Fair-weather fans no help to Magpies
Collingwood teams of the past had fallen because they were sucked into their own hype and swayed by "swinging members", coach Mick Malthouse says. Full report

Matthews tight-lipped on Akermanis blunder
A terse Leigh Matthews points finger at his team's lack of discipline for the Brisbane Lions' loss to Sydney. Full report

Beltings have scarred players, says Pagan
After five weeks of promising football, Denis Pagan said it took just 60 minutes for Carlton to slide into more of last year's misery. Full report

Fractured skull sidelines Saint
Koschitzke's career again halted after scans confirm he had fractured his skull in the collision with Western Bulldog Daniel Giansiracusa. Full report

The best of times for one forward
This was a tale of two forwards. Full report

Thompson keeps his feet on ground for Roos' win
Eight goals and 11 marks by the Kangaroos' key forward sets up victory over his former club Hawthorn, as Emma Quayle reports. Full report

Saints say umpiring sins have been costly
AFL umpiring boss tells St Kilda coach that the umpiring in the Saints' loss to Port Adelaide a fortnight ago was about the worst in Gieschen's time at the league. Full report

Tiger debutant straight to the ball
Dean Polo spent the last half of last week trying to think about anything other than what his first game for Richmond might bring. Full report

Strike charge adds to Dons' woes
Under-siege Essendon dealt another blow with promising youngster Henry Slattery reported in the Bendigo Bombers' 45-point thrashing by Coburg. Full report

Winless Dalyston smashed by 213 points
Toora and District apply the blowtorch to competition whipping-boy Dalyston, smashing the cellar-dweller by 213 points in the Alberton Football League. Full report

Swans crush the spirit of Lions
It started with Chris Johnson being reported in his 250th game, featured a brain explosion from Jason Akermanis, and left the Lions' season in ruins. Full report

Magpies crack Blues and race to new heights
After a dreadful first half, Collingwood flexed its muscles, got its run flowing, and had goals tumbling much like the rain at half-time. Full report

Clubs can't wait for money, says Carlton
Demand by clubs for extra $2 million represents a seismic shift in relations, Carlton president Graeme Smorgon said yesterday. Full report