Match report
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Cats loom as Pies’ biggest flag threat; Walsh out for up to six weeks; ‘Lethal’ backs a roofed stadium in Tassie
Geelong reaffirmed their status as Collingwood’s greatest premiership danger, as Patrick Dangerfield rediscovered the power that will have opposition defenders sweating bullets.
- Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik, Danny Russell and Scott Spits
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Carlton’s great escape: Blues hold off ferocious Bomber fightback in King’s Birthday eve blockbuster
Carlton led by 38 points before the nerves kicked in and Essendon fought back, but they held on in the latest chapter of their storied rivalry.
- Jon Pierik, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
Kangaroos escape major scare in Bunbury ‘home game’ against Eagles
West Coast appear destined to collect this year’s AFL wooden spoon after North Melbourne produced a late four-goal burst to snatch a thrilling 10-point victory in Bunbury.
- Justin Chadwick
‘Getting desperate’: Saints throw the first punch and knock out Demons
St Kilda’s season had been on a knife’s edge heading to Alice Springs, but their campaign still has a pulse after emerging victorious over a Melbourne side that produced its worst ever pressure rating under Simon Goodwin.
- Jon Pierik
‘He can do things others can’t’: Scott praises Caddy as Lions reveal Fagan roast that spurred win
Brisbane have held off the undermanned Bombers to avoid another Gabba meltdown in an 18-point win.
- Danny Russell
Star Eagle pops shoulder as Rachele inspires Crows
Star forward Jake Waterman could be set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after dislocating his right shoulder in West Coast’s 66-point loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
- Justin Chadwick
Freo coach defends captain’s knock after Dockers crush Power
Dracy Byrne-Jones was running with the flight of the ball when Alex Pearce cannoned into him from the opposite direction in Fremantle’s 49-point win on Saturday night.
- Justin Chadwick
‘We might need you mate’: How McRae’s Magpies rallied in the face of pre-game carnage
Collingwood battled back from injuries and a poor first half to beat North Melbourne on Saturday night while the Giants beat the Blues and Lions were too good for the Hawks.
- Andrew Wu, Roy Ward, Russell Bennett, Jon Pierik and Danny Russell
Smith’s jabs, a controversial mark and Scott’s ‘inside info’ cap a classic worthy of September
Geelong showed grit to win a tight game against the Bulldogs with Bailey Smith again attracting headlines when he revealed he needed four jabs in the shin to play.
- Peter Ryan
Pies give up free kick
This controversial free kick was a key moment in Collingwood and Fremantle's draw the last time the teams met, in 2024.
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