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History-maker: Eleni first female AFL field ump

SOUTH Australia’s Eleni Glouftsis has received a birthday present to remember, learning she will become the first female field umpire in AFL history.

Shanghai clash Eade keen for Suns to play in China again

THE game didn’t go to plan as Gold Coast were blown away by Port Adelaide and coach Rodney Eade doesn’t want that performance to be his side’s last in Shanghai — he wants to play there again.

Kane Cornes Saints’ vile sledging off limits

Saints’ vile sledging off limits

SLEDGING directed at Marc Murphy by St Kilda players on Saturday crossed the line and a code of conduct must be established to control comments made on the field, writes Kane Cornes.

Crows Roo: Get used to it, Rory

Roo: Get used to it, Rory

MARK Ricciuto has challenged Rory Sloane to fight his way out of the opposition tag as he warns the lockdown job on the league’s best midfielders is back in vogue and here to stay.

Marc Murphy and his wife Jessie at the Lavazza Superbox at the Australian Open. Pic by Lucas Dawson/Supplied/Lavazza

Saints sorry Leave my wife alone: Murphy

CARLTON captain Marc Murphy has hit out at “hurtful” commentary regarding his wife Jessie as St Kilda conceded vicious sledging at Etihad Stadium on Saturday had crossed the line.

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Port Adelaide Port is a top-four side: Bone

CHRIS McDermott is convinced Port Adelaide is a top-four side after its whipping of Gold Coast in China. Listen to our AFL podcast — starring Bone, Reece Homfray and special guest Matt Turner — here.

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Crows Thommo ready if Crows call him up

CROWS forward Tom Lynch isn’t predicting any selection changes to play Brisbane this week but says veteran Scott Thompson is ready to go if called upon.

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AFL Rankings: Be bold, Don

ENOUGH of the conservative selection approach from Don Pyke, it’s time for Adelaide’s coach to be bold and here are four names who must be considered. Read more in Reece Homfray’s Round 8 power rankings column.

Chris McDermott Bone’s Round 8 Team of the Week

Bone’s Round 8 Team of the Week

THE midfield heroes came out to play in a big way in the AFL’s Round 8, with veterans and youngsters both featuring in Chris McDermott’s Team of the Week.

Port Adelaide Power rules as Suns set in the East

Power rules as Suns set in the East

PORT Adelaide is back from football’s wilderness, even if it had to go to a new frontier in China to prove it. The Power is in the history books and the AFL’s top four after a 72-point win over Gold Coast.

Adelaide ‘Nice’ Crows need to harden up: Ricciuto

‘Nice’ Crows need to harden up: Ricciuto

BROWNLOW Medallist Mark Ricciuto says Adelaide must get down and dirty and stop playing “nice” footy to fight its way out of a worrying form slump.

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Embarrassment of riches for Godden

WOODVILLE-West Torrens coach Michael Godden is facing a selection dilemma for the battle against Port Adelaide. But it’s one that would make many rival coaches envious.

Eagles show they’ll be finals force

Eagles show they’ll be finals force

WOODVILLE-West Torrens rubber stamped its premiership credentials as it shot clear at the top of the SANFL ladder with a 70-point thumping of Glenelg on Saturday.

Ugly clash, but Blues finally win one

Ugly clash, but Blues finally win one

REIGNING premier Sturt produced a slick third term to down West Adelaide in their SANFL clash on Saturday. But the Blues’ first win of the season came in a largely lacklustre affair at Unley Oval.

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Saints’ vile sledging off limits

SLEDGING directed at Marc Murphy by St Kilda players on Saturday crossed the line and a code of conduct must be established to control comments made on the field, writes Kane Cornes.

Port is a top-four side: Bone

Port is a top-four side: Bone

CHRIS McDermott is convinced Port Adelaide is a top-four side after its whipping of Gold Coast in China. Listen to our AFL podcast — starring Bone, Reece Homfray and special guest Matt Turner — here.

Bone’s Round 8 Team of the Week

Bone’s Round 8 Team of the Week

THE midfield heroes came out to play in a big way in the AFL’s Round 8, with veterans and youngsters both featuring in Chris McDermott’s Team of the Week.