There was an injection of youth at Brisbane in the QClash, but it was a veteran leading the way in the big win over the Suns.

✍: Callum Dick

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Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he and his club are ready for the heat that will come after their disappointing loss to Hawthorn.

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Eight rounds in, and the AFL might not be panicking, but it certainly needs to take notice of a big issue impacting the product, writes MARK ROBINSON, in his likes and dislikes from round 8.

ROBBO'S TACKLE: bit.ly/3QsL0uH

Is Tom Liberatore in trouble for this slam tackle on Hawk Will Day?

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Giant Callum Brown has learnt his fate after his big hit on Sydney's Tom McCartin.

✍: Jay Clark

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The Giants are taking solace in the fact they are far from finished the product even at 6-2, after a disappointing loss to Sydney on Saturday.

✍: Lachlan McKirdy

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Essendon expects Sam Draper and Jye Caldwell will be available for Saturday’s early-season test against Greater Western Sydney.

✍: Jon Ralph

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'When recruiters asked Jake who he modelled his game on, he'd always say Sloane'.

Spoke to people close to Soligo on: How he slipped to pick 36, thinking he'll captain, his deal to 2029, his humble personality, 'best' footy smarts &
Sloane comparisons.
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Brad Scott says he was disappointed with Sam Draper's comments about Luke Beveridge and that the Bombers ruckman knew exactly how disappointed he was.

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Could an injection of youth solve the Dees' recent September woes?

✍: Jon Ralph

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North Melbourne didn’t really get close on the scoreboard in their clash with St Kilda, going down by 38 points, but Alastair Clarkson saw some positive signs for the 0-8 Roos.

#AFLSaintsNorth

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With the match on the line — and 52 seconds on the clock — Carlton was denied a freekick for insufficient intent.

Sam Landsberger says it was a “mind boggling” non-decision.

EARLY TACKLE 👉 bit.ly/3y8uU3a

When Darcy Wilson stayed out on the ground after being winded in a collision with George Wardlaw on Saturday it wasn’t to avoid an HIA test but a statement of the Saints culture according to Ross Lyon.

✍️ Jon Ralph

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Simon Goodwin and Bayley Fritsch, take a bow.

With a perfect plan, and a moment of sheer genius, Melbourne showed the rest of competition how to beat Geelong on Saturday night, writes Glenn McFarlane 👇
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One forward booted 29 - now that's a day out 😳

And, yes, this is legit.

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Jimmy Webster made his return for St Kilda on Saturday afternoon – and Jy Simpkin gave him a warm welcome.

But Webster and the Saints had the very loud last laugh. All the #AFLSaintsNorth fallout 👇
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While Essendon fans were livid at the performance from Jake Kelly on Anzac Day, Brian Taylor and James Brayshaw were both singing his praises.

There's a hidden conflict of interest most listeners wouldn't be aware of. Mark Robinson unpacks it: bit.ly/3w9sNeJ

Collingwood forward Lachie Schultz has been suspended after his brain fade on Friday night - will it be a similar story for Giant Callum Brown?

Get all the latest MRO news + watch the ugly Sydney derby incident here 👇
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🏆 The real deal?

The 'smug' Swans silenced the doubters on Saturday, writes Lachlan McKirdy: bit.ly/4bnXxY6

Was Scott Pendlebury lucky not to be called for insufficient intent last night?

Sam Landsberger gives his take in the Early Tackle: bit.ly/3y8uU3a