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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Hawks President Jeff Kennett celebrates the win during the round 21 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Kennett calls out AFL conspiracy against Hawks

Jeff Kennett has accused the AFL of a deliberate campaign to weaken his club, labelling the competition’s scheduling as unfair and ignorant to fans, saying the league is “playing funny buggers” against the Hawks.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Melbourne celebrate the win during the round eight AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Demons at Metricon Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

‘Unwatchable’ Dees are on a roll

It wasn’t pretty – at all – but Melbourne chalked up another four points to resurrect their year. Jon Anderson assesses every club and reckons the confidence will shortly come for the Dees.

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AFL Round 8. Carlton v Collingwood at the MCG. 10/05/2019.  Patrick Cripps of the Blues clears by hand 3rd quarter    .  Pic: Michael Klein.

Vote: Cripps BOG in a losing side?

Patrick Cripps or Brodie Grundy? Who deserved three votes at the MCG? The Herald Sun experts have cast their votes, now it’s your turn to vote for the best on ground in every game of Round 8.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Hawks head coach Alastair Clarkson celebrates with Shaun Burgoyne after winning the round eight AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 12, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Clarko masterclass or GWS no-show?

In a big week at Waverley, Alastair Clarkson said the Hawks were a ‘middle of the road’ side then dropped Jarryd Roughead. His troops responded, but questions must be asked of the Giants’ attitude.

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Jarryd Roughead of the Hawks (right) congratulates Mitchell Lewis of the Hawks after he combined in a goal during the Round 5 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Geelong Cats at the MCG in Melbourne, Monday, April 22, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Dixon backs Roughy to win spot back

Ben Dixon says former teammate Jarryd Roughead has the character and talent to find his way back in Hawthorn’s senior team but president Jeff Kennett said there were “no guarantees in this game”.

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AFL. Round 3. 31/03/2019.  Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs at the MCG.  Hawthorns Jarryd Roughead      . Pic: Michael Klein.

Is this the end for Roughead?

Jarryd Roughead knew he was tempting fate playing out the last season of his contract, and after being dropped many are wondering if his playing days will end in the VFL, writes Jon Ralph.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Jarryd Roughead of the Hawks is congratulated by Dylan Moore after kicking a goal during the round seven AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 04, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Teams: Hawks swing axe again

Hawthorn dropped a selection bombshell by ditching veteran forward and former captain Jarryd Roughead, and now two others have paid the price for their performance against the Demons. SEE SUNDAY’S FINAL SQUADS

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