Power's university coup

Power fitness chief Darren Burgess and coach Ken Hinkley. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia

PORT Adelaide's growing reputation in the AFL for fitness programs is now part of a university curriculum.

The Power and the University of SA have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly manage a "Centre of High Performance Sport."

Port president David Koch announced the groundbreaking alliance in Sydney today during the Power's 10th anniversary celebrations of the club's 2004 AFL flag.

The centre — that Port wants to draw world attention — will focus on further developing the cutting-edge sports science work of its fitness chief Darren Burgess.

But beyond giving the Power an edge on preparing football teams, Port also wants to play a strong role in education not only for elite sports teams but in the community with health care, particularly for the aged.

Setting up a department on one of the university campuses is still a long-term goal.

"There is a lot of merit in the club having a presence in the Adelaide CBD but that does not mean we take the club away from Alberton — we will never leave Alberton," Port chief executive Keith Thomas said.

University of SA vice chancellor David Lloyd noted the university and Power can share knowledge well before they need to share a building on campus.

"We can turn up the volume on quality research in AFL football, particularly in the areas of optimising player performance, injury prevention and best practice for recovery," Professor Lloyd said.

The alliance extends the Power's 15-year link with the university.

The new course on sport science is expected to draw traction from elite sports teams around the world because of Burgess' reputation in world football after his work with the Socceroos and English Premier League club Liverpool.

"Joining forces with UniSA has the potential to significantly add value to our existing high-performance program led by Darren," Thomas said.

Not only will the Power create stronger development programs for its fitness staff, the university program also will offer new learning opportunities for its players planning their lives away from football.

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Time for stars to step up: Sando

Last updated: June 13, 2014

CROWS coach Brenton Sanderson has put the blowtorch on his stars and experienced players to stand up in the crucial clash against North Melbourne on Saturday night.

Teams: Cats blood two, rest two

ROUND 13 TEAMS: GEELONG will blood two first games including first round draft pick Darcy Lang, but has elected to rest first-choice ruckman and small defender Jed Bews.

What life like after Ten's bloodletting?

IT'S a dire time for Network Ten, with shows axed and jobs on the chopping block. But it's not the first bloodletting at Ten. What happened to the familiar faces let go last time?

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Essendon launches Federal Court bombshell

Last updated: June 13, 2014

ESSENDON has launched a stunning Federal Court counter-attack against ASADA and the AFL.

Teams: Cats blood two, rest two

ROUND 13 TEAMS: GEELONG will blood two first games including first round draft pick Darcy Lang, but has elected to rest first-choice ruckman and small defender Jed Bews.

What life like after Ten's bloodletting?

IT'S a dire time for Network Ten, with shows axed and jobs on the chopping block. But it's not the first bloodletting at Ten. What happened to the familiar faces let go last time?

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Panic Room: Selwood in doubt

Adam Baldwin and Gilbert Gardiner deliver their Supercoach picks ahead of round 13 in the AFL.

Geelong captain Joel Selwood could miss Sunday's game against St Kilda. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia

NEED the best late selection and SuperCoach mail and betting tips for the weekend? Step into the Panic Room.

WHISPERS

GEELONG flagged its intentions yesterday with Hamish McIntosh and Jed Bews rested for Sunday's soft kill of St Kilda at Simonds Stadium.

If word around the Bellarine is anything to go by then skipper Joel Selwood could also sit out after pulling up sore from the win over Carlton.

While Selwood's absence opens the door for the likes of Brad Hartman and Darcy Lang, it's a sign of things to come given upcoming fixtures.

Geelong travels to Gold Coast next week before returning for games against Essendon, Western Bulldogs and Melbourne.

ADELAIDE could yet pull a swifty with SuperCoach fancy Matthew Jaensch in doubt after being flattened by Hayden Ballantyne last week.

The Crows told the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday that Jaensch could miss "0-1" games with concussion.

Jaensch is named on the bench, but the Crows have cover in Jarryd Lyons and Cam Ellis-Yolmen.

CARLTON defender Michael Jamison is no certainty to line up against Hawthorn tonight after battling a calf problem last week.

Matthew Watson is one of three emergencies including goal sneak Jeff Garlett.

BULLDOG draftee Mitch Honeychurch was added to the 25-man squad for Sunday's game against Collingwood, replacing Matthew Boyd.

DODGY weather could force Sydney to choose between Mike Pyke and Tom Derrickx on Saturday.

Forecast rain — which should play in the Swans' hands — could see the likes of Gary Rohan or Zac Jones come in at the expense of back-up ruckman Tom Derrickx.

Bulldog Daniel Giansiracusa can't get enough of wearing vests. Picture: Michael Klein Source: News Corp Australia

VESTED INTEREST

After nailing nine of 18 last week, here's our pick of the likely subs in each of the Round 13 games.

CARLTON: Last time Mick Malthouse used Chris Judd as his substitute the champ shredded his hamstring within minutes of coming onto the ground. For the Blues to be any chance tonight they need Judd from the start. Look for Dennis Armfield or Andrejs Everitt to be on vest duties.

HAWTHORN: Ben Ross is a certainty to start as the substitute in his first game for the Hawks.

RICHMOND: Can't go past Ben Lennon, came on late last week and did little — he wasn't alone — to warrant a full game.

FREMANTLE: Tommy Sheridan the favourite here, but wouldn't surprise if Ross Lyon keeps Colin Sylvia on a tight leash after making him play seven WAFL games to earn his stripes.

SYDNEY: Take your pick between Jake Lloyd and Brandon Jack.

PORT ADELAIDE: Kane Mitchell's pace could come in handy late in what should be a cracking — and if the Swans have their way contested — game. Aaron Young not without a chance to start in green.

WEST COAST: Xavier Ellis is suited to the role and could have an impact in the second half. Jamie Cripps not out of contention along with emergency Sharrod Wellingham should he earn a reprieve.

GOLD COAST: Aaron Hall looms large from Luke Russell.

BRISBANE: Zac O'Brien showed plenty on debut as the substitute but failed to fire a shot last week. In the mix again but wouldn't surprise to see Lewie Taylor start on the pine.

ADELAIDE: Matt Crouch collected 30-odd in the SANFL last week, hasn't played a lot of footy and should be eased into the contest.

NORTH MELBOURNE: Liam Anthony stands out from Ben Jacobs should he be able to force his way into the best 22.

GEELONG: It looks to be a race in two — Travis Varcoe and Taylor Hunt — to replace Jed Bews (managed). That being the case, Varcoe is best suited. Jesse Stringer not out of the conversation.

ST KILDA: It's a lottery, Jack Billings in the mix from Jimmy Webster and Sam Dunnell should he hold his spot after being subbed out last week.

COLLINGWOOD: Ben Kennedy. Lock him in.

WESTERN BULLDOGS: Head says Nathan Hrovat, heart says Daniel 'Super Sub' Giansiracusa.

ESSENDON: Jason Winderlich has missed a lot of footy and would be dangerous in the second half with the game on the line. Straight swap for a tall forward (Daniher, Ambrose) looks ideal.

MELBOURNE: With the omission of Jay Kennedy-Harris Christian Salem is firmly in the frame. The ins will come from Aiden Riley, Jordie McKenzie and Dean Kent, with Kent the most likely sub choice.

Lance Franklin will be central to Sydney's chances. Picture: Adam Head Source: News Corp Australia

MONEY MATTERS

Best bet: Sydney by 1-39pts $2.15

Why? This could be like taking candy from a baby. The Swans run deep in the midfield and even with Tippett out boast too many guns up forward. The $2.15 looks an easy double-up as Port Adelaide is too good to be blown out of the water.

One at odds: Melbourne to win $3.10

Why? No goalkickers, no Jobe and Melbourne's won three of its past four against the Bombers. Oh, did we mention the impact show-cause notices could have on the players? Worth a nibble on Sunday especially if you find a few winners at Flemington.

Multi: Carlton (+31.5pts) + North Melbourne (win) + Collingwood (-37.5) = $7

Why? The Blues fancy themselves at pushing the Hawks and could even cause the boilover with a bit of luck. North Melbourne is undefeated on the road and boasts too many weapons, while Collingwood will be keen to fire on all cylinders after the Queen's Birthday grind.

SUPERCOACH ALERT

NEED a bit of cash to upgrade one of your mid-tier plodders into a SuperCoach gem?

Then look no further than the McGovernator!

West Coast forward Jeremy McGovern ($123,900) is ripe for the picking and on the brink of a healthy price hike.

The North Albany product with a -56 break-even kicked two goals in the loss to Hawthorn.

Richmond star Brett Deledio is struggling for form. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: News Corp Australia

ON NOTICE: BRETT DELEDIO

THIS column has highlighted the Richmond Football Club's plight on several occasions this season.

Unfortunately, our pleas for the Tigers to put their best foot forward and secure the premiership points have fallen on deaf ears.

No longer can we protect the underperforming players, it's time to name names.

Brett Deledio is first cab off the rank.

The star midfielder has collected just 29 disposals in his past TWO games including 13 in last Sunday's embarrassing loss to North Melbourne.

Deledio spent more time worrying about umpiring calls than he did stemming the flood of Kangaroos' second-half goals.

C'mon Lids, you're better than this.

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Inconsistent Crows ‘frustrated’

Fremantle's Zac Clarke and Crows ruckman Sam Jacobs go head to head at Patersons Stadium. Picture: Paul Kane Source: Getty Images

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson says his team was blown off the park in the second half.

ADELAIDE ruckman Sam Jacobs has conceded a dose of frustration has crept in among the Crows but is confident their good passages of play mean the game plan is still sound.

The Crows have been up and down all season — beginning with three straight losses but then recovering — and hit another snag when they lost to Fremantle last week.

It has left the club in a group of teams fighting for a top-eight spot and, as much as Jacobs said there had been no panic around West Lakes, the Crows players were getting edgy.

CHAPMAN PUTS TRUST IN SANDO

"As the supporters are, the players are frustrated as well," Jacobs said. "We're working overtime to make sure that we get the most out of our sessions.

"At the moment, that's where the frustration comes from because we are training really well and at a really high standard during the week.

"But for whatever reason, we're not producing it ... at the moment it's every second week.

"We are trying to change things ... there are things about our performance that need to change.

"But training was really upbeat again as it has been all week.

"We had a really good session today and we're well prepared and ready for the Kangaroos."

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Trust in Sando, says Crows chairman Rob Chapman

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson arrives back from Perth. Picture: Tait Schmaal. Source: News Corp Australia

ADELAIDE chairman Rob Chapman has backed the direction of his club and coach Brenton Sanderson as they negotiate a tricky AFL landscape.

The Crows enter Saturday's clash with North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval saddled with a 5-6 win-loss record - never in the black for a season that promised so much.

Chapman met with coach Brenton Sanderson to dissect a 40-point loss to Fremantle in Perth that continued a fluctuating campaign for Adelaide and concluded he is "absolutely" on the right path.

"I had a quick debrief with Sando post game and discussed some of the reasons as best you can straight after the game as to why we got the result we got. That will be fleshed out, " said Chapman with the Crows attempting to avoid an empty September schedule.

"I trust where Sando is taking this and complete faith in him reviewing this week's game to get a better result."

While skipper Nathan van Berlo is still on the comeback trail from a serious Achilles injury, Chapman noted the development of stand-in skippers Patrick Dangerfield, Rory Sloane and in-form defender Daniel Talia.

There are green shoots.

What's Plan B? Crows coach Brenton Sanderson during the loss to Fremantle. Picture: Danial Wilkins.

"We have some excellent leaders like Patrick, Rory, Daniel who are learning on the job. Our leadership stocks are in good stead for the future," Chapman told The Advertiser.

While Chapman must contend with a Crows side languishing mid table, it is not where the club would want to be in terms of profitability.

The Crows keep packing Adelaide Oval and its corporate facilities in 2014 but a segment of the revenue stream is consumed by the Stadium Management Authority and SANFL.

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan will next month chair a review where the Adelaide Oval numbers will be crunched.

The projections of uplift delivered two years ago will be finally compared with numerical reality.

The SANFL has indicated there will be a $12 million uplift to the Crows and Port from the move to Adelaide Oval.

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson says his team was blown off the park in the second half.

The state's AFL clubs expect it is $7m with a predicted split of $3m for Adelaide and $3.9m at Alberton.

If the Crows' uplift dipped below $3m - even to $2.5m - then the financial afterglow of the move from West Lakes would dim appreciably.

Regardless, Chapman declined to speculate on any figures - determined to wait for the results of next month's stadium review.

"We have a plan and that has been articulated for the last 18 months. We are in the middle of executing against it and it is going well.

"We will do the review with all the goodwill necessary to get a good outcome.

"We are also working really hard to get better on-field results and that will be our focus this week against North Melbourne."

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Pies clear Dane Swan over ‘Gatto link’

Last updated: June 12, 2014

COLLINGWOOD boss Gary Pert says Dane Swan did not deceive the club over his attendance at a fundraising event with links to former underworld figure Mick Gatto.

Lappin cops fine for Robinson clash

GEELONG runner Nigel Lappin has been slapped with a $2000 suspended fine for his clash with Carlton tough-nut Mitch Robinson on Friday night.

Kylie and The Rock ... what the?!

FIRST PICTURE: Is this the weirdest movie pairing ever? Kylie Minogue and The Rock are working together on a new disaster movie.

Live: AFL Round 13 Teams

LIVE CHAT: Carlton champion Chris Judd is set to return from a hamstring injury to help the Blues celebrate their 150th anniversary.

Tony Abbott slapped down by 11-year-old

HIS mum is a Liberal councillor but that didn't stop him from writing a letter to Tony Abbott, calling his stance on gay marriage "pathetic".

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Live: AFL Round 13 Teams

Last updated: June 12, 2014

CARLTON champion Chris Judd is set to return from a hamstring injury to help the Blues celebrate their 150th anniversary.

Lappin cops fine for Robinson clash

GEELONG runner Nigel Lappin has been slapped with a $2000 suspended fine for his clash with Carlton tough-nut Mitch Robinson on Friday night.

Kylie and The Rock ... what the?!

FIRST PICTURE: Is this the weirdest movie pairing ever? Kylie Minogue and The Rock are working together on a new disaster movie.

Live: AFL Round 13 Teams

LIVE CHAT: Carlton champion Chris Judd is set to return from a hamstring injury to help the Blues celebrate their 150th anniversary.

Tony Abbott slapped down by 11-year-old

HIS mum is a Liberal councillor but that didn't stop him from writing a letter to Tony Abbott, calling his stance on gay marriage "pathetic".

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Players to blame not Sando: Sloane

Adelaide's rollercoaster season has continued in the West, falling to a red-hot Fremantle.

Rory Sloane says coach Brenton Sanderson is not to blame. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Corp Australia

CO-CAPTAIN Rory Sloane concedes Adelaide has no answers to its yo-yo form ahead of Saturday's win-or-bust home clash with North Melbourne – but insists coach Brenton Sanderson isn't to blame.

Straight-talker Sloane, 24, condemned Adelaide's playing group for a sixth defeat against Fremantle on Sunday in Perth characterised by the poor mental focus and intensity blighting its season.

There can be no excuse in the professional age for a side that doesn't turn up with the right psyche.

"We will review it but the same stuff always pops up. We have to take responsibility and action some of it because it is not good enough as players," said Sloane when asked if Sanderson's messages were getting through after a two-point, half-time lead turned to 40-point defeat.

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson says his team was blown off the park in the second half.

"The players, coaches are frustrated and I guess wondering why we are still so inconsistent. It didn't seem like there was much effort, intensity lacked completely. Fremantle just outran us, it was pretty poor really."

Failure against Brad Scott's men at Adelaide Oval would leave the 10th-ranked Crows 5-7 and 12 points in arrears of seventh-placed North. Essendon then top dog Port Adelaide follow as the Crows contemplate another September void.

"It's an important game, we are 5-6 and really need to get that squared off now if we are going to take some form into the second half of the year," said club champion Sloane.

"It is a big few weeks definitely. We have a few of the best teams in the next three weeks starting with North who are in great form.

Brenton Sanderson addresses his troops on Sunday. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: News Corp Australia

"If we bring our best game we will be a great chance. If we are not switched on it will be pretty tough for us."

Adelaide knows where it is falling down but still has no remedy entering Round 13.

"We seemed a bit off. I am not sure why, that is what we are scratching our heads about now," said Sloane, with seven Crows having less than 10 touches against Fremantle.

"We bring it some weeks and look amazing and don't bring it the next week and look pretty poor.

"It starts with bringing the right frame of mind in those games, bringing the heat to really cause turnovers."

Sloane noted the frustration fans must feel with victories against Collingwood and Gold Coast spliced with indifferent displays.

"We know when we play the right way, get the pressure right we can match it with the best teams," said Sloane.

"Lucky we get another chance to respond and hopefully the roller-coaster form continues and we are back up into action."

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Attack must start from the top

Last updated: June 10, 2014

ADELAIDE Football Club chief executive Steven Trigg is on the attack. If only the same theme oozed from his office to the football field.

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What is the greatest number at Blues, Crows?

Alex Jesaulenko ensures No.25 is etched into footy folklore with his leap in the 1970 Grand Final. Picture: Bruce Howard Source: News Limited

CARLTON and Adelaide have both had several famous numbers in their respective histories, but which is the greatest?

Each week Glenn McFarlane will nominate the best numbers from two AFL clubs and then we'll hand it over to you to judge the greatest.

MORE: MYSTIQUE OF FOOTY'S MAGIC NUMBERS

STARTS SUNDAY: COUNTDOWN TO FOOTY'S GREATEST NUMBER

NOW: HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FAN'S FAVOURITE NUMBER USING THE #FANSNUMBER HASHTAG

See Glenn's nominees below and cast your vote.

ADELAIDE

32

Famously worn by: Mark Ricciuto, Patrick Dangerfield

There could hardly have been a more fitting handover of one of Adelaide's most revered numbers, from Brownlow winner Mark Ricciuto to the man who resembles him most in the modern era, Patrick Dangerfield. Both possess like-minded attributes — hard at the ball, capable of team-lifting, inspirational acts, yet blessed with the skills and temperament to match. No.32 was first worn at the Crows by Bruce Lindsay for six games in 1991.

Don't mess with No. 32 at Adelaide. Source: News Limited

23

Andrew McLeod

Arguably Adelaide's best footballer, McLeod made the No.23 synonymous with the Crows. His wife even wore the number emblazoned on her back at a Brownlow Medal function. No jumper has been worn in more games in the club's history. Now worn by Jared Petrenko.

Rachel McLeod is a big fan of No. 23. Source: Supplied

7

Nigel Smart, Nathan Van Berlo

Smart was a crucial member of the Crows' back-to-back flag defence, as well as winning All-Australian selection. Nathan Van Berlo has served the club with distinction for a number of years and has been skipper for the past four seasons.

Rory Sloane wears No.9 with distinction. Source: News Corp Australia

9

Tyson Edwards, Rory Sloane

Edwards was one of the Crows' most consistent footballers over a long period of time, being one of only four players to reach 300 games at the club. Rory Sloane's career is still very much on the ascent, but he has already shown enough to justify his elevation to the No. 9 guernsey.

What is Adelaide's greatest number?

CARLTON

25

Famously worn by: Alex Jesaulenko, Brendan Fevola, Jim Baird

Jezza brought down the most famous mark in football, in the 1970 Grand Final, and he and Brendan Fevola kicked a remarkable 999 goals between them. Both made the No. 25 one of the most adorned on jumpers in their time. And don't forget dual premiership player Jim Baird, who played in defence in the 1945 flag and kicked three goals in the Blues' 1947 triumph.

Greg Williams celebrates a goal in the 1995 Grand Final. Source: News Corp Australia

2

John Nicholls, Greg Williams

Two of the greatest footballers in the history of Carlton, Nicholls and Williams were a generation apart, but both contributed immensely to the club's success. Nicholls was a champion of the highest order, as a dominant ruckman as well as inspirational on-field leader, a premiership-winning captain-coach and five-time best-and-fairest winner. Williams won his second Brownlow Medal in navy Blue and was an outstanding player at the club that had originally rejected him.

Stephen Silvagni prepares for a heavy landing. Source: News Limited

1

Stephen Silvagni, Sergio Silvagni, Ken Hands

Rated as one of the great father-son combinations, Sergio and Stephen Silvagni made enormous contributions to the Carlton Football Club during some of its most successful seasons. Both won best-and-fairests (Sergio one, Stephen two). SOS (Son of Serge) would become the AFL's Team of the Century full-back.

The No.11 was just one of the recognisable items in Bruce Doull's wardrobe. Source: News Limited

11

Rod McGregor, Bruce Doull, Laurie Kerr

Another famous Carlton jumper worn by three of the club's stars. Bruce Doull rates as highly as almost anyone who has worn the Carlton jumper, while Rod McGregor was a gun centreman who played in two flags and, like Doull, was one of the original intake of the Australian football Hall of Fame. While Doull was half-back flank in the Blues' Team of the Century, McGregor and Laurie Kerr were emergencies in the side.

4

Stephen Kernahan, Peter Bosustow, Bryce Gibbs

Kernahan has served Carlton in many capacities, but it was his role as captain that stamped him one of the greatest figures in the club's history. No one has kicked more goals at Carlton (738) and no one has led the team on more occasions (226). He was chosen as leader of the Blues' Team of the Century. Bosustow's career was short-lived but spectacular, flashing like a comet and gone far too soon. And Bryce Gibbs has worn the No. 4 in 165 matches.

What is Carlton's greatest number?

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Where Are They Now, with Jesper Fjeldstad

TONY Francis was a tough little rover who made an immediate impact after crossing from Norwood to Collingwood ahead of the 1990 season. He was part of the Magpies' drought-busting premiership in his first season — their first since 1958 — and won the Harry Collier Trophy for best first-year player.

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