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Franklin's lap of honour at the MCG.

Buddy fulfils final career wish in emotional MCG scenes

Lance Franklin had one final wish after retiring last season. He finally got to fulfil it in front of both Hawks and Swans fans at the MCG.

The Pies are under pressure with just three wins so far.

Cornes' fears for 'patchy' Pies veterans after draw

There are concerns that Collingwood's veterans, who had limited impact against Essendon on Anzac Day, have lost their spark.

Dangerfield went down in an innocuous act.

Fears for Dangerfield after second hamstring injury

Kane Cornes wonders if Geelong's increased training loads are to blame for Patrick Dangerfield's hamstring injury against Carlton.

Carlton coach Michael Voss

Voss laments 'unacceptable' Carlton efforts after loss

Carlton's "unacceptable" defensive efforts against Geelong was a product of what the Blues deserved, according to coach Michael Voss.

Cody Weightman, Fremantle Dockers V Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs star in agony, helped from field

Cody Weightman was subbed out of the Western Bulldogs' clash with the Dockers after suffering an elbow injury.

Dangerfield went down in an innocuous act.

Dangerfield suffers injury blow in Carlton clash

It seemed like nothing went wrong, but Cats star Patrick Dangerfield hobbled off with a hamstring injury and was ruled out.

Aliir was sling to the ground by Higgins.

Saint hit with big ban as dangerous sling rocks big man

St Kilda's Jack Higgins could be sidelined for three weeks after his dangerous sling tackle on Aliir Aliir was graded by the MRO.

Guthrie took this screamer in the first term.

Star Cat takes ripping grab 30 seconds into return

Geelong's Cam Guthrie hadn't played senior football in over a year. It took just 30 seconds for him to remind the competition just how good he is.

A devastated Port Adelaide bench with Aliir, Powell-Pepper and Rozee all off injured.

Powell-Pepper learns fate after scary knee injury

In heartbreaking news for Port Adelaide, forward Sam Powell-Pepper has suffered an ACL tear.

Ross Lyon hit back at reporters.

Coach plays mind games in awkward presser

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has hit back at reporters questioning why his side couldn't capitalise when the Power had three injuries in a matter of minutes.