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Friday Jul 3 13:09 AEST
Jim Stynes. (SMG Images)
Melbourne Football Club President Jim Stynes has revealed he is suffering cancer and is taking an indefinite break from his role with the Demons.

Fremantle hard man Dean Solomon. (SMG Images)
Fremantle hard man Dean Solomon has paid the price for partnering Essendon's Mark McVeigh in a drinking session.

Cats fullback Matthew Scarlett clashed with St Kilda legend Robert Harvey after last year's qualifying final. (SMG Images)
Geelong coach Mark Thompson admits there is an edge to the intense rivalry with St Kilda ahead of their clash.

Former Carlton president John Elliot. (SMG Images)
Carlton say former president John Elliott disgraced the club over his assertion hush money was paid to women allegedly raped by players.

Mark McVeigh. (SMG Images)
Mark McVeigh will miss Essendon's blockbuster with Collingwood after being suspended by the club for missing a training session.

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