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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Luke Hodge of the Lions and Toby Greene of the Giants wrestle during the 2019 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the GWS Giants at the Gabba on September 14, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

MRO hits Greene with prelim pain

A week after the AFL fined Toby Greene over a series of serious misconduct charges, the Giants star looks set for another date with the league tribunal after being offered a one-match ban.

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Sydney's Zak Jones celebrates kicking a goal during AFL match Sydney Swans v North Melbourne Kangaroos at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Trade talk: What will Jones cost Saints?

If St Kilda is forced to trade pick No.5 to land Brad Hill, how would it get a deal done for Sydney’s Zak Jones? The pacy midfielder is of interest to the Saints, but at what price?

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AFL : Richmond vs. Fremantle Brad Hill kicks a goal 1st term Picture:Wayne Ludbey

How long? Truth about Hill’s move from Freo

Brad Hill will alert his teammates that he will play at St Kilda next year but the bombshell news is just how long Fremantle has known of his intentions.

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Trade news: Coleman medallist to fill Daniher void?

Something fishy could be going on at Essendon with Devon Smith seemingly central to ensuring the club can fill the void Joe Daniher may leave behind. but who is the man they’re targeting? Jon Ralph and Jay Clark on the latest trade whispers.

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2010 Grand Final. DRAW. DRAWN GAME. Collingwood v St Kilda. MCG. Brendon Goddard takes a game saving mark.

Greatest marks: Goddard thought he’d get a statue

Brendon Goddard’s amazing mark with seven minutes left in the 2010 drawn Grand Final is the subject of gallows humour, but also pride for the former Saints star. And it’s also one of the best marks in history.

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Shaun Burgoyne (right) of the Hawks is congratulated by Blake Hardwick after kicking a goal during the Round 23 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, August 24, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Burgoyne to play on with Hawks

After weeks of speculation he would join Gold Coast, Hawthorn veteran Shaun Burgoyne will reject a long-term deal with the Suns and stick with the family club.

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Former Essendon Bombers coach Kevin Sheedy coaches a Legends match before the Round 21 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, August 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Double standard’: AFL made Blue with Judd’s Visy deal

Long before Visy’s $1 million sweetener lured Chris Judd to Carlton, Kevin Sheedy hatched a plan to top up James Hird and Matthew Lloyd with work on the Essendon website — but that didn’t fly with the AFL. SACKED PODCAST

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Jack Martin of the Suns celebrates a goal during the round two AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Gold Coast Suns at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Dogs’ major issue in recruiting indigenous stars

The Western Bulldogs have now missed out on recruiting Jack Martin, Jarman Impey and Chad Wingard in successive seasons, highlighting the challenges the club faces in attracting indigenous players.

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Sheeds: Jobe should have kept his Brownlow

Jobe Watson is still a Brownlow medallist, if you ask Kevin Sheedy. The coaching legend says there is still a lot of facts to come out about the Essendon supplements saga. SACKED PODCAST

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Jack Martin of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2019 AFL round 03 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Trade: The man central to Blues landing Martin

While Jack Martin has not officially nominated his club of choice he has told others they won’t be landing him. Carlton lead the race for his signature and there’s one man they can thank for that.

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