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Cale Hooker of the Bombers is seen in action during the Round 1 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, March 25, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Time to reunite Hooker-Hurley combo

CALE Hooker is a better backman than forward and clearly Essendon is a better team with Hooker in defence. The time is right for the Bombers to make the switch, writes MARK ROBINSON.

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Carlton vs. Sydney Swans (MCG) Patrick Cripps kicks a goal  4th term  Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Is 2013 the new super draft?

THE class of 2013 includes the likes of Bontempelli, Kelly, Merrett and Cripps — who have all made a huge impact in their short careers. SAM LANDSBERGER RERANKS THE 2013 DRAFT

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AFL :  Round 7 , Collingwood V Carlton at the M.C.G.  6th May, Melbourne Australia.  Carlton's Dale Thomas celebrates his goal in the fourth quarter  Picture : George Salpigtidis

The definition of your club is…

WE NOW know what Richmondy means, but how do you define a typical Collingwoody performance? And what makes Port Adelaide Porty? Our definitions for all 18 clubs.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09:  Josh Schache of the Lions marks the ball during the round three AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on April 9, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

No change to draftee contract length

THE AFL won’t increase the length of contracts for draftees despite clubs pushing for two-year deals to be increased as the Lions brace for the possibility of No.2 pick Josh Schache departing. HAVE YOUR SAY

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Matthew Scharenberg of the Magpies runs with the ball during the 2017 JLT Community Series match between the Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers at Etihad Stadium on February 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Panic Room: Magpie defender in doubt

COULD a luckless Magpie make his long-awaited AFL return? Meanwhile, there could be more selection changes at North Melbourne and Richmond. Plus, SuperCoach mail

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