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Kangaroos eye litmus test against Demons midfield

Kangaroos eye litmus test against Demons midfield

North Melbourne's improved form since the mid-season bye will be put to the test by a Melbourne side desperate to resurrect their AFL premiership hopes.

Port's Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley

Port's Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley

Port's Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley

Port's Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley

Dynamic midfielder Zak Butters - who avoided a suspension this week - will learn to cope with heavy tags from opponents, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says.

Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.

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Cats star Cameron has Carlton coach on high alert

Cats star Cameron has Carlton coach on high alert

Carlton are braced for another huge test against a Geelong side featuring dangerous goal-kicker Jeremy Cameron and returning skipper Patrick Dangerfield.

Sports racism getting louder, yet witnesses stay silent

Sports racism getting louder, yet witnesses stay silent

Australia's major sporting codes have cracked down on racist spectators but a survey suggests the situation has gotten worse over the past two years.

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

AFLW moves to national draft ahead of 2025 season

The AFLW will hold a maiden national draft after the introduction of relocation allowances and minimum two-year contracts for draftees in the women's game.

Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott

Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott

Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.

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We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

We want to win: Dees' May hits back at 'selfish' claims

Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.

Fagan 'open' on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft

Fagan 'open' on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft

Fagan 'open' on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft

Fagan 'open' on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's keeping an "open mind" on a possible straight return to AFL level for Will Ashcroft, following his ACL recovery.

Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag

Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag

Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag

Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag

Fremantle's renowned focus on defence evaporated during last week's loss to the Bulldogs, and the heat is on them to bounce back against Gold Coast.

No Taylor, no worries: Giants bullish ahead of derby

No Taylor, no worries: Giants bullish ahead of derby

No Taylor, no worries: Giants bullish ahead of derby

No Taylor, no worries: Giants bullish ahead of derby

GWS are refusing to hit the panic button despite losing All-Australian defender Sam Taylor ahead of their blockbuster derby against a red-hot Sydney unit.

Gun GWS defender Sam Taylor suffers ruptured testicle

Gun GWS defender Sam Taylor suffers ruptured testicle

Gun GWS defender Sam Taylor suffers ruptured testicle

Gun GWS defender Sam Taylor suffers ruptured testicle

Greater Western Sydney's finals hopes have taken a hit with star defender Sam Taylor out indefinitely after surgery on a ruptured testicle.

Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Changing academy picks system this year 'folly': Swans

Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.

Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he trusts their medical staff "like never before" in the wake of Christian Petracca's spleen surgery.

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Pies hero Dane Swan reveals fork in road

Upon being inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Collingwood great Dane Swan has reflected on the early turning point in his AFL career.

Collingwood cult hero Dane Swan joins Hall of Fame

A leader of Collingwood’s famous ‘rat pack’, Dane Swan has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Dockers veteran Walters out for up to four weeks

Fremantle have received mixed news on the injury front, with Michael Walters to miss up to four weeks but Heath Chapman expected to play.

Pitch invader banned for life from AFL/AFLW games

A fan who ran onto Marvel Stadium during Sunday's Collingwood-North Melbourne game and tried to re-enter the venue is banned for life from AFL and AFLW games.

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Butters cleared at AFL Tribunal, Dixon to fight charge

Zak Butters has overturned his one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while Port teammate Charlie Dixon will contest his three-match ban at the SANFL Tribunal.

Walsh feels fresh Blues can fire again after the bye

Carlton star Sam Walsh says Carlton have been able to reset in their bye break ahead of Friday night's big AFL game against Geelong at the MCG.

GWS forward Toby Bedford embraces 'unloved' tagger role

GWS forward Toby Bedford's foray into tagging is set to receive another big test when he lines up against Sydney's star-studded midfield.

Anzac Day clash put Lions' Andrews on path to AFL

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews says going to the 2013 Anzac Day blockbuster at the MCG had a big impact and helped him realise he wanted an AFL career.

Pick me: Eagles star Oscar Allen puts hand up to play

Fit-again West Coast forward Oscar Allen says there won't be pressure on him to dominate due to the sizzling hot form of fellow spearhead Jake Waterman.

Former Docker Cuthbertson named Port's new AFLW skipper

New Port Adelaide skipper Janelle Cuthbertson says it's an honour and a privilege to be voted into the leadership role by her teammates.

Power's Dixon rubbed out for three, Butters also banned

Charlie Dixon has copped a three-match suspension for his big bump while playing in the SANFL, while Zak Butters' Brownlow Medal hopes appear over.

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