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10 biggest footy scandals of the decade

No scandal has dominated the past decade like the Essendon supplements saga. But there have been plenty of times where footy has found itself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Nick Smart rates the top-10 AFL scandals of the decade.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Nat Fyfe of the Dockers kicks during the round nine AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Fremantle Dockers at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Fyfe to play through knee niggle

FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon insists champion midfielder Nat Fyfe can keep playing despite a lingering knee niggle after appearing to struggle through the Dockers’ loss to Sydney.

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Sydney's Lance Franklin goes up to Fremantle's Joel Hamling after he got him with an elbow in the first half during AFL match between the Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Swans win, but at big Buddy cost?

LANCE Franklin booted three and his side made light work of Fremantle, but the win might come at a cost for the star forward after a second-quarter incident forced an opponent from the field.

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2005 Grand Final. Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles. MCG. Coach Paul Roos with his assistants Ross Lyon, John Longmire and Jonas. Picture: Michael Dodge

‘No tricks’ as ex-Swans assistants go head-to-head

JOHN Longmire and Ross Lyon enjoyed great success while assistant coaches at Sydney under Paul Roos and have since gone on to individual coaching success at their clubs. On Saturday night they go head-to-head once more. Who is Roos backing?

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AFL Round 8. 11/05/2018.  Hawthorn v Sydney at the MCG.  Hawthorn's Jaeger O'Meara   . Pic: Michael Klein

Sunday teams: Hawks make six changes

INJURY plagued Hawthorn midfielder Jaeger O’Meara is out for his side’s clash with Brisbane this week, one of a whopping six changes at the Hawks. SEE THE FINAL ROUND 9 TEAMS HERE

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AFL : Round 3 , Richmond V West Coast Eagles at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (M.C.G.)  8th  April,  West Coast's Sam Mitchell can't stop Richmond's Dustin MartinPicture : George Salpigtidis

AFL tips: Expert picks for Round 9

IT IS tight at the top of the Herald Sun tipping with just two tips separating the top four. But what impact with a top of the table clash between Richmond and West Coast have? Check out who our footy experts are picking in Round 9.

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