The Saints went to Wellington to play footy , and wore Maori themed Football Jumpers . Last weekend , the Blues played in heritage styled AFL Football jumpers , jerseys , guernseys . On Sunday ,  pre the Bulldogs , Demons , clash a field of supporters wearing pink ponchos , will form the pink lady on the MCG , to raise awareness of breast cancer .

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Whilst the Saints and Blues both lost their matches , while wearing a non - traditional football guernsey , the pink initiative is a positive initiative . In previous years,  Melbourne FC , had played in pink themed football jumpers . On Sunday they will be happy to have Jack Viney , back in their team , after his contentious suspension , for rough play , was withdrawn .

Its raining goals as the Tigers beat the Hawks,  at a soaking MCG , on Saturday . Jubilant fans sat through the deluge of goals and rain to belt out the club song over and over again at the end of the game . Its been a long time coming , and the Tiger army is massing for a huge assault in September . As that great Tiger , Captain Blood was fond of saying Richmond "eat ' em alive ". Richmond Football Jumpers , Jerseys , Guernseys , are popular items .

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NMFC ground out a thrilling win against another top side , the Cats , on friday night footy at Etihad . Its Round 19 and anything goes as both wins proved that the top teams are not undefeatable . GWS finally broke through to clinch their first victory of the season,  by thrashing down and out  Melbourne . Sydney , Collingwood , and Freo keep winning , but Carlton poised in ninth spot put up a lacklustre performance . StKilda continue to disappoint , whilst Port  impress. The Lions and Eagles persist , and the Doggies keep trying , whilst Essendon's form is inconsistent , a reflection of their club's turmoil as they continue to refute drug taking allegations .

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The AFL staged two matches on Anzac Day . The traditional blockbuster at the MCG between Collingwood and

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Essendon attracted a crowd of 97, 000 people . The Bombers are playing well , assuaging rumours of drug taking , and easing beseiged Bombers coach James Hird 's worries .In a game of fast paced action and spectacular aerial feats , the two combatants were very closely matched in all contests. Essendon won this time around , and Bomber Zakaharis won theAnzac Day medal for best on the ground .

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Swans in NZ

Across the Tasman another game of AFL football was being played , honouring the great Australian , New Zealand , Anzac Day connection  . In an historical first AFL game overseas , played for points , as part of the AFL fixture , the Saints played the Swans .  St Kilda  , wearing a maori inspired design football jumper , jersey , guernsey played well against Sydney , who were just too strong at the finish and overpowered the young Saints  side . Swan Dan Hannebery won the Anzac Day medal in this inaugral NZ Game . Fans on both sides of the Tasman were wearing  their football jumpers , jerseys, guernseys , to support their teams.

Carlton , winning their first AFL final for 10 years , defeated the Bombers at the weekend . Jubilant , they are into round two of the AFL footy finals . WA and the Eagles beckon . The quietly confident Blues are so not Blue about that . Nor are fans who will be cheering their Blues on , wearing the ever changing style of the Carlton football , jumper , jersey , guernsey .  

With the first week of the AFL  Finals Series , being played out over the weekend, fans were treated to some competitive action .

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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 .

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