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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.

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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.

Emboldened Demons keen to make amends against Dockers

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

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

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.

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AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

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.

Saints coach Lyon confident on King future, Hill deal

Saints coach Lyon confident on King future, Hill deal

Saints coach Lyon confident on King future, Hill deal

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

No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

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

Dustin Martin sidelined again with lingering back issue

Dustin Martin sidelined again with lingering back issue

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

Suspended Lance Collard resumes training with Saints

Suspended Lance Collard resumes training with Saints

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

St Kilda's Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs

St Kilda's Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs

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

AFL promise to 'enhance' illicit drugs policy

AFL promise to 'enhance' illicit drugs policy

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.

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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".

No joy for Giants' Bedford, Lion Cameron at Tribunal

GWS' Toby Bedford and Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron have both failed at the AFL Tribunal to overturn respective three-match bans for tackling.

Tips for Aussie rules women to head off concussion rate

Women footballers are at a greater risk of concussions than their male counterparts, with training tweaks required for better safety, a study has found.

Gawn a chance for Dees, Port's Finlayson out for season

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.

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GWS are giants when it comes to social media: Whitfield

GWS have earned the ire of the Swans for their social media antics, but Giants defender Lachie Whitfield says the off-field banter is part of the rivalry.

Cox 'invested in Swans' as Eagles coaching talk grows

Sydney coach John Longmire says Dean Cox remains focused on their AFL flag push, as interest from West Coast around the Swans' assistant continues to grow.

Communication on AFL rule crackdowns key: Bombers coach

After umpires were red-hot on not paying marks after short kicks, Essendon coach Brad Scott says the AFL should communicate rule crackdowns to clubs in advance.

Hot Lions brace for tough litmus test against Swans

Brisbane are back in the AFL premiership mix following a six-game winning streak, but their hot form will receive a huge test against Sydney on Sunday.

Lion Cameron cops three-match ban on day of carnage

Three players, including Brisbane star Charlie Cameron, have received three-match bans on a day of carnage at the AFL Match Review.

Trust the key as Dockers aim to snare top-four berth

Fremantle's loss to Hawthorn on Saturday was a big blow to their top-four hopes, but they can get back on track by beating Melbourne on Sunday.

AFL investigating St Kilda youngster over homophobia

The AFL is investigating after St Kilda youngster Lance Collard became the latest player to have allegedly used homophobic slurs during a game.

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