Greater Western Sydney have lost one of their most experienced players, with veteran defender Joel Patfull announcing his retirement from the AFL on Wednesday.To fulfil a required player payment and for the club to adhere to the total player payment (TPP) obligations, Patfull has been delisted by the Giants, but will be selected by the club at next months rookie draft.He will be rookie-listed on the Giants roster for 2017, as approved by the AFL.Patfull, 31, played 220 games, 182 of them in nine seasons for Brisbane, where he won best-and-fairest awards in 2012 and 2013.He contributed valuable experience to a youthful Giants backline over the past two seasons, adding 38 appearances to his career tally,I feel like the time is right to retire and I leave the game with no regrets, Patfull said.I never imagined playing over 200 games was possible.I leave the Giants knowing the club is heading in the right direction and I hope to see this driven group achieve the ultimate success in the near future.Giants general manger football Wayne Campbell described Patfull as a no-fuss player who had an enormous impact on the club.His maturity and ability to play on both tall and small forwards added great value to our young list, Campbell said.Joel helped shape the careers of a number of our young players. 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Fake USWNT Jerseys . - Goaltender Philippe Desrosiers of the Rimouski Oceanic has broken a shutout record that was only three months old in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.Sunderland can secure their top-flight status and relegate fierce rivals Newcastle - alongside Norwich - in the process on Wednesday. A 3-2 comeback win over Chelsea on Saturday lifted Sam Allardyces men above Newcastle, who dropped back into the bottom three as they were held to a goalless draw by relegated Aston Villa. In the early kick-off, 19th-placed Norwich were unable to close the gap on their relegation rivals as they fell to a 1-0 loss against Manchester United.So what could happen next in the fight for survival? Here, we take a look at Sunderland, Newcastle and Norwichs remaining fixtures and examine the battle as it stands. Jermain Defoe scored in Sunderlands comeback win over Chelsea Premier League relegation battle Position Team Games played Goal difference Points 17th Sunderland 36 -17 35 18th Newcastle 37 -25 34 19th Norwich 36 -27 31 20th Aston Villa (R) 37 -45 17 PermutationsSunderland can guarantee their Premier League survival - and condemn Newcastle and Norwich to the Championship - by beating Everton in their game in hand on Wednesday evening - live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm.But their superior goal difference to Newcastle and Norwich means just two points from their final two games would almost certainly be enough to clinch safety. Newcastle were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa Remaining fixtures Sunderland Newcastle Norwich Everton (h) - Watford (h) Watford (a) Tottenham (h) Everton (a) The only two scenarios in which two points wouldnt be enough for Sunderland would be if Newcastle won their final game with an eight-goal swing or Norwich won their remaining fixtures with a 10-goal swing. Such dramatic swings in goal difference, of course, are extremely improbable. Rafa Benitez was very disappointed with his sides 0-0 draw against Aston Villa The outlook is bleak for Norwich, who must beat Watford and Everton and hope Sunderland take no more than one point from their remaining two games against the same two sides.They would also need Newcastle to drop points at home to Tottenham on the final day. Sam Allardyce reflects on Sunderlands extraordinary win over Chelsea Newcastle could already be relegated by the time they face Tottenham next weekend, but they could clinch survival if they beat Spurs, and Sunderland take a maximum of one point from their remaining fixtures.dddddddddddd Relegation contenders form Team Last eight games (most recent last) Sunderland D D D L W D D W Newcastle D L L W D D W D Norwich L D W W L L L L The odds are stacked in Sunderlands favour after Saturdays action, but could there be one last twist still to come?The omensSunderland have won just one of their last 10 Premier League home matches against Everton (W1 D4 L5).The Black Cats have netted just six goals in that run of 10 matches.Sunderland have lost just one of their last nine Premier League games, winning two and drawing six. Fabio Borini and his Sunderland team-mates have lost just one of their last nine league games The Toffees have registered just one win in their last nine top-flight games, drawing three and losing five.Jermain Defoe netted just three goals in 17 Premier League games against Everton before joining Sunderland but has scored in both games for the Black Cats against the Toffees.Watford have won four of their last six league visits to Norwich (L2).The Canaries have now gone four consecutive Premier League games without scoring. Why former Sunderland player Don Goodman thinks theyre in danger of following in Aston Villas footsteps, even if they avoid relegation this season. The managersBlack Cats boss Sam Allardyce has urged his side to kill off their rivals in front of the Sky cameras.Knowing we can do it in that one game and kill everyone else off is pressure in itself, Allardyce said. Sam Allardyce celebrates victory over Chelsea It would be a great relief for me if the players can do it against Everton. If its points you need on the last day, its even more unpredictable to decide what happens.Rafa Benitez, has admitted his Newcastle side can only sit and wait.The only thing we can do is to prepare for our match and wait for their score, and after, try to win our game, he said. I said to the players, Now it depends on them [Sunderland], so we must work during the week to prepare for us. Alex Neil wont give up until Norwichs fate has been sealed - but admits his job is on the line Norwich boss Alex Neil insists his side will be ready, should the scrap go to the final day.The odds are stacked against us, but if it comes down to one match then anything can happen, he said. We need to keep believing and carry the fight. Were focused and still in with a chance, so we need to give ourselves a shot.Who do you think will stay up? 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