The moment premiership Demon almost pulled the pin
Michael Hibberd jokes about his ‘big hips and arse’ but that didn’t help when another injury struck that threatened to end his career.
Melbourne
Could Dees’ bold play for pick 1 be huge mistake?
Melbourne will have to pay a huge price if it wants to secure Harley Reid with the first pick in this year’s draft. Jay Clark analyses how it could happen and the risk involved.
Embattled star breaks scoring curse
Harry McKay has returned to his Coleman-winning form of old in a scintillating display for Carlton, but his teammates didn’t follow suit.
AFL star’s stunning weight-loss reveal
A Brownlow Medal favourite upped the ante in his push to return as a premiership-winning teammate revealed the extent of his own health issues.
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Super Ladder: ‘Too slow’ Dees in free fall
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Dees Gawn? Saints ask big questions
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Gawn: Worst days no laughing matter
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Run Home: Who will make the eight?
WITH nine rounds to go 12 teams are still a chance to make the top eight, and four teams could finish equal-third. How will the run to the finals play out — and why the Blues will avoid the wooden spoon. HAVE YOUR SAY
Buckenara: Inside the life of an AFL recruiter
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Barometer: Hawks’ bitter Burgoyne blow
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Midfielders letting the Demons down
MELBOURNE cost itself dearly on Friday night with poor delivery into the forward line while Essendon and Hawthorn kept the pressure on the top eight. See the Round 14 ladder with expert analysis.
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