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Introducing...

＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚ The Isles of Blirrosia ˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊

{ a WIP by @quinnharperwrites }

CHAPTER ONE IS OUT NOW (this is a link)

(Just to let you guys know, I'm going to reblog this a couple times so more people can see it on their dash. I noticed that different chunks of my followers are active at different times. I might reblog it again in case I forget or need to add something.)

GENRE:

Fantasy; Superhero fiction

SETTING:

A fictional world in a fictional universe very similar to our own. Life was completely normal until a comet collided with a star called Blirrosia, forever altering Uzaria (now called the Isles of Blirrosia). The present story mainly takes place in the capital of Blirrosia--Rosia City.

SUMMARY:

Where is the line drawn between good and evil? Or, more importantly, who drew it? These are questions that plague Saffron Solis, a hero student at the top of her class, throughout the story. Since her parents are famous, retired heroes, she has an important legacy to uphold. It doesn't help that she and her family come from a long line of high-leveled aptitudes. Which she is very grateful for, don't get her wrong. Sometimes, the consequences of being the next generation's quintessential superhero can be too much to handle. Some of these include annoying date requests, or flowers that keep appearing inside her dorm? Weird. It's safe to say that Saffron's life is a house of cards built in the eye of a tornado. As if things couldn't get worse, the amount of supervillains in the city of have increased, and no one can explain why. Is there a bigger threat? And if so, will Saffron be able to fulfil her purpose before the pressure consumes her whole?

THEMES:

Good vs. Evil, Ambiguous Characters, Love, Death, and more to be revealed!

CHARACTERS (that I'm willing to reveal hehe):

SAFFRON SOLIS/AURA: She's our wonderful protagonist. Her aptitude is Aura Manipulation, and she's been training it for as long as she can remember. But it seems like there may be more to her aptitude than meets the eye.

LAI YARROW/CRIMSON DOVE: Saffron's best friend, but she's determined to be seen as more. Her aptitude is Pyrokinetics-- it's not basic! She'll be at the top one day side by side with her friends due to her own hard work, just you wait!

ZAIN BOLTON/(HERO NAME UNDECIDED): The third part to an unbreakable trio! Sure he joined a bit late, but who cares? His aptitude's Smoke Manipulation, and he doesn't really care about being a hero. Being close to his friends is enough for him, and he's always striving to be the best friend that he can be!

I asked @thewriteadviceforwriters (thanks again!!!) to design one of my characters for me, and it turned out wayyyyyy better than expected. There's a google form on the blog, so definitely check it out! The character designed for me is definitely my favorite, but he won't be revealed for a little bit.

After that one, I tried to AI generate the other characters. I'm still tinkering with it though, because some of them didn't come out as expected.

Taglist: No one at the moment, but let me know if you want to be added!

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I was tagged by @celshii to put my spotify On Repeat playlist on shuffle and post the first ten songs. I haven't used spotify much in the past few months so this doesn't really reflect my music taste sobs someone ask me what songs i really like….

Zombie Pop | DPR Ian

The Bare Necessities from "the Jungle Book" Soundtrack | Phil Harris

Sinking Man | Of Monsters and Men

Heaven Knows | Five for Fighting

Ophelia | The Lumineers

Go the Distance | Michael Bolton

When Will My Life Begin? | Mandy Moore

Little Talks | Of Monsters and Men

Ya Nabi Salam Alayka | Maher Zain

love u lately | Laica

Tagging my music session buddies... @wovenstarlight @shjapologist @directorofthefalselastact and uhhh whoever else wants ig?

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League One round-up: Sunderland start season with draw at home to Oxford

League One round-up: Sunderland starting season with a draw at home, while Oxford while Portsmouth collapses to disappointing defeat against Shrewsbury

Sunderland pulled 1-1 with Oxford as Lynden Gooch & # 39; s penalty saved a point

Portsmouth ended with 10 men when they lost 1-0 to Shrewsbury in New Meadow

Elsewhere there were victories for Ipswich, Wycombe, Lincoln and Rochdale

by Pa Sport Staff

Published: 19:45 BST , 3 August 2019 | Updated: 21:24 BST, August 3, 2019

Sunderland were held 1-1 by Oxford as they were

Tariqe Fosu scored on his debut in Oxford after his summer move from Charlton to give his visitors a surprising lead.

Lynden Gooch led from spot four minutes after the break after being polluted by Josh Ruffels.

Lynden Gooch won and scored a penalty that saved a point for Sunderland against Oxford

Gooch sent goalkeeper Simon Eastwood from Oxford the wrong way from the place

But Jack Ross & # 39; side, who lost in the last play-off in May n Charlton, failed to find a winner.

Portsmouth slipped out of surprise 1-0 defeat against Shrewsbury on the New Meadow.

John Giles' stunning strike condemned Pompey to a loss of the opening day and his disappointing afternoon was aggravated when Ross McCrorie was sent with nine minutes to go.

Shrewsbury manager Sam Ricketts led his team to an opening day win in Portsmouth

Stricken Bolton, who started the season with a minus of 12 points, lost 2-0 to Wycombe.

Paul Smyth hit just after the break and Fred Onyedinma added a late second for the presidents.

The Trotters only went to Adams Park after the EFL gave the game a go after Bolton had given financial guarantees.

Phil Parkinson went to the game with only three contracted senior outfield players and eight of the team made their debut.

Wycombe & # 39; s Fred Onyedinma (second left) scores the second goal from his side against Bolton

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Bury's game with MK Gifts was already suspended after they could not convince the competition of their financial viability.

Ipswich, relegated from the Sky Bet Championship last season, started his life in the third layer for the first time since 1957 with a 1-0 win over Burton.

Luke Garbutt scored an early winner while Stephen Quinn was fired late on the hosts.

Ian Henderson & # 39; s double, one of the spot and Rhys Norrington-Davies & # 39; second half strike, Rochdale earned a narrow 3-2 win at promoted Tranmere.

Sid Nelson awarded Henderson an early penalty to score and he added a second after the break before Norrington-Davies came into action

However, Dale had to survive a late Rovers after Stephen Dooley & # 39; s own goal and Connor Jennings & # 39; injury time goal before Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was sent to end the hopes of the hosts.

Colleague new boys L incoln defeated Accrington 2-0 after Michael O & # 39; Connor opened the score for the 81st-minute penalty by John Akinde

Lincoln's John Akinde celebrates scoring his second goal from the penalty spot

Darren Moore & # 39; s Doncaster rule began with a 1-1 draw with Gillingham because he needed Kieran Sadlier to save a point after Alex Jakubiak brought the visitors ahead.

RESULTS OF SATURDAY

AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Rotherham United

Blackpool 2-0 Bristol Rovers

Burton Albion 0- 1 Ipswich Town

Bury PP Milton Keynes Gifts

Coventry City 1-0 Southend United

Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Gillingham

Lincoln City 2-0 Accrington Stanley

] Peterborough United 1-3 Fleetwood

Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Portsmouth

Sunderland 1-1 Oxford United

Tranmere Rovers 2-3 Rochdale

Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 Bolton

Freddie Ladapo scored a debut goal and Clark Robertson beat a late winner for his 2-1 win at AFC Wimbledon.

Newcastle loanee Robertson left in six minutes to cancel Joe Piggott & # 39; s Leveler for the Gifts.

Jay Spearing & # 39; The goal of s and Armand Gnanduillet gave Blackpool the perfect start in their 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.

Joey Barton & # 39; s Fleetwood also made for an impressive 3-1 win at Peterborough.

Harry Souttar and Josh Morris put the Cod army ahead 2-0 and Ivan Toney pulled one back for the hosts, but Danny Andrew's free kick kicked the points for Fleetwood.

Elsewhere, the second half of Zain Westbrooke Coventry gave a 1- 0 win over Southend.

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Anh trai chi mạnh gần 15 tỷ đồng cho em trai xuất hiện cực bảnh trong buổi dạ tiệc cuối cấp

Anh trai chi mạnh gần 15 tỷ đồng cho em trai xuất hiện cực bảnh trong buổi dạ tiệc cuối cấp

Vào tuần trước, nam sinh 16 tuổi Zain Kayani đã trở thành tâm điểm chú ý khi xuất hiện vô cùng hoành tráng trong buổi dạ tiệc của trường tại Bolton, Greater Manchester, Anh.

Được biết, vì em trai đã rất nỗ lực học tập để hoàn thành chứng chỉ giáo dục phổ thông trung học (GCSEs) nên Amir đã chi tới £500,000 (gần 15 tỷ đồng) để chuẩn bị cho em một buổi lễ không thể nào quên.

Với số tiền khổng…

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Midweek Fantasy stocktake: round 14

Roy’s round 14 Fantasy trades The byes are done and we’re back to two trades, so here’s how to use them

Give Max Gawn a week to find his feet again in Fantasy

THE END of the bye rounds is like a cool change sweeping through Fantasy’s Sahara desert.

It’s sweet relief after the relentless grind of three rounds wrangling a squad with more holes than Richmond’s final-quarter game-plan.

One man has sat atop the League’s break-even ladder since two months before the byes started, his hamstring injury against the Cats demanding a return of epic proportions. 

Max Gawn will resume this week against the Eagles needing a score of 176 to hold his price of $588,000. 

Against the far from fearsome ruck combination of Nathan Vardy and Drew Petrie, it’s not impossible that he could give that number a shake. 

However, Gawn’s history against the Eagles (he averages just 75.3) and record at Domain Stadium (average 81.8) points to one more week off for Fantasy coaches. 

The week after, Gawn faces Sydney on a Friday night at the MCG in round 15, a team against which he averages 114. With dominant ruckmen hard to find this year, that will be the perfect time to bring big Max into your squad, probably at Toby Nankervis’ expense. 

Of course, break-evens are made to be broken. Tom Rockliff needs the second-highest score this week (172) against the Giants to keep his price of $679,000.

Only the foolhardy would bet against the mighty Pig pulling out yet another Fantasy miracle at the Gabba.

Top five price rises

Bryce Gibbs, Carlton (MID, $678,000) +$47,000

Dom Sheed, West Coast (FWD/MID, $486,00), +$37,000

Bachar Houli, Richmond (DEF, $534,000), +$32,000

Zaine Cordy, Western Bulldogs (FWD, $327,000), +$29,000

Sam Mayes, Brisbane Lions (DEF, $430,000) +$27,000

Top five price falls

Jarrad Waite, North Melbourne (FWD, $427,000), -$40,000

Lin Jong, Western Bulldogs (MID/FWD, $376,000), -$37,000

Tom Rockliff, Brisbane Lions (MID, $679,000), -$31,000

Dean Towers, Sydney (FWD, $359,000), -$31,000

Jason Johannisen, Western Bulldogs (FWD, $434,000), -$28,000

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Shai Bolton, Richmond (MID/FWD, $218,000): A stunning first half against the Swans marked Bolton out as useful dual-position bench cover, and his spot is secure for now. 

Josh Kennedy, Sydney (MID, $568,000): Notched 50 points in the final quarter against the Tigers and is back to his bruising best. Great option under $600,000.

Rory Sloane, Adelaide (MID, $595,000): Friday night’s clash with Hawthorn could get ugly. The Hawks aren’t big on the tag and Rory’s due a big one after the bye.

Bye for now

Jared Polec, Port Adelaide (MID, $518,000): The Port speedster was in sharp form but won’t be seen for at least a week with a hamstring strain. 

Jack Steven, St Kilda (MID, $550,000): The mullet is gone, and the Fantasy scores have headed south. Swap for Joel Selwood.

Josh Kelly, Greater Western Sydney (MID, $660,000): Mystery surrounds the gun Giant who was injured at training last Saturday. Every chance to miss this week against the Lions.

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The Isles of Blirrosia: Chapter Two

Taglist: @anonymousfoz, @kaiarchives, @awleeofficial, and @immortaladrien

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“Finally! A break!” a pale, redheaded girl exclaimed. 

“You’ve only had two classes so far,” Saffron said as she sat on the grass, careful not to sit on her magenta hair. “And don’t forget you have one more today, Lai!”

Lai practically threw herself on the ground. “Ugh, don’t remind me. I’m going to be so tense without you there! Sometimes, I wish we had the same aptitude.”

“We’re both manipulators—isn’t that enough?”

“Yeah, us and 11% of the grade!”

“That isn’t a lot…”

“But if you think about it, most of the other types manipulate too. Like, physiological aptitudes manipulate physiology. Science and technology aptitudes manipulate science and technology. See what I mean?”

Well, she certainly wasn’t wrong. “Okay, I admit it, you’re right. But you took your medication this morning, right?”

“I did, I did, don’t worry, Mom. You don’t have to check all the time,” Lai groaned. “But, while we’re on the topic, how was it this morning?”

“When the police files on the guy said that he was a Stardust Absrober, I got a bit excited. But after looking at previous altercations and fighting him myself? I think I have the right to be disappointed, Lai. However,” she folded her arms, “I wasn’t there for my own entertainment. What matters is that another criminal is where he belongs, so the city is one step closer to staying safe.”

Lai snickered when she said that. “That’s the spirit! Think of it like this, Saffy-Taffy! At least you got some more hands-on practice.”

“As if she needed it,” a new voice replied. Saffron turned to see her other friend, Zain Bolton, plop on the grass across from them. “Saffron, you get so many opportunities these days. And why are we sitting on the grass in the middle of winter?”

“Don’t look at me,” Saffron said, pointing to Lai, “It was all her idea.”

“And you agreed?!”

“Yes, she did! It’s better out here than indoors anyways.” The weather had somewhat improved from the morning. The sky was now clear, and because the sun was no longer obstructed, it was feeling more temperate. “I can feel my fire pumping through my veins!”

“Better for you, maybe. And you know your aptitude doesn’t work like that, right?”

“Of course, I do, Zain! Don’t act like such a know-it-all. That’s basic information. Speaking of, can you believe that Professor Blume actually gave us this project? As freshman? At the Rosia City University of Heroics, no less.”

“Wait, what project?”

“Oh wait, you weren’t there this morning. Zain you tell her.”

“Professor Blume gave us a history project–”

“She doesn’t even teach history!”

“Shut up, Lai. As I was saying, she gave us a history project about the Pre-Modern Eras.”

“Why would we even need a project about that?! Everyone with half a brain knows the story! We’ve been in school for over 13 years and–”

“Lai, let the man speak! I wanna know how much I have to suffer.”

“Thank you, Saffron,” Zain grinned. “Anyways, we at least were able to pick which era we wanted, but we have to write a 10-paged research paper and make a PowerPoint presentation.”

“Oh hell no. What is this, high school?” Professor Blume was nefarious for assigning projects that belonged in a high school (or maybe even a middle school) class. “Okay, what are the groups?”

“That’s the worst part!” Lai yelled. “There aren’t any! She said it was strictly individual!”

“I decided to go with the Uzarian Era,” Zain declared. “It’s a long period, but it shouldn’t be too bad.”

“I’m going with the Acclimization Era. It’s only thirteen years long, so it’s an easy pass.”

“I guess that leaves me with the Readjustment Era.”

“What! Aren’t you gonna choose the same one as me?” Lai playfully whined. “We could make a pretty good team, Saffronator, don’t you think?”

“After what happened last time? No thanks. And how do you come up with all of these atrocious nicknames?”

“I’ll never tell! Anyways, you let me,” Lai smirked.

“Careful,” Saffron warned. “You’re starting to sound like a nuisance that I know all too well.”

“Oh dang. I forgot that fleabag was there with you.”

“What did he do this time, Saffron?” Zain asked.

“It certainly wasn’t as bad as it has been in the past, and it definitely wasn’t as bad as it 

could’ve been. He just asked me for coffee this time.”

��And you kicked him in the face, right?”

“Of course, she didn’t, Lai!” Zain scolded. “She obviously kicked him in the crotch.”

“I didn’t do either,” she sighed. “I said no and flew away.”

“I don’t know how you haven’t snapped at him, Saffron. I would’ve toasted him by now.”

“Yeah, and I would’ve used the remaining smoke to choke him. This guy has been harassing you nonstop since you turned eighteen. You don’t deserve this.”

“Well, I agree. But, if you did that, you both would’ve gotten a hefty fine. They might’ve even considered revoking your license.” 

“You’re right,” Zain sighed. “Not to mention, the public wouldn’t be too pleased.”

“I don’t know what they see in him if I’m being honest,” Lai started. “I mean, they treat him like an idol, at least some of them.”

It was no secret that Sensation was one of the most popular heroes ever. Definitely the most popular of their time, ever since Saffron’s parents retired.

“It’s not like there’s anything we can do about it,” Saffron replied.

“Actually, there is. Report him. You don’t owe him anything, Saffron,” Zain said firmly.

“It’s not worth it! He’s a beloved hero and a really good one, too. Blirrosia can’t afford to lose him.”

“It doesn’t matter! He keeps harassing you!” Zain retorted. “And he keeps getting into your dorm somehow. So now it’s not only you who’s suffering, but Mimi as well! Is that what she deserves? Is that what you deserve?”

“...”

“Okay, Zain. You’ve made your point. Getting heated won’t solve anything.”

“You know I’m right though.”

The trio fell silent. Zain’s smoky eyes bore into Saffron’s, staring into her soul. Eventually, she let her eyes drop to a patch of dandelion-speckled grass in front of her. Out of the corner of her eye, she could see Lai clench her jaw and cross her arms. She knew that the redhead hated conflict—it made her anxious. She was responsible for this, even if it was indirect. Just when she was about to respond, Zain sighed, before speaking again.

“Crap, I’m sorry, to both of you. I shouldn’t have escalated things like that.”

“No, you have a point. I just don’t see what I can do. And, not going to lie, this whole Matteo thing isn’t my biggest concern right now.” She stood up. “I have more important fish to fry.”

“I guess. I just worry for you sometimes Saffron. It seems like you’re always in the limelight, even when you don’t want to be.”

“Eh, I blame the parents,” Lai mused. “Before, it was Sabryna Solis this, Emil Solis that. Once they had kids, they practically declared the press as distant relatives.”

They all laughed. Trust Lai to make a joke to lighten the mood. “Ok,” Saffron started, “I’m going to head to my dorm, then I’ll start training early. I’ll see you two at dinner.”

“Yeah, I should get going too. I’m going to talk to Professor Zimmerman before class about my physical form. Bye,” Lai called out before walking off. 

“What about you, Zain?” Saffron asked. 

“I think I’ll stay out here a little longer. Soak up some sun.”

“What happened to you complaining about being outside?” she teased.

“No!” he protested, “I was complaining about sitting on the wet grass. Not about staying outside. Nice try, though.”

“Whatever you say, Zain. Whatever you say,” Saffron said before walking towards the dorms. “See you later!”

“Wait, Saffron!”

She paused mid-stride and turned back to face him. “Yeah?”

“I am truly sorry for being so harsh.”

“It’s fi–”

“No, it’s not. I was out of line.” He took a deep breath and looked at the sky for a moment, then made eye contact. “If…if you ever need me, I’ll be there.”

“Thanks,” Saffron smiled. “You mean a lot to me. Lai, too.”

“You deserve the best,” he said. “Both of you! I’m glad that you can call me a friend,” he rushed.

Saffron didn’t know what to say to that. She and Lai have been best friends for as long as they can remember, but they only met Zain after their first year of high school. The heartfelt turn in the conversation surprised her, even the apology left her shocked—he wasn’t wrong.

“Me too. But, you don’t have to apologize.” He was about to contradict her, but she stopped him again. “Really, it’s fine. You were right. I should be more proactive.”

“Well, I’m glad you realized that, Saffron.”

“Yeah…I’ll see you around, Zain! Thanks again.”

“Don’t worry about it, Saffy. Goodbye!”

As she was walking back inside, she felt someone watching her, so she turned around and saw Zain still looking at her; she waved and he waved back before quickly turning away. She chuckled to herself, turned back, and kept going on her way. But for some reason, the feeling didn’t subside.

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Seven things we learned from round 12

The 10: round 12’s best moments The best countdown in the game with all the best highlights from the weekend

1. Coaches know their players best Cale Hooker was named in the back pocket of the Virgin Australia AFL All Australian team in 2014, but went forward in the latter stages of 2015 before sitting out last year because of the supplements ban. The change has become permanent this year, with Hooker joining Joe Daniher and James Stewart in a tall Essendon forward line. Coach John Worsfold has had to defend playing him there, but the numbers are starting to stack up. His career-high five goals against Port Adelaide gave him 23 in 12 games – putting him on track for 40-plus – and he is only third behind Joe Daniher and Orazio Fantasia in the club’s goalkicking. Only three clubs (Adelaide, Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn) had three players with 40 or more goals last year and they finished in the top five on the ladder in the home-and-away season. Michael Hurley, Michael Hartley and Patrick Ambrose (when not injured) are holding down the key defensive posts, so the Bombers are best served with Hooker in attack. – Marc McGowan

2. If this wasn’t mark of the year, we’re yet to see something unbelievable Late in the second quarter against his former team, Melbourne, Jeremy Howe launched over his former teammate Tom McDonald. Even for a player that has more spectacular high marks in his career than anyone who has gone before him, this was something special. Howe got a lift off McDonald’s back as he leaped above him and the Demons defender was thrown off balance. In a Queen’s Birthday classic, it was a great moment in the 26-year-old’s career, perhaps cementing him as the game’s best exponent of the high mark in the television age. – Peter Ryan

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3. Jones could have a future going backwards Liam Jones’ career at Carlton – and in the AFL – looked all but certain to finish at the end of this season after he entered 2017 hopelessly out of favour following two lean seasons in attack. But the former Bulldog spearhead has embraced a new role as a key defender this season, mounting an irresistible case for a senior recall in the VFL over recent weeks and, more importantly, seizing his opportunity against Greater Western Sydney. Playing on Jonathon Patton for most of Sunday’s game, Jones held the 198cm Giant to two first-quarter goals and three marks. The 26-year-old also looked to take the game on from the opening minute and grabbed four intercept marks in the opening half. He finished with 14 disposals, eight marks, five rebound 50s and one inside 50 in a display that earned warm praise from Blues coach Brendon Bolton. If Jones can continue this sort of form, he will help fill the hole left in Carlton’s defence by Sam Rowe’s season-ending knee injury. He will also more than likely extend his AFL career into a ninth season next year. – Nick Bowen

WATCH: New-look Jones sets the tone down back

4. Crows’ midfielders capable of stepping up for quiet Sloane It’s not often a team’s best player can have limited impact, but the side can still cruise to a 57-point victory. With Saints pair Koby Stevens and Jack Steele performing a masterful double act on Crows star Rory Sloane, it was up to Adelaide’s other midfielders to lead the way. Matt Crouch (29 disposals), Richard Douglas (28) and Brad Crouch (24) all found plenty of the footy, while former basketballer Hugh Greenwood continued his impressive introduction to the AFL with 16 contested possessions. Sloane only had 14 touches, but created a two-on-one situation at stoppages when he started going to Jack Steven. Sloane needs to be able to fight through hard tags and out-run his opponent. He can expect plenty of attention to come his way for the rest of the season with Geelong, North Melbourne, Melbourne and now the Saints having had success with bringing back the tagger. – Lee Gaskin

Saint Koby Stevens paid pretty close attention to Rory Sloane. Picture: AFL Photos

5. The revolving door at selection is concerning, but it will continue at the Dogs Premiership coach Luke Beveridge has made no secret of the fact he’s still struggling to find his best 22 this year, and has shown he’s willing to chop and change his line-up until he finds it. Flag-winning heroes Tom Liberatore, Caleb Daniel, Clay Smith, Shane Biggs, Zaine Cordy and Fletcher Roberts have all been axed so far in 2017, and the way the Bulldogs played against the Swans on Thursday night, more than one big name could be set for a trip to the VFL this week. Veteran forward Travis Cloke was once again ineffective after his surprising recall, while defenders Matthew Boyd, Matt Suckling and Biggs were shaky at best in the back 50 especially one on one, and turned the footy over plenty of times under minimal pressure. Beveridge is one of the game’s elite minds and has the rare knack of being a players’ coach, while also possessing the ruthless streak needed to succeed at the highest level. He’ll show it again in round 13. – Adam Curley

6. The Lions have their own Awesome Foursome in the middle Ross Lyon said his Fremantle midfield was obliterated on Saturday night – and he wasn’t wrong. The Lions wrought havoc through the middle of the ground, thanks largely to four men – Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko, Tom Rockliff and ruckman Stefan Martin. Rockliff is a ball-hunter averaging more clearances than anyone in the competition, Beams has class inside and out, while Zorko again showed how dynamic he could be as a goalkicking midfielder. Throw in Martin, who competes well around the ground and gave his onballers first use against the Dockers, and the Lions boast a starting centre square combination that has the potential to be among the top handful in the competition if it can stay injury free. – Michael Whiting

7. Jarryd Lyons has been one of the pick-ups of the season The Suns were very busy in last year’s NAB AFL Trade Period, with most of the focus on the players they were losing – Jaeger O’Meara and Dion Prestia. Less was said about who was coming into the Gold Coast line-up, because that’s how it works. However, the Suns deserve credit for moving quickly to grab ex-Adelaide midfielder Jarryd Lyons. The former Crow has been terrific in his debut season with the Suns, and he continued that form in Saturday’s win over Hawthorn. Lyons gathered 28 disposals, seven tackles and kicked a goal in Gold Coast’s MCG win, to push his average to 25 touches a game. Lyons has been a steady hand all year and, given he is yet to turn 25 and had five seasons under his belt at Adelaide, there should be plenty of improvement left in him as well. A tick for the Suns. – Callum Twomey

• After the siren: Jack Watts serves up cold Queen’s Birthday revenge

• Around the state leagues: Who starred in your club’s twos?

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Teams: Libba dumped, Crows wield axe

– Bulldogs drop four premiership stars as Mitch Wallis returns – Adelaide dumps David Mackay and Josh Jenkins for debutants – Four Tigers axed after three defeats in a row; draftee to debut

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have dropped premiership midfielder Tom Liberatore for Friday night’s clash against Geelong as Mitch Wallis returns for his first game in 10 months.

The Bulldogs reacted swiftly to Liberatore’s eight-possession game against West Coast in round eight, with the hard-nosed midfielder among five changes as a host of key players return for the premiers.

In a blockbuster night of selections, Josh Bruce, Josh Schache and Josh Jenkins were dropped by their teams, while Kurt Tippett, Dayne Beams and Paddy McCartin were named.

As well as Wallis, who returns from a broken leg after two VFL games, the Bulldogs regain captain Bob Murphy, veteran defender Dale Morris and forwards Travis Cloke and Tory Dickson. 

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The axe has also fallen on premiership players Fletcher Roberts, Zaine Cordy and Toby McLean, with veteran defender Matthew Boyd sidelined with a shoulder injury.   

The Cats have made two changes, recalling Lachie Henderson and Scott Selwood to replace Rhys Stanley (knee) and George Horlin-Smith (omitted) for the crunch game at Simonds Stadium.

Sydney has made three changes for Saturday’s clash against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium, with Tippett joined by inclusions Dane Rampe and Gary Rohan. 

Veteran Jarrad McVeigh (hamstring) and Sam Naismith (knee) are forced outs, while Harry Marsh has been dropped as the Swans aim for a third straight win to resurrect their season.

The Saints have rewarded McCartin for his outstanding VFL form at the expense of Josh Bruce, who has kicked just three goals and had 14 possessions across the past two weeks.

Midfielder Koby Stevens returns from suspension and Daniel McKenzie has been called on for his first game this season, with Jimmy Webster (hand) and Darren Minchington (omitted) making way.

Richmond has made five changes for Saturday’s clash against Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium, with prized draftee Shai Bolton set to make his debut.

Bolton is joined by half-forward Sam Lloyd, key tall Ivan Soldo and midfielders Dion Prestia and Connor Menadue, with Dan Butler (groin) the only forced change.    

Defender Jake Batchelor, key forward Todd Elton, half-back Oleg Markov and midfielder Corey Ellis have all been dropped as the Tigers aim to snap a three-game losing run. 

GWS has made two changes, with All Australian Toby Greene returning from suspension alongside debutant Harry Perryman. Injured midfielder Stephen Coniglio (ankle) and Harrison Himmelberg (omitted) make way.  

The Brisbane Lions have lost patience with Schache as speculation swirls around the key forward’s future, dropping the No.2 draft pick for Saturday night’s clash against Adelaide.

The Lions regain captain Dayne Beams and midfielder Hugh McCluggage, with rookie Matthew Hammelmann called on for his first game this season. Star midfielder Tom Rockliff (shoulder) is a forced change, with Rohan Bewick dropped.

The Crows have named No.15 draft pick Jordan Gallucci to make his debut, with the midfielder joined by Hugh Greenwood, a former US college basketballer who has been promoted from the rookie list for his first game.

Defender Jake Lever returns, with forward Troy Menzel (quad) forced out and Jenkins and David Mackay dropped.

Hawthorn has named free agent recruit Ty Vickery for Saturday night’s clash against Collingwood at the MCG.

The injury-ravaged Hawks made four forced changes, with Brendan Whitecross, Taylor Duryea and Kaiden Brand called on to replace injured James Frawley (toe), Cyril Rioli (knee), Ben Stratton (knee) and Jack Fitzpatrick (concussion).

Collingwood has made just one change, with star midfielder Adam Treloar returning from a one-week ankle injury and replacing versatile tall Ben Reid (quad).

North Melbourne has made two changes at this stage for Sunday’s clash against Melbourne at the MCG, with Trent Dumont (concussion) and Jy Simpkin (AC joint) forced out through injury.

Tall forward Jarrad Waite returns from suspension alongside former captain Andrew Swallow, who has been named on the extended interchange bench alongside inclusions Aaron Mullett, Taylor Garner and Dylan Mountford.

Melbourne has included Jake Melksham, Alex Neal-Bullen and James Harmes in its 25-man squad, with all named on the extended bench.

Carlton has made one change at this stage for Sunday’s clash against Fremantle at Domain Stadium, with Simon White omitted.

Inclusions Dennis Armfield, Blaine Boekhorst, David Cuningham and Liam Jones have all been named on the seven-man bench, which will trimmed to four at 5pm AEST on Friday. 

Fremantle has regained Stephen Hill, with inclusions Nick Suban and Tommy Sheridan named on the extended bench with no omissions at this stage.    

Essendon and West Coast have named unchanged teams at this stage for Sunday’s clash at Etihad Stadium, both placing their inclusions on the extended benches.

The Bombers have named Craig Bird, Tom Bellchambers and Jackson Merrett in their 25-man squad, with the Eagles adding Drew Petrie, Jamie Cripps and Jackson Nelson.

Friday, May 19

Geelong v Western Bulldogs at Simonds Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

GEELONG In: S.Selwood, L.Henderson Out: G.Horlin-Smith, R.Stanley (ankle)

WESTERN BULLDOGS In: R.Murphy, D.Morris, M.Wallis, T.Dickson, T.Cloke Out: M.Boyd (shoulder), T.Liberatore, F.Roberts, Z.Cordy, T.McLean

Saturday, May 20

St Kilda v Sydney at Etihad Stadium, 1.45pm AEST

SYDNEY In: D.Rampe, K.Tippett, G.Rohan Out: J.McVeigh (hamstring), S.Naismith (knee), H.Marsh

ST KILDA In: K.Stevens, D.McKenzie, P.McCartin Out: J.Webster (hand), J.Bruce, D.Minchington

Greater Western Sydney v Richmond at Spotless Stadium, 4.35pm AEST

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY In: H.Perryman, T.Greene Out: S.Coniglio (ankle), H.Himmelberg New: Harry Perryman (Collingullie-Glenfield Park)

RICHMOND In: S.Lloyd, D.Prestia, C.Menadue, S.Bolton, I.Soldo Out: J.Batchelor, T.Elton, O.Markov, C.Ellis, D.Butler (groin) New: Shai Bolton (South Fremantle)

Brisbane Lions v Adelaide at the Gabba, 7.25pm AEST

BRISBANE LIONS In: D.Beams, H.McCluggage, M.Hammelmann Out: T.Rockliff (shoulder), J.Schache, R.Bewick

ADELAIDE In:H.Greenwood, J.Lever, J.Gallucci Out: D.Mackay, T.Menzel (quad), J.Jenkins New: Hugh Greenwood (Lauderdale), Jordan Gallucci (Eastern U18)

Collingwood v Hawthorn at the MCG, 7.25pm AEST

COLLINGWOOD In: A.Treloar  Out: B.Reid (quad) 

HAWTHORN In:B.Whitecross, T.Vickery, T.Duryea, K.Brand Out: J.Frawley (toe), C.Rioli (knee), B.Stratton (knee), J.Fitzpatrick (concussion)

Sunday, May 21

Essendon v West Coast at Etihad Stadium, 1.10pm AEST

ESSENDON In: C.Bird, T.Bellchambers, J.Merrett Out: –

WEST COAST In:D.Petrie, J.Cripps, J.Nelson Out: –

Melbourne v North Melbourne at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

MELBOURNE In: J.Melksham, A.Neal-Bullen, J.Harmes Out: –

NORTH MELBOURNE In: J.Waite, A.Swallow, A.Mullett, T.Garner, D.Mountford Out: T.Dumont (concussion), J.Simpkin (AC joint) 

Fremantle v Carlton at Domain Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

FREMANTLE In: S.Hill, T.Sheridan, N.Suban Out: –

CARLTON In: D.Armfield, B.Boekhorst, D.Cuningham, L.Jones Out: S.White

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AFL round 9 teams: Western Bulldogs wield axe for trip to Geelong

Tom Liberatore has been dropped while Travis Cloke, Bob Murphy and Mitch Wallis are all back as the Western Bulldogs have elected for wholesale change in their bid to beat Geelong for the first time since 2009.

The Bulldogs have made five changes to the side that lost to West Coast last Friday night in Perth, with 2014 best and fairest Liberatore axed for the game at Simonds Stadium after he had just eight disposals against the Eagles. Liberatore’s premiership teammates Zaine Cordy, Fletcher Roberts and Toby McLean have also been dropped, with Matthew Boyd out of the side with a shoulder injury.  Wallis comes back for his first senior game since breaking his leg in round 18 last year, while Cloke returns after breaking ribs in the Good Friday match against North Melbourne. Murphy has been named after being spared the trip to Western Australia, while Tory Dickson and Dale Morris have also been included.

The Cats have made two changes, recalling Lachie Henderson and Scott Selwood, with Rhys Stanley (knee) and George Horlin-Smith (omitted) making way. 

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The AFL Legend’s grandson Ned Morrison gives a heartfelt tribute to the Collingwood great. Vision courtesy Seven News Melbourne.

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The 94-year-old died at a Melbourne nursing home on May 8, after a long and celebrated career as a footballer and media figure. Vision courtesy Seven News.

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The Fremantle Football Club has hit troubled star Harley Bennell with a big fine in the fallout over bizarre off-field behaviour. Vision: Nine News perth

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The Melbourne forward has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, but Melbourne Football Club general manager Josh Mahoney says the 22-year-old won’t be off the field for long.

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Weeks after Hogan’s father died of cancer, the star 22-year-old forward has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.

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Hawthorn have recalled maligned big man Ty Vickery for their meeting with Collingwood on Saturday night at the MCG. Vickery hasn’t played at AFL level since round three, but has been brought back alongside Kaiden Brand, Taylor Duryea and Brendan Whitecross. The raft of changes are necessary because of the injuries to Ben Stratton, Cyril Rioli and James Frawley, all of whom are set for lengthy stints on the sidelines, and another concussion for Jack Fitzpatrick, who was plagued by the impact of a head knock last year. The Pies welcome back star midfielder Adam Treloar, but have lost Ben Reid to a quad ailment.

Richmond have wielded the axe as they look to snap a three-game losing streak. Jake Batchelor, Todd Elton, Corey Ellis and Oleg Markov have all been dropped for Saturday’s date with Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium, while Dan Butler is out with a groin issue. Dion Prestia returns from injury for the Tigers, while Sam Lloyd, Ivan Soldo and Connor Menadue have been recalled. Youngster Shai Bolton has also been included for what would be his first game. Toby Greene returns from suspension for GWS, who have also named Harry Perryman for his debut. Harrison Himmelberg has been dropped, while Stephen Coniglio is out of the side because of a serious ankle injury.

St Kilda have recalled former No. 1 draft pick Paddy McCartin as one of three inclusions for Saturday’s game against Sydney at Etihad Stadium, with fellow forward Josh Bruce dropped. The Swans have made three changes too, with Kurt Tippett returning.

Former No. 2 draft pick Josh Schache has been dropped by the Brisbane Lions for Saturday night’s game against Adelaide. The Lions have also lost Tom Rockliff to a shoulder injury although his loss is offset by the return of Dayne Beams. Having lost two games in a row, the Crows have made three changes, naming Jordan Gallucci and Hugh Greenwood to debut while axing David Mackay and Josh Jenkins.

Meanwhile former North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow looms as a possible inclusion for Sunday’s game against Melbourne after he was named on an extended interchange bench.

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