Roo beauty: North buoyed by star’s bump ban reversal
North Melbourne gun Ben Cunnington will be free to take on Geelong this weekend after successfully appealing his one-week ban at the tribunal.
Hawthorn
Fans certain AFL commentator F-bombed
He’s the best caller in the game but footy fans are convinced Anthony Hudson suffered an embarrassing slip of the tongue.
Six teams ‘already a lock to play finals’
There’s only two finals spots left up for grabs for the likes of Geelong, Brisbane, Carlton and Collingwood according to Leigh Montagna.
Possession kings but stuttering Hawks have a problem
Tom Mitchell might have stemmed the tide before halftime against Fremantle, but Hawthorn’s stuttering starts must be a headache for coach Alastair Clarkson.
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Chad’s super debut has shades of Cyril
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‘With Or Without You’: How Clarko paid tribute to departing stars
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Hodge: Why I ignored Juddy comparisons
Luke Hodge has done it all in 18 seasons at AFL level. The four-time premiership champ tells Andrew Hamilton about his early days, Buddy and Cyril, eating cheese burgers and the young pranksters at the Brisbane Lions.
Hawks reveal plans for Wingard in club debut
Chad Wingard’s first game for Hawthorn has come at a vital time with the Hawks hit by injury in the midfield, but coach Alastair Clarkson that may not be where he deploys his boom recruit.
Ugly numbers highlight Hawks’ midfield woes
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Barometer: Shiels, Burgoyne out of action for Hawks
The injury bug has bitten a number of big clubs but reinforcements are on the way. After a massive Round 2, see every club’s injury list and get exclusive analysis on who is likely to return.
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