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Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak

Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has opened up on how the Cats are supporting Tom Stewart and the change he'd like to see to avoid future grand final anguish.

AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

AFL football boss open to stats for Brownlow voting

The Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics.

Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild

Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild

Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild

Hawk flag heroes join forces again in Richmond rebuild

Hawthorn premiership teammates Luke Breust and Taylor Duryea will reunite at Richmond under Adem Yze, while Sydney's backroom reshuffle has continued.

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'Not supposed to be here': Lion's next shift mentality

'Not supposed to be here': Lion's next shift mentality

Bruce Reville worked jobs at an abattoir and driving forklifts at Bunnings before getting his AFL opportunity at Brisbane, where he's now a cult hero.

Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships

Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships

Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.

Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats' great expectations

Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats' great expectations

High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.

Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards

Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards

Chris Fagan's ongoing success at Brisbane and his extensive career have been honoured at the AFL Coaches Association annual awards.

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Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil

Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil

Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil

Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil

Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for Hawthorn.

Hawthorn's Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle

Hawthorn's Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle

Hawthorn's Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle

Hawthorn's Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle

Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.

Dockers rising star Murphy Reid plotting his next move

Dockers rising star Murphy Reid plotting his next move

Dockers rising star Murphy Reid plotting his next move

Dockers rising star Murphy Reid plotting his next move

After a stunning debut season as a half-forward, Fremantle's Murphy Reid hasn't been shy about his desire to spend more time in the midfield next year.

Taste of finals leaves Brownlow winner wanting more

Taste of finals leaves Brownlow winner wanting more

Taste of finals leaves Brownlow winner wanting more

Taste of finals leaves Brownlow winner wanting more

After playing in his first finals series, Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell is desperate to help take Gold Coast to their maiden AFL premiership.

Neale trains as Lion's grand-final return gathers pace

Neale trains as Lion's grand-final return gathers pace

Neale trains as Lion's grand-final return gathers pace

Neale trains as Lion's grand-final return gathers pace

Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale has trained strongly in front of thousands of Lions fans to enhance his chances of a grand-final return.

Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career.

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Cats forward heeds lesson for Andrews grand final duel

Geelong forward Shannon Neale felt he let his teammates down opposed to Brisbane star Harris Andrews earlier this year and is desperate to make amends.

How Brownlow winner Rowell learnt from setbacks

The genesis of Gold Coast star Matt Rowell's Brownlow Medal success can be traced back to an injury-plagued first two seasons in the AFL.

Suns' Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset

Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos.

'Turning the screws': Cats rallied after big injury

While Tom Stewart's concussion was a massive blow to Geelong, his fellow defenders quickly adapted in their preliminary final win.

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Stadium, AFL dream in the hands of independent MPs

Tasmania's Labor opposition has confirmed its support for the Macquarie Point AFL stadium, ahead of a parliamentary vote that will decide its fate.

Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades

Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final.

Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.

Dunkley primed for fifth grand final despite sore ankle

Despite an ankle injury in the preliminary final win over Collingwood, Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says he is in no doubt to play Geelong.

Crows pull off great escape with final-term blitz

Adelaide have unleashed a six-goal final-quarter onslaught to overcome a 15-point deficit on the way to a 16-point win over a young and plucky Gold Coast.

Injury-hit Saints run down AFLW strugglers Richmond

St Kilda pair J'Noemi Anderson and Molly McDonald have suffered serious-looking ankle injuries during their side's come-from-behind win over Richmond.

Embattled Bombers cut veteran pair as change continues

Essendon have cut two more experienced players as an off-season of change looms at the beleaguered AFL club.

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