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10 biggest footy scandals of the decade
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10 biggest footy scandals of the decade

No scandal has dominated the past decade like the Essendon supplements saga. But there have been plenty of times where footy has found itself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Nick Smart rates the top-10 AFL scandals of the decade.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Luke Shuey of the Eagles kicks the winning goal after the siren during the AFL First Elimination Final match between Port Adelaide Power and West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on September 9, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia.  (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Simpson glad it was Shuey

IF ADAM Simpson had to choose, it would be Luke Shuey. So the West Coast coach was quietly confident when Shuey kicked at goal to save the Eagles’ season.

Port Adelaide
AFL - ELIMINATION FINAL -  Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval. A shatteredd Travis Boak, and Robbie Gray. Picture Sarah Reed

Shuey heroics ends Power dream

PORT Adelaide’s dream of a miraculous run on the long road to the AFL premiership ended in heartbreaking circumstances as Eagle Luke Shuey kicked Port out of the finals.

Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Captain Travis Boak at the Adelaide Oval with some of the Power faithful ahead of the Elimination Final against West Coast Eagles. Picture Sarah Reed

A Powerful show of force

APART from its giant fan base, Port Adelaide players will have some powerful company cheering for them in their elimination final against the Eagles on Saturday night.

West Coast
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Josh Kennedy of the Eagles looks to pass the ball during the round 23 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows at Domain Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Are the Eagles the real deal?

IF THERE is one thing we know about Port Adelaide, it’s that they beat up on weaker teams, writes DERMOTT BRERETON. So this final comes down to one question: How good is West Coast?

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