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Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne spoiled by Giants Nick Haynes during AFL match between the GWS Giants and Hawthorn at Giants Stadium. Picture. Phil Hillyard
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The Tackle: Can we talk about Shaun Burgoyne?

Shaun Burgoyne played as a deep forward against GWS and it didn’t work. Is he being played out of position or is there a much harder question facing the 37-year-old Hawthorn champ? Mark Robinson’s likes and dislikes.

Western Bulldogs training at Whitten Oval. 29/06/2020.  Tom Liberatore of the Bulldogs   during todays small groups session   . Pic: Michael Klein
AFL

Tigers, Dogs players may opt out of hub

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick can’t guarantee all his players will join an interstate hub but said he was “dying to get there”. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are expecting some of its players to opt out with eight dads having to make a call.

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Jaeger O'Meara and Gary Ablett of the Suns celebrate winning the AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers. Pic Darren England.

Hawks working on O’Meara offer

JAEGER O’Meara’s manager “couldn’t be more confident” Hawthorn will secure a trade for the wantaway Gold Coast Suns star. Plus news on Pearce Hanley and Tom Rockliff.

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AFL Semi Final Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs

Welcome to the US of AFL

THE AFL has been tiptoeing toward an American flavour for several years, but it took a giant stride when Sam Mitchell revealed he could be an Eagle, writes MARK ROBINSON.

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