10 DRAWCARDS AND KEY POINTS FROM THE 2017 AFL DRAWWELCOME BACK (OR NOT)* Star Hawthorn recruit Jaeger OMeara was the biggest target in this years trade period, departing the Gold Coast despite the Suns patiently nurturing him through four injury-plagued years. He faces his old teammates in rounds three and 12.* Former Hawthorn champion Jordan Lewis lines up for Melbourne against the Hawks in round seven after leaving with four premierships to his name. The Hawks admitted he left against their wishes.* GWS signing Brett Deledio faces Richmond at Spotless Stadium in round nine. The reception will be much less friendly from the Tigers faithful in the return encounter at the MCG in round 18.* The prospect of Sam Mitchell ever playing against the Hawks would have been unthinkable even a month ago. But thats what will happen in round five when the Eagles fly west to the MCG.HISTORY-MAKING GAMES* Heard of Jiangwan Sports Centre? The 25,000-seat ground in Shanghai will host Port Adelaide and Gold Coast in round eight for the first AFL game in China.* After three decades of campaigning, North Melbourne were granted their wish for a Good Friday game. Theyll host premiers Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on April 14.* The first game to be played for premiership points at a Victorian regional venue other than Geelong in 65 years will feature the Bulldogs and Power at Ballarats Eureka Stadium in round 22.PRIME-TIME DARLINGS: A CHANGING OF THE GUARD* Richmond and Collingwoods failure to threaten the top eight in 2016 have seen them fall out of favour with broadcasters. This years grand finalists Western Bulldogs and Sydney will dominate Thursday and Friday nights, with the premiers granted eight games in the sought-after timeslots and the Swans 10.BLOCKBUSTERS* Fans will be treated to two grand final replays, the first coming in round two at Etihad Stadium followed by a round 12 clash at the SCG. Following their cracking preliminary final last month, early 2017 title favourites GWS meet the premiers in round six - the first time a Friday night game has been played in Canberra.TRAVELLING SUNS* In addition to their big trip to China, Gold Coast hit the road to a couple of other venues which only see one match per year. The Suns square off against Melbourne in Alice Springs in round 10 and the Western Bulldogs in Cairns in round 18.Jordan Black Friday From China . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. Wholesale Jordan Black Friday .2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for the leagues broadcast and multimedia rights. http://www.blackfridayjordan.com/ . -- Vincent Lecavalier got everything but the desired result in his return to Tampa Bay. Jordan Black Friday 2019 . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. Jordan Black Friday For Sale . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams.OTTAWA, Ontario -- From start to finish, the Nashville Predators were the better team and simply outworked the Ottawa Senators.Ryan Ellis scored the tiebreaking goal late in the first period, Pekka Rinne stopped 30 shots and the Predators beat the Senators 5-1 Thursday night.Mike Ribeiro had a goal and assist, and Colton Sissons, Pontus Aberg and James Neal also scored to help the Predators sweep the two-game series series against the Senators.We played great, Predators captain Mike Fisher said. Weve struggled on the road and this was a really good solid game for us. We needed that one. We did a lot of good things.Before the game, Fisher was honored by the Senators for reaching the 1,000th game milestone last season. Fisher played 675 games with Ottawa before being traded to Nashville.For the organization to do something like that was pretty special, Fisher said. Theres so many great memories here, its like home.Derrick Brassard scored for Ottawa, and Mike Condon finished with 35 saves in his third start. The Senators havent scored more than two goals in their last 11 games.This is the second time weve been terrible against Nashville, Senators coach Guy Boucher said. I dont know if were allergic to them or something.Ellis beat Condon on the far side with about 4 1/2 minutes left in the opening period to put the Predators up 2-1.Right off the bat our turnovers killed us in the first period, Boucher said. Were letting the opponent wear us down in the first period and then you play catch up hockey because of that.I know guys are trying to get a bit more offense, but thats not the right way, thats definitely not the right way.Nashville held the edge in play in the second and was rewarded as Aberg scored his first NHL goal, beating Condon through the legs with under three minutes remaining.The Senators were unable to create any real chances in the thhird despite two power plays.ddddddddddddhe Predators put the game out of reach as Neal, with his seventh goal in six games, and Ribeiro, taking a long pass from P.K. Subban, made it 5-1 sending the 15,480 fans at Canadian Tire Centre to the exits.Ottawa got off to a poor start, giving up the first goal for the sixth straight game.Its always tough to play from behind, Senators captain Erik Karlsson said. Weve been doing it a lot lately. ... Weve got to come back and work on the things that we need to work on and realize we need a lot more, not a little bit more for Saturdays game.The Predators opened the scoring at 2:14 as Sissons tipped Austin Watsons shot after some poor defensive coverage from Karlsson and Marc Methot.Brassard scored a power-play goal to tie the game at 8:36 of the first. It was just Brassards second goal of the season and marked the Senators first power-play goal in six games.Its something Ive been working on every day, Brassard said of his shot. I was working on it this morning. Now its behind me and I have to focus on the next game and try and play well.Ottawas Bobby Ryan left the game with an upper body injury and did not return for the second period.Game notesPrior to the game, the Senators honored Predators captain Mike Fisher for reaching the 1,000th game milestone last season. Fisher played 675 games with the Senators. ... Ottawa LW Mike Hoffman is out day-to-day and was replaced by Max McCormick. ... A late change had Andrew Hammond backing Condon up in place of Craig Anderson. ... D Fredrik Claesson was a healthy scratch for Ottawa. ... Nashville C Cody Bass and D Matt Carle were healthy scratches.UP NEXTPredators: At St. Louis on Saturday night.Senators: Host Florida on Saturday night. ' ' '