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Wounded Swans focus on rebound, not damning AFL stat

Wounded Swans focus on rebound, not damning AFL stat

Mired in a shocking slump, AFL ladder leaders Sydney gave players a training reprieve to refresh and refocus for the last three rounds.

Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race

Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race

Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race

Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race

Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.

GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions

GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions

GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions

GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions

Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.

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Bombers' Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain

Bombers' Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain

Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.

Eagles keen to nail 'bullseye' under Daisy Pearce

Eagles keen to nail 'bullseye' under Daisy Pearce

West Coast co vice-captain Bella Lewis says the arrival of new coach Daisy Pearce has sparked hope the club can reach the AFLW finals for the first time.

Docker banned over dangerous tackle on Bomber

Docker banned over dangerous tackle on Bomber

Fremantle forward Tom Emmett has received a one-game rough conduct suspension for a dumping tackle on Essendon defender Jayden Laverde.

'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired

'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired

Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.

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Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles

Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles

Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles

Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles

Jaymie Graham, Dean Cox, Josh Carr and Nathan Buckley have already ruled themselves out of West Coast's coaching role, but the news hasn't affected the players.

Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects

Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects

Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects

Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects

Re-signed star Cam Zurhaar believes North Melbourne are capable of snapping an eight-year AFL finals drought next season, buoyed by improved form since the bye.

Lions best placed but Fagan wary in tight finals race

Lions best placed but Fagan wary in tight finals race

Lions best placed but Fagan wary in tight finals race

Lions best placed but Fagan wary in tight finals race

The Brisbane Lions' week-by-week focus has worked wonders to date and coach Chris Fagan doesn't plan to change it with the AFL finals fast approaching.

Cam Rayner shapes as Lions' finals X-factor

Cam Rayner shapes as Lions' finals X-factor

Cam Rayner shapes as Lions' finals X-factor

Cam Rayner shapes as Lions' finals X-factor

Cam Rayner is fulfilling his potential in an outstanding season for the Brisbane Lions, who are charging towards September as the new AFL flag favourites.

Flag-favourite Lions put St Kilda to the sword

Flag-favourite Lions put St Kilda to the sword

Flag-favourite Lions put St Kilda to the sword

Flag-favourite Lions put St Kilda to the sword

Cam Rayner and Joe Daniher combined for seven goals as the second-placed Brisbane Lions gained a handy percentage boost from their emphatic win over St Kilda.

Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive

Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive

Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive

Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive

Essendon have beaten Fremantle by a point to keep their AFL season alive and strike a blow to the Dockers' top-four hopes.

Collingwood to fight for finals without star De Goey

Collingwood to fight for finals without star De Goey

Collingwood to fight for finals without star De Goey

Collingwood to fight for finals without star De Goey

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey's season is over after he suffered a high-grade hamstring injury in the Magpies' thrilling win against Carlton.

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Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks

After trailing for the majority of the game, GWS have mounted an unlikely fourth-quarter comeback to stun top-eight rivals Hawthorn in Canberra.

Jaymie Graham another out of running for Eagles job

Former West Coast player and current Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham has joined a growing list of coaches to rule themselves out of the Eagles' senior job.

Fractured ribs for Dees star May, return date unknown

Melbourne have confirmed Steven May sustained fractured ribs in a heavy collision with Western Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer.

'Utterly unacceptable': Longmire laments Swans loss

Sydney coach John Longmire has lashed a lack of effort after the Swans lost by 112 points to Port Adelaide, the club's fifth biggest loss in their history.

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Port overwhelm Swans by 112 points in AFL Bloods-bath

Port Adelaide have surged into the AFL top four after producing a 112-point demolition job on competition leaders Sydney.

Magpies win classic as McGovern misses after the siren

Carlton defender Mitch McGovern has missed a shot after the siren, giving Collingwood an epic three-point win in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.

Cats coach hails Stengle after crucial win over Crows

Tyson Stengle helped Geelong claim a five-point win over Adelaide after a week of scrutiny, to the delight of Cats coach Chris Scott.

Kangas sink Tigers, prioritise wins over draft position

North Melbourne have moved a game clear of Richmond at the bottom of the AFL ladder after claiming their third win of the season.

Schofield loving life in Eagles' coaching hot seat

West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has boosted his chances of landing the job full-time after guiding the team to an upset 10-point win over the Suns.

Saints eye AFL finals 'shake-up' as Lions test looms

Callum Wilkie is confident St Kilda can "shake up" the AFL finals mix, starting in Sunday's clash with the high-flying Brisbane Lions.

Giant Buckley wary of Hawthorn's 'incredible momentum'

GWS defender Jack Buckley is wary of red-hot Hawthorn's "incredible momentum" ahead of their clash at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

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