But I think history tells you its going to take some time

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has urged fans to be patient with the clubs rebuild, saying it could take about four years before his side are in a position to challenge for the flag again.The Dockers are set to overhaul their list at the end of the season, with more than a dozen players expected to be shown the door.Fremantles hierarchy have decided a rebuild is necessary following a disastrous 2016 campaign that has seen the club go from premiership fancies to competition easybeats.With just one round remaining, the Dockers sit in 16th spot with a 3-18 win-loss record.Matthew Pavlich will retire after Sundays clash with the Bulldogs at Domain Stadium, while players such as Hayden Ballantyne, Nick Suban, Michael Barlow, Zac Clarke, Garrick Ibbotson, Ed Langdon, and Chris Mayne could join rival clubs via trades or free agency.A host of other players are set to be delisted, giving Lyon the first chance in his coaching career to rebuild a list.The Dockers had previously hoped the return of star trio Nat Fyfe, Michael Johnson, and Harley Bennell from injury would allow the club to make a swift rebound.But Lyon warned that is unlikely to be the case.The 10th-year coach pointed to the Western Bulldogs recent rebuild as a typical example of how long it might take.The Bulldogs featured in preliminary finals in 2009 and 2010, before deciding to rebuild after crashing to 10th in 2011.The club broke their four-year finals absence when they finished sixth on the ladder last year.Lyon is contracted until 2020, and says hell probably need most of that time to get the team back into finals mode.We understand were rebuilding. Thats on the agenda, Lyon said on Friday.Ive certainly got a time frame. Everyone hopes to do it quickly. But I think history tells you its going to take some time.Basically (for) everyone its about in their fourth year isnt it.We dont know exactly where were at. Its a moving feast. Theres basically seven or eight players under 20 games again. Were on a journey.This year will be just the second time a Lyon-coached side has missed out on the finals.The only other time was in 2007, when the Saints finished ninth in Lyons debut as a coach.Some experts have doubted Lyons ability to be able to rebuild a list.But the 49-year-old is confident he can do it, and is looking forward to the challenge.Lyon will head to the United States during the off-season to take part in an authentic leadership course at Harvard.Hawthorns Alastair Clarkson, Geelongs Chris Scott, and St Kildas Alan Richardson are other AFL coaches who have done the course. Clay Matthews Womens Jersey . Ashley Youngs cross was inadvertently headed by Chester into his own net in the 66th minute, allowing United to claim a third straight league win. "We had to dig deep with our fighting spirit and weve done that," United striker Wayne Rooney said. Paul Hornung Jersey . Brad Jacobs and his Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., team took control of the game early. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Elite-Jace-Sternberger-Packers-Jersey/ . -- Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. Jaire Alexander Womens Jersey .Y. -- Jayna Hefford scored the winning goal Friday as Canada survived a scare with a 4-3 win over Sweden at the Four Nations womens hockey tournament. Paul Hornung Packers Jersey . -- Josh Sterk scored once and set up two more as the Oshawa Generals edged the visiting Belleville Bulls 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. A Baltimore Ravens fan who was assaulted at last Sundays game at M&T Bank Stadium showed signs of improvement Tuesday.Joseph Bauer, 55, gave a thumbs-up sign when asked to do so by doctors, according to his sister. He remains in critical condition on a respirator at Maryland Shock Trauma Center.We have been encouraged by some signs we believe indicate he recognizes his wife, Susan Bauer, Joseph Bauers sister, told The Baltimore Sun. The trauma doctor said she is cautiously optimistic about his progress and he is trending in the right direction.Bauer, a Ravens season-ticket holder, suffered a sevvere brain injury in a fight with two Raiders fans at M&T Bank Stadium.dddddddddddd. Scott Smith, 30, and Andrew Nappi, 31, both from New York, were each charged with first- and second-degree assault.Whatever security has to be out there and whatever has to be done will be done, because this is just not were about, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Were not going to have that at M&T Bank Stadium. Our prayers are with Joe and his family. Well be pulling for him. ' ' '