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A controversial goal to St Kilda will be the biggest talking point of an unmemorable contest under the roof at Marvel Stadium, however, it will be the least of West Coast coach Andrew McQualter’s worries.

The AFL Score Review is under massive scrutiny after one of the most bizarre calls we have ever seen during West Coast’s game against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. Now Andrew McQualter has had his say.

Carlton coach Michael Voss says his team's fighting display against Fremantle was an important step forward following the club's tough week in the spotlight.

On the cricket field, I didn’t much care for someone calling me names of all sorts, and I’ve heard them all, because to me I just didn’t care and didn’t let it bother me. But there’s always been a line.

Fremantle were expected to beat Carlton and their big names were all expected to shine, and both of those things came true in front of a huge home crowd at Optus Stadium.

Carlton have withdrawn Ollie Hollands from tonight’s game against Fremantle, deciding it is in his best interests to not play after an emotional week for his family.

Evergreen Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has etched himself into Anzac Day folklore, winning a record fourth medal in arguably his finest performance ever as the Magpies blew Essendon in a 77-point win.

‘It makes the game look like such a joke.’

The league has taken swift action after it was forced into making an embarrassing statement.

‘He’s had his head in his hands, he looks absolutely shattered.’

Police have made a major breakthrough in a 14-year missing persons case involving the fraudster brother of a former elite footballer.

The AFL appears to be at war with itself, with CEO Andrew Dillon taking a dim view of the Appeals Board decision to significantly reduce Lance Collard’s suspension for a homophobic slur.

Western Bulldogs say Aaron Naughton is still a chance to face Fremantle next week after the club cleared him of serious injury and concussion on Friday.