AFL Dramas - Week Five - Round 6 Blog.

High drama in Launceston

One of the most controversial matches of the modern era has ended in a bizarre draw between St Kilda and Fremantle at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.

A furious debate has erupted after full time result, when the siren sounded and the Dockers led by one point. With the deafening crowd noise, the umpires failed to hear it and play continued for several seconds after.

Ultimately, St Kilda midfielder Steven Baker was awarded a kick 'after the siren', to which he missed and resulted in a farcical draw - 13.16 (94) to 14.10 (94).

Give Freo the points: Lethal

"Do you go with what should have happened or do you abide by the rules?" said Matthews describing the event as an 'intriguing philosophical debate' and fully supported the decision that the final result should rest with the AFL Commission.

"The only reason Fremantle don't get the points is that if you hide behind the rules."Do you lean towards truth and justice because they were in front when the siren sounded (even though it was not loud enough) and it (the match) should have ended then.

Leigh Matthews, article : Whole article available here.

Shaw wins Rd 5 Rising Star


Young Collingwood defender Heath Shaw is the round five nominee for the NAB AFL Rising Star award.

The 20-year-old, who played six matches in 2005, has impressed for the Magpies at senior level, picking up 25 possessions in the Anzac Day victory over Essendon and another 23 touches in the round five win over Port Adelaide.


Ladder, Round 5.

West Coast Eagles 20
Adelaide 16
Collingwood 16
Western Bulldogs 16
Hawthorn 16
St Kilda 10
Fremantle 10
Geelong 8

Sydney Swans 8
Melbourne 8
Port Adelaide 8
Richmond 8
Essendon 4
Carlton 4
Kangaroos 4
Brisbane Lions 4

Results Round 5.

Friday 28 April 2006
Richmond 12. 20. (92) def. Carlton 11. 18. (84) at M.C.G. 7:40pm AEST

Saturday 29 April 2006
Melbourne 13. 12. (90) def. Kangaroos 12. 14. (86) at M.C.G. 2:10pm AEST

Adelaide 20. 12. (132) def. Western Bulldogs 7. 13. (55) at AAMI Stadium 2:40pm ACST

Sydney Swans 15. 17. (107) def. Geelong 13. 7. (85) at Telstra Stadium 7:10pm AEST

West Coast Eagles 18. 14. (122) def. Brisbane Lions 9. 9. (63) at Subiaco Oval 5:40pm AWST

Sunday 30 April 2006
St Kilda 13. 16. (94) dr. Fremantle 14. 10. (94) at Aurora Stadium 1:10pm AEST

Collingwood 18. 12. (120) def. Port Adelaide 11. 13. (79) at Telstra Dome 2:10pm AEST

Hawthorn 12. 12. (84) def. Essendon 12. 11. (83) at M.C.G. 2:10pm AEST