导出博客文章Sydney AFL coach John Longmire says Michael Talia must win back the respect of
his teammates after pleading guilty to drug possession, but theres a more
immediate challenge for his other defenders.Talia, who last month was stood down
indefinitely from club activities and given a solo training program, was handed
a 12-month good behaviour bond a week ago at Sydneys Waverley Local
Court.Longmire revealed on Thursday the four-week stand-down period down would
end on Friday August 19.Then he just needs to make sure that hes working really
hard to be able to win the respect back of the players, Longmire said of Talia,
who hadnt played since round one due to a serious foot injury.Hes spoken to the
players, hes stood down until August 19 and then its about working to make sure
that he gets himself in the best possible physical shape as he can be.Longmire
suggested the Swans fit and available defenders would have their hands full
against St Kilda on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.He was impressed by the marking
prowess of the Saints in their 71-point thrashing of Carlton last week, which
maintained their slim finals hopes.Our defenders have been in reasonable form,
but their forwards - certainly to be able to take 27 marks inside the forward 50
- is a huge number, Longmire said.Among the Saints most-potent attacking threats
will be former Swan Tim Membrey, their leading goalkicker this season with
39.Membrey 22, after playing just one senior game for Sydney, has flourished in
his second season with the Saints.Its a real credit to him to be able to go down
there and do what hes done, Longmire said.Hes kicked a lot of goals; hes been an
important part of their forward set-up.Longmire suggested key forward Sam Reid
was running out of time to break back into the senior side after not playing a
senior game this season due to calf and achilles injuries.Its becoming really
close now to make a call on him, Longmire said.Veteran key defender Ted
Richards, who last week announced he would retire at the end of the season,
would not be earning a 262nd and final AFL game on sentiment.You play if you
deserve to play, Longmire said.However, he didnt rule out Richards getting
another opportunity, after serving a one-game suspension on a rough conduct
charge arising out of a NEAFL fixture.Hes still got an important role to play
and its just the one week, Longmire said.Hes still training and doing all he
needs to do to try and be available for selection.
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York Giants with three touchdown catches by Randy Moss.Same matchup, same site,
but this time Moss will be on the sideline in a suit and tie.Theres no mystery,
either, about where his loyalty still lies.I know its going to be fun to be back
and see these boys remain undefeated, said Moss, now an ESPN analyst at age 39
who is four years removed from his final season in the NFL and 12 years out from
his last full season with Minnesota.The Vikings (3-0) will face the Giants (2-1)
for the sixth time in their series on a Monday night. This will also be the
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$1.1 billion buildings history.Two weeks ago, the Vikings beat rival Green Bay
17-14 to break in their glass-fronted, ship-shaped new venue.I was a little
excited for it and felt the energy from my own house, said Moss, who shared his
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loud.Moss played for five teams in all. He made his mark with the Vikings after
they drafted him in the first round in 1998 following his slide down the board
due to character concerns. Moss created his share of conflicts and controversies
in Minnesota, and his second stint in 2010 ended after four games in
spectacularly implosive fashion. But the lanky, loquacious wide receiver never
lost his love for the franchise. Naturally, after Moss landed his new job with
the ESPN crew, he quickly circled the game at Minnesota on his calendar.Im more
of an old-school guy, closing in on 40 years old, Moss said on a recent
conference call. Im excited to see the fans and the new stadium. ... But all my
memories lie with the old Metrodome.The Giants will bring with them a talented,
talkative pass catcher who perhaps reminds Moss a little bit of himself .Odell
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able to control it and hold it.The Giants are depleted at running back, with
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this will be an intriguing matchup with coach Mike Zimmers defense.Its going to
be a test, said Manning, whos 2-5 in seven career starts against the Vikings,
with five of his 14 interceptions returned for touchdowns. Our receivers have to
get open at times. We have to run the ball well and get in good down and
distance. Its a combination of a lot of things. They have a good third-down
blitz package. We have to be prepared for a lot of things.The Vikings harassed
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against Green Bays Aaron Rodgers and Carolinas Cam Newton, but theyre not any
more comfortable facing Manning. Their 49-17 victory at home last season was
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playoff chase earlier that day.I dont rate guys or rank guys or anything like
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