AFL

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Pies procession: Collingwood players line up to congratulate Jamie Elliott on kicking a crucial goal against the Dockers.

Hurt Magpies prevail in the west

A third consecutive win for Collingwood sees the Pies and Nathan Buckley just hanging on. They overcame injury and poor use of the ball in attack early to record a 20-point win over Fremantle at Domain Stadium on Sunday.

The Dockers celebrate an upset win over the reigning premiers.

Fyfe stars as Dockers stun Bulldogs

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon's decision to wield the axe paid massive dividends as the Dockers notched a shock 16-point win over the Western Bulldogs in Saturday night's AFL clash at Domain Stadium.

St Kilda blew a golden opportunity to beat the Eagles in Round 2.

Eagles swoop late, Saints hearts sink

Football can be a cruel game. St Kilda had their heart ripped from them by West Coast at Domain Stadium on Saturday night. After almost leading from pillar to post, the Eagles kicked 5.3 to 1.2 in the final term to pinch a19-point win.