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Lauren Wood is an AFL and AFL Women’s reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. She also covers a range of other sports across the busy Melbourne sporting calendar.

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AFL Round 16. 06/07/2018. Richmond v Adelaide at the MCG.  Richmond's Dion Prestia celebrates his goal in the fourth quarter with Brandon Ellis  . Pic: Michael Klein

Can any team beat Richmond at the ‘G?

IT’S Richmond and then daylight. The Tigers’ dominance over the rest of the competition has continued with a 47-point win over Adelaide. That makes 17 wins in a row at the MCG and the question has to be asked, who can beat them?

St Kilda
AFL Round 10. 26/05/2018. Richmond v St Kilda at the MCG.  St Kilda's Jack Billings    . Pic: Michael Klein

Trade HQ: Time for Saints to say goodbye Billings?

ST KILDA has long-coveted Giant Dylan Shiel, but is it time for them to make a big decision on a youngster that hasn’t lived up to his Billings? David King says the struggling Saints must open the chequebook to turn their fortunes around.

Richmond
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28:  Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers celebrates after kicking a goal during the round 15 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Beware: Tigers out hunting late

CROUCHING Tigers, obvious pressure. Richmond has cemented its place at the top of the ladder with fourth-quarter dominance and if there’s one piece of advice for Adelaide, it’s to leave plenty in the tank.

St Kilda
AFL Round 10. 25/05/2018. Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium.  St Kilda's Paddy McCartin reacts after missing a  set shot at goal 2nd qtr    . Pic: Michael Klein

It was looking a bit bleak: McCartin

ST KILDA forward Paddy McCartin has opened up on his battle with concussion and revealed this time last year he feared his career could be over, labelling it a “bleak” time.

Basketball
CHIBA, JAPAN - JUNE 29:  Rui Hachimura of Japan struggles against Thon Marial Maker of Australia during the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group B match between Japan and Australia at Chiba Port Arena on June 29, 2018 in Chiba, Japan.  (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Thon Maker breaks silence on basketbrawl

SUDANESE-born Boomer Thon Maker has taken responsibility for his role in the “horrific” Manila brawl Australian basketball greats Andrew Gaze and Shane Heal have slammed, but he says more security is needed.

AFL News
2018 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. South Australia – Jack Lukosius. Picture: Tony Gough

Potential No.1 pick preparing to leave the nest

TOP prospect Jack Lukosius is hoping to underline his credentials as the potential No.1 selection in this year’s draft in his final under 18 championships game on Wednesday and he says he’s been keeping an eye on where he could end up.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26:  Jeremy Cameron of the Giants arrives at the AFL Tribunal hearing into his striking charge at AFL House on June 26, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Lengthy ban a Giant blow to finals hopes

JEREMY Cameron said it was never his intention to hurt Harris Andrews but was found guilty of intentional conduct anyway by the AFL Tribunal after a hit that left the Brisbane defender with an 8mm brain hemorrhage.

AFL News
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Jeremy Cameron of the Giants reacts during the round 14 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba on June 23, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Cameron to face tribunal over ‘sickening’ act

ESSENDON great Matthew Lloyd witnessed plenty of big hits throughout his career. So when he calls something ‘sickening’ and ‘one of the ugliest incidents’ he has seen, you know it’s bad. Jeremy Cameron will face the music tonight.

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Online out. Australian Out. West Coast Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui fronts the media after his AFL tribunal appearance.PICTURE NIC ELLIS   THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

‘Dumbfounded’ Nic Nat won’t change

AFL players are now being asked to consider the height and weight disparity with opponents when making split-second decisions after Nic Naitanui failed to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

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