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Festival of the Boot http://www.festivaloftheboot.com For all things Football Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Unemployment benefit cuts, higher taxes projected – The Associated Press http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/unemployment-benefit-cuts-higher-taxes-projected-the-associated-press/ http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/unemployment-benefit-cuts-higher-taxes-projected-the-associated-press/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:24 +0000 admin tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i2lglqL0cLmfhTArLbvzLa10wriwD9EBV6J80

Unemployment benefit cuts, higher taxes projected
The Associated Press
It was co-signed by council members Phillip Neuenfeldt, secretary- treasurer of the state AFL-CIO, and James Buchen, vice president of government relations ...
DEVELOPING STORY: Unemployment benefit cuts, higher taxes projectedWKOW-TV.com
Unemployment Benefit Cuts, Higher Taxes ProjectedWSAW

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Media should embrace world rugby league
The Roar (blog)
Well, the season is about to start and all us NRL nuts cannot wait. We also have the “pleasure” of looking forward to the “champion” of our great game, ...
Two shows equates to tension, subterfuge and good old-fashioned hatredSydney Morning Herald

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How to pick an AFL Dream Team in 2010
The Roar (blog)
Justin Koschitzke of St Kilda (R) consoles Nick Riewoldt (C) after the AFL Round 20 match between the Essendon Bombers and the St Kilda Saints at the ...
Taunts over Nick Riewoldt bump won't haunt Bulldog Brian LakeDaily Telegraph

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Circus is back in town
Gold Coast Bulletin News
GOLD Coast AFL bosses should learn plenty from the sidelines this year with Lions poster boy Brendan Fevola embroiled in controversy before a ball is even ...
Signings secretGold Coast Bulletin News
Who'll be there to see Buddy and Fev?Gold Coast Bulletin News
Gold Coast footballers kick in for youthGold Coast Bulletin News
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Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Gallen signs new deal with Cronulla Sharks that will keep him at NRL club ...
Herald Sun
PAUL Gallen is part of a new trend in rugby league that has been missing from the NRL for too long. When the Cronulla enforcer sat down ...
Gallen signs for life … this time with no get-out-of-jail-free cardSydney Morning Herald
Barrett ready for StormCronulla Sharks
Sharks v Storm PreviewNRL.COM
BigPond News
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Willie Mason set to make Cowboys NRL debut against Broncos in season opener
Herald Sun
By Karl deKroo Set to make Cowboys debut off the bench...Willie Mason. Picture: Evan Morgan Source: The Daily Telegraph HIS skin is thicker than the ...
Big Willie saddles up, Gallen signs onThe Canberra Times
North Queensland Cowboys to start favourites against Brisbane BroncosFox Sports
Broncos v Cowboys PreviewNRL.COM
ABC Online -SportsAustralia.com -Brisbane Times
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Lote Tuqiri back in the spotlight as he returns to NRL to play with Wests Tigers
Herald Sun
The last time he was here he was playing club rugby for the West Harbour Pirates, who had thrown him a lifeline after the ARU tore up his contract. ...

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AFL waits for Lara Bingle to surface
The Australian
THE AFL's investigation into alleged misconduct by Brendan Fevola has stalled due to the league's inability to interview Lara Bingle. ...
Lara Bingle snubs AFL in nude photo investigationDaily Telegraph
AFL waiting to interview BingleSydney Morning Herald
Brendan Fevola defends 'feral' comments as AFL says nude photo scandal ...Herald Sun
Ninemsn -PerthNow -The Australian
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QRL to go down fighting in IC vote
The Australian
The QRL has consulted AFL chief Andrew Demetriou to help it decide whether there was room for state-based bodies in an independent set-up. ...

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Verbeek `sees the end of golden era'
The Australian
"There is no announcement imminent in regards to Pim," Rod Allen, FFA's head of communications, said. "There has been no decision or indication on his part ...
Socceroos coach ... Pim Verbeek. Picture: Cameron Richardson Source: The Daily ...Herald Sun
Verbeek coy on Socceroos futureESPN
Verbeek exit to be made official in next two daysTribalfootball.com
Special Broadcasting Service -Sydney Morning Herald
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ABC Online

Tiger Tuqiri `ready for battle'
The Australian
AS far as Lote Tuqiri is concerned, he is ready, willing and able to make his return to the NRL against Manly on Monday night. Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens ...
Lote Tuqiri back in the spotlight as he returns to NRL to play with Wests TigersHerald Sun
Must read: your ultimate guide to the 2010 Fantasy NRL campaignFox Sports
Flanagan set for NRL bowThe Press Association
ABC Online -NRL.COM -Cumberland Courier Newspapers
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]]> http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/tiger-tuqiri-ready-for-battle-the-australian/feed/ 0 Footballing brotherhood dead again – The Age http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/footballing-brotherhood-dead-again-the-age-2/ http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/footballing-brotherhood-dead-again-the-age-2/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:55:21 +0000 admin tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/footballing-brotherhood-dead-again-20100310-pzcp.html?rand=1268228671073

Sydney Morning Herald

Footballing brotherhood dead again
The Age
AND in breaking news, AFL football's code of silence is dead, killed apparently by Collingwood's Travis Cloke, who had the gall to actually tell an umpire ...
King to contest bansportal.com.au
Richmond's King risks three-game banSydney Morning Herald
King could be out for season startABC Online
Herald Sun -Bettingpress.com (blog) -BigPond News
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]]> http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/footballing-brotherhood-dead-again-the-age-2/feed/ 0 Paul Gallen signs new deal with Cronulla Sharks that will keep him at NRL club … – Herald Sun http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/paul-gallen-signs-new-deal-with-cronulla-sharks-that-will-keep-him-at-nrl-club-herald-sun/ http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/paul-gallen-signs-new-deal-with-cronulla-sharks-that-will-keep-him-at-nrl-club-herald-sun/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:32:28 +0000 admin tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/paul-gallen-signs-new-deal-with-cronulla-sharks-that-will-keep-him-at-nrl-club-for-life/story-e6frfgbo-1225839336792

Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Gallen signs new deal with Cronulla Sharks that will keep him at NRL club ...
Herald Sun
PAUL Gallen is part of a new trend in rugby league that has been missing from the NRL for too long. When the Cronulla enforcer sat down ...
Gallen signs for life … this time with no get-out-of-jail-free cardSydney Morning Herald
Sharks v Storm PreviewNRL.COM
Barrett ready for StormCronulla Sharks
BigPond News
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Paul Gallen signs new deal with Cronulla Sharks that will keep him at NRL club ...
Herald Sun
PAUL Gallen is part of a new trend in rugby league that has been missing from the NRL for too long. When the Cronulla enforcer sat down ...
Gallen signs for life … this time with no get-out-of-jail-free cardSydney Morning Herald
Sharks v Storm PreviewNRL.COM
Barrett ready for StormCronulla Sharks
BigPond News
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ABC Online

Willie Mason set to make Cowboys NRL debut against Broncos in season opener
Herald Sun
By Karl deKroo HIS skin is thicker than the crocodiles that infest Townsville's waterways, so North Queensland coach Neil Henry reckons a hostile Suncorp ...
Mason set to fill Webb voidABC Online
'Baby Broncos' prepare for battleBrisbane Times
Mason to make Cowboys debutSportsAustralia.com
The Age -North Queensland Cowboys -Sydney Morning Herald
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]]> http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/willie-mason-set-to-make-cowboys-nrl-debut-against-broncos-in-season-opener-herald-sun/feed/ 0 Lara Bingle snubs AFL in nude photo investigation – Daily Telegraph http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/lara-bingle-snubs-afl-in-nude-photo-investigation-daily-telegraph/ http://www.festivaloftheboot.com/2010/03/10/lara-bingle-snubs-afl-in-nude-photo-investigation-daily-telegraph/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:28 +0000 admin tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lara-bingle-snubs-afl-in-nude-photo-investigation/story-e6frf9ix-1225839327243

Lara Bingle snubs AFL in nude photo investigation
Daily Telegraph
THE AFL has conceded its investigation into the Lara Bingle nude photo scandal will fizzle out unless she agrees to meet with league investigators. ...

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Richmond Tigers' lengthy wish list ahead of new AFL season
Daily Telegraph
Hardwick will have to show he is not simply an Al Clarkson clone to thrive in the AFL. Clarkson had uncommonly good luck with his recruiting at Hawthorn ...

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Playing surface will be 'stable and firm' for final
The Age
ETIHAD Stadium management has assured the AFL that the playing surface will be fine for Saturday's NAB Cup final. The surface was criticised by Melbourne ...
Hayes to play season openerABC Online
NAB Cup points the waysportal.com.au
Pre-season success delivers financial boost as Saint Kilda and Western ...The Australian
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Drugs make AFL's big men cry
Herald Sun
FOOTY players busted for illicit drug use are often reduced to tears and are scared of what their mums will think, the AFL medical chief has said. ...

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Socceroos coach ... Pim Verbeek. Picture: Cameron Richardson Source: The Daily ...
Herald Sun
As reported yesterday, Verbeek has told FFA he intends to return to club coaching once his Australian commitments in South Africa are over. ...
Verbeek coy on Socceroos futureESPN
Verbeek exit to be made official in next two daysTribalfootball.com
Griffiths still in reckoningSpecial Broadcasting Service

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