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IF ...
they've lost 10 of 10 already and still have GWS, Richmond, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs to come ...
THEN ...
the last winless VFL/AFL season by Fitzroy in 1964 starts to come into unfortunate focus.
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12:29
Nicks: 'We ran out of gas'
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes his players lost their legs following a short break and 'armwrestle' against the Demons
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05:16
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06:54
Goodwin: Gawn needs 'some protection at some stage'
Simon Goodwin says it felt good to be back on the winners list and believes his side are on the right track again after last week's disappointment
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00:36
Viney salutes after final-term special
Jack Viney caps off a wonderful performance with his second goal of the game in some style
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00:51
Benny Crocker or bend it Crocker?
Adelaide have a small sniff after recruit Ben Crocker conjures a stunning snap on goal
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00:43
Hand it to Harley, he'll do the rest
Harley Bennell is given rein to use his brilliant skill and makes his mark with a wonderful snap
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00:25
Himmelberg spills it, then crumbs it, then bends it
Elliott Himmelberg does it all himself and finishes with a delightful snap on goal to give the Crows some much-needed momentum
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00:55
Hostile reaction after contentious ruck free to Jackson
A contentious free kick awarded to Melbourne youngster Luke Jackson raises a big debate
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00:43
Mayhem in the square as Viney stands tall
Jack Viney is the beneficiary of a manic clash in the goalsquare and earns his first goal
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00:24
Demon's dangerous tackle leaves young Crow stunned
Adelaide youngster Will Hamill is in bad shape after being slung in a tackle by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen
IF ...
it wasn't obvious before Tuesday night's very disappointing loss to Richmond ...
THEN ...
it is now. The Lions are under the psychological spell of the dominant team of the past three seasons. Round 23 and a qualifying final last year, and now round 10 of 2020. It's a worry.
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07:08
Practice doesn't make perfect for wayward Lions: Fagan
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 10's match against Richmond
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07:15
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06:02
Dimma praises off-field nice guy for bringing fighting fury
Watch Richmond's press conference after round 10's match against Brisbane
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00:47
Dancing 'Tiger King' loves Riewoldt's fourth goal
It's great to have crowds involved at the footy
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00:33
Insane Dusty kick shows his sublime skills
Dustin Martin pulls off something very few have the talent to do in the AFL
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01:31
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00:42
Bolton goes the journey from 70-plus metres
Richmond midfielder Shai Bolton with the ultimate centre clearance
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00:37
Fagan fumes at young Lion's rush of blood
Sam Skinner decides to play-on and immediately regrets his decision
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00:36
You can't go wrong when Cotch, Dusty and Jack are on
The cream rises for Richmond and ends with the Jack Riewoldt goal
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00:38
IF ...
the people selecting the Virgin Australia AFL All Australian team haven't done so already ...
THEN ...
they need to realise Jacob Weitering is putting together the type of season that is worthy of a jacket.
IF ...
dad Peter kicked one of the all-time great goals with a banana from the boundary line of the left pocket of VFL Park in a qualifying final in 1990 ...
THEN ...
son Josh kicked the 2020 season's best with a banana from the right pocket of the Gabba on Thursday night. The Pies' entire season was on the line at the moment the ball left his boot. It is alive – again – because of that Daicos kick.
IF ...
the Bombers want to get the doubters off their back ...
THEN ...
it's simple. Beat the Giants on Friday night. With that postponed match from round three still up their sleeve, it'd set them up nicely. But having struggled against the Crows and then being smashed by the Lions in the past two matches, I'm now in the doubt camp.
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05:08
Worsfold: 'We didn’t put them under anywhere near enough pressure'
Watch Essendon's press conference after round nine's match against Brisbane
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07:50
Fagan: 'It was a great team performance'
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round nine's match against Essendon
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06:33
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01:33
Four-goal Cameron celebrates long-term deal in style
Brisbane, look forward to many more years of Charlie Cameron dominating like this
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00:24
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00:33
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00:32
Rev it up, Cameron's kicked a cracker
Charlie Cameron, take a bow after this incredible piece of play
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00:46
Sneaky Hipwood helps 'Big O' in the pocket
Brisbane's forwards think their way to a great goal on an angle
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00:25
Debutant Draper's brilliant hanger
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper excites on debut through a great mark
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00:42
Smith the spark with both Bombers goals
Devon Smith playing his part as Essendon hang in the contest
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00:30
Running Neale steps things up a notch
Clean pick-up from Bailey and Brisbane's star midfielder does the rest
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00:28
New contract, same goal sense from Charlie
An early goal for Charlie Cameron after signing a long-term deal at the Lions
IF ...
it was a 'dead' kick last Sunday post-final siren for David Mundy, with the Dockers having already secured the win against the Pies ...
THEN ...
of course he kicked the goal anyway. That’s what he does. Tigers supporters will remember him doing that when it mattered, in 2017. Even at 35, a gun, and hope he keeps going for another couple years.
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12:56
Bucks: 'They were hungrier to win it'
Nathan Buckley concedes his side didn't match the same desperation and desire shown by the Dockers and also speaks out about his lockdown mishap
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07:10
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08:17
Longmuir: 'We didn't have any passengers'
Justin Longmuir says he was most pleased that he witnessed '22 committed players' all contribute towards a high-pressure game that outran the Pies
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00:56
Crowd rises as Crowden rides bumps and snaps truly
Mitch Crowden bounces off a few Magpies before loading up a precise snap on goal
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00:42
Wow, that's one stunning check-Sidey
Steele Sidebottom marks his return with a mesmerising checkside shot at goal
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00:57
Moore leaves Fyfe, loses hairband and his man
Nat Fyfe is left all on his own after his direct opponent Darcy Moore elects to charge at another contest
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00:56
Stadium holds its breath after Schultz steers footy
Lachie Schultz produces an epic dribbler on goal and watches it trickle through after a series of bounces
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00:21
Hot Pies sparked after mighty Maynard mark
Brayden Maynard wows the crowd after a huge hanger near the boundary
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00:50
Sier inspired after long-awaited opener
Brayden Sier lets out some emotion after nailing a terrific opening goal in his return to footy
IF ...
we haven't yet seen him in the navy blue and white hoops ...
THEN ...
Josh Jenkins might still emerge as a key to the Cats' premiership surge. Going very nicely, this club. Jenkins a potential X-factor in the run to, and through, finals.
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06:29
Shaw 'hopes the best' for injured Brown
Rhyce Shaw says it's too early to determine the extent of the knee injury to key forward Ben Brown, but hopes the outcome of the scans is not severe
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11:26
Scott 'disappointed' by inaccuracy, despite win
Chris Scott lamented his side's conversion rate and believes they could have produced a more 'exciting spectacle' if they took their chances
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05:57
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01:09
Miers inspires with career-best haul
Gryan Miers was at his crafty best with four fantastic goals in the win over the Roos
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00:56
Duncan's dazzling dribbler after full-steam Danger
Patrick Dangerfield explodes out of the middle and kicks the ball inside 50 where Lachlan Fogarty and Mitch Duncan work some magic
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01:23
Hall answers the call with beauty of a ball
Aaron Hall takes his chance on a tight angle and keeps the Kangaroos in the fight
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01:10
How does Tomahawk make both these look easy?
Tom Hawkins at his tantalising best after a terrific mark and equally impressive finish from the boundary
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00:36
Simpson strike as slick as you like
Sam Simpson conjures a cool soccer finish right in front of goal to extend the Cats' lead
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00:56
Happy Hosie jumped on by Roos after debut goals
North Melbourne first-gamer Lachlan Hosie earns two goals in the opening term after drawing free kicks in inviting positions
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00:52
Huge Roo blow as returning Brown limps off
North Melbourne have a big concern with key forward Ben Brown leaving the field after appearing to hurt his knee
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01:08
One of the best, yet wildest, first ever AFL goals
Zach Guthrie somehow manages to land an inside-out torpedo to notch a memorable first major in the AFL
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01:08
Majak opens door for Mahony in a minute
The Roos are off to a perfect start after Jack Mahony shows a nice step to snare his side's first
IF ...
you get the chance to be near a TV whenever the Suns are playing this year ...
THEN ...
plonk yourself on a couch, relax, and watch the guy in No.22. We're witnessing the debut season of a young man with near-magical talent in Izak Rankine.
IF ...
this club wants to re-ignite its pursuit of a flag ...
THEN ...
it needs to belt Essendon on Friday night, take stock in a round 11 bye, beat Sydney in Perth in round 12, and get Toby properly fit.
IF ...
the Hawks can maintain the form they found from late in the first quarter against Carlton in round nine, when they retrieved a 31-point deficit to win easily ...
THEN ...
they'll be thereabouts as a finals prospect. We'll know if they're the real-deal soon – Fremantle and West Coast, both in Perth, then the Power in Adelaide.
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14:13
Clarkson: 'The media's got every right to ask questions'
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round nine's match against Carlton
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05:51
Teague: 'We didn't have enough guys get their jobs done'
Watch Carlton's press conference after round nine's match against Hawthorn
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07:41
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00:48
Check out the workrate from bursting Wingard
Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard earns every bit of this goal
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00:38
It's jump-on Jarman time with a goal on his return
Jarman Impey kicks a goal in his first game for 12 months and his teammates celebrate
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00:46
Staggering surge as Smith gives Hawks the lead
Hawthorn veteran Isaac Smith kicks his second goal and puts his side in front
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00:41
Inventive Hawk creates Day-light for special first goal
Will Day takes the game on and is rewarded with a career milestone
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00:56
Launching Levi and the Blues are red hot
Levi Casboult takes a strong grab and kicks Carlton's third goal to no reply
IF ...
there were some nervous moments in the first three quarters for the Dees against the Crows on Wednesday night ...
THEN ...
when it was all played out, they did exactly what they needed to do. At 4-5, with the postponed round three match against Essendon up their sleeve, still have potential to make a run in 2020.
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12:29
Nicks: 'We ran out of gas'
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes his players lost their legs following a short break and 'armwrestle' against the Demons
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05:16
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06:54
Goodwin: Gawn needs 'some protection at some stage'
Simon Goodwin says it felt good to be back on the winners list and believes his side are on the right track again after last week's disappointment
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00:36
Viney salutes after final-term special
Jack Viney caps off a wonderful performance with his second goal of the game in some style
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00:51
Benny Crocker or bend it Crocker?
Adelaide have a small sniff after recruit Ben Crocker conjures a stunning snap on goal
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00:43
Hand it to Harley, he'll do the rest
Harley Bennell is given rein to use his brilliant skill and makes his mark with a wonderful snap
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00:25
Himmelberg spills it, then crumbs it, then bends it
Elliott Himmelberg does it all himself and finishes with a delightful snap on goal to give the Crows some much-needed momentum
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00:55
Hostile reaction after contentious ruck free to Jackson
A contentious free kick awarded to Melbourne youngster Luke Jackson raises a big debate
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00:43
Mayhem in the square as Viney stands tall
Jack Viney is the beneficiary of a manic clash in the goalsquare and earns his first goal
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00:24
Demon's dangerous tackle leaves young Crow stunned
Adelaide youngster Will Hamill is in bad shape after being slung in a tackle by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen
IF ...
Ben Cunnington doesn't play again this year ...
THEN ...
deeper questions need to be asked why he was cleared to play when barely able to walk even before the start of round five - the last time he's been seen this year.
IF ...
you're familiar with the phrase "moment of truth" ...
THEN ...
for Port Adelaide, it arrives on Saturday night in the form of the again rampant, two-flags-from-the-past-three-seasons, Richmond. I'm backing the Power in. Reckon there's something special unfolding for Kenny this year.
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11:54
'It's one that got away': Beveridge
Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round ten's match against Port Adelaide
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06:33
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08:17
Hinkley: 'We've been able to conquer a lot of things'
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round ten's match against Western Bulldogs
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00:48
Sheer desperation from Butters deserves a goal
Zak Butters throws himself at the ball and the tap is on a platter for Kane Farrell
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00:43
Charlie the monster outmuscles for a one-hander
Port Adelaide beast Charlie Dixon uses his strength and pulls down a great mark
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00:29
Duursma all courage in three-way collision
Port Adelaide young star Xavier Duursma takes a strong mark in defence
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00:25
Is Mayes in trouble for hard hit on Dunkley?
Sam Mayes could face MRO scrutiny for this hit against Josh Dunkley
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01:05
From elation to anguish as Power debutant's goal ruled out
On debut, you have to feel for Boyd Woodcock here
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00:52
Wines' misguided aggression gifts Weightman the opener
Ollie Wines releases his frustrations on Cody Weightman and it costs a 50m pen and goal
IF ...
the club itself has awoken from its little slumber (five wins from the past six matches) ...
THEN ...
the big man up forward, Tom Lynch, exploded back to life on Tuesday in the big victory against Brisbane. Dangerous signs for the rest of the comp.
IF ...
Dan Butler was on the open market right now ...
THEN ...
he'd be worth about 40 picks higher than the pick No.56 the Saints gave the Tigers last year. Forget Jack Martin and Tim Kelly. This guy, to this point of 2020 anyway, is the recruit of the year.
IF ...
the Swans have now lost six of the past seven and will seemingly finish round 10 in second last place on the ladder ...
THEN ...
I don't see any reason to risk Buddy Franklin in 2020, even if he's declared fit.
IF ...
big Josh Kennedy has bagged 11 in the past two matches and has a bye this round ...
THEN ...
he's going to be primed for the seven-match run home. A big three matches present immediately – Carlton, Hawthorn, GWS.
IF ...
Naughton doesn't get back soon ...
THEN ...
this season will slip away. Massive match on Saturday against Brisbane.
ISSUE OF THE WEEK
IF ...
anyone missed it during the week ...
THEN ...
I'll repeat what I've been saying seemingly forever. There is no pure independence in any major media organisation, anywhere in the world. Spare me the pathetic straw man argument trotted out by Tim Watson, the "without fear or favour" rubbish that never actually existed anyway offered by so many others, and realise your own organisations are even more conflicted than this one.
