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Heartbreaking as it was at the time, Sydney defender Dane Rampe feels lucky to have been overlooked by the Western Bulldogs after being invited to train with the AFL club.Rampe knows he wasnt ready for the rigours of elite football six years ago when the Bulldogs contemplated drafting him.The All Australian defender also believed he wouldnt have developed as a footballer without the sun, surf and support offered by his home town.Rampe moved to Melbourne to chase his AFL dream after finishing school but fell out of love with the game during a VFL stint with Williamstown.The 26-year-old said the turning point of his career came when he packed up his car and shifted back to Sydney.I hold no grudges against them. Im not bitter towards them for not picking me up because I wasnt ready, Rampe said.Its the best thing that ever happened to me ... had I been picked up, I wouldnt be where I am today. I dont think Id even still be on a list.Down there, it was all one thing. My life was really focused on footy ... footy doesnt define me now.Ive got an outlet to switch off with friends and family, just doing things with people that any normal person does.Rampe is one of Sydneys many rookie-list success stories who will run out on Saturday onto the MCG . In 2012, he was supporting them from the SCG stands, while dominating for UNSW-Eastern Suburbs in the local league.The 26-year-old made his debut and played 23 games in 2013, helping fill the void left by Alex Johnson. He featured in the 2014 grand final and, this season, earned his first All-Australian selection.Rampe doubts whether he would have achieved such a rapid rise at the Bulldogs or any Melbourne-based club.I dont think so. Ive got real respect for the players based in Melbourne, especially the big ones who can perform with so much scrutiny at bigger clubs, he said.Itd be a genuine challenge.Rampe, who was one of many Swans to play well below their best in the 2014 season decider, suggested hed learned some lessons from that gutting loss to Hawthorn.Its just about trying to keep a level head, appreciating whats going on this week but not getting consumed by it, he said.The main thing is the jobs not done yet. While it is an achievement in some ways to get to a granny, it means nothing if you dont win.Wed be disappointed with anything but finishing off as premiers. Ben Banogu Jersey . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. Reggie Wayne Youth Jersey . Sgt. Eric ONeal says most of the arrests at Monday nights game were for public drunkenness, though one person was taken into custody on suspicion of trying to steal a seat from the stadium. http://www.officialindianapoliscoltspro.com/Kenny-moore-colts-jersey/ . -- Ken Appleby made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 2-0 win over the Belleville Bulls on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Reggie Wayne Jersey .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. Quenton Nelson Colts Jersey . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles.Joey Barton was at Rangers Murray Park training ground on Saturday to discuss a move to Ibrox, according to Sky sources. The Burnley midfielder is approaching the end of a one-year contract and, although talks with the Championship winners have taken place, no agreement has been reached.And it is understood Barton travelled to Glasgow to discuss the possibility of joining Mark Warburtons newly-promoted side. The 33-year-old won Burnleys Player of the Year award and was named in the Championship team of the year after scoring three goals in 38 league appearances. Barton was left without a medal as Burnley celebrated winning the Championship title Rangers are currently preparing for life back in the Scottish Premiership after winning promotion to the top-flight last month.dddddddddddd Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter and Accrington duo Josh Windass and Matt Crooks have already agreed to join the Gers on four-year deals. Also See: Barton receives overdue medal WATCH: Bartons medal mix-up Rangers heading Stateside Rossiter agrees Rangers move ' ' '