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Relive Round 11 |
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by Jason Czorny | behindthegame.com.au
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Carlton recorded one of the club's more memorable wins, turning around a seven-goal deficit in the wet against a fading Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.
Sydney completed a similar feat in Perth, overcoming West Coast with a ten-goal second half after a goalless opening term. And the Western Bulldogs snuffed out the Saints' September hopes with a comfortable 27-point victory.
On Friday night, an undermanned North Melbourne side pushed premiers Geelong in an epic battle at the Telstra Dome.
The Roos, without forward guns Nathan Thompson and Corey Jones, and crucial components Daniel Wells and Jesse Smith, would not say die in a thrilling affair.
Superstar Gary Ablett Junior took his elite form to a new level, with a stunning 39-possession performance in his sides 13-point win.
Elsewhere, Adelaide found form against disappointing Richmond, Hawthorn overcame the Dons, Brisbane defeated a competitive Fremantle and Collingwood beat Melbourne in the Queen's Birthday blockbuster on Monday.
BUDDY BRILLIANCE was for all to see on Saturday night, the exciting forward booting yet another major bag of 9.5, this time against Paddy Ryder.
JUDE BOLTON kicked truly to put the Swans ahead for the first time on the night with just seconds remaining. The goal clinching an epic victory for the Sydney siders.
And up and coming star MATTHEW KREUZER goaled 3 times on his way to inspiring the Blues to a come-from-behind win. |
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