DA Puzzle of the Round (22)

Discover the world of David Astle here.

But first, can you solve this week’s puzzle?

Time for some code-cracking 101 this week. Can you identify this bloke, head and shoulders above most current players?

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Last week’s question and answer:

This week suits master manipulatora. Changing the right letter per word, can you join the new combo to spell a current AFL player? DAM + INHALE, say, can be DAV + IDHALE = Hawthorn’s DAVID HALE. Along with David, these next eight players have something in common.

1. JET + SEX + BITE

2. DANCE + LEER + REST

3. LIKE + MUG + LANE

4. SHAM + SHAM + PEON

5. GAY + NET + CAMS

6. HURT + ZIP + PEST

7. BREAD + AND + BITE + CROWS

8. COURSE + DAY + DUMP + SKY

Solution: Nine Queenslanders: David Hale (Hawks), Jesse White (Swans), Daniel Merrett (Lions), Luke McGuane (Tigers), Shaun Hampson (Blues), Kurt Tippett (Crows), Brendan Whitecross (Hawks), Courtenay Dempsey (Bombers)