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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Saints head coach Alan Richardson walks away from talking to his players during the round 14 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on June 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The magic number that could save Richo

One former AFL senior coach says Alan Richardson’s ‘papers are stamped’ but St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt says the Saints coach can still save his job if he hits a certain number of wins.

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Crowd/Secutiry at Docklands today. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium. Picture by Wayne Taylor 22nd June 2019

Video: Fans caught in disgusting act at footy

Just days after the issue of fan behaviour and security at football matches raged, a video has emerged showing a fan appearing to spit on patrons from the top level of Marvel Stadium. WATCH

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$AFL Round 6. 24/04/2019. Richmond v Melbourne at the MCG. Melbourne's coach Simon Goodwin with assistant coach Brendan McCartney at 3\\4 time . Pic: Michael Klein.$

Players ‘need a bag of cement to hard up’: Mooney

Geelong legends say Brendon McCartney still has a key role to play at Melbourne despite his relegation from line coach to coaching mentor and has taken aim at current-day players for not being open to tough love.

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AFL Round 17. 15/07/2018. Collingwood v West Coast at the MCG. West Coast's Nic Naitanui first quarter action . Pic: Michael Klein

Nic Nat facing big contract call

Nic Naitanui has enjoyed a better return from a second knee reconstruction and is poised to return to field. But the star ruckman also has a key off-field call to make.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Paul Roos, Senior Coach of the Demons looks on during the 2016 AFL Round 23 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at Simonds Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

How Roos may yet end up at Blues

Paul Roos ruled himself out as senior coach at Carlton but that doesn’t mean he won’t end up at the Blues. Jon Ralph reports the premiership coach could be tempted to a left-field role.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Jack Billings of the Saints is tackled by James Worpel of the Hawks during the 2019 AFL round 04 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Billings, star Saints on the brink

Jack Billings is close to a two-year deal and the news gets better for the Saints, with two big names poised to return this weekend. But one injured star has been sent overseas.

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Coach of the Swans John Longmire is seen during the Round 11 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Monster North offer coming for Longmire

John Longmire might be happy in his position as Sydney coach but that doesn’t mean an “unbelievable” deal isn’t coming from North Melbourne for him to take over as coach.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Security remove a member from the crowd during the round 13 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Intimidated’: Marvel to review security

Marvel Stadium says it hasn’t beefed up security at games but it is working on finding the right balance after conceding an increase in patrolling has left some fans uncomfortable.

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AFL Round 11. 02/06/2019. Essendon v Carlton at the MCG. Matthew Kreuzer of the Blues takes a mark on the lead in first quarter . Pic: Michael Klein.

Trade whispers: Who wants a ruckman?

Matthew Kreuzer looks set to sign on, but the ruck market is going crazy. Plus will Gary Ablett go on, Jack Billings’ new deal and the one big win the Demons have had in 2019.

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AFL Round 12. 08/06/2019. Carlton v Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Charlie Curnow of the Blues snaps at goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Are Blues fans the most loyal?

Carlton’s disastrous season hasn’t stopped fans from cheering their team but Gold Coast’s official crowd figure last weekend raised a few eyebrows. See where your club is ranked.

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