Why Power must get on top of clearances rollercoaster
Port Adelaide gave fans the best of both worlds against the Hawks with their clearance game, but it’s an area where Ken Hinkley’s men must show consistency to be a genuine contenders.
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How the Burgoyne kids kept Silk road running smoothly
The result didn’t go to script, but everything else about Shaun Burgoyne’s 400th game was just like the man, silky smooth… from the coin toss to getting through the banner.
No fairytale for history-making AFL star
A second quarter blitz helped the Port Adelaide Power to a comfortable win over the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
‘Inspirational’ – champs laud newest 400-gamer
Only five men have ever played 400 AFL games and four of them have revealed just what makes the newest member of the club tick.
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Bolton remains resolute after testing year
BRENDON Bolton admits Carlton’s nightmare season has pushed him to the brink, but he insists the Blues will stick to their rebuild plan.
Hawks seal double chance, Tigers loom
HAWTHORN just keeps on keeping on. The Hawks have a finals double chance for the seventh time in eight years after coming from behind to continue Sydney’s horror homeground record.
Players fed up with AFL cash grab
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How Port can pull off finals miracle
KEN Hinkley hasn’t given up on playing finals and Port Adelaide could be in the top eight tonight. Can they stay there? See how almost every position could change and where your club stands.
TEAMS: Buddy picked, but Frawley out for Hawks
SYDNEY has picked Lance Franklin to line up against the Hawks, but will he play? Hawthorn has worries of its own, with potential Buddy stopper James Frawley, while Richmond and GWS welcome back stars.
Big Ben finally eyeing finals again
WHEN Ben McEvoy broke his cheekbone six weeks ago, he was left simply hoping that Hawthorn might be able to sneak into the finals. Now they’re eyeing a prized top four spot and an assault on the premiership.
Jaeger part of Hawks’ recruiting masterclass
THE trade was labelled “one of the worst of all time” and however you split it, Jaeger O’Meara cost Hawthorn a lot. But JON RALPH writes under Alastair Clarkson, the Hawks are turning hidden gems into rolled gold.
Why all eyes are on Buddy
EVERYONE knows how big Saturday night’s clash between Sydney and Hawthorn is. Even the official broadcaster has made a landmark decision, but will the expected star of the show be there?
Bone’s Team of the Week: Best Buddy shines
LANCE ‘Buddy’ Franklin produced a vintage performance against the Giants as the big names started gearing up for finals. See who made Chris McDermott’s team for Round 22, including a trio of Crows, a sole Port player.
Buddy in doubt for Hawks blockbuster
SYDNEY has revealed Lance Franklin is under an injury cloud for Saturday night’s blockbuster against Hawthorn, which has come after the superstar forward drew comparisons with the game’s greatest players.
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