Hawthorn needs to defeat reigning premier West Coast in Perth and have other unlikely results go its way to play finals. But with Alastair Clarkson at the helm, can we really rule the Hawks out? LADDER + RUN HOME
Some players milked free kicks but a few got away with murder. Mark Robinson on the Patrick Cripps grapple, a red-hot Dusty, the heat in Adelaide and the damning stats for Mason Cox. LIKES AND DISLIKES
A Melbourne mathematician has crunched more than two decades of data to reveal which clubs are the darlings of AFL umpires, detailing the truth behind every side’s free kick count. READ THE FULL REPORT
Richmond has axed a young gun in a surprise move as the Tigers welcome back Dustin Martin but they’ll be missing ruckman Toby Nankervis for Sunday’s clash against West Coast.
ON FRIDAY morning Gold Coast chairman Tony Cochrane confirmed the Suns will play a home game against Port Adelaide in China but it seems players don’t share his enthusiasm.
A CONTRITE Steven May must sit out Gold Coast’s next five matches after a lengthy tribunal hearing dealt a big blow to the club’s maiden final hopes on Tuesday night.
WESTERN Bulldogs speedster Jason Johannisen will miss 10 weeks after scans revealed tendon damage to his hamstring.
EVER wondered how your club chose its theme song or where you’d heard the tune before? This is the place to find out.
THE Brisbane Lions almost kicked themselves out of the game in the opening half. But they showed plenty of grit to run out eventual winners against the Suns.
THE Kangaroos are the only unbeaten side, the Hawks are back in the top eight and the future is finally looking bright for the Dees. Ando gives his analysis on every club.
REMORSEFUL Sun Steven May has apologised to Stefan Martin for the brutal shirtfront that knocked the Lions ruckman out, and admitted he crossed the line.
WESTERN Bulldogs have been dealt another devastating injury blow with defender Jason Johannisen suffering a suspected serious hamstring problem. HEAR FROM ALL THE COACHES
GOLD Coast enforcer Steven May faces a lengthy mid-season break after a brutal bump that knocked out Brisbane ruckman Stef Martin. WATCH THE HIT AND VOTE
LUKE Hodge has made a remarkable recovery from a broken arm while Port Adelaide has regain two key players. FULL ROUND 4 LINE-UPS.
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