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Essendon fans were left fuming after Dylan Grimes put a bit of mayo on to ensure a free kick.
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The Tackle: Time for AFL to ban players for staging

It’s not a crime to stage for free kicks but players who continually do it are making life very difficult for umpires. It’s time for the AFL to get serious and act, Mark Robinson writes as he names his likes and dislikes.

AFL - Saturday, 25th July, 2020 - Port Adelaide v St Kilda at Adelaide Oval. St Kilda's Tim Membrey celebrates another goal - Xavier Duursma walks away Picture: Sarah Reed
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Why AFL should turn back clock to 1999

St Kilda is on the cusp of a fairytale return to finals in its first full season under Brett Ratten. But if the Saints finish fifth, could they end up being disadvantaged? Sam Landsberger investigates.

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SPORT. BCM. 4/8/12.  Elliot Yeo of the Lions during the AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers played in Brisbane. PIc Darren England.

Exodus still hurting Lions, Suns: Lynch

AS Brisbane and Gold Coast suffered heart-breaking losses on the weekend, it’s hard not to think how different both clubs’ fortunes would be if there hadn’t been a player exodus, writes ALASTAIR LYNCH

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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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Aaron Hall of the Gold Coast Suns during the Round 3 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, April 7, 2018. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Does Hall want out of Suns?

TOM Lynch isn’t the only player Gold Coast could lose at the end of the season, with midfielder Aaron Hall believed to be weighing up his future at the Queensland club.

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Scott Pendlebury of the Collingwood Magpies (centre) in action during the Round 7 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Magpies at the Gabba in Brisbane, Sunday, May 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Barometer: Will Pendles take on Cats?

SCOTT Pendlebury has been cleared of serious injury and remains in contention to play against Geelong this Sunday. But will the Magpies risk their skipper? SEE EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08:  Tom Hawkins of the Geelong Cats leaves the AFL Tribunal at AFL House on May 8, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  The AFL Tribunal banned Geelong star Tom Hawkins for one week. Hawkins plead guilty to making intentional contact with umpire Dean Margetts during last Friday night's match against Greater Western Sydney.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Banned Hawkins knew he crossed the line

TOM Hawkins’ decision to throw himself at the mercy of the AFL tribunal spared him a greater suspension for intentional umpire contact. Did the eventual penalty match the crime? HAVE YOUR SAY.

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