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Essendon player Adam McPhee gets a kick away milliseconds before Dale Thomas lays on physical pressure. Collingwood defeated Essendon at the MCG, AFL Round 16, 21 July 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Collingwood's Dale Thomas runs along the wing driving his team deep into attack. Collingwood defeated Essendon at the MCG, AFL Round 16, 21 July 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Dale Thomas flies high over the pack during the Collingwood v St Kilda 2007 Round 14 Heritage match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Dale Thomas of the Pies flies high over the pack during the Collingwood v St Kilda 2007 Round 14 Heritage match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Dale Thomas takes a chest mark in heavy rain during the Collingwood v St Kilda 2007 Round 14 Heritage match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Collingwood player Dale Thomas pleads for a goal with the umpire. Hawthorn defeated Collingwood at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 13, 1 JuLY 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Dale Thomas celebrates a Collingwood goal. Hawthorn defeated Collingwood at Telstra Dome, AFL Round 13, 1 JuLY 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Collingwood wingman Dale Thomas attempts a checkside kick at goal. Collingwood defeated Fremantle at the MCG, AFL Round 10, 1 June 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander