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Proof umps give Pies ‘dream run’

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

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Sydney Stack of the Tigers makes a handpass during the round 16 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers at Metricon Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos via Getty Images )

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Teams: Tigers drop selection shock

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.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Trent Cotchin of the Tigers gets tackled by Andrew Gaff of the Eagles during the round nine AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium on May 20, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Tips: Is this the toughest round so far?

Tigers or Eagles? Blues or Saints? Crows or Magpies? This weekend could turn into a nightmare for tipsters. Check out who our experts have picked for Round 22.

Martin Pike, Alastair Lynch and Justin Leppitsch celebrate their win. 2003 Grand Final. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. MCG.

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Lynch: Why Pike is one of my favourites

Alastair Lynch has been thinking about the impact mature-age recruits have had on Brisbane’s surge up the ladder in 2019. And that got him thinking about the man with the ‘wild man’ persona who lives in Lions folklore.