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AFL Round 5. 22/04/2018. North Melbourne v Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium. North Melbourne's Todd Goldstein 1st qtr mark   . Pic: Michael Klein
David King

King: Mid-season trade window must happen

TODD Goldstein would enhance Geelong’s premiership chances if he joined the Cats mid-season, the same for West Coast if it traded to secure Marc Murphy. Opening a June trade window would add spice to the season, writes DAVID KING.

Andrew McGrath of the Bombers celebrates scoring a goal during the Round 10 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants and the Essendon Bombers at Spotless Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, May 26, 2018. (AAP Image/David Moir) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
David King

Bombers’ finals campaign on the line

AFTER a horror start to the season Essendon has found its groove over the last two weeks with upset wins over Geelong and GWS. But on Saturday night they face the reigning premiers and their finals campaign is on the line. Are they good enough?

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 29:  Trent Cotchin of the Tigers is tackled during the AFL round six match between the Collingwood Magpies and Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 29, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/AFL Media/Getty Images)
David King

Why these Tigers are hard to catch

RICHMOND has kicked the most goals from inside 15m, between 16-30m and from the corridor. If you’re wondering why the Tiger players get goal-side so frequently so unopposed, here is why.

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Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs reacts after the final siren during the round 11 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Dogs show off flag credentials

THE Western Bulldogs have an identity and genuine relevance on the AFL premiership landscape for the first time for almost a decade, writes David King.

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Hawthorn v Sydney Sam Mitchel tackles Luke Parker 3rd term Picture:Wayne Ludbey

How Swans can break Hawks’ hold

THE Sydney Swans have improved this season and have been regenerated by youth, but they face their Kryptonite — the Hawks, winners of six of their past eight encounters.

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Nth Melbourne vs Richmond at Etihad Brad Scott Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Who will be ‘the biggest loser’?

LIKE it or not, the story of the Richmond-North Melbourne elimination final will be the losing coach and the press conference that follows, writes David King.

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