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Bitter rivals offer Swans blueprint for Dockers

Bitter rivals offer Swans blueprint for Dockers

AFL premiership contenders Sydney don't have to look far for help in tackling Fremantle, with superstar Isaac Heeney forced to heap praise on rivals GWS.

Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy

Kevin Sheedy is firmly in James Hird's corner but wants Essendon to run a full process as they search for Brad Scott's replacement as coach.

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

A local football club president is urging a rethink of multi-purpose playing fields after a young player died from critical injuries suffered during a game.

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Dockers star has 'dodged a bullet' with injury setback

Dockers star has 'dodged a bullet' with injury setback

Fremantle's Hayden Young is a slim chance to play in the AFL top-of-the-table clash with Sydney despite his latest injury setback.

Winmar's Hall of Fame status under AFL review

Winmar's Hall of Fame status under AFL review

The AFL has confirmed it is reviewing Nicky Winmar's Australian Football Hall of Fame status after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman.

'Harshly judged': Blues back resurgent skipper

'Harshly judged': Blues back resurgent skipper

Patrick Cripps was heavily criticised earlier this season but has been at the forefront of Carlton's revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.

Lloyd laments woeful Bombers after terrible loss

Lloyd laments woeful Bombers after terrible loss

With the Bombers 0-5 under Dean Solomon, an Essendon great has spoken about whether their poor form hurts his chances if he decides to go for the job full-time.

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Concern for injured Kangaroo playmaker after Port loss

Concern for injured Kangaroo playmaker after Port loss

Concern for injured Kangaroo playmaker after Port loss

Concern for injured Kangaroo playmaker after Port loss

Port Adelaide have kicked the last four goals of the game for a 21-point win over North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.

Coach unsurprised as star Saint soars to blitz Bombers

Coach unsurprised as star Saint soars to blitz Bombers

Coach unsurprised as star Saint soars to blitz Bombers

Coach unsurprised as star Saint soars to blitz Bombers

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera fired as St Kilda produced a dominant first half to set up a convincing win over Essendon, moving within reach of the AFL's top 10.

Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact

Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact

Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact

Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact

Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Gold Coast's Touk Miller have been fined for umpire contact during a spiteful AFL match.

Richmond coach backs misfiring forward to respond

Richmond coach backs misfiring forward to respond

Richmond coach backs misfiring forward to respond

Richmond coach backs misfiring forward to respond

Richmond coach Adem Yze has backed Tom Lynch to get on top of his wayward goal-kicking after the veteran misfired for the second time against Carlton this year.

Carlton defender explains controversial late decision

Carlton defender explains controversial late decision

Carlton defender explains controversial late decision

Carlton defender explains controversial late decision

Carlton defender Nick Haynes has recalled the frantic finish against Richmond when he was controversially penalised for deliberating rushing a behind.

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency

GWS may have beaten the best in the AFL, but there's still something that midfielder Finn Callaghan and coach Adam Kingsley want to see improve.

Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win

Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win

Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win

Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win

Carlton have desperately hung on for a two-point win over Richmond, giving the Blues seven consecutive victories since Josh Fraser became interim coach.

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Magpie Maynard in hot water after nudge on umpire

Magpies defender Brayden Maynard says he may have broken a rib after copping a cheap shot from Ben Long, but he is in hot water himself for touching an umpire.

Bulldogs midfielder banned for dangerous bump

Western Bulldogs midfielder Matt Kennedy has been suspended for next week's clash with West Coast after delivering a dangerous bump in Friday's loss to Sydney.

Star Giant shines as GWS stun 'off' Dockers

Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has enjoyed a career-high afternoon to steer GWS to an upset victory over Fremantle at Manuka Oval.

Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out

The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory.

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'Remiss of us': Lyon urges Saints to build AFL form

St Kilda are yet to beat a side above them on the ladder this season, but coach Ross Lyon says there are solid signs of life in their game.

'Our game has evolved': Port coach ready for Roos test

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says their clash against North Melbourne isn't a case of seeking belated revenge.

He had a down night: Eagles back Yeo to rebound

Star West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo was held to just seven disposals against Adelaide on Friday night, raising questions about whether his role needs changing.

Star Crow 'out cold' after mystery illness in Perth

Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has missed his team's win over West Coast after being struck down by a mystery illness.

Return looms for Swans firestarter in AFL top-two clash

Sydney's crafty goalscorer Tom Papley is in the frame to make his return from injury against AFL leaders Fremantle, says Swans coach Dean Cox.

No injury drama for Bulldogs ruck after Swans showdown

Tim English has been managing back soreness, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says that wasn't why the ruck struggled against Sydney's Brodie Grundy.

Fogarty kicks four as Crows bounce back to beat Eagles

Adelaide have overcome the late withdrawal of star forward Riley Thilthorpe to post a 25-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

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