by 80 points in their Qualifying Final at the Gabba to remain on track for an historic fourth straight AFL premiership.More [listening to: Locomotion - Kylie Minogue ] 10:31:44 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Saints Thrashed Brisbane St Kilda 23.11 (149) Score 10.9 (69) 17.9 (111) Q3 6.7 (43) 11.8 (74) Q2 4.4 (28) 6.3 (39) Q1 3.2 (20) Brown 6, Bradshaw 4, McRae 3, McGrath 2, Notting 2, Hadley, Black, Voss, Caracella, Scott, Lappin Goals Riewoldt 3, Gehrig 2, Guerra, Black, Koschitzke, Baker, Knobel Match Comments Brisbane 23.11 (149) def. St Kilda 10.9 (69) [listening to: Dancing Queen - Kylie Minogue ] 10:18:37 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Saints Crushed at the Gabba Brisbane 23.11 (149) Brown 6, Bradshaw 4, McRae 3, McGrath, Notting 2 St Kilda 10.9 (69) Riewoldt 3, Gehrig 2 The Lions led by 46 points and kicked 10 of the last 13 goals to earn a Preliminary Final's berth, while the Saints will contest the 2nd Semi next week. [listening to: Did It Again - Kylie Minogue ] 10:16:44 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Brisbane Murders Saints in Qualifying Final Finals Week 1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 G.B G.B G.B G.B Brisbane 6.3 11.8 17.9 23.11 (149) St. Kilda 3.2 4.4 6.7 10.9 (69) [listening to: Fever - Kylie Minogue ] 10:10:46 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

RSS adopted by leading Aussie Publisher You know RSS is hitting mainstream when the old established publishers add support for it Fairfax has added RSS feeds for their two leading publications - The Sydney Morning Herald & The Age. Hats off to you, Mr Fairfax The Sydney Morning Herald RSS Channels Top Stories http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/top.rss National http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/national.rss World http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/world.rss Business http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/business.rss Entertainment http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/entertainment.rss Technology http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/technology.rss Video http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/multimedia.rss Sport http://feeds.smh.com.au/rssheadlines/sport.rss The Age RSS Channels Top Stories http://feeds.theage.com.au/rssheadlines/top.rss National http://feeds.theage.com.au/rssheadlines/national.rss World http://feeds.theage.com.au/rssheadlines/world.rss Business http://feeds.theage.com.au/rssheadlines/business.rss Entertainment http://feeds.theage.au/rssheadlines/entertainment.rss Technology http://feeds.theage.au/rssheadlines/technology.rss Video http://feeds.theage.com.au/rssheadlines/multimedia.rss Sport http://feeds.theage.com.au/rssheadlines/sport.rss [listening to: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue ] 6:20:51 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Random

Orkut Stats - September Update My little Orkut network continues to grow, since my previous update in July I am now connected to 1,488,440 people through 121 friends, with 13 fans. Hmm that fan count hasn't increased since last time! Hey, all you guys who I gave invites to, give me back some love. I am still waiting for the next Orkut newsletter. [listening to: I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too - Reel Big Fish ] 4:53:27 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Friends • Random

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First Sadness, then Joy Each month, I get an email from FoxFooty that lists all the games and the times that they will be showing. I always scan looking for my team and when I can see them play. When I got the September edition, my heart sank as I look to the Friday September 3 section ----- Original Message ----- From: infonsw foxfooty Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 11:34 AM Subject: Fox Footy Listings - September 2004 Thank you for requesting the FOX Footy listings for September 2004 – this email contains September highlights & FOX Footy Channel listings for Wednesday 1st – Wednesday 8th September. SEPTEMBER ON FOX FOOTY CHANNEL Every Game Of The 2004 Finals Series FOX Footy Channel is the ONLY place you can see replays of every game of the 2004 Finals Series uninterrupted from siren to siren. Friday 03-09-2004 All Times Are Local 6.30  White Line Fever 7.30  Living With Footballers 8.00  Last Time They Met Rnd 10 2004 Port Adelaide v Geelong 10.15  Last Time They Met Rnd 13 2004 Essendon v Melbourne 12.30  Last Time They Met Rnd 21 2004 Brisbane Lions v St Kilda 3.00  FOX League Teams 4.00   National's AFL Rising Star Award 6.00  Auskick'n Around 6.30  Classic Quarters Rd 22 2001 Hawthorn v St Kilda 7.00  The Gospel 7.30  White Line Fever LIVE 8.30  Sydney AFL Weekly 9.30  The Winners With Flares 1986 EF Essendon v Fitzroy 10.00  Classic Quarters 1987 QF Hawthorn v Sydney 10.30  White Line Fever 11.30  2004 Finals 2nd QF Brisbane Lions v St Kilda 2.00  Living With Footballers 2.30  Classic Quarters 1987 QF Hawthorn v Sydney 3.00  2004 Finals 2nd QF Brisbane Lions v St Kilda 5.30  From The FOX Footy Vault 1982 QF & EF Ripped off Again! All the other games are live, but MY game is replayed at 11.30 on Friday!!!! Then 2 Hours later, I got another email ----- Original Message ----- From: infonsw foxfooty Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 1:24 PM Subject: FOX Footy Channel Finals Update There has been a change to FOX Footy Channel's broadcast time for this Friday night's 2nd Qualifying Final Brisbane Lions v St Kilda.   We're pleased to confirm that you can now see coverage of this game first on FOX Footy Channel at 8.30pm EST (NSW only).   Here's Friday night's amended programming line-up - all other replay times for this weekend remain as previously emailed.   We hope you enjoy every game of the Qualifying Finals on FOX Footy Channel.   3/09/04 7.30pm White Line Fever LIVE 8.30pm 2nd Qualifying Final - Brisbane Lions v St Kilda 12.00am 2nd Qualifying Final - Brisbane Lions v St Kilda 2.30am programming resumes as previously emailed Ah Joy!!!! 9:29:39 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

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