The Lasting Image

"After spending more than 300 hours sitting, lying and crouching shoulder to shoulder in a dark prison, miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell revel in the moment of rescue and separation at the arrival of hospital in Launceston. Of all the pictures we saw yesterday, this was one where they were looking at each other in acknowledgment." Mercury picture editor Kirk Gilmour.

Sorry Saints, But Decision Was The Correct One

THREE days after justice was not heard to be done in Launceston, it was seen to be done at AFL House last night. In awarding the four premiership points from Sunday's disputed Fremantle-St Kilda match to the Dockers, the league has taken a bold and correct decision.

Hearing And Heeding The Siren's Call

THE longest game in AFL history finally ended yesterday. St Kilda and Fremantle began playing on Sunday afternoon in Launceston and walked off the field, metaphorically, yesterday evening in Melbourne. Fremantle took the four points, which took it above St Kilda on the ladder. A match that ended in farce on the ground has been resolved by the AFL Commission, which listened to arguments from both teams' QCs before ruling that a confirmed draw was officially to become a victory.

The Fremantle Reaction

FREMANTLE chief executive Cameron Schwab described the Siren-gate controversy that began in Launceston on Sunday and concluded at AFL House last night as an event that may help to define the club.

Siren Row: Afl Chiefs To Rule On Winner

WHO won the St Kilda-Fremantle clash in Launceston on Sunday?

When The Siren Blew, It Was Amateur Hour

Common sense was quickly lost in the chaos of the Launceston siren debacle, as Martin Blake recounts

Dockers Appeal Over Siren Fiasco

THE AFL has launched an investigation into the finish of yesterday's drawn game between St Kilda and Fremantle at Aurora Stadium in Launceston, as the Dockers demand that they be handed the four premiership points.