The most polished, uplifting part of this game happened before the first bounce.
Milestone not a millstone
Tigers see off plucky Demons
For Melbourne, the season has been reduced to mitigation of its margins of defeats.
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Round 8 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year.
More run helps Gunston find range
Jack Gunston's return to form reinforces why Hawthorn's forward line is rated so highly.
Watters to stick with youngsters
St Kilda is heading for its worst season since finishing 15th in 2002.
Blues are making progress but fear prowling Lions
Carlton faces crunch games against Essendon and Hawthorn before bye.
Battling win keeps Crows' hopes alive
St Kilda was a champion six nights earlier but this time looked a chump.
Another winter, and still the old Lion is roaring
Have we really sung Lions champion Simon Black's praises loudly enough?
Dwyer may be recruit of year: Maxwell
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley praises all 22 of his players after win over Geelong.
Dees' spirit gives Neeld some hope
The Demons did part of what was asked of them - they tried. The next question, of turning effort into victory, remains some time away.
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