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Swallow hopes to line up against Eagles

NORTH Melbourne midfielder Andrew Swallow is confident of lining up against West Coast next week despite injuring his knee against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday. The Roos skippe …

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Majak Daw

Let the Majak continue against West Coast

NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott said he is in awe of Majak Daw after his break-out performance against the Western Bulldogs and won’t deny the hype ahead of the Daw and Nic …

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VFL vs WAFL State of Origin

Vics lose to WA for first time since 1991

VICTORIA’S 17-point loss to Western Australia in Northam on Saturday was the first time the Vics lost to WA since 1991. Frankston coach Simon Goosey, who was an assistant to …

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Round 7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

What we learnt AFL Round 7: Western Bulldogs v North Me …

THE Western Bulldogs continue to languish in the bottom four after another spirited but ultimately unsuccessful outing against North Melbourne on Saturday evening. But it is fai …

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Melbourne Demons vs Gold Coast Suns

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Demons vs Suns)

MELBOURNE DEMONS vs GOLD COAST SUNS Sunday 12th May, 4:40pm, MCG GOLD COAST 16.17.113 def MELBOURNE 7.12 (54) …

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GWS Giants vs Adelaide Crows

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Giants vs Crows)

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY GIANTS vs ADELAIDE CROWS Sunday 12th May, 1:10pm, Skoda Stadium GAME OVER: ADELAIDE 29.13 (187) def GWS GIANTS 7.10 (52) …

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Jon Griffin injures his knee

Freo ruck Griffin likely out with knee injury

FREMANTLE managed their first win over Collingwood since the 2008 but have paid the price with yet another injury after ruckman Jon Griffin suffered what is feared to be a ruptured …

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Round 7 Port Adelaide vs Richmond

What we learnt AFL Round 7: Port Adelaide v Richmmond

IN what was a classic crossroads game for Richmond, the Tigers reversed their three-game losing streak with a much needed road win over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium yesterday afte …

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Round 7 Hawthorn vs Sydney

What we learnt AFL Round 7: Hawthorn v Sydney

HAWTHORN has overcome its tough start to its season with a 6-1 record after its 37-point win over Sydney at the MCG on Saturday night. The Hawks horror draw included all of the …

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Round 7 Brisbane vs West Coast

What we learnt AFL Round 7: Brisbane v West Coast

THE effort was there but the Brisbane Lions came up short today in an entertaining game against West Coast at the Gabba. Both teams are down on form in 2013 and it was the visit …

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Fremantle Dockers vs Collingwood Magpies

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Dockers vs Magpies)

FREMANTLE DOCKERS vs COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES Saturday 11th May, 5:40pm, Patersons Stadium GAME OVER: FREMANTLE 15.10.100 def COLLINGWOOD …

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Hawthorn Hawks vs Sydney Swans

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Hawks vs Swans)

HAWTHORN HAWKS vs SYDNEY SWANS Saturday 11th May, 7:40pm, MCG GAME OVER: HAWTHORN 18.11 (119) def SYDNEY 12.10 (82) …

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Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Bulldogs vs Kangaroos)

WESTERN BULLDOGS vs NORTH MELBOURNE KANGAROOS Saturday 11th May, 4:40pm, Etihad Stadium GAME OVER: NORTH MELBOURNE 22.19 (151) def WESTERN BULLDOGS 15.7 (97) …

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Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Lions vs Eagles)

BRISBANE LIONS vs WEST COAST EAGLES Saturday 11th May, 2:10pm, Gabba GAME OVER: WEST COAST 17.6 (108) def BRISBANE 12.10 (82) …

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Port Adelaide Power vs Richmond Tigers

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Power vs Tigers)

PORT ADELAIDE POWER vs RICHMOND TIGERS Saturday 11th May, 1:15pm, AAMI Stadium GAME OVER: RICHMOND 18.6 (114) def PORT ADELAIDE 10.13 (73) …

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Taylor Hunt injures shoulder

Geelong’s Taylor Hunt injures shoulder

AFTER taking care of business against Essednon, Geelong now face the prospect of being without Taylor Hunt after the Cats tagger went down with a right shoulder injury in the firs …

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Round 7 Geelong vs Essendon

What we learnt AFL Round 7: Geelong vs Essendon

IN front of a packed Etihad Stadium, Geelong has put on a third quarter clinic to runaway 28 point winners against a bewildered Essendon. The two undefeated teams fought furiously, …

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Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers

AFL Scores Round 7, 2013 (Geelong vs Essendon)

GEELONG CATS vs ESSENDON BOMBERS Friday 10th May, 7:50pm, Etihad Stadium GAME OVER: GEELONG 17.11 (113) def ESSENDON 11.19 (85) …

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Exit to MCG Open

Papsphere: AFL Round 7 2013 Preview

Football Nation’s roving reporter DANIEL PAPROTH gives us his take and his picks on the first games of Round 7.   Geelong vs Essendon Friday 7:50 Etihad Stadium There is a …

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Chris Judd

Chris Judd signs on for one more year

FORMER Carlton captain Chris Judd has signed a contract extension that will add one year to his current deal and keep him with the club through to the end of the 2014 season. And …

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AFL logo

AFL Teams Round 7, 2013

GEELONG CATS v ESSENDON Friday 10th May, 7:50pm, Etihad Stadium Geelong B: Andrew Mackie, Tom Lonergan, Corey Enright HB: Cameron Guthrie, Harry Taylor, Taylor Hunt C: Mitch Duncan …

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Essendon Football Club

Bombers re-sign Dyson Heppell

THE Essendon Football Club has announced that Dyson Heppell has agreed to a two year contract extension with the club. Heppell, 20, won the Ron Evans Medal in 2011 as the NAB Ris …

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Chris Judd

Daily One Liners: 8 May 2013

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Are we seeing the first signs of decline in the magnificent career of Chris Judd or at this stage of his football life can he only get himself up for t …

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Sandringham vs Northern Blues

The Great Zebras Comeback

IN thrilling scenes at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham defeated the Northern Blues by 13 points, after trailing by as much as 38 points at the 20 minute mark in the third qua …

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Injury Report

UPDATE: Club by Club Injury List (8 May 2013)

WELCOME to the latest instalment of Football Nation’s unofficial AFL injury list as we approach Round 7 of the 2013 season. We continue to trawl the web, looking at each …

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Round 6 Infographic

Infographic: How often do the favourites win?

THE other night I filled a couple of spare hours watching Kirk Jones’ 2012 ‘comedy’ “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. A ‘heartfelt& …

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Ivan Maric

Daily One Liners: 7 May 2013

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric has made a promising recovery from an ankle injury and is considered a chance to face Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Satu …

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Bradley Hill

Rising Star Nominee Round 6: Bradley Hill (Hawthorn)

SLICK Hawthorn small forward Bradley Hill has received the round six AFL NAB Rising Star nomination. The 19 year old impressed in just his 11th match as a pro. He collected 17 disp …

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Arryn Siposs

Daily One Liners: 6 May 2013

(DAILY ONE LINERS) Pictured: Saints utility Arryn Siposs is relishing the opportunity to forge a goal-kicking partnership with St Kilda skipper Nick Riewoldt …

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MRP

Match Review Panel Findings (Round 6)

ST KILDA battler Justin Koschitzke can accept two matches upon an early guilty plea for striking Collingwood young gun Jamie Elliot. The incident occurred during the second quarter …

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