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The low down from those in the knowAFL great Nicky Winmar is sad to see indigenous players still being abused 20 years after he made his symbolic stand against racism in sport.
Sydney coach John Longmire doesn’t like talking about hoodoos whether he breaks them or not.
Suns’ Smith is latest AFL knee victim
By AAP, TodayGold Coast ruckman Zac Smith is the latest player to have his season cut short as part of a plague of serious knee injuries that has swept the AFL.
Lions duo face AFL suspensions
By AAP, TodayBrisbane coach Michael Voss has backed his team’s aggression against Essendon, despite losing defenders Daniel Merrett and Justin Clarke to AFL suspensions.
I applaud Cameron Rose’s article on the Western Bulldogs this morning and without looking like I am doubling up, I had planned to write about the Dogs after last Saturday’s shocker against the Gold Coast.
St Kilda coach says he’ll keep the faith
By Steve Larkin, 20 May 2013Coach Scott Watters appealed to St Kilda supporters to keep the faith after the Saints’ downward spiral continued with a 40-point away loss to Adelaide on Sunday.
The Melbourne Football Club is in the most dire state of any AFL side since Fitzroy in 1996, yet their stunning on-field mediocrity has been made to look positively finals-like by the Western Bulldogs in the last twelve months between winters.
Demons’ Dawes promises strong effort
By Greg Buckle, 20 May 2013
Melbourne AFL recruit Chris Dawes is promising supporters the Demons won’t lapse into another lacklustre display like the one they gave in last week’s embarrassing loss to Gold Coast.
Jolly clash to revive AFL bump debate
By Tristan Rayner, 20 May 2013
The question of whether the bump is being wiped out will flare again on Monday as the AFL match review panel assesses a clash involving Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly.
Richmond hold AFL top-eight spot
By Greg Buckle, 20 May 2013Richmond held their spot in the AFL’s top eight with a hard-fought 34-point win against the under-siege Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.
It could take five years: Demons coach Neeld
By Robert Grant, 19 May 2013Melbourne coach Mark Neeld has warned frustrated supporters it could be up to five years before the Demons are competitive in the AFL.
Staker seals Lions win
By Sam Lienert, 19 May 2013Brisbane’s Brent Staker kicked the winning goal in his first AFL match for more than a year to seal an upset victory over Essendon on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleEssendon continue to bomb out
By Trevine, Today
Essendon continue to excite then crumble in typical fashion as they frustrate club membership as a football team that dazzle then disintegrate.
Why the easybeats can be the hardest to defeat
By johnhunt92, TodayI empathised with Alistair Clarkson when he called a reporter from the AFL’s website a not-so very nice name.
My open-letter to AFL supporters
By Callam P, 20 May 2013
Hello generic AFL supporter, we have never met but I was sitting nearby on Saturday afternoon.
A conference system won’t provide AFL equality
By Alfred Chan, 20 May 2013Every year people complain about the AFL fixtures. It leads for calls to replace the current system with a US-style conference system, but unfortunately it would not solve any competition equality problems.
Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda: AFL live scores, blog
By mds1970, 19 May 2013
Adelaide Crows and St Kilda conclude Round 8 this evening with the Saints looking to build on their win over the Blues on Monday night football. Join us on The Roar for live scores and commentary from the final match of the round.
Richmond vs Melbourne: AFL live scores, blog
By Simon McInerney, 19 May 2013
Richmond get the opportunity to continue their move up the AFL ladder when they meet lowly Melbourne at the MCG this afternoon. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 3.20pm AEST.
Carlton vs Port Adelaide: AFL live scores
By The Roar, 19 May 2013
A massive game to help wrap up Round 8 of AFL at Etihad Stadium as Carlton and Port Adelaide take to the park. Live scores start from 3.20pm AEST.
Are we witnessing the best debut season ever?
By Jackson Clark, 19 May 2013
Are we witnessing the best first year from a youngster in the AFL ever? Gold Coast’s Jaeger O’Meara has taken the football world by storm this year and is currently the hot favourite to take out the AFL’s Rising Star Award.
History repeats for Nic Naitanui
By Ash Lemson, 19 May 2013Flashback to Round 21 2005, and Fremantle Dockers ruckman Justin Longmuir takes a screamer with 10 seconds to go. Fremantle are a point down.
Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans: AFL live scores, blog
By Dinny Navaratnam, 18 May 2013
The Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers will battle out a defensive struggle on Saturday night. Join our live blog with scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST.
Collingwood vs Geelong: AFL live scores, blog
By Brodie Chivers, 18 May 2013
Collingwood and Geelong both started the season with premiership expectations – square off in a battle of two teams headed in different directions after Round 7. Stay with us on this page for live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST for this epic battle.
Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs: AFL live scores
By The Roar, 18 May 2013Saturday twilight at Metricon Stadium has the Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs doing battle in an intriguing clash. Live scores begins from the opening bounce at 4.40pm AEST.
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Pope Paul VII says: The elephant juice in the room....
dexx says: Zero enthusiasm from the commentary describing play on this page, usually the people doing it are very good....
The Great Poohdini says: Sustainability Matt. Both Geelong & Collingwood were up in those periods yet are still in the mix. If you compare all aspects those four clubs its pretty obvious to see the key differences. Wealthy teams will be able to stay up longer while once...
Jacques of Lilydale says: This is another example of a media beat up. All Clarkson called him was a Cock Head, off camera supposedly! He deserved it. He'd be better off working on Channel Nine's A Current Affair where they have turned this sort of rubbish in to an art form. T...
micka says: Haha I love that too. Your first of each call defines how you call for the rest of the game."Who the faaaaaarrrrrrrkkssssss meant to be on HIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM?!?!?!?!?!"...
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