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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29:  Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates kicking a goal during the round six AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 29, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Blues stun Swans in MCG upset

CARLTON has shocked Sydney at the MCG to storm to its second win for the season, sparked by top performances from Matthew Wright and Alex Silvgani, who limited Lance Franklin’s influence.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28:  Toby Greene of the Giants makes a late hit on Caleb Daniel of the Bulldogs during the round six AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Western Bulldogs at UNSW Canberra Oval on April 28, 2017 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/AFL Media/Getty Images)

‘Players are not target of umpires’

UMPIRES’ boss Peter Schwab has rubbished claims players with bad behaviour records are targetted after Toby Greene was heard being told he had been getting “close to the edge”.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22:  Swans players look dejected after the round five AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground on April 22, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/AFL Media/Getty Images)

How to turn Swans’ miserable season around

SYDNEY Swans are in the midst of a crisis after their worst in 24 years. If history is a guide, their finals hopes are shot. Neil Cordy looks at five things they must do to turn their fortunes around.

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Sydney Swans AFL player Kieren Jack takes part in a training session in Sydney on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The Swans will host the Port Adelaide Power in round 1 of the AFL season on March 25. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING

The Barometer: Star Swan sidelined

UPDATE: JOHN Longmire on Kieren Jack, likely Tiger changes for its trip to Adelaide, a serious blow for Fremantle and how will Melbourne cover its ruck crisis? INJURY LIST

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