The crucial cogs of AFL's Round 7: Which players need to be the difference makers?
We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a difference this week, starting with the ANZAC Day games.
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We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a difference this week, starting with the ANZAC Day games.
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The future looks bright for Jelacic.
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The way Rodrigues is playing displays how sorely missed he is at City.
I am a big fan of Burgess and was happy to see him in the starting 11.
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Thanks Grem. Germain, Lewis and Jake Hollman have also performed well throughout the season.
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The heading of this article says it all, unfortunately Arnie will stick with Duke up front.
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Chief is doing a good job with balancing youth and experience.
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Interested in your thoughts, as to whether the Roar need Aldred and if you think O’Shea is a better captain.
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Would Rudan have complained that much if the Wanderers had won?
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