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Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Fremantle defender Josh Draper has already played 16 games this year, and he'll be in the thick of the action again at the MCG against Essendon.

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy

Gold Coast's finals hopes are over after suffering an upset 10-point loss to West Coast, but coach Damien Hardwick says there's still plenty to gain this year.

Bulldogs hit best form since run to 2021 grand final

Bulldogs hit best form since run to 2021 grand final

Bulldogs hit best form since run to 2021 grand final

Bulldogs hit best form since run to 2021 grand final

The Western Bulldogs have hit their best run of form since reaching the 2021 grand final, coach Luke Beveridge says.

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Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles

Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles

Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.

Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs' fourth-straight win

Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs' fourth-straight win

The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.

AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.

Cats' Stengle clear to face Adelaide after 'hiccup'

Cats' Stengle clear to face Adelaide after 'hiccup'

Geelong coach Chris Scott has thrown his support behind Tyson Stengle, who is clear to play against Adelaide after being hospitalised following a night out.

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Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries

Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries

Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries

Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries

Newly released renders of Hobart's proposed AFL stadium haven't eased concerns about the visual impact on the city's nearby Cenotaph.

Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals

Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals

Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals

Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals

After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.

Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve

Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve

Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve

Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve

Hawthorn are one of the hottest teams in the AFL but still have some big tasks ahead of them if they are to gatecrash the finals, starting with GWS in Canberra.

Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.

Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th

Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th

Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th

Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th

Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.

Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon

Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon

Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon

Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon

Richmond and North Melbourne insist they are ignoring the ladder ahead of a clash that could decide which club is handed this year's wooden spoon.

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.

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Dogs coach lauds 'rounded' milestone man Adam Treloar

Luke Beveridge believes onlookers are starting to notice the many 'layers' of Adam Treloar as the Western Bulldogs midfielder celebrates his 250-game milestone.

Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won't last too long

West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.

Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood

George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.

In-form Bulldogs wary of hype as they confront Demons

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge sees possibilities opening up but is keeping his players' feet on the ground ahead of a crunch clash with Melbourne.

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AFL again resists pull of grand final under lights

The AFL admits it will continue to weigh up the merits of a grand final under lights after locking in this season's decider for a traditional 2.30pm timeslot.

Clarkson, Kangas buoyed by Zurhaar's free agency call

Alastair Clarkson has been buoyed by star forward Cam Zurhaar's decision to knock back free agency, declaring North Melbourne are "on the march".

Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court

AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

Blunt assessment: Bombers keep failing pressure test

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers need to get better at handling pressure situations after capitulating to St Kilda.

Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle's forward line of Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy are locked in for the long term after Treacy penned a new deal that takes him to 2030.

Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles' coach search

West Coast are ready to develop a shortlist of coaching contenders to replace Adam Simpson, and Geelong great Harry Taylor will help them make the final choice.

AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock

The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.

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