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Poor MCG record won't rattle confident Crows: Crouch

Poor MCG record won't rattle confident Crows: Crouch

Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch says his club's 10-game losing streak at the MCG won't play on their minds ahead of meeting Essendon at the venue.

Bulldogs' nod to old Footscray in centenary celebration

Bulldogs' nod to old Footscray in centenary celebration

Bulldogs' nod to old Footscray in centenary celebration

Bulldogs' nod to old Footscray in centenary celebration

The Western Bulldogs will revert to the traditional Footscray name as they celebrate their AFL/VFL centenary in a blockbuster round-two clash with Collingwood.

Hawks finding other gears in hot AFL start

Hawks finding other gears in hot AFL start

Hawks finding other gears in hot AFL start

Hawks finding other gears in hot AFL start

Hawthorn have found a way to win tough and head into a blockbuster clash with Carlton on the verge of their best start to a season in more than a decade.

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Hardwick in McQualter's corner after horror Eagles flop

Hardwick in McQualter's corner after horror Eagles flop

New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is confident he'll be able to find quick answers after his team suffered a demoralising 87-point loss to Gold Coast.

Ben King kicks six but Suns sweat on Ballard injury

Ben King kicks six but Suns sweat on Ballard injury

Gold Coast have thrashed West Coast by 87 points at Perth's Optus Stadium, but scans will reveal whether defender Charlie Ballard has torn his ACL.

Dees defender May sidelined with fractured larynx

Dees defender May sidelined with fractured larynx

Key defender Steven May is sweating on further assessment of his fractured larynx after he was a late withdrawal from Melbourne's round-one clash with GWS.

Giants' Keeffe earns reward as late shot sinks Demons

Giants' Keeffe earns reward as late shot sinks Demons

Lachie Keeffe was the hero for GWS as they came from behind to beat Melbourne by three points in a thrilling finish at a wet and windy MCG.

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North youngster banned over horror collision

North youngster banned over horror collision

North youngster banned over horror collision

North youngster banned over horror collision

North Melbourne's Jackson Archer and Sydney's Justin McInerney have received three-match suspensions from the match review officer.

Injuries no excuse for lacklustre Saints, says Lyon

Injuries no excuse for lacklustre Saints, says Lyon

Injuries no excuse for lacklustre Saints, says Lyon

Injuries no excuse for lacklustre Saints, says Lyon

Adelaide, with a dozen players kicking goals, have overwhelmed St Kilda by 63 points in their season-opener at Adelaide Oval.

Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Craig McRae has outlined Collingwood's planning around using Scott Pendlebury as the substitute for the first time in his 405-game career against Port Adelaide.

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Port Adelaide are trying to pick up the pieces after suffering the heaviest defeat of Ken Hinkley's coaching tenure in round-one thrashing from Collingwood.

Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision

Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision

Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision

Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision

The injury-ravaged Western Bulldogs have claimed a 16-point win over North Melbourne, but defender Luke Cleary was involved in a horror collision.

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.

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Fagan in awe: 'scratchy' Lions win grand-final rematch

Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.

Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix

Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn.

Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir did not mince his words after his team was blown away by Geelong in their season-opening game.

Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Fremantle's AFL debutant Murphy Reid kicked four goals in six minutes, while star recruit Bailey Smith shone for Geelong in their thumping AFL win.

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Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will play predominantly as a midfielder this season after carving a reputation as a dangerous forward.

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

All eyes will be on Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca when they line up in Melbourne's refreshed midfield against a red-hot Greater Western Sydney.

Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle

Andrew McQualter is looking forward to coaching West Coast for the first time as he comes up against former mentor Damien Hardwick on Sunday.

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch

Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.

Richmond spearhead Lynch banned for high bump

Richmond are set to be without spearhead Tom Lynch against Port Adelaide after he received a one-match ban for a high bump on Carlton's Tom De Koning.

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