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Points add up to fines and suspensions

Ben McGlynn (HAW), rough conduct against Port Adelaide's Kane Cornes: assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points), equaling six activation points, a Level Three offense, 325 demerits and a three game suspension.

Western Bulldogs stay in contention for top of the Ladder

Led by star players Jason Akermanis, Adam Cooney and Nathan Eagleton, the Western Bulldogs found the way to victory after playing well below capacity for three and a half quarters at Subiaco Oval on Sunday. Although the Fremantle Dockers mounted a serious challenge and led by 18 points halfway through the final quarter, ultimately it was the Bulldogs’ class and steadiness under pressure that won them the four points.

Cats and Hawks eye the top of the Ladder

A highly entertaining game which saw both sides running hard and matching each other all over the ground at various times. The Saints had the better start with Ball prominent for St. Kilda and helping set up Montagna for the first goal.

New treatments hold promise for injuries

A player goes down, feels his knee pop, then gets the bad news from doctors. The knee's anterior cruciate ligament , known for short as the ACL, has ruptured. The inevitable knee reconstruction and subsequent rehabilitation puts the player on the sidelines for at least one year.

More orderly transitions

The recent interchange foul-up during the Sydney-North Melbourne game which led to 19 players being on the ground has led the AFL to introduce new interchange rules. The changes were trialed this week and will be in full effect as of Round Nine.

Stories from on and off the oval

This weekend's Hall Of Fame Tribute match benefited several charitable organizations with all players involved donating their $5000 match payments to three organizations. The AFLPA Hardship Fund will receive $100,000.

Rousing Game keeps State of Origin concept alive

It was an entertaining game to say the least, with all the skills on show--not to mention a few bumps. Murphy and Craig Bolton collided, leaving Bolton temporarily dazed. Franklin later crunched his Hawk teammate Mitchell.

Adding to the honored lists

The AFL held their annual Hall Of Fame dinner last week, naming eight new inductees and elevating Carlton champion Alex Jesaulenko to Legend Status. Jesaulenko was an inaugural inductee to the Hall of Fame in 1996.