Ahead of Fremantle's opening game for 2019 against North Melbourne, 6PR caught up with former Fremantle and North Melbourne big man, Matthew "Spider" Burton. 

Spider says the art of playing in the ruck is improving in today's game. 

Ahead of Fremantle's opening game for 2019 against North Melbourne, 6PR caught up with former Fremantle and North Melbourne big man, Matthew "Spider" Burton.&nbsp; Spider says the art of playing in the ruck is improving in today's game.&nbsp;

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An Irish flavour seemed fitting following St Patrick's Day this week. Conor Nash provided that, as well as revealing Tom Barrass' nickname at the Hawks.

An Irish flavour seemed fitting following St Patrick's Day this week. Conor Nash provided that, as well as revealing Tom Barrass' nickname at the Hawks.

Hawk Conor Nash reveals left-field nickname for teammate

A cracking game of footy to kick off Round 2 with the Hawks seeing off the Swans despite some wayward kicking.

A cracking game of footy to kick off Round 2 with the Hawks seeing off the Swans despite some wayward kicking.

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6PR's own Jake Waterman joined the boys after a tough round one game on the Gold Coast. 

6PR's own Jake Waterman joined the boys after a tough round one game on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

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