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Blues aim to beef up defence against Roos

Blues aim to beef up defence against Roos

Coach Michael Voss says Carlton's defence hasn't been up to scratch in their past two defeats and he wants them to sharpen up when they play North Melbourne.

Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Stung by their Alice Springs humiliation, Melbourne are out to restore lost pride and boost their AFL finals chances in the away clash with Fremantle.

Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Adelaide have kicked the final three goals of the match to pinch a two-point thriller against Essendon, leaving the Bombers' finals chances delicately poised.

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Swans assistant Cox opts out of Eagles coaching race

Swans assistant Cox opts out of Eagles coaching race

Former West Coast champion Dean Cox will not return to the club as their AFL coach, choosing not to apply for the job in favour of remaining at Sydney.

Bulldogs' twin towers can thrive together: Beveridge

Bulldogs' twin towers can thrive together: Beveridge

The Western Bulldogs are ready to go toe-to-toe with Geelong and coach Luke Beveridge has backed forwards Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Aaron Naughton to shine.

Kingsley's Giants contract extension a work in progress

Kingsley's Giants contract extension a work in progress

Giants CEO David Matthews says he's "very pleased" with coach Adam Kingsley amidst discussions on extending his time at GWS following his initial success.

Port coach Hinkley wary of wounded Tigers

Port coach Hinkley wary of wounded Tigers

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's wary of a wounded Richmond in their Adelaide Oval encounter.

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AFL stands by Bedford, Cameron dangerous tackle rulings

AFL stands by Bedford, Cameron dangerous tackle rulings

AFL stands by Bedford, Cameron dangerous tackle rulings

AFL stands by Bedford, Cameron dangerous tackle rulings

The AFL maintains Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron's respective tackles were dangerous, despite the appeals board overturning their three-game suspensions.

Hawks up for big stage in 'eight-pointer' against Pies

Hawks up for big stage in 'eight-pointer' against Pies

Hawks up for big stage in 'eight-pointer' against Pies

Hawks up for big stage in 'eight-pointer' against Pies

Hawthorn and Collingwood will continue their respective bids to break into the AFL top eight when they meet in a high-stakes clash at the MCG.

Only way is up for struggling Eagles: Liam Ryan

Only way is up for struggling Eagles: Liam Ryan

Only way is up for struggling Eagles: Liam Ryan

Only way is up for struggling Eagles: Liam Ryan

West Coast are three years into the biggest rebuild in the club's history, and forward Liam Ryan is keen to help further develop the club's youngsters.

Giants ignore Suns' rocky road record in AFL battle

Giants ignore Suns' rocky road record in AFL battle

Giants ignore Suns' rocky road record in AFL battle

Giants ignore Suns' rocky road record in AFL battle

Spots in the top eight are on the line as Gold Coast aim to end their horror interstate record in an important AFL clash with GWS at Engie Stadium.

Crows coach rules out hard tag on Essendon playmaker

Crows coach rules out hard tag on Essendon playmaker

Crows coach rules out hard tag on Essendon playmaker

Crows coach rules out hard tag on Essendon playmaker

Essendon captain Zach Merrett will get some attention but not a hard tag from Adelaide in their Friday night game, Crows coach Matthew Nicks says.

'Harsh' charge, injuries won't deter Giants: Daniels

'Harsh' charge, injuries won't deter Giants: Daniels

'Harsh' charge, injuries won't deter Giants: Daniels

'Harsh' charge, injuries won't deter Giants: Daniels

GWS forward Brent Daniels insists the league's contentious crackdown on tackling won't distract the Giants from going hard against Gold Coast.

Cameron, Bedford win appeals amid AFL tackle shock wave

Cameron, Bedford win appeals amid AFL tackle shock wave

Cameron, Bedford win appeals amid AFL tackle shock wave

Cameron, Bedford win appeals amid AFL tackle shock wave

Brisbane star Charlie Cameron and GWS tagger Toby Bedford are both free to play this week after successful visits to the AFL Appeal Board.

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Emboldened Demons keen to make amends against Dockers

Melbourne were crushed by 92 points when they met Fremantle seven weeks ago, but they are far more confident ahead of a re-match.

Magpies ponder sore De Goey role change, McStay returns

Collingwood could move Jordan De Goey forward as he battles through groin soreness, while key forward Dan McStay has been handed an AFL recall.

Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

The AFL has complained to a charter company after one of its teams was left without water after take-off, leaving crews to scoop toilet waste into bins.

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Saints coach Lyon confident on King future, Hill deal

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon expects Max King to stay with the club throughout his AFL career despite ongoing uncertainty around the injured spearhead's future.

No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide have quickly moved on from the flashpoint involving Essendon ruckman Sam Draper in a narrow loss in round six.

Dustin Martin sidelined again with lingering back issue

Richmond star Dustin Martin is still struggling with a back injury and won't be able to front up for their away clash with Port Adelaide.

Suspended Lance Collard resumes training with Saints

St Kilda player Lance Collard has resumed training with his teammates after being handed a six-match ban for directing homophobic slurs towards VFL opponents.

St Kilda's Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs

First-year St Kilda player Lance Collard has been suspended for six games after directing homophobic slurs towards two opponents in a VFL game.

AFL promise to 'enhance' illicit drugs policy

The AFL's illicit drugs policy hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons earlier this year and the league is set to tighten some rules in time for 2025.

Eagles star Ryan calls AFL tackling bans 'ridiculous'

Suspended duo Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford have found an ally in Liam Ryan after the West Coast star labelled the bans "ridiculous" and "laughable".

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