AFL Saturday: 'I think players need to sharpen up ... I'm not sure I feel sorry for you'
AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 17.
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Bulldogs rain on Shinboner's parade
After a competitive first half the Bulldogs managed to prevail over North Melbourne who were celebrating their club's centenary. Libba won't be forgetting his 250th match any time soon. Is Michael Voss coaching for his career as the Blues face archrivals Collingwood tonight? Should Brisbane be concerned about their recent home game record? Plus, the team preview the remaining matches of Round 17.
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Which underdog are you tipping this round?
With a full complement of nine matches being played this weekend, all cross the great divide between ninth and tenth, Roosy and Poppy make cases for teams that can cause upsets. North Melbourne will be celebrating 100 years of their Shinboner spirit, can the Bulldogs rain on their parade in Libba’s 250th? Plus who’s Roosy’s team of the round to look out for?
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Lynch's long ban, ump bumps and club's injury stock take
Richmond's Tom Lynch has been handed a five-week suspension for his strike for Jordon Butts, what message is the AFL sending to its players with the longest ban of the season? The AFL is also cracking down on players’ careless contact with umpires, is this a bit harsh when very few of the offenses are deliberate? Plus, how are teams handling their injury list and how will it affect their finals preparations?
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‘Absolute garbage’ wildcard round concept and Lynch’s tribunal fate
Tom Lynch has a date with the tribunal tonight and with the AFL's focus on action, not outcome, we're set to see him sidelined for at least a month. The sun-seeking AFL are meeting on the Gold Coast, a wildcard round and academies are on the agenda. Plus, Robert Walls is being honoured with his name on a medal awarded to the best-on-ground between Brisbane and Carlton, a fitting tribute for man who has left such a legacy on the game.
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