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1984. St Kilda's Robert Muir, Phil Narkle (in helmet) and ?. Robbie Muir.
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Saints great’s plea for misunderstood Muir

St Kilda great Neil Roberts says he hopes more people learn the tragic story of former Saint Robert Muir. Roberts tried to raise the alarm on his tormented friend in a 1994 column for the Herald Sun. READ THE ORIGINAL COLUMN HERE

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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Michael Hurley of the Bombers is seen in action 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

Barometer: Injury grounds star Bomber

ESSENDON’S task of upsetting Geelong just got a lot harder with Michael Hurley hit by a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Lance Franklin is set to miss again and Collingwood is looking for answers to another fitness crisis. SEE EVERY INJURY AT EVERY CLUB

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin of the Tigers celebrate after the Tigers defeated the Magpies during the AFL round six match between the Collingwood Magpies and Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 29, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

If Dusty doesn’t get you, Cotchin must

DUSTIN Martin and Trent Cotchin are the AFL’s version of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thompson as Richmond retains its place on top of the ladder while GWS drop out of the eight. EVERY TEAM ANALYSED

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AFL Round 8. 12/05/2018.  Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium.  Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli celebrates his goal in the first quarter   . Pic: Michael Klein

Why the Dogs, Bevo aren’t satisfied

LUKE Beveridge admits he has no idea where the Western Bulldogs sit in the 2018 pecking order after his youthful squad made it three straight wins against the Brisbane Lions. Recap all Saturday’s action here.

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Toby Nankervis of the Tigers is tackled by Brandon Matera of the Dockers during the Round 7 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Fremantle Dockers at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, May 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Cotchin, Nankervis to take on Roos

AFL DAILY: RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin and ruckman Toby Nankervis are certain starters as the Tigers set themselves for a North Melbourne ambush at Etihad Stadium.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in action during the 2018 AFL round 02 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the GWS Giants at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 31, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Teams: Big guns back, Pendles still in doubt

COLLINGWOOD has named Scott Pendlebury for Sunday’s clash against Geelong despite the captain remaining in serious doubt, while a host of big names will return this weekend including Gary Ablett. SEE ALL THE TEAMS ROUND 8 TEAMS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25:  Umpire Ray Chamberlain gestures to Michael Hurley of the Bombers to back off whilst a video decision takes place  during the round five AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

AFL promises no shock rule changes

NO MORE surprises. The AFL hasn’t pledged to leave the game alone, but a new policy should make future rule changes less painful. Plus Lance Franklin injury latest, Nic Naitanui news and more.

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Online out. Australian Out. West Coast Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui fronts the media after his AFL tribunal appearance.PICTURE NIC ELLIS   THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

‘Dumbfounded’ Nic Nat won’t change

AFL players are now being asked to consider the height and weight disparity with opponents when making split-second decisions after Nic Naitanui failed to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

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