Inside top pick’s debut: First kick nightmare to star vibes
The rebuilding Crows didn’t get the four points against Hawthorn. But they did get a look into a future which includes Riley Thilthorpe kicking bags of goals.
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How did they do it? Hawks overcome crazy Crows record
Adelaide had an astonishing 14 goals without a miss at halftime of its clash with Hawthorn. Yet when the game was up for grabs, only one side was clutch.
Expert tips: Who wins Tigers, Dees’ Anzac blockbuster?
Does it get any bigger than an undefeated side against the reigning premier? Check out who our experts are tipping in a blockbuster Round 6.
Hawks coach ‘anxious’ to get star goalkicker back
Hawks veteran Jack Gunston could return from a back injury as soon as next week as Hawthorn looks to revitalise its struggling forward line.
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Barometer: Blues dealt triple blow for Roos clash
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Door open for rivals to swoop on Tassie deals
Tasmania has opened the door for rival clubs to swoop on Hawthorn and North Melbourne’s lucrative Apple Isle stranglehold, with Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman increasing the pressure on the AFL.
Players vow to continue fight on trolls
AFL players have vowed to continue their war on trolls following a sickening online taunt of Hawthorn star and cancer survivor Jarryd Roughead, and are calling on the public to join the wave of reporting of unacceptable comments.
Facebook user claims vile Roughead post faked
A Facebook user who targeted Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead with a “toxic” post has claimed his vile statement was doctored.
SuperLadder: Pendles one of best Pies of past 50 years
Buckley, Thomas, Daicos and Pendlebury. As Jon Anderson writes, Scott Pendlebury deserves to be rated among the top Magpies of the past 50 years. Where is your club at after Round 6? Check out Ando’s SuperLadder.
Jaeger saves the day for Hawks
A midfield masterclass by Jaeger O’Meara pulled Hawthorn’s season back from the brink with the Hawks fighting back from a six-goal deficit before having to withstand a late rally from Carlton.
Votes: Was Neale robbed of medal?
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury was a deserved winner of the Anzac Medal but was Lachie Neale unlucky not to win the QClash medal? Pick your best on ground players in all nine games.
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