WHAT HAPPENED IN ROUND 10 OF THE AFL:

THEY SAID IT: “There was a time I put my shoulder straight through David King. It was at the Gabba in the late ’90s and he didn’t respond then either.” – Brad Scott took a parting shot at former Kangaroos champion David King after coaching North Melbourne to victory in his farewell game. Scott appeared to make a beeline for King – a harsh critic during North’s recent struggles – as he ran to the three-quarter time huddle.

STATS THAT MATTER: 102 wins, 101 losses. The Roos’ inspired victory over the Western Bulldogs ensured Scott departed Arden St with a positive win-loss ledger.

MAN OF THE ROUND: Hawthorn’s Jack Gunston and Sydney’s Sam Reid booted six goals each, while Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy had an eye-watering 64 hit-outs. But it’s hard to go past West Coast onballer Elliot Yeo, who inspired the Eagles to a brilliant comeback win over Adelaide with 27 disposals and 15 tackles.

KEY MOMENT: Another Dane Rampe brain fade at the SCG proved costly for Sydney. Rampe stepped over the mark for a 50-metre penalty in the dying minutes of Friday night’s game, gifting Collingwood’s Chris Mayne a match-winning goal.

TALKING POINT: Scott’s sudden mid-season departure from the Roos might set off a round of musical chairs with Carlton coach Brendon Bolton, St Kilda’s Alan Richardson and Essendon’s John Worsfold all facing uncertain futures.

TRIBUNAL WATCH: For the third time this month, Geelong star Gary Ablett is in hot water. Ablett struck Gold Coast opponent Anthony Miles in the jaw and his only hope is that it will be deemed insufficient contact to justify a charge. St Kilda pair Ben Long (rough conduct) and Luke Dunstan (striking) were reported during Sunday’s win over Carlton.

KEY INJURIES: Dylan Shiel (Ess, hamstring), Jake Stringer (Ess, hamstring), Josh Kennedy (Syd, knee), Daniel Wells (Coll, knee), Tom Rockliff (Port, hamstring), Jack Scrimshaw (Haw, knee), Ben Ainsworth (Suns, ankle), Mitch McGovern (Carl, ankle).

WHAT’S NEXT: Rhyce Shaw has his first game as North Melbourne interim coach on Friday night when the Kangaroos host Richmond at Marvel Stadium. Melbourne and Adelaide face off on Saturday night in Darwin, St Kilda and Port Adelaide play in Shanghai and West Coast host the Western Bulldogs in the Sunday twilight game.