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Coach Ernie Merrick of the Phoenix before the Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix round 4 ALeague match at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Monday. Oct. 31, 2016. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ernie cracks Pepper for horror tackle

BRISBANE defender Jacob Pepper has escaped a retrospective ban for his foul on Jets import Patricio Rodriguez, despite an angry demand for action from Newcastle boss Ernie Merrick.

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Wanderers coach Josep Gombau during the Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar A-League match at ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Gombau: We need killer instinct

WANDERERS boss Josep Gombau has called on his players to find the ruthlessness to “kill the game”, after his side gave up another lead against Wellington.

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