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Hawks star accuses fans of throwing cans on field

Hawks star accuses fans of throwing cans on field

Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Former Magpie embracing fresh start at Demons

Brody Mihocek is loving his fresh start at Melbourne and is eyeing a reunion with former Collingwood teammate Mason Cox when the Demons face Fremantle.

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

GWS have focused on contested possession and clearances as keys to beating St Kilda after being outplayed by the Western Bulldogs in those areas.

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'Where do you start?' Crows coach on Bulldogs strengths

'Where do you start?' Crows coach on Bulldogs strengths

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks hopes his club's clash against the Western Bulldogs doesn't become a high-scoring shootout.

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage

After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three.

'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time

Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans

Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.

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Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge

An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.

Rowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Rowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Rowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Rowell to see specialist for his broken finger

Gold Coast's reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will see a specialist to determine the timeline of his comeback from a broken finger.

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

'I got it wrong': Port coach admits first-up blunder

Josh Carr has admitted making a mistake in the lead-up to his first game as Port Adelaide's head coach.

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.

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Big win means North gun no certainty to face West Coast

Coach Alastair Clarkson is still mulling over his team to face West Coast on Sunday, with George Wardlaw looking to break into the winning line-up.

Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix

Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.

Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs

Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.

Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.

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Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Denmark's Queen Mary has lived out the dream of many Australians, booting a goal at the MCG as she met AFL players during a return to her home nation.

Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons

Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.

Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees' hot start

Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.

'Let him loose': Crows coach on return of banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will be let loose in his comeback from a four-game ban for a homophobic slur.

Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow

Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.

AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback

Former AFL goal-kicking machine Lance Franklin will return to his former junior club Dowerin for a one-off appearance to help raise funds.

AFL club admits 'error of judgment' on Bondi tribute

The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.

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