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Swans change Pride Game after Collard tribunal case

Swans change Pride Game after Collard tribunal case

Sydney have changed their annual Pride Game in the wake of the controversial Lance Collard tribunal case, ending a decade-long partnership with St Kilda.

Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch

Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch

Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch

Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch

Brisbane and Geelong are hitting their straps heading to the mid-point of the AFL season and their grand final rematch is set to be a cracker.

Swans could face big call on key forwards against Pies

Swans could face big call on key forwards against Pies

Swans could face big call on key forwards against Pies

Swans could face big call on key forwards against Pies

Charlie Curnow's potential return on Friday night against Collingwood means Sydney will have to make a decision on which three key forwards they play.

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Why Eagles star Tim Kelly dropped himself to the WAFL

Why Eagles star Tim Kelly dropped himself to the WAFL

West Coast star Tim Kelly wants to set the record straight - he never lost his love of football, but was desperate to win back his spot in the club's midfield.

Gresham aims to continue Indigenous streak at Dreamtime

Gresham aims to continue Indigenous streak at Dreamtime

Only one Indigenous player might be on the field for the Dreamtime at the 'G clash between Essendon and Richmond, highlighting the drop in their AFL numbers.

Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement

Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement

Former Melbourne champion Steven May has opened up on his sudden retirement from the AFL and the dropping of serious criminal charges against him.

Crows forward to return but veteran teammates may wait

Crows forward to return but veteran teammates may wait

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a key forward is likely to return from injury this weekend, but hints two other experienced players may have to wait longer.

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Magpies rule out ruckman for battle with Grundy

Magpies rule out ruckman for battle with Grundy

Magpies rule out ruckman for battle with Grundy

Magpies rule out ruckman for battle with Grundy

Collingwood ruckman Darcy Cameron has been ruled out of taking on Sydney at the SCG due to an ankle injury in another blow for the Magpies.

'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues

'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues

'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues

'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues

Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.

Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games

Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games

Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games

Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games

While a key St Kilda player is out of action for the next three weeks, another might recover in time for Sunday's game against Richmond.

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton

A defiant Michael Voss says Carlton are now in a better place than when he first joined the Blues as coach.

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.

'Come a long way': Crow on growth since homophobic ban

'Come a long way': Crow on growth since homophobic ban

'Come a long way': Crow on growth since homophobic ban

'Come a long way': Crow on growth since homophobic ban

Adelaide's Izak Rankine says he's come a long way since being banned by the AFL for four games for a homophobic slur.

Giant's special advice to off-contract skipper Greene

Giant's special advice to off-contract skipper Greene

Giant's special advice to off-contract skipper Greene

Giant's special advice to off-contract skipper Greene

Off-contract GWS captain Toby Greene leaving Sydney to return home to Victoria? Not a chance, says Giants defender Connor Idun - it's too cold.

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Grand final memories fade, Fagan's Lions ready for Cats

Hopeful for some big inclusions, the Lions aren't clinging onto memories of their dominant grand final defeat of Geelong ahead of their Gabba AFL rematch.

'Magic' dreaming of Darwin having its own AFL team

At the launch of the Sir Doug Nicholls round, the esteem that current Indigenous players have for Michael 'Magic' McLean was clear.

AFL set to continue with Friday-night double headers

While having two games in the prime-time Friday night slot has divided opinion, the AFL will use it again when the fixturing for rounds 16-22 is confirmed.

Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash

Kysaiah Pickett faced scrutiny over his high contact on West Coast's Jake Waterman but is free to play in Melbourne's huge clash with Hawthorn in round 10.

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'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost

The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.

Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms

Matthew Lloyd believes Collingwood have been exposed and need to rebuild their list, but Magpies forward Lachie Schultz is adamant they are in flag contention.

'Right stuff': Tigers coach heartened by youngsters

After their loss to Adelaide, Richmond coach Adem Yze has been encouraged by how his youngest players reacted to the game.

Dawson inspires Crows after fright in Tigers' den

Trailing by 10 points at halftime, Adelaide kicked nine goals to two in the second half to overwhelm Richmond at the MCG on Sunday.

Dees star faces MRO scrutiny after win over Eagles

Melbourne posted a comfortable win over West Coast as Jacob van Rooyen starred and Kysaiah Pickett came under scrutiny over high contact on Jake Waterman.

Saints forced to make do without Wilkie after injury

Co-captain Callum Wilkie and Nasiah Wanganeen Milera were big injuries for St Kilda in Darwin as they lost to Gold Coast.

Dangerfield wants to back up for Cats' grudge match

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has told coach Chris Scott he is playing in the Cats' grand final rematch, despite only having a five-day break.

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