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The bye rounds have now concluded and the top seven sides (yes, you read that correctly) are split by just one win.The shortened round 15 kicked off on Thursday night for the second successive week with the?Eagles belting the Bombers to ensure the top eight maintained a two game advantage over the chasing pack.?Friday night saw?Port Adelaide claiming the four points over Richmond for the second time in 2016 and now the Power seem the only side that can realistically push themselves into finals contention.The Gold Coast Suns were able to snap a 10-game losing streak when they got the better of a disappointing St Kilda outfit, before the Western Bulldogs stunned Sydney at the SCG in a thrilling four point win which will please ladder leaders Hawthorn who remain a game clear on top.?Arch-rivals Carlton and Collingwood played out a snoozefest on Saturday night, but the Magpies were able to make amends for their round seven loss to the Blues and ran out 12 point winners. It was the first time since 1966 that both sides failed to kick 60 points in their blockbuster clash.Adelaide overcame a gallant Melbourne on Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to six. The Demons played bold, exciting football, but couldnt match the firepower of the Crows who booted their 100 points in a match for the 11th time this year.HEROESThe Bulldogs selection committee:?The Dogs swept in the changes after their poor outing against Geelong prior to the bye. Out went Tom Campbell, Fletcher Roberts, Mitch Honeychurch, Josh Dunkley (all omitted) and Bailey Williams (knee). In came Jason Johannisen, after missing 9 games, Easton Wood, who had missed a month of football along with triple ACL victim Clay Smith, Lukas Webb and veteran Will Minson. All the inclusions played important roles as the Dogs won a last-gasp thriller at the SCG. Johannisen of course kicked the match-winner seconds before the final siren, but Wood added vital leadership and class with 11 intercepts, Minson battled hard in his first senior game of the season, while Smith showed just why he is so highly regarded with six tackles to go with 16 touches. It was a bold move by the Dogs to make so many changes pre-match; they then produced a statement performance to inflict the first loss for the seasoned Swans on their home deck in eleven outings.Travis Boak:?Boak has been criticised this season, having failed to reach the heights he has in previous years. But with Ports finals hopes on the line against Richmond on a drizzly Friday night in Adelaide, he stood up. It was a real captains game, featuring 26 possessions, a huge 11 tackles and two goals, and especially noteworthy after the clubs leaders had been challenged in the lead-up to the contest. Boak was hard and clean in the slippery conditions and really set the tone for his side, which outhunted the Tigers.Gold Coasts spine:?Any good side needs to have a strong list, particularly through the spine. Before feasting on the Saints on Saturday, the Suns had suffered 10 straight losses, with poor form and injury concerns hampering them all season. But in Stephen May, Rory Thompson, Aaron Hall, Tom Lynch and the emerging Peter Wright, Gold Coast have a spine that should hold them in good stead for years to come. Wright was particularly impressive against St Kilda with three goals and 10 marks, and he will be a terrific foil for Lynch, who is without doubt one of the best key forwards in the competition.VILLAINSSt Kildas away form:?What happens to the Saints as soon as they leave the cosy confines of Victoria? So far this season, theyve been largely uncompetitive interstate - losing by 33, 3, 103, 88 and now 40 points. Against the Suns on Saturday, they looked off from the first minute, lacking energy and making sloppy mistakes. Luckily for Alan Richardson and Co. the Saints dont travel outside of Victoria for the rest of the year but if they want to take the step from a promising team to a genuine finals contender, they need to address this inconsistency.Sydneys reliance on Lance Franklin:?Buddy was electric against the Dogs, collecting 21 disposals, 10 marks and booting five goals. He almost single-handedly dragged the Swans over the line, but the club needs to be careful in not becoming too Buddy-centric. Sydney only had five goal kickers against the Bulldogs, with several players missing very gettable shots on goal. They are missing Kurt Tippett massively and a few forwards are down on previous form. Franklin is red-hot but he needs more help especially as they prepare for the formidable defences of Geelong and Hawthorn in the next fortnight.Carlton vs. Collingwood:?Over the years, this has always been a game to look forward to - two genuine rivals who detest each other and go toe-to-toe for a full four quarters. But what a fizzer it was at the MCG on Saturday night. It really was a forgettable game of football. Both sides made shocking errors, but I guess it was no surprise that it was a clash between 13th and 14th on the ladder. Only the debut of third-generation Blue Jack Silvagni and the Collingwood skipper Scott Pendlebury, who looked a class above, provided any highlight. Rudy Gobert Jersey . 9. Price, heading to the 2014 Olympics for Canada, was named the First Star after posting wins in three starts with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage. 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The 2016 class of Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Rogie Vachon and Pat Quinn were elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday night in Toronto, so were turning our attention to next years inductions. In addition to obvious candidates Dave Andreychuk and Paul Kariya, here are three other players who should be considered for the class of 2017 in this, a special edition of Morning, Joe.Teemu Selanne: Selanne, 46, will be in his first year of eligibility and the Finnish Flash should be a no-brainer. After 21 seasons in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets (1992-96), Anaheim Ducks (1996-2001, 2005-14), San Jose Sharks (2001-03) and the Colorado Avalanche (2003-04), he is 15th on the all-time scoring list with 684 goals, 773 assists for 1,457 points in 1,451 games, which is incredible. Hes the last player to score 70 goals in a season, a feat he accomplished with 76 goals as a rookie with the Jets. He won the Calder Trophy (1992-93), Maurice Richard Trophy (1998-99) and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (2005-06). Oh, and he also won that thing called the Stanley Cup, with the Ducks in 2007. His international résumé speaks for itself as well: He won an Olympic silver medal and three bronze medals playing for Finland, not to mention inspiring scores of players to take up the game.Mark Recchi: Its inconceivable that Recchi, 48, is not already in the Hall of Fame. He won three Stanley Cups as a player with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins.dddddddddddd He also earned another in a management role with the Penguins last season. As a player, he recorded 1,533 points in 1,652 games, which is 12th all-time. Recchi made a difference both on and off the ice, no matter where he played during his 22-year career: with the Penguins (1988-92, 2005-06, 2008-09), Philadelphia Flyers (1991-95, 1998-2004), Montreal Canadiens (1994-99), Hurricanes (2005-06), Atlanta Thrashers (2007-08), Tampa Bay Lightning (2008-09) and the Bruins?(2009-11). He officially retired while celebrating on the ice with his Bruins teammates after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in 2011. Its about time Recchi is inducted.Daniel Alfredsson: Alfredsson, 42, is also in his first year of eligibility and should receive serious consideration. He spent 18 seasons with the Ottawa Senators (1995-2013) and one with the Detroit Red Wings (2013-14) and recorded 10 seasons of 70-plus points. A six-time All-Star, Alfredsson never won a Stanley Cup, which could hurt his chances to start, but he will one day earn enshrinement. He won the Calder Trophy (1995-96) and the King Clancy Memorial Award (2011-12). Internationally for Team Sweden, he won an Olympic gold medal in 2006 and a silver medal in 2014. He is one of the most respected leaders of his generation. ' ' '