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Many Sydney and Western Bulldogs players would have endured a sleepless night prior to the AFL grand final but thats nothing new for Jeremy Laidler and Fletcher Roberts.Laidler and Roberts started the week knowing they were at risk of being dropped at the worst possible time of the year.Laidler was called up for Sydneys knock-out finals against Adelaide and Geelong.But the 27-year-old was aware he could easily be squeezed out of their side if Jarrad McVeigh and Callum Mills proved their fitness for Saturdays season decider.I had a few sleepless nights earlier in the week, Laidler said, having been an emergency for Sydney in the 2014 grand final.I was a little bit nervous but its obviously out of my control who the coaches pick.I knew Id put two good games together and I just stayed positive throughout the whole week ... John Longmire told me I was playing after training on Wednesday. He couldnt wipe the small off my face.Roberts was in a similar boat. The defender was dropped in week one of the finals but returned at the expense of Matt Suckling (achilles) in the Bulldogs epic preliminary final against Greater Western Sydney.Roberts performed admirably but Suckling was every chance of claiming his place in the team.I was a little bit nervous earlier in the week. Now Im a bit more relaxed, Roberts said.It was obviously a bit nerve-racking but I just tried to focus on recovery and making sure I trained as well as I could.Im very happy to be part of an AFL grand final with such a great group of boys.Both defenders will be contesting their first AFL grand final but Laidler can call on 2014 as motivation.I was able to experience the parade and all the commotion, he said.Being an emergency and the team losing, they were both massive drivers. I always wanted to get back here.Weve all got stories, both teams, but now we just have to prepare for a big game.Former Geelong and Carlton defender Laidler admits his career was at the crossroads in 2013, when he was delisted by the Blues.I was up in the air and didnt know where my career was going, he said.I always had the faith that I could play at the highest level but I just needed the opportunity and the Swans gave me that career lifeline.My partner and I moved up to Sydney and didnt know anyone and the Swans couldnt have been more welcoming.They really take you under their wing .. Ive never seen anything like it at any other club. Johnathan Motley Clippers Jersey . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. Terance Mann Jersey . With their top three point guards and Kobe Bryant all sidelined by injury, the Lakers signed Marshall out of the D-League on Friday before their home game against Minnesota. https://www.clipperslockerroom.com/Mfiondu-Kabengele-City-Edition-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. Kawhi Leonard Clippers Jersey . 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. Avery Bradley Jersey .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. SAN DIEGO -- The Boston Red Sox have activated reliever Koji Uehara from the disabled list.Uehara had been out since July 20 with a strained pectoral muscle. The right-hander is 2/3 with a 4.50 ERA in 39 games.He is expected to be available on Tuesday for Bostons second game of a three-game series agaiinst the San Diego Padres.ddddddddddddThe Red Sox also recalled catcher Christian Vazquez and right-handers Heath Hembree and Noe Ramirez from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. ' ' '