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Brutal bloodbath blows AFL wide open

The AFL’s premiership favourite have been left red-faced after being run over in a one-way demolition job in Adelaide.

PERTH - APRIL 09: Christian Petracca of the Demons responds to the crowd after kicking a goal during the 2023 AFL Round 04 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on April 9, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Historic scenes in ugly AFL bloodbath

A demolition job took place on Sunday evening with one AFL club achieving a feat they had never come close to in their history.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Lance Franklin of the Swans looks on during the 2023 AFL Round 03 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 2, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again

Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Michael Hibberd of the Demons marks the ball against Lance Franklin of the Swans during the round three AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 02, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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Swans’ Buddy conundrum exposed

The Sydney Swans hit the ground running in its opening two games but were ground to a halt in scenes that will have John Longmire worried.

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Brodie Grundy of the Magpies is seen in action during the Round 12 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG in Melbourne, Monday, June 11, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Is midfielder’s hold on Charlie over?

COREY McKERNAN believes the AFL might finally change its Brownlow rules if ineligible star Nat Fyfe finishes a runaway vote-getter while midfielder dominance has taken some of the prestige away from the Medal.

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AFL Round 12. 09/06/2018. Geelong v North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield kicks at goal 2nd qtr . Pic: Michael Klein

Dual-threat guns key to flag hopes

PATRICK Dangerfield plays forward against the stronger teams, Robbie Gray has doubled his time spent forward and come finals time, expect Dustin Martin to wreak havoc there too. Meet the dual-threat movers and shakers.

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Trent Cotchin of the Tigers reacts after a 50m penalty was awarded against him during the Round 1 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the MCG in Melbourne, Thursday, March 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Tigers getting rough end of 50m penalty stick

IF it feels like there have been more 50m penalties this season, there is a good reason for that and Richmond and Brisbane are on the wrong end while Hawthorn is in the umpires’ good books. SEE THE STATS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: The Blues look dejected after losing the round 13 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Fremantle Dockers at Etihad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Blues ‘embarrassed the jumper’

CARLTON has made plenty of mistakes in recent years but has JON ANDERSON identified the worst of them? Plus, why can’t we trust Port Adelaide yet? Check out Ando’s take on all 18 clubs in the Super Ladder.

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10/01/2011 SPORT: AFL 2011 Grand Final, Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG. Collingwood Coach Mick Malthouse leaves the ground for the last time after their loss to Geelong.

‘We didn’t get on’: Mick slams Pert appointment

COACHING legend Michael Malthouse has revealed his bad blood with Gary Pert after the former Collingwood CEO ‘threw his lot in with Nathan’ Buckley during Mick’s coaching tenure. Read the explosive comments.

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Gary Pert resigns as Collingwood CEO. Gary Pert at todays press conference . Pic: Michael Klein

Pert to take over as Demons chief

HE announced his resignation as Collingwood chief less than a year ago and now Gary Pert is back in a major football role, the former Pies boss to take control at Melbourne.

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Andrew Gaff of the Eagles (left) reacts after kicking a goal 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

Wanted Eagles face $2 million dilemma

THEY’RE both free agents and the subject of massive offers from rival clubs. And if they want to stay at West Coast, Andrew Gaff and Jeremy McGovern face a big question. Plus, a speedy Demon may want out.

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Danny McGinlay’s mid-season banner for your club

FORGET the PR spin from the coaches. If you want to know where your club is really at, there is only one man who can sum it up perfectly. Check out DANNY MCGINLAY’S hilarious mid-season banner for every club.

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Daniel Wells of the Magpies is seen in action during the Round 12 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG in Melbourne, Monday, June 11, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Barometer: Pies suffer huge blow

UPDATE: COLLINGWOOD’S Daniel Wells could miss the rest of the season after the Pies revealed the silky midfielder needs surgery after suffering a nasty foot injury against Melbourne. SELECTION ANALYSIS

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Lachine Fogarty, Gary Ablett and Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats sing the song in the rooms after winning the round 12 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium on June 9, 2018 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Why Geelong gives Adam Cooney the s***s

THE Cats really annoy Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney, but not for the reason you might think. Plus how far can Collingwood go, how to fix the Saints and which teams will face off on Grand Final day. LISTEN HERE

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