Saturday Jul 4 09:37 AEST

Magpies make it six straight wins

Travis Cloke during the match against the Bombers.

Collingwood's Travis Cloke found his best form of the season as the Magpies stretched their winning streak to six with a victory over Essendon.

Match stats: Magpies v Bombers

One change: Cats, Saints ready for blockbuster

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson. (SMG Images)

Still time to make AFL eight: Hawks

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has denied the reigning AFL premiers' finals hopes will be sunk if they lose to the in-form Western Bulldogs.

Stynes factor: Dees mindful of emotion

One focus: Sheedy talk not distracting Rawlings

Paul Roos: Hall considering quitting Swans

Fremantle stand firm on Solomon axing

Mark Harvey has stood by his decision to axe Dean Solomon for one game over a drinking session.

Mark McVeigh : Captaincy hopes gone

Five changes: Stevens out as Blues wield axe

Goodes showdown: Firrito's potential nightmare

Demons' Stynes reveals cancer battle

Melbourne Football Club President Jim Stynes has revealed he is suffering cancer and is taking an indefinite break from his role with the Demons.

Play video: Stynes' shock revelation

Mick Malthouse: Anzac Day loss hurt

Tall order: Lions' return in doubt

Fremantle hard man Dean Solomon. (SMG Images)

Solomon dropped for drinking session

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

Lions clash: Power seek to avenge loss

Brett Kirk: Swans undecided on Hall's future

Still developing: McCartney backs Watts

Cats fullback Matthew Scarlett clashed with St Kilda legend Robert Harvey after last year's qualifying final. (SMG Images)

Saints, Cats don't get along: Thompson

Geelong coach Mark Thompson admits there is an edge to the intense rivalry with St Kilda ahead of their clash.

Certain starter: Fevola fit for Fremantle

Show time: Harley backs Taylor on Riewoldt

Experts

Tony Jones

Cancer shockStynes won't walk alone in his battle.
Grant Thomas

Round 14If you pick eight this week, you're a genius. Steve Hitstirrer

Aging sportsmenKnowing
when to hang
them up is
the sign of
a champion.
Ken Sutcliffe

Extraordinary talentTalent gives us something to cheer about.

More AFL headlines

Magpies make it six straight winsCollingwood forward Travis Cloke found his best form of the season as the Magpies stretched their winning streak to six with a 35-point AFL win over Essendon. Cats and Cadel Evans prepare for battleAustralian cycling star Cadel Evans and players at AFL powerhouse Geelong may well spare a thought for each other during this landmark weekend. Crows birdman Burton to fly againAdelaide's livewire forward Brett Burton will make his much-anticipated return from a knee reconstruction in the SANFL on Sunday. AFL to give Western Sydney team a boostAFL chief executive officer Andrew Demetriou has revealed the Western Sydney franchise is poised to get even more generous concessions than the Gold Coast. Cats, Saints settle on one change eachGeelong and St Kilda have settled on just one change each to their final teams for Sunday's AFL blockbuster at Etihad Stadium. Sheedy talk not distracting RawlingsThe hysteria whipped up by Kevin Sheedy's decision to vie for the Richmond job has not distracted incumbent coach Jade Rawlings. AFL chief admits Sydney not ready: RoosAFL chief Andrew Demetriou has admitted Sydney isn't ready for a second team, Swans coach Paul Roos says, but the city is getting one anyway. Demons mindful of over-doing emotionJim Stynes' fight provides Melbourne their inspiration, but Demons coach Dean Bailey has warned too much emotion could be dangerous against West Coast. Barry Hall considering quitting SwansSydney coach Paul Roos says he's not surprised to see Barry Hall considering quitting the Swans and making a fresh start with a new AFL club in 2010. Cats will come at us hard, says LyonSt Kilda coach Ross Lyon is expecting Geelong to try to stamp their authority on his side, as their major challenger to the AFL crown. Still time to make AFL eight: HawksHawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has denied the reigning AFL premiers' finals hopes will be sunk if they lose to the in-form Western Bulldogs on Saturday. McVeigh believes captaincy hopes goneEssendon midfielder Mark McVeigh believes he has probably blown his chance to captain the AFL club. Freo coach stands firm on Solomon axingMark Harvey has stood by his decision to axe Dean Solomon for one AFL game. Johnstone gets another chance at LionsAnother chance has been thrown to mercurial Brisbane Lions midfielder Travis Johnstone. Demons president Stynes fighting cancerMelbourne AFL great Jim Stynes is battling cancer and will take time out from his role as president of the club to fight the disease. Stevens a casualty as Blues wield axeCarlton have dumped star midfielder Nick Stevens among at least five changes for Sunday's AFL match against Fremantle at Subiaco Oval.

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