New Roo home has no room for excuses: ScottSource: www.afl.com.au
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott expects his side will face pressure to perform now that it doesn't have the limitations of its former clubrooms and resources.

17 November 2009-Darren Andrews-Victoria, Australia -Newsvine-The man who helped convince St Kilda to recruit troubled midfielder Andrew Lovett says the Saints must come down hard on the former Bomber.
Fev's Gabba blockbuster setSource: Real Footy
FORMER Carlton full-forward Brendan Fevola will only have to wait until the second week of the 2010 season before taking on his former team.
Against the odds, oval ball bounces into EuropeSource: Real Footy
IN THE sprawling grounds of a 17th century baroque palace and within staggering distance of the biggest beer garden in the world, bemused Germans gather to watch a group of men kick an oval ball shipped in from a country 16,000 kilometres away.
Adelaide Oval not ready for AFL, says DemetriouSource: www.afl.com.au
FL CHIEF executive Andrew Demetriou says South Australian footy fans are no closer to seeing games played at Adelaide Oval despite more talks between the parties concerned.
NAB Cup goes westSource: www.afl.com.au
THE AFL'S push into western Sydney will receive a significant boost early in 2010 with the Sydney Swans set to host a NAB Cup fixture at the Blacktown home of the Greater Western Sydney franchise.
Eagles' faith in developmentSource: www.afl.com.au
WEST Coast football manager Neale Daniher hopes the club's young brigade can play a significant role in its plan to break back into the top eight in 2010.
Streaking to victory in topless matchSource: Reuters
Whether it has any bearing on Monday's crunch Euro 2008 match between the two countries is debatable but Austria drew first blood on Sunday when their topless women's soccer team beat Germany 10-5.
Carlisle 0-2 Leeds (agg 2-3)Source: newsimg.bbc.co.uk
Leeds midfielder Jonathan Howson struck a 90th-minute goal to book his side a spot in the League One play-off final at the expense of heartbroken Carlisle.
Howson had hauled Leeds level 2-2 on aggregate with the opener when he drove in a shot after 10 minutes.
Lift Olympic age to 25 - Les MurraySource: www.theworldgame.com.au
As we watch the Olyroos try to battle their way through a tough qualifying campaign for Beijing, one is tempted to ask, what's it all for?