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Jon RitsonSenior Sport Producer

Jon Ritson is a sports news producer specialising in football (soccer). He has more than a decade’s experience covering the English Football League and the A-League.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Tom Papley of the Swans celebrates a goal during the round seven AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans at The Gabba on May 04, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Swans sweat on Papley and Buddy

Tom Papley’s growing leadership qualities have been hailed by teammate George Hewett. But the emerging Swan is no guarantee to face Essendon in Friday night’s crucial clash at the SCG.

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Jezza complete — and maybe the best

Jezza complete — and maybe the best

Matt de Boer says Jeremy Cameron is now the complete package, but the kid from country Victoria isn’t getting carried away. And that’s despite some pretty big wraps from back in his home state.

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Dejected Toby Greene during AFL Semi Final match between the GWS Giants v Collingwood at the MCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

How Giants can cure MCG travel bug

GWS midfielder Matt de Boer says there’s an aura about the MCG but the Giants must address its dreadful record at the MCG if they want to be genuine flag contenders.

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Giants Jeremy Cameron and Sydney's Dane Rampe during the AFL Sydney Derby match between the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans at Spotless Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard

How Giants assistant helped build Rampe

Matthew Nicks helped build the most formidable barrier to the Giants’ scoring hopes on Saturday, but little did he realise Dane Rampe would grow to become the towering force he has.

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Another SCG loss sets off alarm bells for Swans

Another SCG loss sets off alarm bells for Swans

Sydney’s once proud record at the SCG is shot to bits and there are issues with its leaky defence but coach John Longmire is refusing to concede his battling side is in a rebuilding year.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Jack Steven of the Saints celebrates the win Saints legend Nicky Winmar during the round two AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Teams: Saints leave Steven out

St Kilda is taking its time with midfield star Jack Steven, while Richmond has been forced to make a seventh change to its team to face Port Adelaide. SEE ALL THE TEAMS

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Career fears over as McCartin returns

Career fears over as McCartin returns

There was a time during the pre-season when Tom McCartin’s season and even career were under a cloud. However, the rising Swan has put all that behind him and will run out for his first game of 2019.

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Ronke shuts out the noise

Ronke shuts out the noise

Ben Ronke insists the Swans are ignoring the ‘outside noise’ that has accompanied a losing start as the forward vows to take his game to the next level this season.

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Nick Haynes of the Giants in action during the Round 14 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants at the Gabba in Brisbane, Saturday, June 23, 2018. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Haynes’ plan to make Giant blockbuster

Nick Haynes’ masterly sense of direction is already up in lights at Giants Stadium. And the GWS defender hopes a win in the west can catapult his team onto the silver screen. WATCH HAYNES’ DEBUT PRODUCTION

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