Alastair Clarkson ponders over his side's short break, suggesting it could be used as an 'excuse' for why they lacked sharpness

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Matthew Nicks says the club is over the moon after winning their first game of the season and got reassurance they're 'heading in the right direction'

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The Hawks and Crows clash in round 15

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Matthew Nicks lets out some emotion after his inevitable first ever AFL victory is all but in the book

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Hawthorn goalsneak Darren Minchington ignites his side right before the final break with a superb snap on the siren

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Shane McAdam catches the Hawthorn defenders napping when he runs off the mark for a clever major

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Jack Gunston somehow manages to conjure this left-foot effort at goal after a delightful step

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Adelaide youngster Harry Schoenberg follows through with his tackle on Tom Scully after appearing to be well over the boundary

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Lively pair Tyson Stengle and Shane McAdam are inspiring their side after two impressive goal involvements

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Shane McAdam gives the Adelaide faithful something to cheer about early after a super speccy in the forward line

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Conor Glass is forced to leave the field after being collected by Chayce Jones in a heavy collision

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The Eagles and Bombers clash in round 15

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Watch Essendon's press conference after round 15's match against West Coast

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Watch West Coast's press conference after round 15's match against Essendon

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Luke Shuey looks frustrated after coming to the bench with possible hamstring trouble

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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti provides a classic small forwards goal

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Huge turnover and Liam Ryan kicks a goal on the three-quarter time siren

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Andrew McGrath out of action for the remainder of the game

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Essendon respond through James Stewart despite a desperate lunge from Tom Barrass

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West Coast dominating in the middle and Tim Kelly adds the cream

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Bailey Williams stays in control to kick his first goal at AFL level

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A statement at the first bounce from Nic Naitanui in the game's opening goal

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Watch Fremantle's press conference after their round 15 match against Richmond

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Watch Richmond's press conference after round 15's match against Fremantle

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The Tigers and Dockers clash in round 15

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Fremantle stays within reach through an opportunistic goal from Mitchell Crowden

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Jack Riewoldt with a trademark grab

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Fremantle registers the first goal of the third quarter and Michael Walters kicks his first goal in six games

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Richmond extends its lead with a good pick-up and goal from Kamdyn McIntosh

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Richmond defender Noah Balta appears to see the funny side after a free kick against

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Watch Melbourne's press conference after round 15's match against Sydney

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The Swans and Demons clash in round 15

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Watch Sydney's press conference after round 15's match against Melbourne

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Intelligent play from McLean sets up Lewis Taylor for the sealer

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Clayton Oliver sets up James Harmes for a much-needed goal

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Swans star Tom Papley pinpoints youngster Justin McInerney for his first AFL goal

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Luke Parker snaps it from the pocket to put the Swans in front

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Skilful Swan hands it to James Rowbottom who kicks the opener

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David Teague refused to rule out his side's finals chances, stating they have 'belief' they can make the most of the remaining three games if they 'turn up' for all quarters

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Despite the win, Leon Cameron says his side's shocking accuracy in front of goal and fundamental skills were 'not up to the level'

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The Giants and Blues clash in round 15

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Bobby Hill is denied a 50m penalty but goes back and drills the resulting set shot to edge the Giants one step closer

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GWS young gun Jake Riccardi steps up again, this time with two pivotal goals in the final term to inspire his team

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The game was crying out for a goal and Marc Murphy obliges after a neat little soccer

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Carlton's defenders play a nervy game in the backline and are made to pay full price after a Jeremy Finlayson snap

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Paddy Dow and Sam Walsh show some poise in front of the sticks with two crafty kicks

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Jack Martin gets Carlton off the best start possible with a beautiful tackle on Lachie Whitfield, followed by a textbook set shot

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Watch Collingwood's press conference after round 15's match against Brisbane

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Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 15's match against Collingwood

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The Lions and Magpies clash in round 15

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Mason Cox kicks a toe-poke goal and the Pies keep pushing

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Collingwood forward Brody Mihocek with a goal gone begging

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Jarryd Lyons attacks the ball and snaps a beauty and extends Brisbane's lead

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Errant handball gifts Hugh McCluggage a goal and Brayden Maynard targets Mitch Robinson

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Brisbane gun Jarrod Berry pounces on some sloppy defending and extends the Lions' lead

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Brody Mihocek flies across the front of the pack and takes an uncontested mark

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