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Jon RalphSports Reporter

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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Eddie Betts Carlton return promo.

Crows to help pay for Eddie trade

Eddie Betts is poised to again become a Carlton player in coming days. Find out the exclusive details of the trade which will seal a homecoming for the veteran small forward.

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AFL Round 1. 22/03/2019. Collingwood vs Geelong at the MCG.  Jamie Elliott of the Magpies kicks at goal on the run  . Pic: Michael Klein.

Why Elliott knocked back more cash

Jamie Elliott spoke to Melbourne and Brisbane about lucrative offers to switch clubs but stayed loyal to Collingwood. Here’s the inside story of the free agent’s big decision.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Tom Papley of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal  the round 14 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Why Swans should cash in on Papley

Sydney isn’t hypocritical for wanting to hold onto Tom Papley and lure Joe Daniher, writes Jon Ralph. But the Swans would be well advised to seriously consider Carlton’s offer if pick nine is on the table.

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Sydney's Zak Jones celebrates kicking a goal  during AFL match Sydney Swans v Gold Coast Suns at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Tigers weigh up late Jones swoop

Zak Jones has long seemed destined for St Kilda, but premier Richmond could look to replace Gold Coast-bound Brandon Ellis with the Swans speedster if the Saints struggle to satisfy Sydney in a trade.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brandon Ellis of the Tigers   waves to the crowd during the Richmond Tigers Post AFL Grand Final Celebrations at Punt Road Oval on September 29, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. The Richmond Tigers beat the Greater Western Sydney Giants in yesterday's AFL Grand Final. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

What Tigers might receive for departing Ellis

Richmond will receive compensation for losing free agent Brandon Ellis, and recent history suggests it might bring more smiles at the Tigers. Plus updates on Jamie Elliott, Travis Varcoe, Sam Frost, Sam Jacobs and Adam Tomlinson.

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Tim Kelly of the Cats celebrates a goal during the AFL First Semi Final match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles in Melbourne, Friday, September 13, 2019.  (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Is this the deal which gets Kelly home?

Tim Kelly wants to join West Coast, but Geelong will demand a high price for the midfielder who finished fifth in this year’s Brownlow Medal. Could this be the deal which seals his WA return?

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