AFL rules on Melksham, May punishments
The AFL has concluded its investigation into the punch-on involving Steven May and Jake Melksham. See the outcome of their investigation.
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Robbo: Thrillseeking Pies capable of anything
Collingwood are different under new coach Craig McRae and they’re very exciting to watch writes Mark Robinson.
Huge injury blow for premiers
The hits keep coming for reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, with an injury to Max Gawn after three straight losses.
Power Pies will face unlikely Grundy headache
Collingwood is in the eight on a winning streak after the Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox combo dismantled Melbourne. And they have superstar Brodie Grundy to come back.
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Alarming stats reveal Dees’ big Nathan Jones problem
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Barometer: Shiels, Burgoyne out of action for Hawks
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Hawks ‘insipid’ form unacceptable under Clarko
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Pressure-packed Cats slaughter Demons
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Why are Dees shooting blanks?
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The stat which should have winless teams worried
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