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Emerging Bomber out with sore ankle

Michael Gleeson Jake Carlisle, one of the emerging stars of the competition this year, has been forced out of the side to play Greater Western Sydney with an ankle injury suffered on Anzac Day.

Magpies wait for Williams

Michael Gleeson As Collingwood contemplates how to stop the freedom with which better sides open it up, the first consideration was how to restructure its back line.

One-kick thrillers

Michael Gleeson Cats have won more games decided by a kick or less than any other team since 2009.

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One wrong step puts Crows on the back foot

Michael Gleeson Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson may have to overhaul forward set-up.

Cats confident on Rivers' injury

Michael Gleeson Jared Rivers' knee looked bad when he started Saturday's game in bandages and worse when he finished it, subbed out with further injury to the knee.

Tigers must review standing orders

Michael Gleeson Richmond's inability to close out tight games is not a rogue issue but a common theme.

Magpie close to call-up

Michael Gleeson Almost-forgotten recruit Clinton Young may begin playing in the VFL in the next fortnight.

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Pendlebury lashes Collingwood midfielders

Michael Gleeson As Essendon celebrated finally overcoming Collingwood on Anzac Day and breaking a seven-game winless record against the Magpies, Collingwood acting captain Scott Pendlebury lashed his fellow...

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President who pulled on the boots

Michael Gleeson Jim Sharp was president of Collingwood when he pulled on the boots and ran out to play. No other president had done it before. None has done so since.

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Seeds is home

Michael Gleeson Paul Seedsman refused to go out the night David Zaharakis pulled the rug from Collingwood's Anzac Day. He was due to go to a party with friends, but rang them to say he was staying home.

O'Brien battles back into the light

Michael Gleeson Harry O'Brien didn't want to be a leader last year. He didn't know what he wanted to do, he was in a dark place.

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Jamison's run: a bright spot in Blues' defence

Michael Gleeson Defender's run one of the pieces that has fallen neatly into place for Mick Malthouse

North blasts into gear

Michael Gleeson North Melbourne breaks its duck for season 2013 in fine style.

A Majak moment

Michael Gleeson Majak Daw's first brief appearance at the senior level thrills the crowd.

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North's first win may be costly

Michael Gleeson Key forward Drew Petrie reported for a bump on Brisbane's Rohan Bewick

Ball nears return after knee injury

Michael Gleeson It was 12 months ago to the round last week that Luke Ball did his knee.

No conflict, says ASADA chairman

Michael Gleeson Brian Ward says no conflict of interest in his role with the sports drug investigator.

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Goddard march to Dons could prove a winner for all

Michael Gleeson Essendon is, plainly, a better side for the fact Brendon Goddard is a Bomber.

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Dons forced into changes

Michael Gleeson Essendon forced to make five changes to its undefeated side, but has more critically named full-forward Michael Hurley to take on St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Jackson's rescue mission

Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson AFL chief Andrew Demetriou urged former Essendon boss Peter Jackson to step in and run an uncompromised review of the crisis-ridden Melbourne Football Club.