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Patrick Cripps of the Blues embraces Sam Walsh of the Blues after a win during the Round 3 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Carlton Blues at GMHBA Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, June 20, 2020. (AAP Image/Dylan Burns) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Footy Form: Blues pose threat for Bombers

Chris Cavanagh has poured over the form to find the best betting value in Round 4 and believes Essendon could be vulnerable against a Carlton side on a high after last week’s surprise win. Check out his punting tips.

Jack Redden (left) of the Eagles is grabbed by Lachie Neale (right) of the Lions during the Round 3 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the West Coast Eagles at The Gabba in Brisbane, Saturday, June 20, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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‘Unbelievable’ crowd lifts Lions

Brisbane showed the value of a rare home crowd in 2020 as they found another gear against West Coast. Lions star Hugh McCluggage said 1965 fans sounded like a whole lot more.

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Christian Petracca of the Demons reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 9 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Melbourne Demons at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, May 20, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFL Tips: How ugly will Dees v Suns get?

THE Gold Coast Suns are without both their captains as well as star midfielder David Swallow for their clash with Melbourne. Will we see a record margin? Check out who the experts are picking in round 20.

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Jack Viney (centre) is seen during a Melbourne Demons training session at Gosch's Paddock in Melbourne, Wednesday, July 11, 2018.  (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING

Demons ‘hopeful’ on Viney return

MELBOURNE co-captain Jack Viney’s recovery from a foot injury has been “pushed back” with the Demons only “hopeful” he will play again this year. RE-CAP ALL THE DAY’S NEWS HERE

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Zach Merrett  of the Bombers reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 19 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, July 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bombers have ‘nothing to lose’

ZACH Merrett says Essendon has been playing elimination finals for 10 weeks as a Hawthorn star warns the Bomber ‘juggernaut’ is travelling as well as Richmond. Plus amazing comebacks at two different clubs and all today’s breaking footy news.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27:  Devon Smith of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 19 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on July 27, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Run Home: Will Essendon make finals?

ESSENDON is one of the form teams of the competition after winning eight of their last 10 matches but can they make the finals? And what about North Melbourne? JAY CLARK takes a closer look at the fixture to predict the final four rounds.

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Tyson Goldsack is seen during a Collingwood Magpies team training session at the Holden Centre in Melbourne, Tuesday, July 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING

Barometer: It’s a Magpie miracle

FINALLY, a little light is emerging from the Pies’ injury darkness, with premiership defender Tyson Goldsack on the verge of a remarkable return. Meanwhile, Roos star Shaun Higgins has gone under the knife. LATEST INJURY NEWS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Charlie Curnow speaks to media after the AFL Tribunal Hearing at AFL House on July 31, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Curnow avoids ban for high hit

CARLTON star Charlie Curnow’s fight to play against GWS on the weekend has been won, with the Blue tonight fronting the AFL tribunal and successfully challenging a one-match ban for a high hit on Gold Coast Suns captain Steven May.

West Coast
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11:  Sam MItchell addresses the media before a West Coast Eagles AFL training session at Domain Stadium on September 11, 2017 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Vic clubs may have to pay up for Mitchell

WEST Coast assistant coach Sam Mitchell wants to return to Victoria and there are no shortage of clubs clamouring for his services. But the Eagles could demand a transfer fee to release him from his contract, Jay Clark writes.

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