This week’s AFL Record honours retiring GWS GIANTS coach Kevin Sheedy, who coaches a home game for the last time. The Record traces?Sheedy’s time as a player with Richmond and coach of Essendon and the GIANTS. There is also a tribute from AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou and a statistical analysis of Sheedy’s career.?Other features inside the round 22 AFL Record include:

• Geelong’s clash with Sydney this weekend has special significance other than both teams vying for second spot. The Record’s Adam McNicol reports it will be the 1000th appearance the Cats have made in Geelong.
• Port Adelaide is on the cusp of playing finals in what has been an amazing turnaround under new coach Ken Hinkley. The Record’s Harry Thring reveals how a Geelong player influenced Port’s decision to appoint Hinkley.
• North Melbourne big man Todd Goldstein has finally nailed down the No. 1 ruck position with the Roos. On the eve of his 100th game, Goldstein tells the Record’s Nick Bowen?of the struggles he faced early in his career. ?

The round 22 AFL Record is on sale for $5 RRP at all games. The Record covers will feature a special TAC ‘Wipe Off 5’ cover, which removes the ‘5’ from the 50-metre arc. ?

You can buy copies of the Record from AFL reception or by calling (03) 9643 1999.