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Liam Ryan had a day out for the Saints, following last week’s bag of five goals with another six on Sunday against GWS.

Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan

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Angus Sheldrick and Chad Warner of the Swans celebrate a goal.

Swans superstar Heeney reveals Cox’s rev-up to their leaders before furious comeback

After Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.

  • Danny Russell and Roy Ward
Four inductees

How the ‘Baby Bomber’ who got thrown to the wolves became a hall-of-fame 400-gamer

Dustin Fletcher joined Gary Ablett jnr, Tim Evans, David Kantilla, John Worsfold, and Hayden Kennedy in the Australian Football Hall of Fame as West Australian Bill Walker was elevated to Legend status.

  • Peter Ryan
Four inductees

‘Fletch’, ‘the Little Master’ and ‘Woosha’: The greats now recognised in the hall of fame

Geelong and Gold Coast champion Gary Ablett has been honoured for his glittering contribution to the game, joining his father and namesake in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

  • Scott Spits, Russell Bennett and Jake Niall
Jye Amiss of the Dockers kicks the ball.

Are Freo the team to beat this season? Behind the Bunbury belting where nothing went wrong

Meanwhile, on the same day, the Eagles didn’t just lose the match, but also their most consistent player to date this season. How will this impact West Coast’s hopes for the season ahead?

  • Paddy Sweeney
Alastair Clarkson.

‘We were dreadful’: Clarkson slams Roos after horror loss; Power hold on over Eagles in a thriller

After the Dockers annihilated North Melbourne in Bunbury, the Lions returned to form in the Q-Clash. Super Saturday then closed out with the Power surviving a late scare against the Eagles.

  • Roy Ward and Russell Bennett
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Carlton are back in the finals race after three wins in a row.

It’s time to take notice of the AFL’s top 10. It’s a game changer

Carlton and West Coast are a genuine chance to play finals this season, despite winning just four of their first 12 games.

  • Peter Ryan
Terry Daniher with Essendon’s interim coach Dean Solomon on Tuesday.

Terry Daniher urges Dons to ‘fight on’; Matthew Lloyd distances himself from Hird push

The premiership skipper said the Dons can’t hide from their predicament, but he urged them to harness the example of his legendary brother, Neale Daniher.

  • Scott Spits
St Kilda Saints coach Ross Lyon.

Is St Kilda’s AFL spending spree paying off? The numbers are in

St Kilda’s off-season recruiting spree should have the Saints well-placed to make the top 10, but it’s been a struggle so far – and may not get any easier in the run home.

  • Jon Pierik
Mason Cox and Jye Amiss celebrate a goal.

Fremantle bullied the defending premiers. Here’s how they can keep their hot streak alive

Fremantle couldn’t have been more impressive on their way to an 11th straight win, making the Lions look second rate.

  • Paddy Sweeney