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Jon Ralph has covered sport with the Herald Sun, and now CODE Sports as well, for over two decades working primarily as a football journalist… (other fields)

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Jack Higgins of the Saints celebrates a goal during the 2022 AFL Round 02 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium on March 27, 2022 In Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel CarsonAFL Photos)

No more Mr Nice Guy: Saints respond to Ratten spray

Brett Ratten let a wasteful St Kilda have it at quarter-time, and it turned the match against Fremantle on its head – with one of the villains of round 1 helping spark the turnaround.

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Brain seizures: Day Balmey woke in back of ambulance

Neil Balme says, at 70, he is “all good”, but the Richmond father figure has told the Sacked Podcast he requires ongoing medication to control brain seizures.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: David Noble, Senior Coach of the Kangaroos looks on during the 2022 AFL Round 02 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on March 27, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Disrespectful’: Question that irked Roos coach

West Coast was forced to make 14 changes but the Covid-ravaged Eagles pushed North Melbourne all the way. Roos coach David Noble bristled in the post-game presser.

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Most likely outcome after Jackson parks contract talks

Luke Jackson is completely content to let the early rounds of the season play out before making a decision on his future. Where does that leave the Dees?

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Hayden Crozier was in the hands of paramedics in the Bulldogs rooms.

Inside story: Why Crozier fainted in Bulldogs’ rooms

While Bulldogs players performed a quick warm-up drill before the third term, Hayden Crozier hit the floor having fainted. Here’s what happened.

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Hayden Crozier fainted during halftime of the Bulldogs' loss to Carlton.

Scary scenes of AFL star in changeroom

There were scary scenes on Thursday night when Hayden Crozier inexplicably collapsed at halftime of the Western Bulldogs’ AFL game.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Luke Beveridge, Senior Coach of the Bulldogs looks on during the 2022 AFL Round 02 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 24, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Just fainted’: Dogs concern after scary moment

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge gave a positive update after a scary incident on Thursday night.

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Why AFL is investigating concussion advisor

The AFL says it will probe a longstanding adviser on concussion after he was accused of allegedly treating at least four players for concussion while serving an agreed ban.

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Mass confusion as AFL backs down from Rioli appeal

Despite announcing a mandate on head knocks, the AFL will not appeal Willie Rioli’s overturned ban, leaving fans and commentators scratching their heads.

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Early Mail: 10-week injury shock compounds Dons’ woe

Essendon got hammered on the field and they’ll have to bounce back without another key man after young gun Kyle Langford received some bad injury news.

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