GEELONG captain Joel Selwood has been cleared of striking Lindsay Thomas, who himself was hit with a three-game ban for bumping Cats midfielder Scott Selwood, following a heated and colourful tribunal hearing.
SportTHE AFL has delivered its biggest ruling on the bump in years after Ryan Burton’s knockout bump was given the green light, while Lindsay Thomas and James Sicily were referred to the tribunal in an extraordinary day of findings.
AFL NewsAFTER a stirring win over Hawthorn, North Melbourne looms as a genuine finals contender, turning pre-season predictions on their head. Meanwhile, fellow surprise packets West Coast sit on top.
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AFL NewsHAWTHORN pulled it off with Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis but a former great believes the Hawks should they go down the same path with another club champion.
AFL NewsUNLUCKY Gold Coast youngster Darcy MacPherson is set to miss the next three months after breaking his leg but there’s good news for Adelaide. Injury news and selection analysis from every club.
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AFL TeamsMELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin has heeded the call in inject some speed into the Demons team by recalling Jayden Hunt, while Collingwood has named an unchanged side for Anzac Day.
Mark RobinsonTHERE will be a fierce debate at the end of the season over whether Marc Murphy should be replaced, but Patrick Cripps isn’t waiting to act like the new leader on the field. MARK ROBINSON looks at Round 5’s highlights and lowlights.
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AFL NewsNORTH Melbourne star Shaun Higgins endured an “eventful day” on Sunday. After his daughter was born at 5am, the Kangaroo was in hospital himself after being knocked out against Hawthorn.
AFL NewsNO.1 DRAFT pick Cameron Rayner missed a last-second running shot at goal to secure a last-gasp draw for Brisbane in the QClash as Gold Coast survived a frenetic final term, thanks to massive defensive acts, to secure its third win of the season.