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The Tigers are roaring again. After bad losses to North Melbourne and Collingwood, Richmond returned to the winning list thanks to a wonderful second half against Adelaide in wet conditions at the MCG. Trailing 5.4 to 7.11 at half-time, the Tigers piled on 10.6 to 4.3 after half-time to shellshock the Crows. Experienced midfielders Shane Tuck and Ben Cousins were fantastic for the Tiges. Thirteen players featured on the list of goalkickers. Jack Riewoldt and jake King kicked two goals apiece. Last-minute inclusion Robbie Hicks was thrilled to slot a goal on debut. Scott Thompson battled hard for Adelaide. Final scores: Richmond 15.10 (100) to Adelaide 11.14 (80).

Skin-and-bone forward Jarrad Grant continues to catch the eye as the Western Bulldogs make their move in the build-up to the finals.

It's a happy time for Grant ... the Bulldogs have rocketed into the top four and he's the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round 17.
 

Grant kicked three goals as he worked well alongside Barry Hall and Brian Lake (at times) as the Bulldogs obliterated Fremantle at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

He gathered 20 possessions and laid four tackles.
 
The 21-year-old, who made his AFL debut in round five of 2009, has played 13 matches this season and is averaging 14 possessions per week.

The strong marking and quick player with exceptional hands is smart on the lead and dangerous near goal, kicking 17 so far for the season.
 
Coach Rodney Eade is thrilled with Grant's development.

“The nomination is a tremendous recognition for Jarrad’s efforts," he said.

Lionel Proctor is the heartbeat of the Fitzroy Stars line-up in the Northern Football League's division two competition.

But it's been a tough year.

The Stars struggled to keep pace with undefeated premiership favourite Whittlesea at the famous Victoria Park on Saturday.

Proctor, Coree Thorpe, Damien Walker, Shannon Turner, Marlon Mitchell and Mungara Brown battled hard.

The Stars had celebrated a breakthrough win over Watsonia in the previous round.

Brad Nordhausen kicked five goals in the big win.

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Harvey and Wells lead Roo Revival

Courageous North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey has returned to form leading his side to a 25 point victory over the West Coast Eagles today at Etihad stadium.