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JHF avoids major injury, 'another level' for Pies

Jason Horne-Francis has likely avoided serious injury after leaving the field during the Power's loss to Collingwood

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Blues' blitz sees Giants fall to first loss

The Blues have powered past the Giants in an impressive win

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Around the state leagues: Don, Cat close on recalls, axed Hawk fires

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Go inside the complex process of creating the annual AFL premiership season fixture

JHF avoids major injury, 'another level' for Pies

Jason Horne-Francis has likely avoided serious injury after leaving the field during the Power's loss to Collingwood

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Blues' blitz sees Giants fall to first loss

The Blues have powered past the Giants in an impressive win

AFL
match report
Around the state leagues: Don, Cat close on recalls, axed Hawk fires

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

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MATCH REVIEW: Crows gun learns fate for dangerous tackle

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