Snapshot of round nine in the AFL:

THEY SAID IT: "We just wanted to make it quite clear that mobile phones have become such a big part of everyone's lifestyle now, we knew if we took the phones away from the players that every time they went to open their pocket to text-message someone ... it would remind them of the reason why we are here." - Hawthorn coach ALASTAIR CLARKSON on his side's unusual build-up to their win over the Swans at the SCG.

STATS THAT MATTER: 11. Collingwood launched a stunning fightback to kick the last 11 goals of the game, beating Adelaide by 43 points at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

MAN OF THE ROUND: West Coast forward JOSH KENNEDY takes the cake on this one after booting a career-high 10 goals in the Eagles' 123-point shellacking of the Western Bulldogs.

KEY MOMENT: Carlton's ROBBIE WARNOCK missed a set shot from 15 metres out on a slight angle with 77 seconds left as unbeaten Geelong escaped with a two-point win on Friday night.

TALKING POINT: GARY ABLETT, who walked out on the Cats last summer to join the cashed-up new Gold Coast side, can expect some heavy physical attention when Suns host Geelong next Saturday night.

TRIBUNAL WATCH: J Blake (St. Kilda) reported for striking C Bartram (Melbourne) at half time.

KEY INJURIES: C Judd (Carl, sprained ankle), R Warnock (Carl, concussion), L Tapscott (Melb, hamstring), A Sandilands (Frem, toe), A Browne (Rich, cheek), D Grimes (Rich, hamstring), T Rockliff (Bris, calf), Hawthorn: M Bailey (head knock).

UNDER PRESSURE: Port Adelaide have dropped to last and North Melbourne's season has also nose-dived but the heat will really be on Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade after his side's 123-point hiding at the hands of West Coast.

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