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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Jamie Elliott of the Magpies competes for the ball during the AFL Practice Match between Collingwood and Melbourne at Olympic Park Oval on February 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Cats, Tigers and Pies name strong line-ups

Geelong has left out Gary Ablett but still named a powerful squad to take on premiers West Coast, while Jamie Elliott will make his long-awaited return at Collingwood and Richmond also bring out the big guns.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Dan Hannebery of the Saints is seen during the St Kilda Saints AFL training session at Bricker Reserve Athletics Track on November 08, 20108 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Lethlean defends Hannebery amid criticism

St Kilda football boss Simon Lethlean has defended the swift elevation of recruit Dan Hannebery to its leadership group amid claims officials at ex-club Sydney “nearly fell off their chairs” when they learned of the Saints’ decision.

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