Hawthorn's flag aspirations exposed as Richmond secure 10-goal win at the MCG.
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Praise for Alex Silvagni, who will make his first appearance of the season in Sunday's western derby.
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The West Australian chief football writer Mark Duffield on where the derby will be won and lost.

A five-goal last quarter sees Collingwood beat Adelaide by 26 points. 09:37 pm
South Australia win State clash with 14-point win over gutsy WA. 03:19 pm
Geelong continue to lose the contested possession count but still alive for finals. 12:42 pm
St Kilda's injury-hit ruck stocks spark talk of a new recruiting system. 03:32 pm
John Worsfold’s vast achievement over 452 games in 23 years leaves me in no doubt that he deserves to be recognised as WA’s all-time football great. May 26, 2012, 12:22 pm
The West Australian chief football writer Mark Duffield on the 12 big derby dilemmas. May 26, 2012, 11:29 am
Essendon have moved to top spot in the AFL after comfortably accounting for GWS but the Bombers were far from impressive. May 26, 2012, 9:39 pm
A devastating five-minute burst at the start of the match cost WA their defence of the Haydn Bunton Cup for contests against South Australia. May 26, 2012, 3:19 pm
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As a player he was brutal and fearless, wearing his heart on his sleeve and his intentions in his chilling, unblinking and contact-clad eyes.Few sigh...

Any time in the past when we had coaches' conferences, the AFL always told us there would be no mid-season rule changes.But what the AFL should be sa...

After watching Adelaide for the last two weeks I've got to say they're just so impressive.So much so, on present form they must be counted among the ...
Loved Jesse Stringer's game tonight!! @Steviejohnson20 work rate has been massive! Macca has got the Dogs playing some good contested footy.
"@SANFLnews: Full time: SA 15.11 (101) defeat WA 13.9 (87) #SAvWA" Good game, but it was inevitable @mattdeboer40 #gothecroweaters
Why @mickmalthouse says John Worsfold is WA's greatest ever football product http://t.co/pf7dmHWf
@JustinWearne @rkw82 @mr_capone01 heard the rumour. Heard one about Ballantyne, too. Must be derby week.
RT @NickSmart85: Many thanks to the @GoldCoastFC for the access to the inner sanctum this week. Very privileged to see it up close. Hope ...
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