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Thursday June 12, 2008

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ROBERT WALLS

Craig's the reason Crows are soaring

The coach's example has Adelaide setting a standard for others to follow.

Rohan Connolly ROHAN CONNOLLY

Blues and Pies have something to play for

It's been a while but it actually matters where these two teams sit on the ladder.

Michael Voss MICHAEL VOSS

Lions open window of opportunity

It's the core that determines a window of opportunity. Brisbane's is all quality.

JAKE NIALL

The dream is over

St Kilda's window of opportunity has closed and it's time to start rebuilding but, while Nick Riewoldt needs a new lease of life, Justin Koschitzke might need a new destination.

RICHARD HINDS

Protected species will certainly become the hunted now

FOR reasons he may or may not appreciate - Swans players seldom agree to talk about anything more controversial than their golf games - Adam Goodes was unlucky not to be suspended for his head-high bump on West Coast's Adam Selwood.

TIM LANE

Is two too few?

As Mick Malthouse moves into equal third on the list of games coached tomorrow, the question is: has he underachieved?

MARTIN BLAKE

Aka kicks on, saying expectations are high

The Bulldogs are well advanced in their mission to earn respect and in-form Jason Akermanis says they can beat any side.

GREG BAUM

Whether Goodes or bad, the system is better

Adam Selwood's head was a sore point. Adam Goodes' liberty to play next weekend despite inflicting the hurt on Selwood was, for some, an even sorer point.

Nathan Buckley NATHAN BUCKLEY

Buckley's Toughest 10

During the week, the 1989 Hawthorn premiership team was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

SAMANTHA LANE

Swans click as Roos' pieces fall into place

Mix of youth and experience, defence and attack prove the keys for Sydney.

MICHAEL GLEESON

TAC Cup to help blood new team

A new Gold Coast team will play in the under-18 TAC Cup next year.

PAUL DAFFEY

A proud porcine past

The Bushpigs honoured their history with an appropriate acronym: CTFP.