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Bombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis

Bombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis

Essendon have won just one AFL game in almost a full year and face important games against fellow battlers Richmond and West Coast over the next two rounds.

Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms

Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms

Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms

Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but hasn't pondered his future beyond then.

Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header

St Kilda and Carlton will open the 2026 AFLW season in the first of four double-headers featuring both women's and men's games this year.

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Crows recruit confident rotten injury run is over

Crows recruit confident rotten injury run is over

Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee is pressing to make his AFL comeback after suffering two hamstring injuries since February.

Adam Selwood memory lives on in Eagles' gutsy win

Adam Selwood memory lives on in Eagles' gutsy win

West Coast have beaten GWS on the one-year anniversary of Adam Selwood's death, and the victorious Eagles players were thinking about the club great.

Reid all about it: Harley revs Eagles to giant upset

Reid all about it: Harley revs Eagles to giant upset

West Coast have snapped their six-match losing run and dealt the finals hopes of GWS a huge blow with an upset come-from-behind win.

Tigers hope they are past the worst of injury crisis

Tigers hope they are past the worst of injury crisis

Richmond's mounting injury list has taken another hit as the undermanned Tigers were outclassed by finals-chasing St Kilda by 36 points.

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Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record

Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record

Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record

Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record

Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG.

Carlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit

Carlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit

Carlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit

Carlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit

After a stirring, drought-breaking win, interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has urged the Blues to make their new-found success a habit.

Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits

Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits

Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits

Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits

Carlton have produced an inspiring final quarter to stun the Western Bulldogs, winning their first match after Michael Voss quit as Blues coach.

Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning

Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning

Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning

Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning

Melbourne leapfrogged Hawthorn into fifth spot on the AFL ladder after another impressive victory under first-year coach Steven King at the MCG.

Magpies confirm season-ending injury for young ruck

Magpies confirm season-ending injury for young ruck

Magpies confirm season-ending injury for young ruck

Magpies confirm season-ending injury for young ruck

With Scott Pendlebury set to break the AFL games record, Collingwood have confirmed an ACL injury to young ruckman Oscar Steene.

'Where's it come from?' Roos puzzled by loss to Crows

'Where's it come from?' Roos puzzled by loss to Crows

'Where's it come from?' Roos puzzled by loss to Crows

'Where's it come from?' Roos puzzled by loss to Crows

Adelaide have produced a stunning second-term scoring spree in a 68-point belting of North Melbourne.

Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game

Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game

Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game

Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game

The Tasmania Devils' first VFLW game has ended in scoreline disappointment, with a four-goal loss to the Casey Demons in front of a home crowd.

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'Big waves': GWS bullish on finals hopes as Eagles loom

GWS are chasing consecutive wins for the first time this season as they eye a finals push, with West Coast in Perth the next challenge for Adam Kingsley's side.

Unleash the shackles: Lyon's plan to boost AFL scoring

Teams would be able to significantly increase their scoring potential if the AFL eased up on interchange cap restrictions, according to Saints coach Ross Lyon.

Suns have Top End quandary despite Darwin perfect 10

Gold Coast have injury concerns after their two Darwin games and coach Damien Hardwick is uncertain about future trips to the Top End.

Why red-hot Dockers are keeping things on the low down

Fremantle have become one of the hottest teams in the AFL this season but you won't hear them boasting about their awesome firepower or their red-hot form.

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Suns hold off late Power surge for perfect Darwin 10

Captain Noah Anderson was outstanding in the midfield as Gold Coast dominated either side of halftime and then survived a late scare against Port Adelaide.

Grundy stars as Swans overtake Magpies in thriller

Sydney have overturned a 33-point deficit to claim victory against Collingwood at a rain-soaked SCG, led by former Magpies ruck Brodie Grundy.

Crows lose All Australian for Kangaroos home clash

One of Adelaide's most important players is out of the home game against North Melbourne because of back soreness, after his indifferent start to the season

Hawks' former 'shrugging lairiser' to reach milestone

Once a polarising youngster, Jack Ginnivan will prepares for his 100th game as he transforms into a key part of Hawthorn's premiership push.

Eagles embrace unexpected Friday night lights

West Coast are still a team in the doldrums, and the club was left pleasantly surprised after being handed two Friday night fixtures in the run home.

Giants weigh up 'mini pre-season' for injured spearhead

GWS coach Adam Kingsley were hopeful Jesse Hogan would miss just one game, but the star Giants forward is likely to be out for longer due to injury.

Carlton interim makes call on Blues full-time role

Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has made a call on where his future sits, after stepping in to lead the Blues following Michael Voss's exit.

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