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Sorry, Lethal: No need for a send-off rule in the AFL

AFL legend Leigh Matthews has been vocal in his support for a send-off rule in footy. But it would only further muddy the already turbid waters of player punishment, writes Rohan Connolly.

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ARE WE OVERREACTING?

Real or overreaction: Bont is still the best player in the AFL

A returning superstar put the competition on notice with a stellar performance, and an old powerhouse might just be showing signs of life. But is a Good Friday tradition starting to wear thin? It's time to react -- or, overreact -- to Round 6.

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ROUND 6 REVIEW

Bont's Easter miracle; Hawk's hit raised red card debate

A Richmond veteran led the way for his Tiger cubs, and some Dees stars emerged from purgatory. But the injury carnage is hard to ignore. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 6.

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RIOLI RACISM LATEST

A long way to go: Rioli reaction stirs memories of Goodes, and nothing has changed

This week, another proud Indigenous footballer was harrassed for raising his grievances. What followed was the predictable cycle of racism we've come to expect in football circles. We have a long way to go, writes Rohan Connolly.

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Connolly: Racist reaction to Rioli was 'embarrassing'

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Don't be fooled: the Blues won't turn it around

This week's Six Points features the broken Blues, the rebirth of Patrick Dangerfield, the loss the Hawks needed, and the value of the contested mark.

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