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Demons seek steps forward in North battle

Demons seek steps forward in North battle

Melbourne are out to take a more significant stride forward in their clash with North Melbourne following a promising display in the first-up defeat to GWS.

Bulldogs defender Lobb set for scrutiny over late spoil

Bulldogs defender Lobb set for scrutiny over late spoil

Bulldogs defender Lobb set for scrutiny over late spoil

Bulldogs defender Lobb set for scrutiny over late spoil

Collingwood coach Craig McRae expects Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb to come under scrutiny for a "punch in the face" late spoil that clocked Mason Cox.

Magpies snatch dramatic win to ruin Bulldogs' party

Magpies snatch dramatic win to ruin Bulldogs' party

Magpies snatch dramatic win to ruin Bulldogs' party

Magpies snatch dramatic win to ruin Bulldogs' party

Collingwood have fought out a thrilling six-point victory over the Western Bulldogs, who were gallant in their game celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL.

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We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender

We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender

West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.

Demons star May to see specialist over fractured larynx

Demons star May to see specialist over fractured larynx

Steven May will miss a second straight match because of a fractured larynx, but Melbourne expect their star defender to return to action in the near future.

Cats wary of Saints' Marvel-lous venue form

Cats wary of Saints' Marvel-lous venue form

Geelong coach Chris Scott says there are lessons ahead of Saturday night from late last season, when St Kilda upset the Cats at Marvel Stadium.

Bombers' tormentor has taken his game to another level

Bombers' tormentor has taken his game to another level

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not surprised by forward Josh Rachele's increasing output ahead of Saturday's MCG clash against Essendon.

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'Not afraid': Port coach-in-waiting unfazed by critics

'Not afraid': Port coach-in-waiting unfazed by critics

'Not afraid': Port coach-in-waiting unfazed by critics

'Not afraid': Port coach-in-waiting unfazed by critics

Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says he's not bothered by critics of the club's announcement that he'll take over from Ken Hinkley as head coach.

New-look Bulldogs to embrace history against Magpies

New-look Bulldogs to embrace history against Magpies

New-look Bulldogs to embrace history against Magpies

New-look Bulldogs to embrace history against Magpies

The undermanned Western Bulldogs are backing their emerging players to stand up when they take on Collingwood at the MCG.

Coach Voss not concerned by Carlton's fadeouts

Coach Voss not concerned by Carlton's fadeouts

Coach Voss not concerned by Carlton's fadeouts

Coach Voss not concerned by Carlton's fadeouts

Carlton coach Michael Voss insists the Blues are running out games well despite kicking just two goals after halftime in both their opening two defeats.

Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton

Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton

Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton

Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton

Carlton were unable to redeem themselves from a horror round-one defeat, going down to red-hot Hawthorn by 20 points at the MCG.

Ugle-Hagan showing signs of progress: Beveridge

Ugle-Hagan showing signs of progress: Beveridge

Ugle-Hagan showing signs of progress: Beveridge

Ugle-Hagan showing signs of progress: Beveridge

Luke Beveridge has indicated Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is making progress in terms of his motivation, amid suggestions he could miss the entire AFL season.

'I'd play 15 rucks': Lions' cult hero staying humble

'I'd play 15 rucks': Lions' cult hero staying humble

'I'd play 15 rucks': Lions' cult hero staying humble

'I'd play 15 rucks': Lions' cult hero staying humble

Oscar McInerney has put his grand final heartache in perspective and reflected on the special bond he shares with fellow Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort.

Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies

Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies

Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies

Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies

Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will play against Sydney on Sunday if he pulls up well from training, while Jordan De Goey will be unleashed against the Bulldogs.

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Saints aim to dampen AFL noise around Cats' Smith

St Kilda will put work into Geelong star Bailey Smith, but will focus more on fixing their own game after a bad round-one loss to Adelaide.

Eagles coach looks to Reid a new chapter against Lions

Harley Reid was out of sorts in last week's loss to Gold Coast, but the star West Coast midfielder is being backed in to rebound against Brisbane on Sunday.

Archer suspension based on outcome: North coach

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says both Jackson Archer and Luke Cleary could have been cited over their horror collision.

No rush on Warner, Swans vow to shun 'arrogant' mistake

Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.

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Dockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop

Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.

Carlton ignore 'noise', make just one change for Hawks

Carlton coach Michael Voss is keeping faith with his team, making just one change in the wake of a nightmare capitulation against wooden-spooners Richmond.

Coaches split on contentious Archer tribunal verdict

A former hard-nosed player, Carlton coach Michael Voss believes AFL followers need to get accustomed to suspensions for incidents like Jackson Archer's.

Humble Boak to break Port legend Ebert's games record

Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak says he's humbled at breaking the legendary Russell Ebert's games record for the club.

Crows winless streak at MCG irrelevant: coach Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his club's 11-game winless streak at the MCG is irrelevant to the looming clash against Essendon.

Tigers won't throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves

Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves.

Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal'

Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week.

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