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The hangers and the clangers of round 9

Our experts review both the breathtaking and the bizarre moments from round 9 in the AFL.

Footy Fix Extra: Todd Goldstein

Rohan Connolly catches up with North Melbourne's Todd Goldstein, fresh off the back of the one of the marks of season so far.

Skate he great?

Jon Pierik It's a different story: dodgy knees brought Collingwood a gun midfielder.

Eagles' amazing turnaround

Rohan Connolly There are several teams that have already lifted their standing this season. But the title of most improved is a no-contest.

Out of the shadows

Samantha Lane As a spearhead for North Melbourne, John Longmire was out in front. It's the same now that he's coach of Sydney.

Season thrown wide open

Hawthorn's courageous win over St Kilda, and Geelong beats highly rated Collingwood.

Big league bust-up

Caroline Wilson Relations between the players' association and the AFL are strained.

Jetta Star

Emma Quayle Essendon’s Leroy Jetta almost gave the game away, until new coach James Hird changed his mind.

New Blues not happy with gallant defeat

Rohan Connolly One of the biggest statements about Carlton's improvement this year came in the rooms after its loss to Geelong.

'Brothers' share an AFL journey

Martin Flanagan As different as island and desert, these two bring something special.

VIDEOS

'Heading in the right direction'

Despite Carlton losing their match against Geelong, coach Brett Ratten says the team is improving.

Lockyer tunes in to AFL

Queensland state of origin captain Darren Lockyer declares AFL his favourite sport outside rugby league.

AFL anti-cancer game announced

Jim Stynes and Olivia Newton-John discuss their battle with disease.

Geelong and footy farewell Bob Davis

Geelong football club farewell a legend in Bob Davis who died today at the age of 82.

VOTES

Best of the best

Round 9 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award.

SLIDESHOW

Goddard's Grand Moment

Brendon Goddard speaks in the aftermath of the drawn grand final.

PHOTOS

Blues pip Saints

Carlton survives a ferocious comeback from St Kilda to shore up a top-four berth.

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Who was the player of round 9 in the AFL season 2011?

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Heath Scotland (Carlton)

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Leigh Montagna (St Kilda)

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Nick Lower (Fremantle)

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Jonathan Brown (Brisbane Lions)

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Trent Cotchin (Richmond)

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Dale Thomas (Collingwood)

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Lance Franklin (Hawthorn)

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Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

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