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AFL round 7 Melbourne v Richmond: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach scores

AFL round 7 Melbourne v Richmond: Live scores, updates, SuperCoach scores

The Australian24-04-2025
It feels like the Easter weekend just ended, but footy is already back in our lives!
Anzac weekend starts with the Anzac Eve game, a traditional blockbuster between the Tigers and Demons.
Both sides are flying high after wins last week, who will make it two on the trot?
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