AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
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Saints extend Dimma’s nightmare after seven minutes of madness
It was an ugly game of football, one that was devoid of any high-level skill, writes RONNY LERNER. But the match came alive in the final term as the Saints held on in a nail-biting finish.
Star Saint’s head knock renews calls for independent doctors
As the Saints were hanging on late, Rowan Marshall copped a nasty knee to the head. What happened next has caused a cry for an alteration of the AFL’s rules surrounding the HIA on the field.
St Kilda legend fears years of pain for battling Saints
When your last premiership was 58 years ago, it’s understandable patience is wearing thin for St Kilda supporters. But one Saints great has warned the club’s rise under Ross Lyon is unlikely to come without more pain.
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Saints dasher earns AFL debut
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Suns interim coach calls for ‘passion’
Gold Coast Suns interim coach Steven Kings wants his players’ “heads back in the game” following the sacking of Stuart Dew.
Injury carnage, Dees defeat puts Saints’ finals hopes in danger
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Ratugolea trade talk heating up again
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Team’s stunning response to AFL massacre
A week after they were belted by a record 171 points, the West Coast Eagles have produced a stunning turnaround in form.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
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Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
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Saints commit to Spud’s Game despite poor record
Despite being 0-3 in Spud’s Game celebrations following Friday night’s loss to Brisbane, St Kilda say they remain committed to the important cause.
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