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Blues load up against Lions but Curnow still injured

Blues load up against Lions but Curnow still injured

Harry McKay, Mitch McGovern and Tom De Koning are among the stars to return for Carlton, but Charlie Curnow still hasn't recovered from an ankle injury.

Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

The latest injury reports for the AFL and AFLW detail the extent of the concussion issue, while ACL ruptures remain the biggest problem for the women's league.

Swans fit and ready to fire in GWS finals battle

Swans fit and ready to fire in GWS finals battle

Swans fit and ready to fire in GWS finals battle

Swans fit and ready to fire in GWS finals battle

AFL minor premiers Sydney are just about at full strength for their qualifying final against GWS, with Tom Papley and Justin McInerney ready to return.

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Kingsley backs Giants midfield against All-Aussie Swans

Kingsley backs Giants midfield against All-Aussie Swans

GWS coach Adam Kingsley is backing his midfield unit to cause trouble for Sydney's All-Australian stars in their AFL qualifying final at the SCG.

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

Sam Day hasn't totally given up on continuing his AFL career elsewhere after being told by Gold Coast his services are no longer needed.

From fake name to AFLW milestone for GWS star Zreika

From fake name to AFLW milestone for GWS star Zreika

Haneen Zreika used to play Australian rules football under a fake name, now the zippy GWS forward is poised to play her 50th AFLW game.

Blue McKay 'collateral damage' in Petracca trade hype

Blue McKay 'collateral damage' in Petracca trade hype

Carlton spearhead Harry McKay was thrown up in reports as a potential bargaining chip for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, and says it was a strange feeling.

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Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs

Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs

Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs

Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs

Hawthorn will be forced to make at least one change for the AFL elimination final against the Western Bulldogs after Cam Mackenzie suffered a hamstring injury.

Port's Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals

Port's Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals

Port's Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals

Port's Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the past is irrelevant ahead of his club's AFL qualifying final against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.

Melbourne star Harris ruled out for rest of AFLW season

Melbourne star Harris ruled out for rest of AFLW season

Melbourne star Harris ruled out for rest of AFLW season

Melbourne star Harris ruled out for rest of AFLW season

Melbourne will be without Tayla Harris for the rest of the AFLW season, with the forward to undergo surgery after re-injuring her troublesome shoulder.

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.

Bulldogs won't risk Smith like Blues with Docherty

Bulldogs won't risk Smith like Blues with Docherty

Bulldogs won't risk Smith like Blues with Docherty

Bulldogs won't risk Smith like Blues with Docherty

Bailey Smith is back training fully, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the club will not be rushing the midfielder back from an ACL injury.

Cats' Close aims to shut down Power in milestone final

Cats' Close aims to shut down Power in milestone final

Cats' Close aims to shut down Power in milestone final

Cats' Close aims to shut down Power in milestone final

Brad Close has his sights on a second AFL premiership later this month as he lines up for his 100th game in Geelong's qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow

Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow

Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow

Lion king Neale downplays chances of a third Brownlow

Brisbane ace Lachie Neale is kicking more goals but says his career-best form won't be rewarded with a third Brownlow medal.

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White's three-match AFLW ban upheld by Tribunal

Collingwood's Tarni White will miss out on more than a quarter of the AFLW season after she failed to overturn her three-match ban for a high bump.

Remarkable Gabba return personifies Docherty: Weitering

Carlton's Sam Docherty will make his comeback from a knee reconstruction in an elimination final, returning just 183 days after suffering the injury.

Swans face AFL finals selection squeeze as stars return

Tom Papley and Justin McInerney are in the frame to return from injury for Sydney's AFL qualifying final, leaving coach John Longmire pondering who to drop.

Brisbane learn from finals stuff-ups, says Neale

Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale says the Lions have learnt valuable lessons from their stuff-ups in past AFL finals series.

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Demons great Jones backs review for embattled club

Melbourne great Nathan Jones has called for the Demons to conduct an external review after the club's off-field issues reared again through Christian Petracca.

Unpredictable star Cameron keeps Cats on their toes

All-Australian star Jeremy Cameron is providing X-factor and a bit of fun to the Geelong forward line as he chases a second premiership medal.

Rozee revelling in fatherhood and Port captaincy

Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee says becoming a father has helped put his AFL career in perspective.

Magpie White cops three-match AFLW ban for late bump

Collingwood's Tarni White is set to miss matches against Hawthorn, Brisbane and West Coast after unleashing an unlawful late bump on Sydney's Maddy Collier.

'Excited' coach Scott active in Cats' recruiting drive

Geelong coach Chris Scott is "excited'' by the prospect of luring experienced recruits to the AFL club as he juggles multiple responsibilities in September.

Swans undeterred by AFL derby finals record

Minor premiers Sydney face an AFL qualifying final blockbuster against GWS and must do what they have failed to in previous post-season derby meetings.

Bombers blow: Toogood to miss most of AFLW season

Essendon co-captain Bonnie Toogood will miss up to eight weeks after suffering a MCL knee sprain in a defeat to Fremantle.

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