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Marc Murphy and his wife Jessie at the Lavazza Superbox at the Australian Open. Pic by Lucas Dawson/Supplied/Lavazza

Leave my wife alone: Murphy

CARLTON captain Marc Murphy has hit out at “hurtful” commentary regarding his wife Jessie as St Kilda conceded vicious sledging at Etihad Stadium on Saturday had crossed the line.

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AFL Round 8. St Kilda vs Carlton at Etihad Stadium.  Carlton skipper Marc Murphy leads the Blues off Etihad Stadium     . Pic: Michael Klein

Players need more heroics, less stupidity

THE AFL needs to develop a Code of Conduct for sledging to educate all players not to cross the line and adapt to community standards in the wake of the Marc Murphy sledging affair, writes Mark Robinson.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13:  Magpies head coach Nathan Buckley takes part in warm up during the round eight AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Collingwood Magpies at Spotless Stadium on May 13, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Buckley just can’t take a trick

THE TACKLE: Recap Robbo’s live chat about all the big football issues including Collingwood, Buckley, Richmond and sledging plus check out this week’s likes and dislikes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13:  Jack Billings of the Saints celebrates kicking a goal during the round eight AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jack takes top billing in big win

OVER the summer, Jack Billings’ teammates turned the heat on him. They told him he wasn’t working hard enough and he wasn’t fit enough. He listened.

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