Swans claim fiery Sydney derby thanks to unlikeliest of heroes
The Swans still have the measure of their little brother GWS, surviving a fierce Sydney derby that had it all. And it wasn’t just the usual suspects that lifted the Swans off the canvas.
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Grudge match looms as silent Smith-Dogs feud explodes
A genuine grudge match is coming in round 11, and the angst between Bailey Smith and his former teammates goes well beyond the Geelong star’s recent comments about them, writes JON RALPH.
Forget the umpires, it was the Pies who really blew it against the Cats
Some contentious calls have dominated the conversation, but they’re not why Collingwood fell to the Cats, writes Ed Bourke. And the true cause should leave the Pies seething.
Early Tackle: Unacceptable Port headed towards brutal review
Has the dreaded coaching succession tax sunken in at the Power? There will be some brutal vision to review after that shocker against the Bulldogs, writes GLENN MCFARLANE.
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Skeleton in the closet: Latest hole in the Eagles’ list exposed again
Every AFL list manager has skeletons in the closet. But the one haunting the Eagles right now should sting even more given the litany of stars that have come before at a certain position, writes Eliza Reilly.
‘It’s the right call’: Former AFL ump backs controversial Hill trip
Pies fans will feel aggrieved after being on the wrong side of some calls in the thriller against the Cats. But a former AFL umpire says he didn’t see any clangers in the final term of the epic clash.
Sunday Shout: The final interview with a Carlton icon
Carlton great Peter “Buzz” Bosustow, conducted his last interview of significance with this masthead before his sad passing. The mercurial forward reveals why he made the jump to the Blues.
Dees veteran ‘certain to be cleared’ despite Mansell precedent
The debate around pushing opponents into contests is set to rage again after Jeremy McGovern was hurt against the Dees. JON RALPH writes however, this won’t be like Rhyan Mansell’s case.
Cats ‘fortunate’ to hang on as more ruck headaches loom
The Cats looked to have a solution to their ruck woes, but now they’ll have to get creative. Geelong coach Chris Scott on how they cover the blow and the thrilling final moments of their win.
What Port might really be thinking about Butters trade
Port Adelaide and Zak Butters went down to the Bulldogs just 45 minutes from his hometown on Saturday. Will he end up back there permanently? We look at the situation from all angles.
The numbers behind Crows’ ominous Showdown warning
On a day when Port was beaten up across the border, the Crows delivered a performance that will keep Ken Hinkley up at night this week. MATT TURNER unpacks Adelaide’s warning shot.
The Eagles came hard at the king – but they missed
West Coast led the Demons at half-time after an impressive second quarter. Enter Max Gawn, the skipper again proving he is the key to Melbourne’s resurgence.
Nicks hits out at Dawson critics after Crows’ demolition job
Adelaide bounced back from last week’s dissappointment with a stunning performance against the Blues – and it was skipper Jordan Dawson who hit back the hardest.
‘How do you keep believing?’: Voss slams horror Blues showing
Carlton coach Michael Voss has offered a blunt assessment of his side after the Blues’ winning run came to a shuddering halt at Adelaide Oval.
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