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AFL rocked by ‘abhorrent, disgusting’ abuse

The most thrilling game of the AFL season has been tainted by an ugly response that followed the moment a Collingwood player was struck in the head.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Jamie Elliott of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 19 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval, on July 22, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

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Watch: Insane footage of Elliott’s clutch goal

Jamie Elliott and the comeback kings have done it again – this time in the game of the season against Port Adelaide. Here’s how the blockbuster that lived up to its billing unfolded.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Ollie Wines of Port Adelaide tackled by John Noble of the Magpies during the round 19 AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval, on July 22, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

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Is Port officially Collingwood’s biggest flag threat?

They didn’t get the four points but no one can argue Port Adelaide isn’t the read deal after pushing Collingwood to the brink. Are they the clear no.2 seeds in the AFL?

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Hinkley fires back at ‘best in comp’ Pies’ boast

Collingwood’s claims of being the best team in the competition didn’t escape Ken Hinkley who stoked the fire of the rivalry ahead of Saturday night’s clash.

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Polec back to pain free best

Jared Polec is thriving under an unusual training program to manage the effects of a foot fracture that threatened to end his career back in 2015.

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AFL stars’ wonder pain jabs revealed

ONE of the AFL’s biggest stars is among up to 50 players being injected with a breakthrough pain treatment unavailable to the general public that has been credited with eliminating knee, hip and groin pain.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Jackson Trengove handballs during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on March 27, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Barometer: Dogs injury woes deepen

BULLDOGS recruit Jackson Trengove has suffered a cracked shoulder blade, putting more pressure on the club’s defence. While there’s more injury news out of Hawthorn and Collingwood. WHO’S HURT AT YOUR CLUB?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Jared Polec of the Power celebrates kicking a goal with team mates during the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the Sydney Cricket Ground on April 1, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Maturity helps Power flick switch

PORT Adelaide wingman Jared Polec believes the experience gained in the off-season is a key ingredient to the Power’s improved ability to create momentum swings.

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Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley chats with his players at the break during the Round 2 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Podcast: Pies must win for Bucks

JUST two games into the 2018 season Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley faces one of the biggest games of is career against Carlton. THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST

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Lewis Melican (right) of the Swans competes for possession against Todd Marshall of the Power during the Round 2 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the SCG in Sydney, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Power rankings: Hinkley’s long game unfolding

DOUGAL Howard, Todd Marshall and Riley Bonner were the three most contentious selections in Port Adelaide’s team for last year’s elimination final. But Ken Hinkley’s faith in his youngsters is already paying dividends.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Riley Bonner of the Power celebrates kicking a goal during the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the Sydney Cricket Ground on April 1, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/AFL Media/Getty Images)

New defensive Power puts heat on experienced trio

PORT Adelaide defensive coach Nathan Bassett has hailed his young backline and warned one-time mainstays Jasper Pittard, Matthew Broadbent and Jack Hombsch they face a tough battle to get back in the side.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Riley Bonner of the Power celebrates kicking a goal with team mates during the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the Sydney Cricket Ground on April 1, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Bone’s Round 2 takeaways and ratings: A star is born

ADVERTISER AFL expert Chris McDermott has run his eyes over Port Adelaide and Adelaide’s Round 2 games and offered his five key points and player ratings, announcing the arrival of a new star forward.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Tom Jonas of the Power and team mates leave the field after winning the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the Sydney Cricket Ground on April 1, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Power charged with new belief

PORT Adelaide has started to cast away the image of being a flat-track bully by beating Sydney at the SCG — and its players have gained new belief from the stirring victory.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 02 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on March 29, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Where would Tigers be without Dusty?

THE Tigers wouldn’t want Dustin Martin to fall over because no team is more reliant on a single player, and why Demons fans should be salivating. Where does your club sit at Round 2?

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