The Daicos and Brown names will continue at Collingwood after the Pies landed both their father-son prospects at an AFL draft strong on family ties.But there will also be another Long, Rioli and Waterman gracing AFL ovals from next season.St Kilda picked Ben Long, the nephew of Michael Long, with their first selection at pick 25.And Willie Rioli, cousin to Hawthorns Cyril and Richmonds Daniel, will play for West Coast after the Eagles swooped at pick 52.The Eagles also picked up Chris Watermans son Jake with the 77th and final pick of the draft.With other clubs able to bid on father-son prospects as early as they see fit, the cards fell Collingwoods way.They matched a North Melbourne bid for Gavin Browns son Callum at pick 35 and secured Peter Daicos son Josh at pick 57 after no other clubs bid for him.It really should be noted that theyre with us now because they deserve to be ... its not a gift, chief recruiter Derek Hine said.We cant get ourselves into a situation where were gifting spots on the list and theyve absolutely deserved their spots.Continuing a family tradition is always popular with AFL fans but Saints recruiting boss Tony Elshaug said Longs famous last name didnt come into his thinking.He was picked on his own merit, but they are good people, the Longs, he said of the Northern Territory product.He came down to Melbourne Grammar in year 10 where he boarded and grew a bit as a person.Hes shown us a lot all around as a person and a footballer.Rioli has worked hard to earn his AFL opportunity as a 21-year-old, starring with SANFL club Glenelg and losing up to 16kg in the past two years.Weve been watching Willie for probably four years or so now, Eagles recruiting manager Rohan OBrien said.Hes obviously a player with a heap of talent ... hes played in the WAFL and the SANFL but hes really lifted his game in the last couple of years.Hes been able to push into the midfield and offers some class as a small forward.Other family ties at Fridays draft include Joe Atley, brother of North Melbournes Shaun, picked by Port Adelaide and Dylan Clarke, brother of Norths Ryan, selected by Essendon at No.63.Hawthorn used their first pick (74) on Brisbane skipper Tom Rockliffs cousin Harry Morrison and Carlton picked up the grandson of Blues hall of famer Laurie Kerr at pick 65.Hawthorn and Adelaide premiership hero Darren Jarmans son Ben wasnt picked and will go to the Crows at Mondays rookie draft. Lloyd Harrison Jersey Retro . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. Alfonso Boone Jersey Retro . The Nashville Predators were glad their captain was still on their side. Weber had a goal and two assists, and Roman Josi scored the shootout winner to lift the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. https://www.cheapjerseyslines.com/jeff-walker-jersey-retro/ .C. -- Todd Fiddler scored a hat trick, including the overtime goal, as the Prince George Cougars survived an 8-7 win against the Kamloops Blazers in Western Hockey League play Sunday. Jim Ritcher Jersey Retro . That gave fans outside Joe Louis Arena another chance to ask for autographs from the 19-year-old whose stardom in the NHL has arrived earlier than most expected. Randy Coffield Jersey Retro . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yoan Lopez is considering quitting baseball a year after signing for an $8.27 million bonus as a Cuban free agent.Arizona confirmed Saturday night that Lopez, 23, left the Diamondbacks Double-A affiliate in Mobile, Alabama, recently and has yet to return to the team. Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart has since spoken to Lopez, and the pitcher agreed to take time to mull his future and not retire from baseball immediately.Lopez, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-hander, signed a minor league contract in January of 20015.dddddddddddd After going 1-6 with a 4.69 ERA in 10 games with Mobile last season, he entered this season as a top-10 Diamondbacks prospect despite three stints on the disabled list.Lopez is 4-7 with a 5.52 ERA in 14 starts for Mobile this year, with 36 strikeouts and 32 walks. Hes lost four of his last five starts, including his most recent one on June 29.The Arizona Republic first reported Lopezs departure from the Mobile club. ' ' '