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The farcical period that summed up Bombers season
None of it was pretty, but a few minutes of play – that should have been accompanied by Benny Hill music it was so farcical – summed up the Bombers season
$950m in revenue but AFL still embarrassing itself
The world game can determine whether a ball crossed the line by millimetres, so how can the AFL and all its revenue not get some basic calls spot on. Check out the round 22 Early Tackle.
‘Putting it politely…’: Top doc’s stern concussion message
The AFL Doctors’ Association has called out one of its own after the Port Adelaide incident – but the president also has a wider message for the footy world.
Inside story: How Dogs swapped millenium draft pick for Macrae
When Scott Clayton drafted Jordan McMahon at No. 10 in 2000 who would have thought that 23 years later that pick would have eventuated into a Bulldog premiership hero.
From fake ID to maximum: How Blues found contested identity
The Blues have now won six games in a row – their longest winning streak in 23 years. It’s a turn around that began 19 quarters ago, at quarter time against the Suns.
Inside story: Blues’ cheeky ploy that landed Charlie and Harry
Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay are both Coleman Medalists and the Blues pulled off a cheeky plan in order to draft the two big stars, but is it time for the club to make a change?
Port’s ‘Free Willie’ plot fails at tribunal
Port Adelaide argued to free Willie Rioli from his two-match ban so he could play the Showdown. Despite the tribunal not seeing it their way, the Power did still get something out of their appeal.
Lack of fixture integrity to decide top eight
By the end of round 22 Essendon will have played four games against North Melbourne and West Coast compared to one top eight rival’s one. Can this be allowed to continue?
‘Refreshed’ Clarkson returning with updated game plan to save Roos
Alastair Clarkson’s return to the coaching box has been locked in, and the four-time premiership coach will return with an updated game plan to create a smoother transition into 2024.
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