IF they've lost 10 of 10 already and still have GWS, Tigers, Pies, Dogs to come ... THEN

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Adelaide Crows

IF ...

they've lost 10 of 10 already and still have GWS, Richmond, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs to come ...

THEN ...

the last winless VFL/AFL season by Fitzroy in 1964 starts to come into unfortunate focus.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12:29

    Nicks: 'We ran out of gas'

    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes his players lost their legs following a short break and 'armwrestle' against the Demons

    AFL
  • 05:16

    Highlights: Adelaide v Melbourne

    The Crows and Demons clash in round ten

    AFL
  • 06:54

    Goodwin: Gawn needs 'some protection at some stage'

    Simon Goodwin says it felt good to be back on the winners list and believes his side are on the right track again after last week's disappointment

    AFL
  • 00:36

    Viney salutes after final-term special

    Jack Viney caps off a wonderful performance with his second goal of the game in some style

    AFL
  • 00:51

    Benny Crocker or bend it Crocker?

    Adelaide have a small sniff after recruit Ben Crocker conjures a stunning snap on goal

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Hand it to Harley, he'll do the rest

    Harley Bennell is given rein to use his brilliant skill and makes his mark with a wonderful snap

    AFL
  • 00:25

    Himmelberg spills it, then crumbs it, then bends it

    Elliott Himmelberg does it all himself and finishes with a delightful snap on goal to give the Crows some much-needed momentum

    AFL
  • 00:55

    Hostile reaction after contentious ruck free to Jackson

    A contentious free kick awarded to Melbourne youngster Luke Jackson raises a big debate

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Mayhem in the square as Viney stands tall

    Jack Viney is the beneficiary of a manic clash in the goalsquare and earns his first goal

    AFL
  • 00:24

    Demon's dangerous tackle leaves young Crow stunned

    Adelaide youngster Will Hamill is in bad shape after being slung in a tackle by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen

    AFL

Brisbane Lions

IF ...

it wasn't obvious before Tuesday night's very disappointing loss to Richmond ...

THEN ...

it is now. The Lions are under the psychological spell of the dominant team of the past three seasons. Round 23 and a qualifying final last year, and now round 10 of 2020. It's a worry.

  • 06:02

    Dimma praises off-field nice guy for bringing fighting fury

    Watch Richmond's press conference after round 10's match against Brisbane

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Dancing 'Tiger King' loves Riewoldt's fourth goal

    It's great to have crowds involved at the footy

    AFL
  • 00:33

    Insane Dusty kick shows his sublime skills

    Dustin Martin pulls off something very few have the talent to do in the AFL

    AFL
  • 01:31

    Is this star Tiger in MRO trouble?

    Richmond forward Tom Lynch playing angry against the Lions

    AFL
  • 00:42

    Bolton goes the journey from 70-plus metres

    Richmond midfielder Shai Bolton with the ultimate centre clearance

    AFL
  • 00:36

    You can't go wrong when Cotch, Dusty and Jack are on

    The cream rises for Richmond and ends with the Jack Riewoldt goal

    AFL

Carlton

IF ...

the people selecting the Virgin Australia AFL All Australian team haven't done so already ... 

THEN ...

they need to realise Jacob Weitering is putting together the type of season that is worthy of a jacket.

 Collingwood

IF ...

dad Peter kicked one of the all-time great goals with a banana from the boundary line of the left pocket of VFL Park in a qualifying final in 1990 ...

THEN ...

son Josh kicked the 2020 season's best with a banana from the right pocket of the Gabba on Thursday night. The Pies' entire season was on the line at the moment the ball left his boot. It is alive – again – because of that Daicos kick.

Essendon

IF ...

the Bombers want to get the doubters off their back ...

THEN ...

it's simple. Beat the Giants on Friday night. With that postponed match from round three still up their sleeve, it'd set them up nicely. But having struggled against the Crows and then being smashed by the Lions in the past two matches, I'm now in the doubt camp.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 07:50

    Fagan: 'It was a great team performance'

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round nine's match against Essendon

    AFL
  • 01:33

    Four-goal Cameron celebrates long-term deal in style

    Brisbane, look forward to many more years of Charlie Cameron dominating like this

    AFL
  • 00:33

    Berry's vision and pass a joy to watch

    Jarrod Berry spots up Dayne Zorko with finesse

    AFL
  • 00:25

    Debutant Draper's brilliant hanger

    Essendon ruckman Sam Draper excites on debut through a great mark

    AFL
  • 00:42

    Smith the spark with both Bombers goals

    Devon Smith playing his part as Essendon hang in the contest

    AFL

Fremantle

IF ...

it was a 'dead' kick last Sunday post-final siren for David Mundy, with the Dockers having already secured the win against the Pies ... 

THEN ...

of course he kicked the goal anyway. That’s what he does. Tigers supporters will remember him doing that when it mattered, in 2017. Even at 35, a gun, and hope he keeps going for another couple years.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12:56

    Bucks: 'They were hungrier to win it'

    Nathan Buckley concedes his side didn't match the same desperation and desire shown by the Dockers and also speaks out about his lockdown mishap

    AFL
  • 00:56

    Crowd rises as Crowden rides bumps and snaps truly

    Mitch Crowden bounces off a few Magpies before loading up a precise snap on goal

    AFL
  • 00:42

    Wow, that's one stunning check-Sidey

    Steele Sidebottom marks his return with a mesmerising checkside shot at goal

    AFL
  • 00:57

    Moore leaves Fyfe, loses hairband and his man

    Nat Fyfe is left all on his own after his direct opponent Darcy Moore elects to charge at another contest

    AFL
  • 00:21

    Hot Pies sparked after mighty Maynard mark

    Brayden Maynard wows the crowd after a huge hanger near the boundary

    AFL

Geelong Cats

IF ...

we haven't yet seen him in the navy blue and white hoops ...

THEN ...

Josh Jenkins might still emerge as a key to the Cats' premiership surge. Going very nicely, this club. Jenkins a potential X-factor in the run to, and through, finals.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 06:29

    Shaw 'hopes the best' for injured Brown

    Rhyce Shaw says it's too early to determine the extent of the knee injury to key forward Ben Brown, but hopes the outcome of the scans is not severe

    AFL
  • 11:26

    Scott 'disappointed' by inaccuracy, despite win

    Chris Scott lamented his side's conversion rate and believes they could have produced a more 'exciting spectacle' if they took their chances

    AFL
  • 05:57

    Highlights: Geelong v North Melbourne

    The Cats and Kangaroos clash in round 10

    AFL
  • 01:09

    Miers inspires with career-best haul

    Gryan Miers was at his crafty best with four fantastic goals in the win over the Roos

    AFL
  • 00:56

    Duncan's dazzling dribbler after full-steam Danger

    Patrick Dangerfield explodes out of the middle and kicks the ball inside 50 where Lachlan Fogarty and Mitch Duncan work some magic

    AFL
  • 01:23

    Hall answers the call with beauty of a ball

    Aaron Hall takes his chance on a tight angle and keeps the Kangaroos in the fight

    AFL
  • 01:10

    How does Tomahawk make both these look easy?

    Tom Hawkins at his tantalising best after a terrific mark and equally impressive finish from the boundary

    AFL
  • 00:36

    Simpson strike as slick as you like

    Sam Simpson conjures a cool soccer finish right in front of goal to extend the Cats' lead

    AFL
  • 00:56

    Happy Hosie jumped on by Roos after debut goals

    North Melbourne first-gamer Lachlan Hosie earns two goals in the opening term after drawing free kicks in inviting positions

    AFL
  • 00:52

    Huge Roo blow as returning Brown limps off

    North Melbourne have a big concern with key forward Ben Brown leaving the field after appearing to hurt his knee

    AFL
  • 01:08

    One of the best, yet wildest, first ever AFL goals

    Zach Guthrie somehow manages to land an inside-out torpedo to notch a memorable first major in the AFL

    AFL
  • 01:08

    Majak opens door for Mahony in a minute

    The Roos are off to a perfect start after Jack Mahony shows a nice step to snare his side's first

    AFL

 Gold Coast Suns

IF ...

you get the chance to be near a TV whenever the Suns are playing this year ...

THEN ...

plonk yourself on a couch, relax, and watch the guy in No.22. We're witnessing the debut season of a young man with near-magical talent in Izak Rankine.

00:29

Rankine sends stadium into frenzy after wizardry

Izak Rankine thrills the crowd yet again with a breathtaking mark and equally impressive goal shortly after

GWS Giants

IF ...

this club wants to re-ignite its pursuit of a flag ...

THEN ...

it needs to belt Essendon on Friday night, take stock in a round 11 bye, beat Sydney in Perth in round 12, and get Toby properly fit.

Hawthorn

IF ...

the Hawks can maintain the form they found from late in the first quarter against Carlton in round nine, when they retrieved a 31-point deficit to win easily ... 

THEN ...

they'll be thereabouts as a finals prospect. We'll know if they're the real-deal soon – Fremantle and West Coast, both in Perth, then the Power in Adelaide.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:13

    Clarkson: 'The media's got every right to ask questions'

    Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round nine's match against Carlton

    AFL
  • 05:51

    Teague: 'We didn't have enough guys get their jobs done'

    Watch Carlton's press conference after round nine's match against Hawthorn

    AFL
  • 00:56

    Launching Levi and the Blues are red hot

    Levi Casboult takes a strong grab and kicks Carlton's third goal to no reply

    AFL

Melbourne

IF ...

there were some nervous moments in the first three quarters for the Dees against the Crows on Wednesday night ... 

THEN ...

when it was all played out, they did exactly what they needed to do. At 4-5, with the postponed round three match against Essendon up their sleeve, still have potential to make a run in 2020.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12:29

    Nicks: 'We ran out of gas'

    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes his players lost their legs following a short break and 'armwrestle' against the Demons

    AFL
  • 05:16

    Highlights: Adelaide v Melbourne

    The Crows and Demons clash in round ten

    AFL
  • 06:54

    Goodwin: Gawn needs 'some protection at some stage'

    Simon Goodwin says it felt good to be back on the winners list and believes his side are on the right track again after last week's disappointment

    AFL
  • 00:36

    Viney salutes after final-term special

    Jack Viney caps off a wonderful performance with his second goal of the game in some style

    AFL
  • 00:51

    Benny Crocker or bend it Crocker?

    Adelaide have a small sniff after recruit Ben Crocker conjures a stunning snap on goal

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Hand it to Harley, he'll do the rest

    Harley Bennell is given rein to use his brilliant skill and makes his mark with a wonderful snap

    AFL
  • 00:25

    Himmelberg spills it, then crumbs it, then bends it

    Elliott Himmelberg does it all himself and finishes with a delightful snap on goal to give the Crows some much-needed momentum

    AFL
  • 00:55

    Hostile reaction after contentious ruck free to Jackson

    A contentious free kick awarded to Melbourne youngster Luke Jackson raises a big debate

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Mayhem in the square as Viney stands tall

    Jack Viney is the beneficiary of a manic clash in the goalsquare and earns his first goal

    AFL
  • 00:24

    Demon's dangerous tackle leaves young Crow stunned

    Adelaide youngster Will Hamill is in bad shape after being slung in a tackle by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen

    AFL

North Melbourne

IF ...

Ben Cunnington doesn't play again this year ... 

THEN ...

deeper questions need to be asked why he was cleared to play when barely able to walk even before the start of round five - the last time he's been seen this year.

Port Adelaide

IF ...

you're familiar with the phrase "moment of truth" ...

THEN ...

for Port Adelaide, it arrives on Saturday night in the form of the again rampant, two-flags-from-the-past-three-seasons, Richmond. I'm backing the Power in. Reckon there's something special unfolding for Kenny this year.

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:48

    Sheer desperation from Butters deserves a goal

    Zak Butters throws himself at the ball and the tap is on a platter for Kane Farrell

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Charlie the monster outmuscles for a one-hander

    Port Adelaide beast Charlie Dixon uses his strength and pulls down a great mark

    AFL
  • 00:29

    Duursma all courage in three-way collision

    Port Adelaide young star Xavier Duursma takes a strong mark in defence

    AFL
  • 01:05

    From elation to anguish as Power debutant's goal ruled out

    On debut, you have to feel for Boyd Woodcock here

    AFL
  • 00:52

    Wines' misguided aggression gifts Weightman the opener

    Ollie Wines releases his frustrations on Cody Weightman and it costs a 50m pen and goal

    AFL

Richmond

IF ...

the club itself has awoken from its little slumber (five wins from the past six matches) ... 

THEN ...

the big man up forward, Tom Lynch, exploded back to life on Tuesday in the big victory against Brisbane. Dangerous signs for the rest of the comp.

St Kilda

IF ...

Dan Butler was on the open market right now ...

THEN ...

he'd be worth about 40 picks higher than the pick No.56 the Saints gave the Tigers last year. Forget Jack Martin and Tim Kelly. This guy, to this point of 2020 anyway, is the recruit of the year.

Sydney Swans

IF ...

the Swans have now lost six of the past seven and will seemingly finish round 10 in second last place on the ladder ...

THEN ...

I don't see any reason to risk Buddy Franklin in 2020, even if he's declared fit.

West Coast Eagles

IF ...

big Josh Kennedy has bagged 11 in the past two matches and has a bye this round ... 

THEN ...

he's going to be primed for the seven-match run home. A big three matches present immediately – Carlton, Hawthorn, GWS.

Western Bulldogs

IF ...

Naughton doesn't get back soon ... 

THEN ...

this season will slip away. Massive match on Saturday against Brisbane.

ISSUE OF THE WEEK

IF ...

anyone missed it during the week ...

THEN ...

I'll repeat what I've been saying seemingly forever. There is no pure independence in any major media organisation, anywhere in the world. Spare me the pathetic straw man argument trotted out by Tim Watson, the "without fear or favour" rubbish that never actually existed anyway offered by so many others, and realise your own organisations are even more conflicted than this one.

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