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Essendon fans were left fuming after Dylan Grimes put a bit of mayo on to ensure a free kick.
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The Tackle: Time for AFL to ban players for staging

It’s not a crime to stage for free kicks but players who continually do it are making life very difficult for umpires. It’s time for the AFL to get serious and act, Mark Robinson writes as he names his likes and dislikes.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 02 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on March 29, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Where would Tigers be without Dusty?

THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?

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Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley chats with his players  at the break during the Round 2 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Injury curse brings Pies undone

NATHAN Buckley was proud of his players but frustrated luck was against his battle-scarred team, but the Collingwood coach predicted there was a “payday” coming. RECAP ALL THE DAY’S ACTION

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Tom Lynch of the Suns reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 2 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Gold Coast Suns at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why Suns must sell the farm for Lynch

GOLD Coast chief Mark Evans said pre-game the Suns wouldn’t pay overs to keep Tom Lynch but after star forward’s career-high eight goals against Carlton, the club may have to reconsider that position.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08:  Sam Day handballs during a Gold Coast Suns AFL training session at Bond University AFL Field on March 8, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Day determined to make forward role his own

SAM Day has overcome a number of injuries throughout his career and he’s been moved all over the ground when fit. It’s a testament to his dedication and his versatility that he notches up game 100 this weekend and he’s determined to keep his spot in the Suns team.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15:  Jack Viney of the Demons poses during the 2018 AFL Captain's Day at Etihad Stadium on March 15, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Viney sets target for Demon return

AFL DAILY: Melbourne star and co-captain Jack Viney wants to be back in action for the Demons in four weeks. But given his injury was last week listed as 6-8 weeks, is this possible?

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Richard Douglas of the Crows (left) stands over Zach Merrett of the Bombers after they clashed during the Round 1 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Adelaide Crows at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, March 23, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ban stands: Douglas appeal fails

AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE star Richard Douglas will miss Thursday night’s blockbuster against Richmond after he failed to convince the tribunal he didn’t hit Zach Merrett in the head. Plus catch up on all today’s footy news.

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24/03/12 - AFL - Round 1 - Port Adelaide v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval. Paddy Ryder on the bench.  Picture Sarah Reed

Barometer: Power’s Ryder blow confirmed

PORT Adelaide star Paddy Ryder could miss up to six weeks as he manages an Achilles injury, while Carlton is sweating on ruckman Matthew Kreuzer and Essendon has a big call to make on Zach Merrett. YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST

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