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The Kangaroos hopped into gear to snap the Tigers four-game winning streak. Source: Colleen Petch / News Limited
Fox Sports AFL expert Julian de Stoop reviews round 15, including the Kangaroos hopping into gear, some shady officiating and a Giant young star continues to shine.
IN THE PENTHOUSE
North Melbourne
The Kangaroos have been the most frustrating team of the season to date with a host of close losses testing the patience of everyone at Arden Street.
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But against the Tigers, Brad Scott's men put in their best performance of the season and for a rare time this year they got the balance between defence and attack spot on.
The Roos moved the ball with speed and when they didn't have it they tackled ferociously.
With Carlton and Port Adelaide stumbling, North Melbourne are suddenly back in the finals hunt.
Ben Reid forward
Collingwood's reliance on Travis Cloke was a hot topic during the week and he finally found some help up forward in the form of regular defender Ben Reid.
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The first quarter injury to Jarrad Waite allowed Buckley to swing Reid forward and his four goals played a pivotal role in the 'Pies big win.
But just as importantly he demanded Lachie Henderson's attention which allowed Cloke to go one on one with Michael Jamison. The result, a dominant 5 goal performance from the 'Pies' power forward.
Tom Bellchambers
Some have suggested Essendon should trade Bellchambers to GWS in a bid to secure the prized number one selection in the national draft.
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What a load of rubbish.
Firstly, if Bellchambers was let go, the Bombers would have just one genuine ruckman on their list in Paddy Ryder.
Secondly, Bellchambers is a serious talent whether in the ruck or up forward and at just 23 years of age he is one of the most promising young ruckman in the game.
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His 5 goal performance against Port Adelaide showed how valuable he is to the Bombers.
West Coast
The fire in the belly hasn't always been on show at West Coast this year but against Adelaide their commitment couldn't be questioned as they pinched an unlikely victory to keep their finals hopes alive.
The Eagles were missing a host of key players including Daniel Kerr, Luke Shuey, Scott Selwood and Shannon Hurn but somehow found a way to win despite trailing by 13 points late in the game.
The win sets up a huge derby against Fremantle this weekend.
Jeremy Cameron
The season ending injury to young Bulldog Jason Johannissen was unfortunate but the commitment of both he and Jeremy Cameron deserves the highest praise.
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Not only is Cameron an amazing talent, he has a physical presence which has been a hallmark of all the great key forwards.
Think Wayne Carey, Jonathan Brown and Dermott Brereton.
IN THE OUTHOUSE
Carlton
Insipid. That's the word that comes to mind to describe Carlton for the majority of Friday night's loss against a far from full strength Collingwood.
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Jarrad Waite's injury certainly didn't help but the Blues were smashed in the centre of the ground and they were beaten by a far more desperate opponent.
Mick Malthouse says the ladder is irrelevant which doesn't sit too comfortably with the majority of the Carlton faithful.
With their finals hopes looking slim this year, the heat will be at Visy Park in 2014.
Interchange Infringement
The incorrect interchange free kick paid against Geelong in the final term of Saturday night's clash against Hawthorn completely exposed a stupid rule.
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A free kick and a 50 metre penalty is far too harsh a penalty for an interchange infringement.
No one is trying to sneak extra players onto the ground. They're just simple mistakes when they are actually mistakes.
Can you imagine the outcry if Geelong had lost the game.
Deliberate Out of Bounds Against James Kelly
The Cats also didn't get the rub of the green in the third term either. The deliberate out of bounds paid against James Kelly was simply wrong.
A player can't be pinged for deliberate when they kick the ball 50 metres and then it bounces at right angles to cross the boundary.
Umpire Schmidt ... that was a you know what decision.
There was another one at Etihad on Sunday when Bomber Dyson Heppell was pinged for a deliberate rushed behind when, like Nick Malceski last week, he was clearly under pressure.
Harry O'Brien
There is no doubt Nathan Buckley and Harry O'Brien had a falling out last week and while the full details have yet to be established it seems some serious questions need to be asked of the Pies star.
Instead of relaxing in Port Douglas he should have been at the MCG with the rest of his injured teammates watching the 'Pies play the Blues.
Buckley must be getting sick of his players disrespecting his authority and if he is available following an ankle injury, O'Brien shouldn't be a walk up start to return this week.
Richmond
The Tigers banner said a win over North Melbourne would see the F word… finals on the agenda but their heroes certainly didn't play like a finals bound side.
This game against the Roos always shaped as a tricky one for a Tigers side coming off four straight wins and they failed the test miserably.
Next up it's the Gold Coast in Cairns. Given their zip two against the Suns at the venue there will be plenty of nervous Tiger fans this week.
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