AFL NEWS -
Marc Murphy and David Beckham, champion footballers of two different codes, came together yesterday at Visy Park and exchanged their respective jerseys in a feel good moment in front of the press. Beckham is out in Australia on tour with La Galaxy who will take on Melbourne Victory in a friendly tonight at Etihad Stadium.
Melbourne President Jim Stynes has presented big name recruit Mitchell Clark with his famous number 11, By the time Stynes retired in 1998, he made the number famous by winning the 1991 Brownlow medal, four club best and fairests and becoming a cult figure in the game as he made the irish transition to AFL a success.
Marc Murphy and David Beckham, champion footballers of two different codes, came together yesterday at Visy Park and exchanged their respective jerseys in a feel good moment in front of the press. Beckham is out in Australia on tour with La Galaxy who will take on Melbourne Victory in a friendly tonight at Etihad Stadium.
Richmond's Brett Deledio looks set to unleash in season 2012, as a move to the midfield beckons for the former number 1 draft pick. After years of playing off the half back line Damien Hardwick has hinted a move into the midfield to free - up Deledio and allow his natural game to progress, as the Tigers look to add depth into their side.
St. Kilda has appointed former player Troy Schwarze as a specialist defensive coach for season 2012. Schwarze managed 71 games for the saints in 7 seasons, before retiring in 2006. His comeback to the club finishes off the appointments made to a new look saints coaching panel which includes, Aaron Hamill, Max Hudghton, Danny Sexton, Dean Laidley and Adam Kingsley
