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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: The Demons look dejected following defeat in the round 5 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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Footy Form: Why are the Demons favourites?

Round 6 is here in the AFL and there looks like being a little bit of value around for punters, with some favourites hardly deserving. Plus, who have been the big market movers with TAB?

Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne spoiled by Giants Nick Haynes during AFL match between the GWS Giants and Hawthorn at Giants Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard
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The Tackle: Can we talk about Shaun Burgoyne?

Shaun Burgoyne played as a deep forward against GWS and it didn’t work. Is he being played out of position or is there a much harder question facing the 37-year-old Hawthorn champ? Mark Robinson’s likes and dislikes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Josh Caddy of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round six match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 29, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Who is Tigers’ biggest threat?

RICHMOND has continued its premiership form in the first eight rounds of 2018, but who is the second-best team in the comp? Our experts have different views on that question. Plus their top eight and Brownlow tips and the season’s best feel-good stories.

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Hayden Ballantyne of the Dockers celebrates kicking a goal during the Round 8 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, May 12, 2018. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Just how good are the Dockers?

AFTER a week of questions about what Fremantle stand for off the field, the nature of the Dockers’ on-field identity in 2018 remains a riddle in itself. Is this club actually capable of playing finals?

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Shannon Hurn of the Eagles looks to pass the ball during the round 17 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles at Domain Stadium on July 16, 2017 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Foot Clan: who are the AFL’s best kicks?

THE sceptics argue that footy has never been uglier and the Herald Sun has evidence to support them. A good kick has never been more valuable and you might be surprised who is No.1. Plus, every club’s best and worst.

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PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14:  Tom Lynch of the Suns celebrates after scoring a goal during the round four AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Who are the AFL’s 20 most wanted men?

IT might only be May but if you think AFL clubs aren’t already planning trade raids, think again! In anticipation of one of the biggest off-seasons yet, JAY CLARK looks at the 20 most wanted targets in the AFL.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Ben Ronke of the Swans celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round eight match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Super rankings: No.1 a Gray area

A COUPLE of the game’s superstars couldn’t make the top three this week as JON ANDERSON and MARK ROBINSON cast their eye over the best performances from Round 8 of the AFL season.

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Michael Hurley of the Bombers is seen in action during the Round 1 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Adelaide Crows at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, March 23, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Barometer: Injury grounds star Bomber

ESSENDON’S task of upsetting Geelong just got a lot harder with Michael Hurley hit by a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Lance Franklin is set to miss again and Collingwood is looking for answers to another fitness crisis. SEE EVERY INJURY AT EVERY CLUB

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