FIND out what’s being said about the club in the major daily newspapers on Sunday, April 17, 2011
Herald Sun
Time to get tough Melbourne
By Shane Crawford
MELBOURNE'S decision to strip Brent Moloney of the club's vice-captaincy after a late night drinking session last Sunday was a cop-out. They should have dropped him from its match against Gold Coast at the Gabba as punishment.
Moloney made a major mistake by being out drinking at 3am after last Sunday's game against the Brisbane Lions. But the Demons also made an error by not leaving him out.
The Age
Ablett injury a setback for Suns' hopes
The Age
Ablett injury a setback for Suns' hopes
By The Age
GOLD Coast's hopes of upsetting an inconsistent Melbourne at the Gabba today suffered a major setback after skipper Gary Ablett withdrew because of a calf injury. Gold Coast assistant coach Shane O'Bree confirmed Ablett would not line up against the Demons, robbing the Suns of their gun midfielder. Yesterday afternoon, Ablett tweeted: ''Shattered not to be out there with the boys tomorrow! The body just won't give me a break! Must be old age haha.'' Key defender Campbell Brown will miss a month because of suspension and free-running backman Nathan Krakouer was dropped. Ablett's replacement will not be named until the official team sheet handover before the clash. Who gets the call-up will depend on weather conditions. Waiting in the wings for the tap on the shoulder are first-year trio Alik Magin, Hayden Jolly and Jack Hutchins.
GOLD Coast's hopes of upsetting an inconsistent Melbourne at the Gabba today suffered a major setback after skipper Gary Ablett withdrew because of a calf injury. Gold Coast assistant coach Shane O'Bree confirmed Ablett would not line up against the Demons, robbing the Suns of their gun midfielder. Yesterday afternoon, Ablett tweeted: ''Shattered not to be out there with the boys tomorrow! The body just won't give me a break! Must be old age haha.'' Key defender Campbell Brown will miss a month because of suspension and free-running backman Nathan Krakouer was dropped. Ablett's replacement will not be named until the official team sheet handover before the clash. Who gets the call-up will depend on weather conditions. Waiting in the wings for the tap on the shoulder are first-year trio Alik Magin, Hayden Jolly and Jack Hutchins.
