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The AFLs Match Review Panel has done it again. Their inconsistent findings have all commentators of the game scratching their heads, not to mention us poor supporters. Twelve weeks for Steven Baker's four charges (which can be reduced to nine with an early plea), of which three are a joke when taken into context of other events in the last few weeks. How can the MRP continually make these ridiculous decisions? Surely they should be held accountable. To get three weeks for each of Baker's first two indiscretions is pure lunacy when you compare them with Chris Judd's elbow to Pavlich's head. Baker received one week for unreasonable and unnecessary contact with an injured player. Come on. Anyone see Jack Riewoldt repeatedly doing exactly the same thing a few or so weeks back. Only difference was that Baker barely touched Johnson's hand. The Saints should definately contest three of the four charges and cop the three weeks for the smack in the jaw.

The Hawk's Buddy Franklin picked up 26 possessions and kicked five goals to help steer the Hawks home for their sixth straight win to ensure they go into the break sitting in the top eight. His two last quarter goals sprinting around the wing were inspiring and will certainly be up there for goal of the year. Buddy certainly enjoys playing the Dons having kicked 37 goals in his last six games against them.