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Fremantle Dockers coach Ross Lyon talks to his players during the Round 13 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Port Adelaide Power at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, June 15, 2019.  (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Will coaching change help Dockers beat Port?

It’s a bit of a myth that clubs always win their first games after coaching changes. But an ex-Crows caretaker expects the Power to face a Fremantle side with the shackles released on Sunday.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07:  Dockers assistant coach Peter Sumich  looks ahead during the Second AFL Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at Simonds Stadium on September 7, 2013 in Geelong, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
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Who will replace Ross Lyon at Freo?

Former Dockers assistants Justin Longmuir and Peter Sumich headline the coaches in the mix to replace Ross Lyon at Fremantle, with one winning a glowing endorsement of his credentials.

AFL Round 7. 05/05/2019. Geelong v Essendon at the MCG.   Geelongs Tim Kelly  celebrates a goal in the 3rd qtr    . Pic: Michael Klein.
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What Lyon sacking means for Kelly

Fremantle’s ‘bold’ call to sack coach Ross Lyon will have implications for its list plans, with Ed Langdon linked with a return to Victoria and Tim Kelly entertaining a return to Western Australia.

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Lewis Melican (right) of the Swans competes for possession against Todd Marshall of the Power during the Round 2 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the SCG in Sydney, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Power rankings: Hinkley’s long game unfolding

DOUGAL Howard, Todd Marshall and Riley Bonner were the three most contentious selections in Port Adelaide’s team for last year’s elimination final. But Ken Hinkley’s faith in his youngsters is already paying dividends.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 02 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on March 29, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Where would Tigers be without Dusty?

THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?

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Jake Stringer of the Bombers (right) and Bradley Hill of the Dockers scuffle during the Round 2 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bombers flop in the west

IT wasn’t the perfect performance, but Fremantle secured the perfect result at its new home with a stirring victory over a Bombers side that was unable to repeat their rousing comeback from last week.

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Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley chats with his players  at the break during the Round 2 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Injury curse brings Pies undone

NATHAN Buckley was proud of his players but frustrated luck was against his battle-scarred team, but the Collingwood coach predicted there was a “payday” coming. RECAP ALL THE DAY’S ACTION

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15:  Jack Viney of the Demons poses during the 2018 AFL Captain's Day at Etihad Stadium on March 15, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Viney sets target for Demon return

AFL DAILY: Melbourne star and co-captain Jack Viney wants to be back in action for the Demons in four weeks. But given his injury was last week listed as 6-8 weeks, is this possible?

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Richard Douglas of the Crows (left) stands over Zach Merrett of the Bombers after they clashed 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

Ban stands: Douglas appeal fails

AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE star Richard Douglas will miss Thursday night’s blockbuster against Richmond after he failed to convince the tribunal he didn’t hit Zach Merrett in the head. Plus catch up on all today’s footy news.

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