Thompson out of Brownlow contention

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Brownlow blow ... Scott Thompson is ineligible after an unsuccessful trip to the tribunal. Source: Sarah Reed / News Limited

Adelaide acting captain Scott Thompson is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after an unsuccessful visit to the AFL tribunal.

The Crows midfielder was found guilty of rough conduct for his bump on Western Bulldogs defender Brett Goodes last Sunday at AAMI Stadium.

Thompson was not facing suspension, as his good record meant the highest penalty he could receive was a reprimand and carryover points.

But he had to be found not guilty to stay in contention for the Brownlow.

Thompson finished equal-fourth in the award last year, five votes behind winner Jobe Watson.

He has won Adelaide's last two best and fairest awards and made the All-Australian team for the first time last season.

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Had he taken the early plea, Thompson would have had 70.31 points carryover points.

Now he has 93.75, just short of the 100 threshold for a one-game suspension.

Thompson argued that he initially went to smother Goodes' kick, but decided to bump when the Bulldogs player suddenly changed direction.

Thompson, who appeared at the tribunal via a video link from Adelaide, said he made contact with Goodes' shoulder and chest, not his head.

"I feel I've done nothing wrong," he said in his evidence.

But the three-man jury found the contact was unreasonable.

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Teams: Saints and Swans name squads

In the frame ... Justin Koschitzke has been named in an extended squad. Source: Michael Klein / Herald Sun

Check out all the ins and outs for the first ever AFL game for premiership points outside Australia.

Updated line-ups for Thursday's games will be announced on Wednesday afternoon, so check back in to get the latest teams before finalising your FOX FOOTY SuperCoach side.
 
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St Kilda v Sydney Swans, Westpac Stadium, Thursday 7.50pm (NZST)

St Kilda
B: Nathan Wright, Sam Fisher, Dylan Roberton
HB: Sean Dempster, Rhys Stanley, Sam Gilbert
C: Lenny Hayes, Clint Jones, Jarryn Geary
HF: David Armitage, Nick Riewoldt, Nick Dal Santo
F: Ahmed Saad, Seb Ross, Josh Saunders
Foll: Ben McEvoy, Jack Steven, Leigh Montagna
I/C from: Trent Dennis-Lane, Arryn Siposs, Tom Hickey, Tom Lee, Justin Koschitzke, Farren Ray, Brodie Murdoch   
      
In: Koschitzke, Dempster , Lee , Siposs , Hickey , Murdoch , Saunders
Out: Milne (Suspension), Maister (Hand) , Milera (Omitted) , Simpkin (Omitted)

New: Saunders, Murdoch

Sydney Swans
B: Dane Rampe, Heath Grundy, Nick Smith
HB: Marty Mattner, Ted Richards, Nick Malceski
C: Kieran Jack, Ryan O'Keefe, Lewis Jetta
HF: Jude Bolton, Sam Reid, Dan Hannebery
F: Mike Pyke, Adam Goodes, Ben McGlynn
Foll: Shane Mumford, Josh Kennedy, Jarryd McVeigh
I/C from: Tony Armstrong, Craig Bird, Andrejs Everitt, Mitch Morton, Luke Parker, Tommy Walsh, Jesse White 

In: White , Bird , Everitt , Walsh
Out: Roberts-Thomson (Knee)

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What is sport's dirtiest act?

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Hallf of shame ... Luis Suarez, Zinedine Zidane, Danny Williams and John Hopoate. Source:FOX SPORTS

Luis Suarez just seems to court controversy wherever he goes, and his bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic saw him hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons again this week.

It was the second time the enigmatic striker has bitten an opponent in his career, and got us thinking: what are the dirtiest acts seen in sport?

We've picked eight, from John Hopoate's bizarre way of unsettling opponents to a headbutting Frenchman.

Let us know which is the worst by voting in our poll below.

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Eels sign English pair to NRL deals

Parramatta bound ... English international forward Lee Mossop. Source: EMPICS Sport / AAP

Parramatta have confirmed that English international forwards Gareth Hock and Lee Mossop will join the NRL club next season on two-year deals.

The Eels, who had been negotiating with their Super League club Wigan for some time, released a statement on Tuesday night stating the pair had agreed to join Ricky Stuart's side from the start of 2014.

Experienced second-rower Hock, who is currently on loan at Widnes, and 24-year-old prop Mossop will add grunt to an Eels side that has shown promising signs this season after picking up the wooden spoon last year.

The 29-year-old Hock has played a total of eight Tests for England and Great Britain and is renowned as one of Super League's most aggressive players.

"Playing in the NRL is the biggest challenge you can have in rugby league, playing against the best week in week out,'' said Hock, who has made 135 appearances for Wigan.

"Adrian Morley is a good friend of mine and he has told me Ricky Stuart's coaching style will suit the type of player I am, so I am really excited about coming on board."

Mossop is regarded as one of the rising stars of the Super League that led to him earning his first three Test caps for England last year against France and Wales.

"I have always aspired to one day playing in the NRL and the fact that my dream has become a reality with a team with such a rich history like Parramatta is an added bonus," said Mossop.

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Scott pledges to stand by Menzel

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Support ... Daniel Menzel has the full backing of the Cats.

The shattering news about Daniel Menzel's knee injury made Monday the toughest day of Geelong coach Chris Scott's time in the AFL.

Scans have confirmed the worst, with Menzel suffering a rupture to the LARS surgery graft in his left knee.

It means he faces a fourth reconstruction.

"Without wanting to exaggerate, I think it was the hardest day I've ever had in footy,'' Scott said.

"It's devastating for all of us.

"Right at the moment, we as a football club are all for one.''

While Scott stressed the club's support for Menzel, it is unclear whether he will try to make another football comeback.

"It's really hard to comment on what's going to happen from here, because we've got to do all the investigations required and sit down with Dan and go through the pros and cons of every option,'' Scott said.

He added that would happen over the next few days.

Menzel, 21, has played 21 senior games since his 2010 debut and is probably the most talented of the Cats' strong crop of young players.

His first reconstruction came after the 2011 qualifying final win over Hawthorn and he has not played senior football since.

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Mariners grab famous ACL victory

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Mariners ... secure a famous Asian Champions League victory in South Korea. Source:AFP

Central Coast Mariners celebrated for the second time in three days on Tuesday night when a Michael McGlinchey goal earned the A-League champions a 1-0 Asian Champions League win over Suwon Bluewings in South Korea.

The result put the Mariners on course for a spot in the next round of the ACL with one match remaining in Gosford next Tuesday.

Substitute McGlinchey slipped an 80th-minute shot under Suwon goalkeeper Jung Sung-Ryong to give his side their first away win in the competition just two days after Sunday's breakthrough 2-0 grand final win over the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Group H		P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Kashiwa	5	3	2	0	7	11
2	Central Coast	5	2	1	2	-1	7
3	Guizhou	5	1	2	2	-1	5
4	Suwon	5	0	3	2	-5	3

The Mariners could now advance to the knock-out stages for the first time in three attempts even if they lose their final Group H match against already qualified Japanese side Kashiwa Reysol, who drew 1-1 with Guizhou in Tuesday's other match.

The Mariners now have seven points and another win would ensure progression given they're two points ahead of third-placed Guizhou Renhe, the Chinese team who host Suwon in the last round.

Central Coast were reasonably untroubled at Suwon World Cup Stadium despite the drain of a second game in three days, with North Korea striker Jong Tae-Se blazing his side's best effort over the bar with about 15 minutes left.

	Central Coast vs Kashiwa Bluetongue Stadium
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Nick Montgomery, one of just four changes to the Mariners side, chased tirelessly in the defensive midfield role usually occupied by captain John Hutchinson.

Mile Sterjovski, Patrick Zwaanswijk and McGlinchey were also omitted but all made it onto the pitch in the second half despite their exertions in Sydney on Sunday.

The only real sign of tired legs was the occasional late challenge such as the ankle-high foul by Pedj Bojic just before halftime.

Fitzgerald had an opening at the start of the second half after being put through on the left of the area but hit the side netting with a shot from a narrow angle when a pass across the box looked to be a better option.

The game breaker eventually came with 10 minutes remaining, McGlinchey racing onto a pass out to the left and carrying the ball into the area.

Jung Sung-Ryong got his hands to McGlinchey's right-foot shot but couldn't prevent it going in.

The Bluewings, who can no longer qualify for the next stage, offered little despite a line-up featuring Jong, well-travelled Australian defender Eddy Bosnar and Macedonia striker Stevica Ristic.

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