AFL investigating Hawkins’ phone use during lightning break
The AFL is investigating why Tom Hawkins was seen using a mobile phone in the MCG changerooms during the lightning delay on Easter Monday.
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‘Drama at the MCG’: AFL brought to a halt
The Easter Monday AFL clash was stopped mid-game for an anticlimactic reason that had legends scratching their heads.
Hawkins, Cats strike as Hawks lift everywhere but the scoreboard
Sam Mitchell put his side under the pump after a poor effort in Round 2, and while the scoreboard might not reflect it, his charges responded to challenge the Cats in Tom Hawkins’ 350th.
Cats swing five changes for Easter Monday as Gunston cut for Hawks
Geelong has cut two rookies – including last week’s sub who came on at the 28th minute mark of the final term – from its side for Easter Monday, while the Hawks have made three changes.
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Lions coach ‘saved’ Rich’s career
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‘Shame on you’: Crowd boos AFL star
Collingwood payers made a classy tribute to Geelong captain Joel Selwood on his special night — but the crowd’s reaction was just ugly.
AFL loses it for ‘extraordinary’ comeback
The Geelong Cats have come from the clouds in an absolute thriller at the MCG to celebrate its captains milestone in style.
‘Chaos’: All-out AFL brawl sparks mayhem
Geelong and Collingwood’s match erupted after an all-out brawl led to two crucial goals in a third term that left the AFL world stunned.
‘Untraditional’ approach key to slowing Magpies scoring threats
Geelong’s back six will have a difficult task of stopping one of the AFL’s hottest and most dynamic forward lines on Saturday night, but an ‘untraditional’ is set to quell the influence of some of the game’s most dangerous goalscorers.
Brain seizures: Day Balmey woke in back of ambulance
Neil Balme says, at 70, he is “all good”, but the Richmond father figure has told the Sacked Podcast he requires ongoing medication to control brain seizures.
Ablett Snr’s massive call on the 1000 club
Gary Ablett Sr has welcomed Lance Franklin to the exclusive 1000-goal club, but revealed anyone waiting on that milestone again or even 100 a season could be waiting for some time.
Robbo: Inside draft shock that handed Cats record-breaker
As the game prepares to celebrate Joel Selwood as the longest-serving captain, Mark Robinson reveals one of the biggest sliding doors moments in draft history.
MCG promises to fix round 1 hospitality issues
After long waits for food and drinks in round 1, the MCG has responded and is promising a better fan experience this weekend.
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
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