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Richmond has proven it doesn’t need Dustin Martin to win as the Tigers prepare for his 300th game at the MCG. Matthew Nicks is under pressure as Adelaide’s finals hopes fade. Catherine and Paul look ahead to the weekend’s matches, and discuss footy trading cards – why are they banned from some schoolyards?

How can Matthew Nicks get his Crows back in winning form? Tom Liberatore returns to the field but has admitted he needs to change his game style. Should the AFL cap the lengths of contracts offered to players? And Roosy speaks about his connection with Neale Daniher ahead of the Big Freeze.

The McKay twins face each other for the first time, but who will get bragging rights? Roosy sings 31-year-old Dylan Shiel’s praises and Hawthorn looks set to extend Sam Mitchell’s contract. 

Adem Yze confirms Dustin Martin will have the week off – he’ll play his 300th at the MCG. Hugh McCluggage and Sam Taylor sign seven-year deals. Harley Reid to appeal his suspension at the tribunal and Stuart Dew has been spotted at Brisbane training.

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Self-described ‘competitive beast’ Jaeger O’Meara is happy to be home, has enjoyed a pre-season without surgery and is hungry to see Fremantle in the finals. Find out which newspaper he reads to help keep his head clear of the sports news.