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AFL won't expedite Bugg-Mills case
The AFL has ruled out expediting the judicial process for Melbourne's Tom Bugg, who is staring at a lengthy suspension for his hit on Sydney's Callum Mills labelled a 'dog act' by Swans midfielder Luke Parker.
Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald
The AFL has ruled out expediting the judicial process for Melbourne's Tom Bugg, who is staring at a lengthy suspension for his hit on Sydney's Callum Mills labelled a 'dog act' by Swans midfielder Luke Parker.
Sydney midfielder Luke Parker has slammed Tom Bugg's hit on Callum Mills as a "dog act", as the controversial Melbourne forward faces a lengthy suspension.
At stages this season it seemed as if the competition had not only caught up to Sydney but sped right past. Melbourne had appeared to be one such side but on Friday night they became the latest side to fall victim to the red hot Swans.
While hardness at the ball and the ball-carrier have been part of Sydney's trademark in the 21st century, they have not been associated with less sociable aspects of the game. But desperate times call for desperate measures.
Melbourne's dwindling forward stocks have left Sydney with a selection quandary heading into the crucial clash at the MCG.
Lance Franklin has been urged by a former goalkicking great to continue taking long-range shots despite his accuracy this season dipping to the lowest point of his career.
Former captain Jarrad McVeigh is pressing hard for a senior recall with the resurgent Sydney facing several big selection calls as it pushes for a remarkable finals berth.
Giants coach Leon Cameron has challenged star forward Jonathon Patton to maintain his high standards for the top-of-the-table showdown with Geelong this week.
Dylan Shiel has left open the possibility of leaving the club. But there is a silver lining.
Jake Lloyd is one man who cannot be blamed for Sydney's tumble down the ladder.
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