Friday nights second semi final , at the MCG , between the Swans and Hawks , treated fans to some great footy action .The ' Buddy magic ' show had come to town and the 55,000 fans , in attendance , many wearing their football jumpers, jerseys , guernseys ,enjoyed the spectacle . The Swans were defeated by the rampaging Hawks , much to the delight of the parochial crowd .
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In WA, Ross Lyon , STKFC 's defecting coach, faced the WA media . His departure has launched a facebook and twitter furore from saints fans , including Molly Meldrum , who says he brought boring footy to the club .
The Cats overpowered the Hawks on Friday night at the MCG in a thrilling final . Hawthorn star Buddy Franklin , suffered a possible season ending injury , much to the dismay of Hawks fans , and football lovers alike.
.2010 Premiers , Collingwood , beat last years wooden spooners ,the Eagles on Saturday afternoon at the MCG . The Saints , despite playing at their home ground of Etihad Stadium , were outplayed by the Swans on Saturday night . Similiarily , over 90 , 000 footy fans , witnessed the Blues thrash the Bombers by more than 10 goals , in blustery conditions , at the MCG on Sunday afternoon .
In the second week of the Finals , Hawthorn and the Swans play on Friday night at the MCG . The Blues travel to WA , for Saturday night's clash against the Eagles . Both games promise much excitement , and fans will be watching , wearing their football jumpers , jerseys , guernseys .
Eagles winning in the West Freo believing they can win Swans winning in Sydney Lions not winning at all Tigers win / loss / draw Power hoping they will win their next Crows spending money to win
The Saints , Cats , Hawks , Magpies , Suns , Blues , Tigers and Freo all had a good day at the office for round 5 of the AFL footy fixture . The Swans , Demons , and Eagles all had a rest .
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Many highlights and great entertainment was provided over the extended round of matches for the Easter / Anzac Day holiday break . A milestone was reached by the Suns , when they won their first AFL Game . Collingwood proved too strong for Essendon , andGeelong looked good against theHawks .
The Saints posted their first win for season 2011 , as did the Tigers ,who proved more accurate in front of goals than the Kangaroos , with young spearhead , Jack Riewoldt booting five goals . The Bulldogs were unlucky in WA and lost only in the dying minutes of the game to the Dockers .
The AFL staged a staggered round of matches to accommodate the Easter holiday break .
In Round 3 of the fixture the Saints , Bombers , Bulldogs , Cats , Lions , Power , Hawks and Crows all won their matches .
Collingwood , Carlton , Eagles , Tigers , Swans , Demons ,North Melbourne and the Dockers were all losers.
The Blues were beaten by only 4 points against a young determined Bombers side and the Cats, Saints and Bulldogs continued on their winning way with all three sides being undefeated at the close of play of round 3 .
St Kilda are on top of the AFL ladder after defeating three interstate teams , the Swans, Crows and Eagles. They take on another interstate team in the Fremantle Dockers in round 4 at Etihad Stadium on saturday night the 18th of april.
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