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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Brisbane Lions second-year talent Jaspa Fletcher took plenty from watching his Collingwood wing rivals in last year's four-point AFL grand-final loss.
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Thu, Mar 28, 2024Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney is closing in on his father's AFL games tally, earning high praise from coach Simon Goodwin ahead of his 200th appearance.
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024Essendon spearhead Peter Wright has sent Harry Cunningham his well wishes after concussing the Sydney defender with an airborne bump.
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest.
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024Days out from his Brisbane Lions debut, Tom Doedee's AFL comeback from a torn cruciate ligament has been halted after he suffered a similar injury in training.
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend.
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024West Coast coach Adam Simpson believes there will always be incidents where players brace for contact at the last second, potentially injuring opponents.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Slow starts have been a problem for Fremantle, who will be out to rectify the issue when they chase a third straight AFL win in the home clash with Adelaide.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering will make a welcome return from a calf injury for the Blues' Good Friday clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Geelong forward Tom Hawkins is clearly one of the best forwards of his generation, Cats coach Chris Scott says.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.
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Tue, Mar 26, 2024Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension.
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Mon, Mar 25, 2024Carlton had a bye just two rounds into the AFL season but defender Mitch McGovern is confident the disruption won't affect the Blues' red-hot start.
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Mon, Mar 25, 2024Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.
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Mon, Mar 25, 2024Fractured ribs will keep Steven May out of Melbourne's clash with Port Adelaide, but the Demons are hoping for better news over fellow defender Jake Lever.
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Mon, Mar 25, 2024The Brisbane Lions are contemplating a new-look back six to face Collingwood, as both of last year's grand finalists look to solve a winless start to 2024.
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Mon, Mar 25, 2024St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL tribunal after challenging his one-match rough conduct ban.
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Mon, Mar 25, 2024GWS forward Aaron Cadman is on track for a big season after kicking seven goals in his first three games this year.
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Sun, Mar 24, 2024There were tough scrimmages in Gold Coast's loss to the Western Bulldogs and coach Damien Hardwick would have liked umpires to blow their whistles earlier.
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Sun, Mar 24, 2024Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.
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Sun, Mar 24, 2024Richmond had six forced changes, but lost no friends with their spirited performance on Sunday in the MCG loss to Port Adelaide.
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Sun, Mar 24, 2024Port Adelaide broke clear in the second half to overwhelm an undermanned Richmond by 30 points in Travis Boak's 350th game for the Power.
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Sun, Mar 24, 2024Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'.
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Sun, Mar 24, 2024The Western Bulldogs have beaten Gold Coast by 48 points to claim their first win of the AFL season, with Cody Weightman snaring six goals.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Geelong coach Chris Scott and his Adelaide counterpart Matthew Nicks say an Adelaide Oval pitch invader was dangerous for all involved.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has bemoaned the centre clearances in the Hawks' opening two losses this season, calling it "disastrous".
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Fremantle trailed North Melbourne by 33 points midway through the second quarter but kicked nine consecutive goals to turn their round-two contest on its head.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024GWS have tasted victory just once in nine visits to Optus Stadium, but they will start as the hottest of favourites in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Melbourne premiership defenders Steven May and Jake Lever were prominent casualties as the Demons outclassed Hawthorn by 55 points.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024A controversial decision late in North Melbourne's defeat to Fremantle has sparked Alastair Clarkson's call for greater use of AFL video review technology.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says club legend Travis Boak just wants a win in his 350th AFL match against Richmond on Sunday.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Gold Coast would move to 3-0 with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat, where the Suns are yet to taste victory in two AFL visits.
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Sat, Mar 23, 2024Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Former No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is about to re-sign, and coach Luke Beveridge hopes the young star is a Bulldog for life.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024North Melbourne young guns George Wardlaw and Colby McKercher face big midfield challenges when the Kangaroos host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024West Coast coach Adam Simpson is backing Jack Darling to step up his leadership in attack as the club deals with the loss of co-captain Oscar Allen.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Geelong veteran Tom Hawkins has kicked four goals in a stirring 19-point AFL win over Adelaide in Adelaide.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Geelong coach Chris Scott says there's a lesson in star defender Tom Stewart, who will play his 150th AFL game against Adelaide on Friday night.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Collingwood coach Craig McRae says some of their best players aren't executing the fundamentals well amid their slump to a 0-3 start.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has had his eye on a long list of Melbourne stars in his preparation for their round-two encounter at the MCG.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024St Kilda spearhead Max King kicked three goals in an influential display against Collingwood but faces suspension for a high bump on Finlay Macrae.
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Fri, Mar 22, 2024Chad Warner has only played 62 AFL games but has stepped up as a Sydney Swans leader in the absence of stars Callum Mills, Luke Parker and Taylor Adams.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will delay fitness calls on Taylor Walker and Jordon Butts until hours before their AFL clash against Geelong.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024Matthew Nicks will remain as Adelaide's coach until the end of the 2026 season after signing a two-year contract extension.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024Sean Darcy's knee injury has opened the door for Luke Jackson in the ruck, and the former Demons big man is enjoying the role.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen will undergo surgery in the coming days on a knee injury that was worst than first thought.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024Brisbane face a high-stakes clash with Collingwood after their bye, looking to get back on track in their AFL flag chase after losses to Carlton and Fremantle.
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Thu, Mar 21, 2024Hawthorn captain James Sicily's on-field behaviour has been a talking point with coach Sam Mitchell after he escaped suspension for kicking Andrew McGrath.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Travis Boak will play his 350th AFL game for Port Adelaide this weekend, but the veteran says he's not the man who saved the club.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Essendon were fiery and combative against Hawthorn and coach Brad Scott wants the Bombers to bring an aggressive but controlled "edge" to their game.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is happy with his one-year contract extension and says he doesn't care what the critics say.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024West Coast spearhead and co-captain Oscar Allen has bone stress in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Motivated by the heartbreak of their 2023 preliminary final loss, GWS defender Sam Taylor says his side can go full-throttle against any opposition anywhere.
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Wed, Mar 20, 2024Danny "Spud" Frawley will be honoured at the MCG when St Kilda host AFL defending premiers Collingwood in a big round-two clash.
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Tue, Mar 19, 2024Mason Redman has accepted a one-match ban for striking Hawk Jai Newcombe, conceding there were no grounds to appeal the AFL match review officer's decision.
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Tue, Mar 19, 2024Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Magpies' premiership defence can get back on track despite a 0-2 start, as changes loom for their clash with St Kilda.
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Tue, Mar 19, 2024St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says after a frustrating first-up loss to Geelong, his team must focus on regaining top form against premiers Collingwood.
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Tue, Mar 19, 2024Sydney coach John Longmire has dismissed media reports suggesting the club had a falling out with Lance Franklin before the legendary key forward retired.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Adelaide's star forward Taylor Walker is on track to overcome a back injury and play against Geelong on Friday night, assistant coach Scott Burns says.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Three bumper MCG crowds and the redeveloped GMHBA Stadium have helped the AFL set a single-round attendance record.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Running hot with 10 goals across two rounds, Greater Western Sydney forward Jesse Hogan is finally enjoying his football after battles with injury and illness.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Brisbane are 0-2 after opening their season with losses to Carlton and Fremantle, but coach Chris Fagan is optimistic his side can still make the top four.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Essendon star Andrew McGrath says he barely felt the kick that has left Hawthorn captain James Sicily facing a one-game ban.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Traded from St Kilda to Melbourne for relative peanuts, Jack Billings delivered a reminder of his class in the Demons' round-one win over the Western Bulldogs.
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Mon, Mar 18, 2024Suns co-captain Jarrod Witts wants Gold Coast's relentless drive to become a major weapon after they out-ran Adelaide to move to 2-0 under Damien Hardwick.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024Ollie Dempsey kicked three crucial goals in Geelong's tense eight-point win over St Kilda and coach Chris Scott couldn't help but sing his praises post-match.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024Angus Brayshaw has joined Melbourne's AFL coaching ranks in a part-time role after his playing career was cut short due to multiple concussions.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024After being troubled by off-field issues, Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 45-point win over the Western Bulldogs to get the Demons' AFL season rolling.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024A look at round one of the AFL season, where Collingwood's wobbles continued and Clayton Oliver starred for Melbourne in their win over the Bulldogs.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024Hawthorn captain James Sicily is among three AFL players offered one-game bans for offences in round one.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024West Coast coach Adam Simpson says much-hyped draftee Harley Reid looked at home in his debut AFL game.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024Port Adelaide's new leaders Connor Rozee and Zak Butters were instrumental in 50-point win against West Coast at Adelaide Oval.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024Jack Macrae was left out of the Western Bulldogs' round one team while fellow senior player Caleb Daniel was the substitute in a 45-point loss to Melbourne.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2024Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says it will take more than the return of injured key forward Taylor Walker to address their concerns after a first-up AFL loss.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024North Melbourne have lost another defender to injury in their 39-point loss to GWS but coach Alistair Clarkson remains confident in the quality of their list.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024Collingwood have slumped to 0-2 in their AFL premiership defence after losses to Sydney and GWS, but coach Craig McRae has faith his team can bounce back.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024West Coast's prized recruit will be among the new faces for the youthful Eagles as they try to rebuild in 2024, starting on Sunday against Port Adelaide.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024Small forwards Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are a big part of Hawthorn's future as coach Sam Mitchell plots the path to a finals return.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024GWS star Jesse Hogan kicked six goals against the young North Melbourne defence to fire his team to a 39-point AFL home win.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024Reeling from a first-up loss to Carlton, Brisbane need to make changes with two key players absent for their trip west to face Fremantle.
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Sat, Mar 16, 2024Isaac Heeney has shifted more into the midfield to cover for injured teammates this season and the move has paid huge dividends for Sydney coach John Longmire.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Geelong coach Chris Scott will back a balance of youth and experience to help the Cats charge back up the ladder, starting with a round-one clash with St Kilda.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024After a stunning first-up win over the defending AFL premiers, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is wary of what competition strugglers North Melbourne can deliver.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Sydney have snapped a five-match losing streak at the MCG as Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney starred in a 33-point thumping of reigning premiers Collingwood.
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Richmond defender Josh Gibcus has sustained a likely season-ending knee injury, with Tigers coach Adem Yze describing it as a "gut-wrenching".
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Fri, Mar 15, 2024Izak Rankine and Chris Burgess will play for Adelaide against former club Gold Coast as the Suns look to improve to 2-0 under new AFL coach Damien Hardwick.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Carlton have held off a brave Richmond to win an MCG thriller by five points, six days after storming home to pip the Brisbane Lions.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Justin Longmuir has two more years to show he is the man to guide Fremantle to long-term success after being handed a contract extension at the Dockers.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says midfielder Clayton Oliver is making strong progress after his well-documented woe off the field.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Josh Kelly grew up following North Melbourne, but the GWS stalwart says there'll be no mixed emotions when he runs out against the Kangaroos for his 200th game.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024After his outstanding Sydney debut against Melbourne, Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy comes up against Collingwood - his other former AFL team.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Port Adelaide defender Lachie Jones is confident of a breakout AFL season after making changes on and off the field.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Ross Lyon insists he is simply focused on getting the best out of his team this season and not unfazed by the critics' prediction for St Kilda.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Alex Sexton didn't fit the script when auditioning for Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast forward line, but the coach has found a role for him elsewhere.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Damien Hardwick reckons he lost some coaching sharpness during his brief time out of the AFL caper, but he hasn't questioned his move to the Gold Coast.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024Richmond will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG.
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Wed, Mar 13, 2024Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a decision on whether key forward Taylor Walker is fit to face Gold Coast will likely be left until game-day.
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Wed, Mar 13, 2024Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe is set to return from a calf injury against Sydney as the Magpies attempt to get off the mark in their premiership defence.
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Wed, Mar 13, 2024Essendon coach Brad Scott has tempered expectations with the club's long-suffering supporter base ahead of his second season in charge of the Bombers.
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Wed, Mar 13, 2024Jack Lukosius said it felt like all of Damien Hardwick's preseason theories had been projected onto the ground in a near-perfect Gold Coast AFL beginning.
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Wed, Mar 13, 2024Richmond star Tom Lynch will play limited minutes on his return from injury against Carlton as the Tigers attempt to bounce back from their opening round loss.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes Cam Zurhaar can become a "special player" but says the forward is yet to put together a full AFL season.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has heaped praise on Ryley Sanders as the draftee prepares to make his AFL debut in round one against Melbourne.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Selfishness and complacency contributed to Brisbane's shock AFL loss from 46 points ahead against Carlton, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Melbourne star Christian Petracca has conceded he thought fellow Demons midfielder Clayton Oliver was set to leave the club during the off-season.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Swans coach John Longmire has faith Rising Star nominee Matt Roberts has the smarts to continue shining through in the AFL, starting against Collingwood.
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Tue, Mar 12, 2024Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Geelong's 2022 premiership defence ended with a whimper and a 12th-placed finish in 2023, but speedster Max Holmes says it has made the Cats hungrier than ever.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024After overcoming a long health battle, GWS veteran Nick Haynes is looking to recapture his All-Australian form and push for a maiden premiership with the club.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says dynamic on-baller Zak Butters has overcome an ankle injury and is a certain starter against West Coast.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024Gold Coast forward Ben King says the Suns got an instant justification of new coach Damien Hardwick's tactics in their win against Richmond.
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Mon, Mar 11, 2024There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.
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Sun, Mar 10, 2024GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shame Mumford as "bizarre".
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Sun, Mar 10, 2024Collingwood may have been denied the perfect start to their premiership defence by GWS but coach Craig McRae says his players are already licking their wounds.
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Sun, Mar 10, 2024GWS midfielder Callan Ward's shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for two months, opening the door for Xavier O'Halloran to step up in his absence.
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Sun, Mar 10, 2024Gold Coast sit atop the AFL ladder at the end of a round for the first time in their history after smashing Richmond in their first game under Damien Hardwick.
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Sat, Mar 09, 2024Carlton's Sam Docherty has suffered the third ruptured ACL of his career, with the latest setback in his horror run of illness and injury ending his season.
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Sat, Mar 09, 2024Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.
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Sat, Mar 09, 2024Gold Coast kicked 11 straight goals before Richmond claimed the next seven in a fluctuating AFL contest as Damien Hardwick began his Suns era a winner.
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Sat, Mar 09, 2024Defender Zac Williams put his personal doubts to rest with a strong performance in Carlton's stunning comeback win over Brisbane in their AFL season opener.
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Sat, Mar 09, 2024Adem Yze did his best to stay calm during a wildly fluctuating debut as an AFL head coach, his Tigers rallying from 67 points down to briefly threaten the Suns.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Read our AFL expert tips and analysis for every game in this season of the 2024 premiership season with Betfair’s AFL betting expert Joel Cashman. Includes game summaries, AFL expert tips and best Back and Lay bets for every round.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been fined $20,000 and given a two-match suspended ban by the AFL for his outburst towards two St Kilda players.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024One sleep from their opening-round Collingwood date, GWS coach Adam Kingsley insists his side are seeking more than revenge after last year's finals loss.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024West Coast forward Jack Darling endured one of his poorest seasons last year, but the Eagles are backing him to come good in 2024.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Clayton Oliver's performance on return after a turbulent off-season was a positive for Melbourne to take out of their loss to Sydney in the AFL season opener.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Brodie Grundy left no prisoners in his reunion with Melbourne, getting one over Max Gawn and starring in Sydney's opening-round 22-point victory.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Geelong premiership defender Sam De Koning is set to return to being one of the AFL's best stoppers after having an interrupted 2023 campaign.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024After previously playing under Damien Hardwick at Richmond, Gold Coast winger Brandon Ellis admits the Suns will take time to get used to the game plan.
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Fri, Mar 08, 2024Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire has praised his young stars for taking on Melbourne in their opening-round win.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wants to make a statement against the Tigers, but admits he is nervous in what appears to be a big first task for the Suns.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Fremantle's perceived poor ball movement was their major downfall last year, when they finished well out of the finals race, but have they fixed the problem?
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is hopeful he can put his injury troubles behind him in 2024, with a trip to Qatar helping him better understand his body.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Collingwood Craig McRae insists the Magpies are fully focused on 2024, even after recently launching a documentary about last year's AFL premiership.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024St Kilda's Tim Membrey has spoken publicly for the first time about his mental health battles, which led to his late withdrawal from an AFL final last year.
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Thu, Mar 07, 2024Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2024 AFL Season.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe will miss between 12 and 14 weeks because of a knee injury suffered in the last quarter of an AFL trial game.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024Half of the AFL's 18 captains believe the Brisbane Lions can make it back to this year's grand final after losing a classic decider last September.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024Electric Tiger Shai Bolton is entering his prime years and his Richmond teammates expect him to explode this AFL season.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024Richmond big man Noah Balta has been handed the keys to the Tigers' attack and is ready to repay new coach Adem Yze's faith in him.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024Charging across the Murray River for an opening-round date with Sydney, Melbourne captain Max Gawn expects former teammate Brodie Grundy to run out hot.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.
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Wed, Mar 06, 2024The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge remained confident in his job throughout the club's long review following a bitterly disappointing 2023 campaign.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Much-loved utility Angus Brayshaw retired on medical grounds last month but will continue to have a role with Melbourne in their pursuit of the 2024 flag.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Tiger coach Adem Yze has brought a new voice and freshness to Richmond, and key pair Liam Baker and Dion Prestia are soaking it all up.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire remains bullish ahead of his Swans' AFL round-one clash with Melbourne.
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Tue, Mar 05, 2024St Kilda veteran Jimmy Webster will accept the AFL tribunal's sanction for his nasty bump on North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin, with a big ban expected.
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Mon, Mar 04, 2024Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.
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Mon, Mar 04, 2024Collingwood captain Darcy Moore insists the players have bought in to coach Craig McRae's mantra of "evolution" as they eye back-to-back AFL premierships.
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Mon, Mar 04, 2024Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.
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Mon, Mar 04, 2024Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has joined fellow club leaders in insisting the AFL club does not have a drug culture.
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Mon, Mar 04, 2024As the AFL continues to make concussion its top priority, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has told his players to refrain from bumping or risk a lengthy ban.
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Mon, Mar 04, 2024Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain.
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Sun, Mar 03, 2024A knee injury suffered in Adelaide's final practice match has sidelined emerging forward Riley Thilthorpe, who will miss the start of the AFL season.
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Sun, Mar 03, 2024A tumultuous off-season has turned a blowtorch on Melbourne as they seek to use adversity to their advantage in launching another AFL premiership assault.
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Sun, Mar 03, 2024Brisbane Lions ball-magnet Lachie Neale insists an AFL premiership is his only target despite again entering a new season among the Brownlow Medal favourites.
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Sun, Mar 03, 2024GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.
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Sun, Mar 03, 2024St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster sparked a huge melee with his high bump on Jy Simpkin in the Saints' AFL practice match win over North Melbourne at RSEA Park.
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Sat, Mar 02, 2024Adelaide's Izak Rankine has kicked four goals in a 67-point AFL trial-game win over West Coast, but an injury cloud hangs over the Crows' Riley Thilthorpe.
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Sat, Mar 02, 2024Season 2024 could mark the end of the road or a bright new chapter for West Coast coach Adam Simpson and Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir.
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Sat, Mar 02, 2024Sydney will begin their AFL premiership pursuit with boom recruit Taylor Adams and former captain Luke Parker sidelined for four weeks because of injuries.
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Fri, Mar 01, 2024Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says it's mind over matter as he puts the finishing touches on his rebuild of the AFL club.
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Fri, Mar 01, 2024Port Adelaide's dynamic midfielder Zak Butters has suffered an ankle injury in a 39-point AFL trial win over Fremantle.
2024 February
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his negotiations for a contract extension won't drag through the entire AFL season.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024St Kilda have secured legendary Geelong defender Corey Enright as an assistant coach under Ross Lyon at Moorabbin until the end of 2026.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024No.7 draft pick Caleb Windsor and St Kilda recruit Jack Billings are in the frame for selection in Melbourne's AFL season-opener against Sydney.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024Collingwood coach Craig McRae has recalled a humbling loss midway through 2022 as the defining moment in the Magpies' rise to premiership glory.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024Damien Hardwick's arrival at the Suns has encouraged structural change on and off the field as they chase a maiden finals campaign in their 14th AFL season.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024Coach Ken Hinkley says the four-game ban for Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper sets a clear precedent of harsher penalties for concussion incidents in the AFL.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024Young gun Harry Sheezel has signed another contract extension with North Melbourne, tying him to the rebuilding AFL club until the end of 2030.
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Thu, Feb 29, 2024Taylor Adams added to Sydney's injury woes after the former Collingwood player walked off with a knee injury during their 25-point pre-season loss to Brisbane.
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Wed, Feb 28, 2024Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews believes the Lions have been able to celebrate their 2023 season rather than dwell completely on the grand final loss.
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Wed, Feb 28, 2024Melbourne have tuned up for their AFL season opener with a 38-point thrashing of Carlton in a practice match and are buoyed by Clayton Oliver's reserves form.
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Wed, Feb 28, 2024Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper has received a four-game AFL suspension for a high bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane.
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Tue, Feb 27, 2024Collingwood shrugged off some first-quarter rust to overcome Richmond by 30 points in their final practice match before starting their premiership defence.
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Tue, Feb 27, 2024While Collingwood forward Daniel McStay makes solid progress after his knee reconstruction, St Kilda star Jack Sinclair is unsure about his calf injury.
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Tue, Feb 27, 2024David Swallow enters a 14th season with Gold Coast chasing a maiden finals appearance, optimistic their talented list and a new coach can "get the place going".
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Tue, Feb 27, 2024Captain Toby Nankervis is no certainty to play in Richmond's AFL season opener but would be rapt if that opens the door for Sam Naismith's Tigers debut.
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Tue, Feb 27, 2024Influential Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie will be sidelined least eight weeks because of a thigh injury.
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Mon, Feb 26, 2024Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Collingwood counterpart Darcy Moore have spoken of their sadness over Angus Brayshaw's sudden retirement.
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Mon, Feb 26, 2024Marcus Bontempelli believes coach Luke Beveridge is in a "great space" to lead the Western Bulldogs and has played down friction within the football department.
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Mon, Feb 26, 2024Melbourne captain Max Gawn says they are determined to rectify their dreadful finals record over the last two seasons, which includes four MCG losses.
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Mon, Feb 26, 2024Sydney's midfield veteran Luke Parker has had surgery on a broken arm in a considerable blow for the Swans just days before the AFL season gets under way.
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Mon, Feb 26, 2024Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper is facing a heavy suspension for a high bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane after being referred to the AFL tribunal.
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Mon, Feb 26, 2024North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin hopes Tarryn Thomas can fix his off-field life and play again in the AFL.
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Sun, Feb 25, 2024Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe produced an impressive display in the Dockers' 52-point pre-season win against West Coast, and he looks primed for a big year.
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Sun, Feb 25, 2024Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will learn his fate on Monday when the AFL match review officer assesses the high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane.
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Sat, Feb 24, 2024West Coast have suffered some more injury scares in their 52-point AFL practice match loss to Fremantle at the Mineral Resources Park in Perth.
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Sat, Feb 24, 2024Sacked North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas once had a striking mural commissioned of him and he aspired to be a role model.
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Fri, Feb 23, 2024Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play.
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Fri, Feb 23, 2024Ben King has agreed to extend his career on the Gold Coast, where three-time AFL premiership coach Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure this season.
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Fri, Feb 23, 2024Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will attract AFL match review scrutiny for a high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane in a match simulation fixture.
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Fri, Feb 23, 2024Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
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Thu, Feb 22, 2024Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie has suffered a potential quad injury in the opening minutes of the Cats' AFL practice match against Carlton.
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Thu, Feb 22, 2024Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists Clayton Oliver is on the right track after the star midfielder's difficult and highly publicised off-season.
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Thu, Feb 22, 2024Melbourne premiership player Angus Brayshaw has been forced into premature retirement because of concussion.
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Thu, Feb 22, 2024Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne after being banned by the AFL for 18 games for threatening a woman and other misconduct.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024AFL boss Andrew Dillon insists he does not deal in "hypotheticals" when probed if he would renegotiate a stadium deal with a different Tasmanian government.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he's comfortable with Clayton Oliver playing in their AFL season opener against Sydney, or sitting out the game.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has impressed his West Coast teammates this summer and he'll get the chance to strut his stuff against Fremantle on Saturday.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr expects Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines to recapture top form after being hampered by injury last year.
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Wed, Feb 21, 2024Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
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Tue, Feb 20, 2024Melbourne AFL utility Joel Smith has been served with three anti-doping rule violations for the trafficking or attempted trafficking of cocaine.
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Tue, Feb 20, 2024Adelaide have announced an expanded leadership group, with key forward Darcy Fogarty among four additions to support captain Jordan Dawson.
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Tue, Feb 20, 2024As North Melbourne prepare for their AFL pre-season hit-out against Collingwood, Kangaroos player Tarryn Thomas awaits the outcome of a league investigation.
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Mon, Feb 19, 2024Second-year Gold Coast talent Bailey Humphrey has been emboldened by the confidence shown in him by new coach Damien Hardwick.
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Mon, Feb 19, 2024North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas is expected to receive a lengthy ban from the AFL regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.
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Sun, Feb 18, 2024Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver has produced a strong display in an AFL match simulation against Richmond, just weeks after returning to the Demons.
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Sat, Feb 17, 2024Star Melbourne onballer Clayton Oliver is in their squad for Sunday's hitout against Richmond, the opening AFL pre-season fixture between clubs.
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Sat, Feb 17, 2024Hawthorn captain James Sicily is impressed that teammate James Blanck turned up for the team photo the day after a knee injury ruined his AFL season.
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Fri, Feb 16, 2024Essendon speedster Dylan Shiel believes he still has plenty of high-quality AFL ahead of him as he eyes a return from foot surgery.
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Fri, Feb 16, 2024Carlton coach Michael Voss says his resurgent Blues have built a bond as strong as the powerful Brisbane Lions team he led to three AFL premierships.
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Fri, Feb 16, 2024Former professional golfer and Melbourne assistant Tamara Wyett is now an AFLW senior coach, beating Danielle Laidley to the Western Bulldogs role.
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Thu, Feb 15, 2024Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club.
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Thu, Feb 15, 2024Ben King was a standout in Gold Coast's internal practice match, dismissing any concern of knee soreness that had him in some doubt for the AFL's first round.
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Wed, Feb 14, 2024As North Melbourne continue their pre-season, there's no word from the AFL on the investigation into a fresh allegation against player Tarryn Thomas.
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Wed, Feb 14, 2024Port Adelaide forward Todd Marshall has signed a contract extension tying him to Alberton until the end of the 2029 AFL season.
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Tue, Feb 13, 2024Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is due to make his long-awaited return to main training after groin surgery, though he is no guarantee to feature in round one.
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Tue, Feb 13, 2024Coach Chris Fagan is proud of how his Brisbane Lions handled a "vulnerable" review of last year's heartbreaking AFL grand final loss to Collingwood.
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Tue, Feb 13, 2024Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis says being jeered by opposition fans has fast-tracked his AFL development.
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Tue, Feb 13, 2024Essendon captain Zach Merrett says the Bombers need to be more consistent to bridge the gap between themselves and the AFL's top teams.
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Mon, Feb 12, 2024New Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee says their squad have everything they need for to improve in the wake of last season's straight-sets AFL finals exit.
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Mon, Feb 12, 2024Melbourne star Clayton Oliver continues to make progress in his return to pre-season training as the Demons prepare for a game against Richmond.
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Sat, Feb 10, 2024In his 17 years in the AFL system, Callan Ward has been a captain and a best-and-fairest winner but says he feels unfulfilled without a premiership.
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Fri, Feb 09, 2024Darcy Gardiner played as a forward and draftee Logan Morris impressed in an internal Brisbane trial which also featured an encouraging Will Ashcroft appearance.
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Wed, Feb 07, 2024Carlton's dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow is not dwelling on his disappointing first AFL finals series, vowing to return better in 2024.
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Wed, Feb 07, 2024Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper says being a member of the AFL club's leadership group is among his proudest moments.
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Tue, Feb 06, 2024AFL football boss Laura Kane insists the game can become safer and better after confirming a raft of rule changes for the upcoming season.
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Tue, Feb 06, 2024Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has hit out at critics of the decision to allow concussion-prone defender Nathan Murphy to continue playing in the AFL.
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Tue, Feb 06, 2024Callum Mills has been appointed Sydney's sole captain despite a Mad Monday injury that left the 26-year-old to question whether he'd be kept on as a leader.
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Tue, Feb 06, 2024Melbourne's Christian Petracca says fellow star midfielder Clayton Oliver isn't far off a return to full AFL training after a troubled off-season.
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Tue, Feb 06, 2024Richmond's Tom Lynch will miss the AFL opener but is targeting his first game in almost a year when the Tigers meet Carlton in their early season blockbuster.
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Mon, Feb 05, 2024Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".
2024 January
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Wed, Jan 31, 2024Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane has had surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye for the second time in his distinguished AFL career.
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Wed, Jan 31, 2024Former Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says the lure of premiership success is what continues to drive him as he approaches his 35th birthday.
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Wed, Jan 31, 2024Midfielder Clayton Oliver has rejoined his Melbourne teammates as they prepare for the new season, after taking extended time off to deal with personal issues.
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Wed, Jan 31, 2024Port Adelaide recruit Ivan Soldo is seeking fresh opportunity in the Power's ruck division after leaving Richmond.
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Tue, Jan 30, 2024Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath says ageing recruit Todd Goldstein has had in instant impact as ruckman Sam Draper eyes a return to full training.
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Tue, Jan 30, 2024Geelong defender Tom Stewart could be moved into the midfield as the Cats seek to rebound after missing last season's AFL finals.
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Mon, Jan 29, 2024Co-captain Callum Mills has returned to non-contact training during Sydney's pre-season camp, three months after undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury.
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Mon, Jan 29, 2024Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas is finally facing the AFL Integrity Unit over fresh allegations of domestic violence.
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Thu, Jan 25, 2024St Kilda are painting the departure of chief executive Simon Lethlean as mutual, though there has been speculation of a rift with coach Ross Lyon.
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Wed, Jan 24, 2024Port Adelaide recruit Esava Ratugolea says he chose the opportunity to take his AFL career to the next level over the comfort of remaining at Geelong.
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Wed, Jan 24, 2024West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is urging No.1 draft pick Harley Reid to continue to show his flair while also being impressed by the pre-season of a veteran.
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Wed, Jan 17, 2024Tarryn Thomas's career again appears in the balance with the North Melbourne utility to face the AFL Integrity Unit regarding domestic violence allegations.
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Tue, Jan 16, 2024West Coast forward Liam Ryan will miss the start of the AFL season after undergoing surgery on a damaged hamstring tendon.
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Thu, Jan 11, 2024Melbourne gun Clayton Oliver has been placed on extended leave and has not returned to AFL pre-season training with his teammates.
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Mon, Jan 08, 2024Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is still recovering from pneumonia, but he has been given the green light to return from New York later this week.
2023 December
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Tue, Dec 26, 2023Hawthorn AFL coach Sam Mitchell is recovering after being admitted to hospital in New York, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023Melbourne star midfielder Clayton Oliver has left the AFL club's pre-season training camp early, with the support of teammates and staff.
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Wed, Dec 20, 2023The AFL's expert concussion panel has cleared Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy to return to the field in 2024.
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023Unlucky with injuries throughout his career, Caleb Marchbank is finally enjoying a strong pre-season as Carlton gear up for an AFL premiership tilt in 2024.
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Tue, Dec 19, 2023Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is smashing personal bests in the gym in an ominous sign for the rest of the AFL.
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Mon, Dec 18, 2023Jack Lukosius will play forward for Damien Hardwick in a Gold Coast team he admits failed to deliver on expectations last season.
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Fri, Dec 15, 2023Melbourne AFL star Clayton Oliver will face court next month after he was charged with driving while his licence was suspended.
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Fri, Dec 15, 2023Collingwood star Brayden Maynard is supportive of the AFL's crackdown on smothers that was only prompted by his own controversial September tribunal case.
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Thu, Dec 14, 2023The AFL wants club feedback on a number of proposed rule changes, including a tightening of what is allowed when a player tries to smother an opponent's kick.
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Thu, Dec 14, 2023AFLW clubs have pulled off an 11-way swap on the last trading day, with Port Adelaide securing the signature of All-Australian midfielder Kirsty Lamb.
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Wed, Dec 13, 2023The Western Bulldogs' midfield depth will be tested in 2024 after young star Bailey Smith sustained a serious knee injury, which will sideline him for a year.
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Wed, Dec 13, 2023Richmond captain Toby Nankervis has welcomed Sam Naismith into the fold, the pair reunited seven years after the former left Sydney for more AFL opportunities.
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Wed, Dec 13, 2023Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has inked a new six-year contract extension with the AFL club despite strong interest from Geelong.
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Wed, Dec 13, 2023Toby Nankervis wants to let his physical style of play set an example for Richmond teammates as he takes over as the AFL club's sole captain.
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Tue, Dec 12, 2023Collingwood will get their AFL premiership defence under way when they open the pre-season series with a match against rivals Richmond at Ikon Park.
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Tue, Dec 12, 2023Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and chief executive Gary Pert were among the speakers at the AFL club's annual members forum, with plenty to discuss.
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023Third-generation Carlton player Jack Silvagni's position came under threat last season but captain Patrick Cripps believes his teammate has a key role to play.
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023Toby Nankervis will be Richmond's sole captain for the 2024 AFL season after Dylan Grimes stepped down from his position as joint leader.
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023AFLW great Daisy Pearce will coach the West Coast women in a major coup for the struggling Eagles.
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Mon, Dec 11, 2023Connor Rozee has signed an eight-year contract extension with Port Adelaide as he takes over the captaincy from retired defender Tom Jonas.
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Fri, Dec 08, 2023AFLW rivals have started to raid Melbourne with Eliza West and Casey Sherriff traded to Hawthorn and Libby Birch poised to head to North Melbourne.
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Fri, Dec 08, 2023Melbourne United games record holder Chris Goulding will make his 250th appearance for the NBL club in Sunday's home clash with the Brisbane Bullets.
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Wed, Dec 06, 2023GWS have opened talks with Aaron Cadman's management about a contract extension ahead of the former No.1 pick's second season in the AFL.
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Tue, Dec 05, 2023West Coast star Dom Sheed has suffered a pre-season injury setback, while recently-drafted forward Archer Reid is also set for a stint on the sidelines.
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Mon, Dec 04, 2023It was an easy decision to sign a contract extension to remain at Port Adelaide, club champion Zak Butters says.
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Mon, Dec 04, 2023Sydney has recruited to harness an AFL premiership window and Taylor Adams is hopeful of finally hoisting the cup aloft at his new side.
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Mon, Dec 04, 2023Small forward Courtney Hodder laid 18 tackles as the Brisbane Lions set a new AFLW record with 110 in their grand final win over North Melbourne.
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Mon, Dec 04, 2023North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney wants more players stepping up in big moments as they aim to rebound from their AFLW grand final defeat.
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Sun, Dec 03, 2023Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says the club's second AFLW premiership is greatly satisfying because of the attractive football his side played.
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Sun, Dec 03, 2023All-Australian forward Dakota Davidson beat the odds to play a key role in the Brisbane Lions' AFLW grand final win over North Melbourne.
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Sat, Dec 02, 2023The AFLW season window has already changed once but it might need to move again if the competition wants to host grand finals in stadiums.
2023 November
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Wed, Nov 29, 2023Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan have been appointed as West Coast's joint-leaders following the retirement of former captain Luke Shuey at the end of last season.
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Wed, Nov 29, 2023Adem Yze won't force a contract decision out of Richmond star Dustin Martin, whose AFL future remains uncertain entering the final year of his existing deal.
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Wed, Nov 29, 2023Essendon's Dylan Shiel faces an extended recovery timeline after post-season surgery but recruits Ben McKay and Xavier Duursma are expected back in action soon.
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Mon, Nov 27, 2023AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Mon, Nov 27, 2023Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says current rules that allowed the Suns first dibs in the draft on four local academy stars are for the good of the AFL
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Mon, Nov 27, 2023New Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says the opening round clash against his old club Richmond next year will be a great way to start the season.
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Mon, Nov 27, 2023GWS youngster Aaron Cadman can't wait for a rematch with the Giants' preliminary final conquerors Collingwood that will open the 2024 AFL season.
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Mon, Nov 27, 2023Brisbane's reputation for helping injury-prone players achieve their best played a major role in recruit Tom Doedee switching from Adelaide to the Lions.
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Fri, Nov 24, 2023Kardinia Park's new northern grandstand will be named after record-breaking former Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood.
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Thu, Nov 23, 2023The Western Bulldogs have missed out on securing the services of Ally Morphett after the star Sydney ruck re-signed with the Swans until 2027.
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Wed, Nov 22, 2023Melbourne United have overcome a raft of injuries to sit atop the NBL ladder and are about to get stronger with the return of several key players.
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Tue, Nov 21, 2023Young gun Harley Reid was in a jovial mood after months of speculation ended with West Coast selecting him with the No.1 pick at the AFL draft.
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023Geelong star Nina Morrison was at her best in the upset semi-final win over Melbourne and she had plenty of company in their midfield.
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Mon, Nov 20, 2023Hawthorn best-and-fairest winner Will Day says star recruit Jack Ginnivan is settling in well at the club and will be 'awesome' for the Hawks.
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Sun, Nov 19, 2023Recently retired West Coast great Nic Naitanui is expected to present star No.1 draft pick Harley Reid with his first Eagles jumper.
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023Bec Goddard, the AFLW's first premiership coach at Adelaide in 2017, has announced her retirement from the role after two seasons in charge at Hawthorn.
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023Harry Sheezel and other young North Melbourne teammates have had an insight into American professional sport during an AFL off-season trip.
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023AFL star Luke Jackson enjoyed a strong first season at Fremantle, and he's keen to keep improving alongside fellow big Sean Darcy.
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Thu, Nov 16, 2023Tasmania's AFL club has launched community consultation which will help determine colours and the mascot for the team.
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Wed, Nov 15, 2023The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.
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Tue, Nov 14, 2023Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney have full belief they are capable of producing an upset against AFLW heavyweights Adelaide
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Tue, Nov 14, 2023North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney says the Kangaroos' thumping qualifying final win over Melbourne was the best of her storied AFLW career.
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Mon, Nov 13, 2023Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has confirmed he has re-signed with the Bombers for another six years, not five as initially announced by the club.
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Mon, Nov 13, 2023Leon Cameron will take over as Sydney's head of football, replacing Charlie Gardiner, while Mark McVeigh will join John Longmire's panel of assistant coaches.
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Mon, Nov 13, 2023Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish is confident key recruit Ben McKay can be a game-changer for the Bombers in 2024.
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Sun, Nov 12, 2023Adelaide and Port Adelaide will host blockbuster fixtures against Melbourne and Essendon to kick off 'Gather Round' in round four of the 2024 AFL season.
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Sun, Nov 12, 2023Sydney know they will start underdogs in the AFLW semi-final against minor premiers Adelaide - and they couldn't care less.
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Sat, Nov 11, 2023The Brisbane Lions have kicked the last three goals of the game to down Adelaide by two points in an AFLW qualifying final thriller.
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Fri, Nov 10, 2023Ron Barassi will be farewelled at a state memorial service at the MCG, with family, friends and fans paying tribute to the influential AFL figure.
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Thu, Nov 09, 2023Hawthorn have committed to putting two-time All-Australian Chad Wingard and teammate Cooper Stephens on their AFL rookie list next season.
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Wed, Nov 08, 2023Sydney coach Scott Gowans admits he didn't expect his side to play finals this year, but believes his side can go further in November.
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Wed, Nov 08, 2023As the AFLW considers how to honour her outstanding playing career, newly retired great Erin Phillips will present the best-afield medal at the grand final.
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Wed, Nov 08, 2023Craig Starcevich, one of only two inaugural AFLW coaches still in charge of their teams, has extended with Brisbane for another two years.
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Sun, Nov 05, 2023Collingwood blew their chance to snatch an AFLW finals spot when they suffered a 52-point hiding from Richmond at Victoria Park.
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Sun, Nov 05, 2023Winless in their inaugural season, Sydney improved dramatically to make the AFLW finals after claiming a 22-point win over Fremantle.
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Sat, Nov 04, 2023Brisbane have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the AFLW season, handing defending premiers Melbourne a 25-point loss to seal a top-four spot.
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Sat, Nov 04, 2023The AFLW's most decorated player, Erin Phillips, has finished her career in fine style by leading Port Adelaide to a 58-point win over the GWS Giants.
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Sat, Nov 04, 2023Led by midfield powerhouse Georgie Prespakis, Geelong have booked an AFLW finals spot by claiming a 40-point victory over Hawthorn.
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Fri, Nov 03, 2023Brodie Grundy says being dropped to the VFL by Melbourne was "sobering," but the star ruck insists he enjoyed his brief time with the Demons.
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Thu, Nov 02, 2023Decorated AFL player and coach Don Pyke has been appointed chief executive officer of West Coast.
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Thu, Nov 02, 2023Former Port Adelaide and Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia has extended his AFL career by joining Carlton as a de-listed free agent.
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Wed, Nov 01, 2023Former Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko has signed a new one-year deal with the AFL club to play on for a 13th season at the top level.
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Wed, Nov 01, 2023Richmond great Trent Cotchin says he was on the verge of quitting the AFL before going on to win three flags in four years with the Tigers.
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Wed, Nov 01, 2023Luckless premiership forward Sam Reid is set to play his 15th AFL season, with Sydney intending to use the rookie draft to retain the 31-year-old.
2023 October
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Tue, Oct 31, 2023The most-decorated player in the AFLW, Erin Phillips has announced her retirement after a stellar career with the Crows and Port Adelaide.
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Tue, Oct 31, 2023Melbourne were never tempted to trade Clayton Oliver, coach Simon Goodwin says, adding he has yet to address Joel Smith over the player's positive drugs test.
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Mon, Oct 30, 2023Clayton Oliver's long-term future at Melbourne remains on shaky ground following a tough year on and off the field for the star midfielder.
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Mon, Oct 30, 2023Veteran Gold Coast forward Levi Casboult has earned another contract extension and will play under new Suns coach Damien Hardwick in 2024.
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Sun, Oct 29, 2023A super performance in midfield by Emily Bates and four goals by Greta Bodey has steered Hawthorn to an eight-point AFLW win over Port Adelaide.
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Sun, Oct 22, 2023Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has backed the AFL club's culture despite off-season controversies surrounding Clayton Oliver and Joel Smith.
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023Dylan Shiel will be off his feet for a few weeks after the star Essendon midfielder underwent foot surgery on Thursday.
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Thu, Oct 19, 2023Melbourne player Joel Smith tested positive to cocaine after his AFL club's win over Hawthorn in round 23.
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Wed, Oct 18, 2023Essendon landed Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein, Jade Gresham and Xavier Duursma in the trade and free agency period and are confident they can improve next season.
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Wed, Oct 18, 2023Jack Ginnivan's AFL trade to Hawthorn was instigated by the player himself, Collingwood football boss Graham Wright says.
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Wed, Oct 18, 2023The future of controversial Collingwood premiership player Jack Ginnivan will dominate discussion in the final hours of the AFL's trade period.
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Wed, Oct 18, 2023Sydney are rarely active in the AFL trade period but bucked that trend this year to bring in experience as they chase a premiership.
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Tue, Oct 17, 2023Collingwood premiership player Jack Ginnivan could be on the move with Hawthorn expressing interest in trading for the 20-year-old forward.
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023Fremantle have improved their AFL draft hands for this year and next in exchange for losing Lachie Schultz to Collingwood and Liam Henry to St Kilda.
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023Collingwood should have let star ruck Brodie Grundy leave at the end of 2019 instead of signing him to a monster new deal, former coach Nathan Buckley says.
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Sun, Oct 15, 2023AFL clubs are gearing up for the final three days of the AFL trade period with Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Essendon expected to be busy dealing.
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023West Coast have taken to social media to hit out at reports suggesting the AFL club is willing to trade premiership forward Jack Darling.
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023Hawthorn have claimed their second win of the AFLW season with a 14-point triumph over Sydney at Henson Park.
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Sat, Oct 14, 2023Brisbane have claimed their fourth consecutive win over Queensland rivals Gold Coast, victorious by 36 points to stay in touch with the AFLW top-four.
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Fri, Oct 13, 2023Jack Ziebell and Jordan Russell have left North Melbourne to take up coaching roles at rival AFL clubs.
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Fri, Oct 13, 2023Jack Gunston could be on the way out of Brisbane after just one season, exploring a return to Hawthorn for the twilight of his AFL career.
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Thu, Oct 12, 2023Melbourne's star midfielder Clayton Oliver has been released from hospital after an undisclosed "medical episode", his AFL club says.
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Thu, Oct 12, 2023Sydney are keen to lock away Logan McDonald on a long-term deal as AFL rivals consider trying to lure away the talented key forward.
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Wed, Oct 11, 2023The AFL trades are continuing with winger Dylan Stephens moving from Sydney to North Melbourne.
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Tue, Oct 10, 2023Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey says Lachie Schultz's trade request to the reigning premiers underlines their status as a destination club.
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Tue, Oct 10, 2023Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.
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Tue, Oct 10, 2023West Coast have implemented a coaching reshuffle following last season's wooden-spoon campaign, with former captain Luke Shuey the freshest face.
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Tue, Oct 10, 2023Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell has opened up on the disappointing end to his time at Hawthorn and the joy of rebooting his career at the Magpies.
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Tue, Oct 10, 2023Hawthorn and North Melbourne head the list of clubs eyeing moves up the draft order as West Coast weigh up whether to trade the No.1 pick.
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Mon, Oct 09, 2023Essendon are adamant Todd Goldstein's AFL move from North Melbourne will be an asset, while Xavier Duursma has requested a trade to the Bombers.
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Mon, Oct 09, 2023Steven May raised eyebrows when he declared Melbourne are a better side than AFL premiers Collingwood, leading to suggestions the Demons have underperformed.
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Mon, Oct 09, 2023Taylor Adams' bombshell move to Sydney won't be a straightforward process, with Collingwood intending to play hardball over their veteran midfielder.
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Mon, Oct 09, 2023Esava Ratugolea could be on his way to Port Adelaide at the second time of asking, while the Power are also in the market for Richmond ruck Ivan Soldo.
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Sun, Oct 08, 2023West Coast will field offers for the No.1 draft pick during the AFL trade period as star players Brodie Grundy and Taylor Adams, among others, weigh up moves.
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Sat, Oct 07, 2023A club-record equalling third straight AFLW.win for St Kilda has been soured by a serious injury to Steph Chiocci in a nine-point home victory over Hawthorn.
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Sat, Oct 07, 2023Adelaide have claimed outright top spot in the AFLW after beating reigning premiers Melbourne by 10 points in one of the games of the season.
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Sat, Oct 07, 2023Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has delivered a message about standards to his players after the AFL club ended trade speculation around Clayton Oliver.
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Sat, Oct 07, 2023Leading by just two points going into the final quarter, Sydney have seen off Port Adelaide 6.9 (45) to 3.12 (30) to stay in touch with the AFLW's top eight.
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Fri, Oct 06, 2023Carlton defender Sam Docherty has undergone foot surgery and will have a delayed preparation for the next AFL season.
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Fri, Oct 06, 2023Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver won't be departing the Demons in the upcoming AFL trade period, but Sydney are reportedly chasing Collingwood's Taylor Adams.
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Fri, Oct 06, 2023Within two hours of Collingwood players speaking of Taylor Adams' importance, it had emerged Sydney are keen to strike a trade deal for him.
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Thu, Oct 05, 2023The AFL's free agency period opens on Friday and Essendon are set to be big players as Brad Scott eyes a reunion with two of his former North Melbourne charges.
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Wed, Oct 04, 2023Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.
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Wed, Oct 04, 2023Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has penned the longest current contract in the AFL, extending his stay at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2032.
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Wed, Oct 04, 2023Sydney captain Callum Mills is 'gutted' to have injured his shoulder in a Mad Monday accident.
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Tue, Oct 03, 2023Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak will play on next season at Alberton, ending speculation about his future with a one-year deal.
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Tue, Oct 03, 2023Melbourne midfielder James Harmes says he and ruckman Brodie Grundy, who are both likely to seek AFL trades, grew close as they dealt with being frozen out.
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Tue, Oct 03, 2023Richmond star Tom Lynch will have a delayed start to pre-season as he recovers from a lingering foot injury, but is confident he will be ready for round one.
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Tue, Oct 03, 2023After missing out on the Richmond AFL head coaching job to Adem Yze, long-time assistant and former caretaker Andrew McQualter has departed the Tigers.
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Mon, Oct 02, 2023Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring for the Blues throughout September.
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Mon, Oct 02, 2023Never in Justin Leppitsch's wildest dreams did he think Collingwood would win an AFL premiership within two years of his arrival as an assistant to Craig McRae.
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Mon, Oct 02, 2023AFL premiership coach Craig McRae says all Collingwood players who featured during the season deserve medals after the club's grand final triumph.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Prolific midfielder Tom Mitchell's back injury flared during September and almost had disastrous consequences for Collingwood in their AFL premiership tilt.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage believes the MCG crowd noise meant Zac Bailey could not have known a crucial free kick was paid in the AFL grand final.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Collingwood captain Darcy Moore shared a couple of special moments with his dad Peter as the Magpies won their 16th premiership.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but co-captain Harris Andrews says the Lions will return a stronger side in 2024.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Scott Pendlebury played a vital leadership role as Collingwood beat Brisbane by four points in Saturday's pulsating grand final.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023After claiming the AFL premiership, Collingwood have belief they are perfectly placed to handle the chasing pack and push for back-to-back flags.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Steele Sidebottom's booming goal from outside 50m proved the match winner in Collingwood's epic grand final win over Brisbane.
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Sun, Oct 01, 2023Taylor Adams and Daniel McStay missed Collingwood's AFL grand final win over Brisbane through injury but have been lauded by teammates in the aftermath.
2023 September
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Bobby Hill and Jordan De Goey were among Collingwood's biggest stars in a four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in a thrilling AFL grand final at the MCG.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023After a big bump from Charlie Cameron left him on the ground, Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe overcame three broken ribs to win his first AFL grand final.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes this is only the start for the Lions after their heartbreaking four-point AFL grand final defeat to Collingwood.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Brisbane celebrated Lachie Neale becoming a two-time Brownlow medallist but they have a far bigger prize on offer in the AFL grand final against Collingwood.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Collingwood coach Craig McRae masterminded the Magpies' first premiership in 13 years just hours after his wife gave birth to his daughter.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Nick Daicos has erased the disappointment of injury and missing out on the Brownlow Medal by claiming an AFL premiership with Collingwood.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom, the two most experienced players in the grand final were massive as Collingwood held on against the Brisbane Lions.
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Sat, Sep 30, 2023Daniel Rich won't bow out with a fairytale grand final appearance but the booming left-footer has played a selfless role in Brisbane's charge to the decider.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is happy to claim underdog status for their grand final clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley shapes as the obvious option to tag Collingwood dynamo Jordan De Goey in the AFL grand final but he's prepared for all comers.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Collingwood livewire Jack Ginnivan will finish off a rollercoaster year in the starting 22 on grand final day, delighting friend and teammate Isaac Quaynor.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor carries a chip on his shoulder into the AFL grand final after being torched by Brisbane livewire Charlie Cameron this season.
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Fri, Sep 29, 2023Retired Richmond star Jack Riewoldt says Jack Ginnivan could give Collingwood a spark in the grand final against Brisbane.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Racing and Sports will provide analysis of all games in the 2023 AFL Season.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Read our AFL expert tips and analysis for every game in this season of the 2023 premiership season with Betfair’s AFL betting expert Joel Cashman. Includes game summaries, AFL expert tips and best Back and Lay bets for every round.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Penpix of Brisbane's team for the AFL grand final against Collingwood.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Penpix of Collingwood's team for the AFL grand final against Brisbane.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom is confident Billy Frampton can play an important role in the AFL grand final after the versatile tall's unlikely call-up.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Leigh Matthews has called the Hawthorn racism allegations levelled against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as "crap" as the Lions prepare for the AFL grand final.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Reigning premiers Melbourne have posted a 49-point win over Geelong in their first AFLW meeting to be unbeaten in the first half of the season.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023First-year Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is entirely his own man and it suits the Magpies just fine as they prepare for the AFL grand final.
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Thu, Sep 28, 2023Dayne Zorko will play in the AFL grand final with brother-in-law Ryan Lester but says it "sucks" fellow Brisbane stalwart Daniel Rich won't be on the field too.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023Peter Moore will present the premiership trophy to son Darcy if Collingwood win the grand final, while Leigh Matthews will do the honours for Brisbane.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023Former Carlton and St Kilda coach, and North interim, Brett Ratten has returned to Hawthorn in a mentoring role, while other assistants are also on the move.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Billy Frampton will replace injured forward Dan McStay for the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney was a keen volunteer at his cricket club and the mature rookie has kept perspective on his way to the AFL grand final.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023After the Matildas' Women's World Cup run captivated Australia, incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is determined to attract top female athletes to AFLW.
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Wed, Sep 27, 2023Sydney captain Callum Mills is sidelined at least until the start of next season after he was injured in a Mad Monday wrestle with a teammate.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Fresh off claiming his second Brownlow Medal, Brisbane star Lachie Neale is determined to earn a maiden AFL premiership in his second grand final.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Geelong coach Chris Scott has called the AFL's assistance package to battling North Melbourne "blatant manipulation" of the draft.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Adam Kingsley has been named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Greater Western Sydney from 16th in 2022 to a preliminary final this season.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale insists talk of his Fremantle return late in 2021 was only fleeting and that he and his family love Brisbane and "call it home".
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Scott Pendlebury insists the leadership qualities of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos are just as impressive as his football skills.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Freshly minted Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale reckons Dayne Zorko, set to play his 250th game in the grand final, remains one of the AFL's best field kicks.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023A serious focus on training for the dying minutes of games at every session has helped Collingwood reach the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
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Tue, Sep 26, 2023Sydney could be without co-captain Callum Mills for the start of the next AFL season after he needed surgery on a shoulder injury sustained on 'Mad Monday'.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023A look at the career of Brisbane star Lachie Neale, who became a two-time Brownlow Medallist by claiming the AFL's highest individual honour in 2023.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023Brisbane's Josh Dunkley has claimed some high-profile scalps this season and may have Collingwood star Nick Daicos in his sights during the AFL grand final.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023A year ago, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey turned his back on free agency and re-signed with the club. Now he's in a grand final.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023Respected administrator Andrew Ireland and ex-player Matt de Boer have been appointed to the AFL Commission.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023Young Collingwood star Nick Daicos remains the Brownlow Medal favourite, despite the late-season knee injury that sidelined him for seven weeks.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023Brisbane Lions playmaker Hugh McCluggage says a visit to the MCG for a grand final holds no fears for his team, despite their poor record at the ground.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard says he had to calm down his mind as he awaited his finals fate at this month's high-profile AFL tribunal hearing.
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023Eric Hipwood pays no attention to the critics and says his partnership with Joe Daniher is at a point where he "just knows" what the Lions forward will do next.