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Hits and misses of round three

Our footy experts review the highlights and lowlights from the weekend's AFL action.

Mirror, mirror on the wall

Michael Gleeson North is trying to copy the all-conquering Cats.

Plenty of Gaz still in the tank

Joel Selwood People may be surprised to know that Gary Ablett was not a star at all aspects of training.

Comments 7

Buckley's secret - the press

Will Brodie These days, an AFL coach must be more than 'media-savvy'; he must know and enjoy the cut and thrust of an overheated fourth estate.

Fighting Roos start to find their true North

ROHAN CONNOLLY For a couple of years now, North Melbourne has been the ultimate definition of the mid-table team.

The strife of Ryan

Peter Hanlon Ryan Schoenmakers cops the blame for Hawks' shortcomings in defence.

Comments 13

Is Nathan Buckley jinxed?

Brad Hardie Some individual champions just aren't destined to enjoy team success.

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AFL's folly, too many too young

Greg Baum One of the harsh realities of the game is the astonishing turnover rate of young draftees.

West Coast and Freo: nothing new

Simon White Three weeks into the AFL season and I'm still trying to figure out exactly what I might have learned about either of the Perth-based clubs.

Comments 6

Fletch lives

Matthew Lloyd My old teammate still seems evergreen. I'm certainly glad he wasn't an opponent.

Here we go, it's the early crow

ROHAN CONNOLLY Pundits and the public alike elbowing each other out of the way, desperate to make the definitive and dramatic call.

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VIDEOS

'We love you Mick... now move on'

Collingwood president and radio host Eddie McGuire fires back at Pies ex-coach Mick Malthouse

Neeld 'pleased with the way AFL dealt with it'

Melbourne coach answers questions from the media in relation to the AFL's latest racial controversy.

Footy backs indigenous kids

Grassroots footy in Gippsland is investing in the futures of young indigenous players.

The Jim Stynes we knew

Our football writers reflect on their personal experiences with the late Jim Stynes.

VOTES

Age Footballer of the Year: Round 3 votes

Round 3 votes from Age experts

SLIDESHOW

Walker soars

Nothing brings out the awestruck kid like the high mark.

PHOTOS

Jim Stynes: a proud career

Jim Stynes had a great sporting career but his influence went far beyond the playing field.

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Real Footy Poll

Who is the greatest midfielder in the AFL in 2012?

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Gary Ablett

70%

Chris Judd

8%

Marc Murphy

5%

Joel Selwood

4%

Jimmy Bartel

5%

Scott Pendlebury

3%

Sam Mitchell

5%

Total votes: 1796.

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Will Collingwood make the eight in 2012?

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Yes

59%

No

41%

Total votes: 6985.

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Buckley's secret - the press

Buckley backs Malthouse's right to comment

What becomes of the broken hearted?

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Will the verbal stoush between Collingwood president Eddie McGuire and former coach Mick Malthouse affect Magpie players?

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Yes

58%

No

42%

Total votes: 11366.

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Who was the player of round three in AFL season 2012?

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Chris Judd (Carlton)

22%

Shaun Grigg (Richmond)

5%

Daniel Hannebery (Sydney)

3%

Tendai Mzungu (Fremantle)

2%

Lenny Hayes (St Kilda)

10%

Gary Ablett (Gold Coast)

38%

Luke Shuey (West Coast)

5%

Josh Gibson (Hawthorn)

5%

Brent Harvey (North Melbourne)

10%

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Currently, which is the best rivalry between Victorian AFL clubs?

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Hawthorn v Geelong

36%

Hawthorn v Essendon

3%

Hawthorn v Collingwood

0%

Geelong v Collingwood

1%

Collingwood v Essendon

6%

Collingwood v Carlton

33%

Carton v Richmond

3%

Carlton v Essendon

8%

Essendon v Richmond

1%

None of the above

9%

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