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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Charlie Ballard of the Suns suffers an injury while challenging for the ball against Jacob van Rooyen of the Demons during the round eight AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Demons at Heritage Bank Stadium, on May 06, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘What he deserved’: Limited sympathy for banned Demon

While Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew sympathised with banned Demon Jacob van Rooyen, a Suns player was not so kind.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Jacob van Rooyen of the Demons and Simon Goodwin, Senior Coach of the Demons celebrate during the 2023 AFL Round 06 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Outrage’: Furious Demons will appeal ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the fabric of the game is at stake after confusion over Jacob van Rooyen’s suspension.

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’Officially stuffed’: AFL world explodes

The AFL has been dragged over the coals by footy fans after a star was banned on Tuesday night with two words causing uproar.

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Tribunal: Dee’s shock verdict as letter helps Blue escape

Jacob van Rooyen and Brad Close failed in their attempts to overturn their bans, but a Blue has been aided by a signed letter from the player he hit.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Liam Picken of the Bulldogs, out with concussion for this season so far, runs during a Western Bulldogs AFL media opportunity at Whitten Oval on July 10, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Barometer: concussion puts end to Dog’s season

WESTERN Bulldogs Liam Picken has pulled the pin on attempts to return this season as he battles concussion. Meanwhile, James Sicily and Jack Viney has been hit of untimely injuries. AFL INJURY LISTS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 2: Gary Ablett of the Cats looks dejected after a loss during the 2018 AFL round 02 match between the Geelong Cats and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 2, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media)

Gaz bashers about to have egg on their face

GARY Ablett has copped criticism for his lack of defensive intensity but as we enter the last part of the season there’s no doubt the little master will fire up. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST

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Jarryd Roughhead (third from right) leads the Hawks from the ground after the Round 17 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Brisbane Lions at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Have ’insipid’ Hawks thrown away finals?

HAWTHORN, Geelong and North Melbourne’s loss has opened the finals door for GWS and Essendon while the top-four battle is heating up. See where your team is placed after Round 17.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Trent Cotchin of the Tigers (C) and team mates looks dejected after the round nine AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Richmond Tigers at Spotless Stadium on May 20, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Tipping: Can Tigers break travel hoodoo?

THE Tigers’ disastrous final minute at Spotless Stadium last year helped bring about the term ‘Richmondy’. While a lot has changed since then for the Tigers, their ability to win on the road hasn’t. Is this the week they break through? EXPERT TIPS.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Clayton Oliver of the Demons runs with the ball during the round 16 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Fremantle Dockers at TIO Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

King: Oliver can be Dees’ trump card

DEMON Clayton Oliver is the AFL’s best player when the ball is on the ground. But DAVID KING believes the young gun can be of far greater value — and Simon Goodwin needs to look at the Tigers to see how.

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Andrew Gaff of the Eagles (right) is seen in action during the Round 10 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, May 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why Vic clubs can’t lure Gaff home

WEST Coast star Andrew Gaff looms as a big beneficiary of Rory Sloane’s decision to recommit to Adelaide but the Eagles remain confident they can offer the star midfielder something Victorian clubs can’t.

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AFL Round 16. 08/07/2018. Essendon v Collingwood at the MCG. Essendon's Jake Stringer gives by hand 3rd qtr . Pic: Michael Klein

Barometer: Bombers’ double injury blow

THINGS have gone from bad to worse for Essendon after Sunday’s loss to Collingwood with Jake Stringer out for at least a month and Patrick Ambrose’s season likely over. See every club’s injury list here.

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AFL Round 16. 08/07/2018. Essendon v Collingwood at the MCG. Collingwood's Jordan De Goey celebrates his goal in the third quarter . Pic: Michael Klein

Podcast: Is Jordan de Goey underpriced?

LISTEN: JORDAN De Goey played a major role in Collingwood’s victory over Essendon on the weekend, leading the SuperFooty Podcast team to say the Pies were lucky to pay unders and make a huge call on the prodigious talent.

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Adam Treloar of the Magpies is seen after sustaining an injury during the Round 14 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Carlton Blues at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, June 24, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The true extent of Pies’ injury woe

COLLINGWOOD is second on the AFL ladder, despite leading the competition in the number of games lost to injury. Jon Ralph looks at the Pies’ resilience, who could be back in the coming weeks and ranks every club on the injury ladder.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Jordan Lewis of the Demons argues with an umpire during the round 16 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Fremantle Dockers at TIO Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Is Lewis in trouble for Walters whack?

MELBOURNE’S hunt for a top-four spot is back on track after a midfield masterclass against Fremantle. However, veteran Jordan Lewis faces a nervous wait after making contract with Michael Walters. Watch the incident here.

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