eeks four-goal, 22-possession performance against Fremantle by kicking 2.2, tallying a career-best 25 disposals and grabbing eight marks in Saturdays 67-point home win over Port Adelaide.He was full of energy today, he competed really hard and hes a massive competitor, Swans coach John Lon

Sydney youngster Isaac Heeney looks to be over his dose of the AFL sophomore blues after another impressive late-season performance for the Swans.The 20-year-old former Swans academy player was recently left out of the side after a mid-season form slump but has put together strong back-to-back efforts in the past two rounds.He followed up last weeks four-goal, 22-possession performance against Fremantle by kicking 2.2, tallying a career-best 25 disposals and grabbing eight marks in Saturdays 67-point home win over Port Adelaide.He was full of energy today, he competed really hard and hes a massive competitor, Swans coach John Longmire said.When he was running around like he was today and he was leading up, hitting the ball hard and launching at the ball in the air, he was back to his best and thats a great sign for us.Although still used primarily as a forward second-season senior player, Heeney will continue to be rotated through the midfield.It just depends upon where we need him, said Longmire of Heeney, who came to the club as a midfielder.Longmire praised Heeneys ability to contest the ball in the air and then be first to it on the ground.He was launching at the ball at the way he was today - thats obviously his strength, but hes so composed when the ball hits the deck too, Longmire said.Hes able to launch at it and quite often be first at the crumb, which is a unique skill to have and he was certainly doing that today.Port coach Ken Hinkley praised Heeney and fellow youngster and Swans academy product Callum Mills, who gave another assured performance across half back.Hinkley felt his side panicked after a disastrous start in which they conceded the first eight goals and 54 points before finally hitting the scoreboard in the second quarter.He praised defender Tom Clurey for keeping Sydney spearhead Lance Franklin to two goals and said he might give one or two more youngsters a run before the season ended.Nick Foles Jersey .C. -- Calgarys Kevin Koe did it the hard way again. 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He just said no.A-Rod started at third base twice last year. He has not played the field at all this season.We thought about it, but he hasnt done any work, Girardi said. We are still in the business of trying to win games.Rodriguez started at DH, going 0-for-4 with an RBI in the eighth inning of a 4-2 win over the?Boston Red Sox?in what was A-Rods final road game with the Yankees.For Friday, the Yankees (58-56, 3.5 games back in the wild card) have pushed back the start time of their game with the Tampa Bay Rays from 7:10 p.m. ET to 7:35 to host a pregame ceremony.Chris Archer will start for the Rays. A-Rod has two hits, both homers, in 15 at-bats against Archer.After Fridays game, Rodriguez, 41, will be released. He has agreed to become a special adviser to team owner Hal Steinbrenner, but he has refused to rule out playing for another team if someone calls.As for not playing third base Friday, which A-Rod first revealed on the Michael Kay Show on 98.dddddddddddd7 FM in New York, the slugger took it in stride.It would have just been fun, Rodriguez said. Look, it wasnt a big request. I get that we are playing games. I totally get the answer.This is my last day, I would hope that a couple of balls didnt hit me in the mouth. It was a fun request.Rodriguez tried to play down any dissension.I wouldnt make a big deal about it, Rodriguez said in front of his locker before Thursdays game. They are probably saving me some embarrassment.Rodriguez pinch hit Wednesday, flying out to left in the seventh. He was booed.It was louder than usual, Rodriguez said. One last lick before I go back to Miami.Rodriguez lives in Miami, leading to speculation he could end up with the?Marlins. He said if he ever decides to play for another team, he will first consult with Steinbrenner.When asked directly if he views Friday as his last game as a Yankee or his last game ever, A-Rod was fully clear with his intentions.Im focusing on this is it, Rodriguez said. Im not looking beyond that. I value pinstripes. I value this organization. To me, this is it. ' ' '