Saints star banned on technicality
St Kilda’s Ben Long is out of Friday’s showdown with Richmond after the AFL appeals board upheld his suspension for rough conduct.
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Footy Form: Will Tigers bounce back against Saints?
Richmond flopped in the first week of finals, while St Kilda scored an upset win over the Western Bulldogs. But the Saints face a tougher assignment this week against the reigning premiers.
High-flyer again warns over McCartin comeback
Former St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin is eyeing an AFL return despite serious concussion problems forcing him out of the game. But his comeback plans have been met with caution from an ex-Demon.
‘Devastated’ Carlisle could make shock prelim return
Jake Carlisle and St Kilda have not ruled out the star defender playing in a preliminary final. But it won’t be an easy process. This is what would need to happen, starting with a win over Richmond.
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Adelaide Oval to become home of Thursday night footy
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