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Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

AFLW and basketball legend Erin Phillips has stolen the show as a plethora of sporting greats slid down a slide into icy water to raise funds for MND research.

Berry 'confident' of re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Berry 'confident' of re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Berry 'confident' of re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Berry 'confident' of re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Brisbane Lions restricted free agent Jarrod Berry says he is confident of soon signing a new contract to remain with the club.

'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.

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Brad Scott upbeat about Bombers' foundations after loss

Brad Scott upbeat about Bombers' foundations after loss

Essendon sit third at their mid-season bye and coach Brad Scott is bullish about his side's prospects despite losses to Gold Coast and Carlton.

Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

An amateur Australian Rules player who became a self-described accidental activist is among sporting recipients in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Scott insists fading Cats can rebound from Swans loss

Scott insists fading Cats can rebound from Swans loss

Geelong coach Chris Scott believes the Cats are still in finals contention despite their dramatic fade-out in recent weeks.

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Swans recover to sink Cats by 30 points at SCG

Swans recover to sink Cats by 30 points at SCG

Swans recover to sink Cats by 30 points at SCG

Swans recover to sink Cats by 30 points at SCG

Flag favourites Sydney are steamrolling to the AFL finals after overcoming a 29-point quarter-time deficit to beat Geelong by 30 at the SCG.

Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Melbourne and Collingwood have made six changes between them - only one of those forced - as they both chase a bounce-back win in the King's Birthday clash.

Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.

Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance

Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance

Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance

Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance

Coach Damien Hardwick has rued Gold Coast letting a potential away win and a chance to consolidate a top-eight berth slip away against St Kilda.

Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson

Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson

Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson

Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson

After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.

Match-winning kick against Suns 'unwarranted': Hardwick

Match-winning kick against Suns 'unwarranted': Hardwick

Match-winning kick against Suns 'unwarranted': Hardwick

Match-winning kick against Suns 'unwarranted': Hardwick

A contentious late free kick to Max King has helped St Kilda beat Gold Coast by three points, landing a blow to the Suns' finals aspirations.

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Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller

North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.

Free kick gives Hawthorn AFL thriller over Giants

The Hawks have come from behind to beat the Giants by six points courtesy of a Luke Bruest goal from a free kick with about a minute left to play.

Magpies veteran Tom Mitchell grounded by foot surgery

Collingwood's injury carnage this year has taken another turn for the worse, with Tom Mitchell to miss up to eight weeks with a foot injury.

Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster

Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.

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High-flying Swans wary of a potential Cat-astrophe

Geelong may be in a form slump and without captain Patrick Dangerfield, but midfielder Justin McInerney says Sydney won't be underestimating the Cats.

Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.

Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has produced one of the best performances of his career, delighting Lions coach Chris Fagan.

Lions' midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs

Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

In-form Hawks will back themselves for Giant test

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his emerging team is sticking to its own system more often, rather than adjusting to the opposition.

Cats hope patience sets up Dangerfield to thrive

Geelong have been conservative with Patrick Dangerfield's hamstring injury in the hope it sets him up to succeed in the back end of the AFL season.

Eagles keen for Harley Reid to maintain hard edge

Harley Reid is being urged to maintain his trademark physicality when the young West Coast star returns from his two-match ban.

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