Tom Hird of the Borough in action during the 2026 Smithy's VFL Round 3 match between Port Melbourne and Sydney Swans at ETU Stadium. Picture: Rob Lawson/AFL Photos

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- All top-six sides who played in Round 5 suffered a loss
- Top eight sides all equal on points a quarter of the way through the season
- GWS' scoring dominance
- Can you trust the Swans?
- Interview with Port Melbourne captain Tom Hird
- The intriguing matches worth watching in Round 6

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