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2013 AFL round nine teams
The selected teams for round nine of the 2013 AFL home-and-away season, starting with the Collingwood-Sydney clash at the MCG on Friday night.
Sheedy genius laid groundwork for indigenous input
Matthew Lloyd Kevin Sheedy is often accused of occupying a different planet to the rest of us, but I don't think there is anyone else in the history of the game who has had a bigger impact on and off the field.
Racism an intolerable scourge: McVeigh rallies to mate's cause
David Sygall Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh believes the alleged racial vilification of Adam Goodes on Friday night should serve as a lesson to all young people that there is no place for racism anywhere in...
Eagles deliver another lesson
David Sygall Giants suffer another big loss, this time a 100-point drubbing by the Eagles.
Giant gap in battle of west
David Sygall It's not getting any easier for the Giants. This time it was a 100-point drubbing by West Coast, 23.17.155 to 8.7.55.
All Hawks on Gazza watch
Robert Grant The hard-running Gold Coast captain is every opposition team's dilemma.
Birds of a feather
Emma Quayle Young Hawks Bradley Hill and Jed Anderson are learning to spread their wings.
Near misses can inspire North: Goldstein
Sam Lienert Just one goal more in three games would have kept Roos in the top four.
Martin stars, eyes senior berth
Brent Diamond Collingwood could look to elevate another mature-age recruit from the rookie list this week.
Grimes, Tigers talk
Jon Pierik Dylan Grimes is hopeful of a two-year contract extension at Richmond.
Dogs relish a win at last
Rohan Connolly This was a win in which the Dogs just kept coming, again and again.
Cats yet to produce the cream: Scott
Ashley Porter Chris Scott delivers frightening message - that Geelong is not playing at its best.
Jones keeps faith in Gold despite another huge loss
Brent Diamond The Gold is on the bottom of the table and winless after seven rounds.
Demetriou against punishing clubs for race-hate actions of fans
Jon Pierik AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has ruled out introducing strict punishment measures for clubs whose fans have been found to have racially abused a player.
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Port unable to stop Cats' run
Ashley Porter The Power gave Geelong a nine-goal start before it kicked its first.
Hard-fought, Blue-collar win
Andrew Stafford, Brisbane This wasn't a game that will be remembered for its skill; it was won mostly on grunt.
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Swan casts doubt over listless Pies
Jon Pierik Brownlow medallist admits inconsistent Collingwood does not yet belong with competition's elite.
Taking their chance
Jake Niall It's not just crowds, but also clubs that have come a long way in embracing indigenous players.
