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Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity

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

Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan

Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan

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.

High-flying Swans wary of a potential Cat-astrophe

High-flying Swans wary of a potential Cat-astrophe

High-flying Swans wary of a potential Cat-astrophe

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.

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Lions' midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs

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

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

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

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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Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.

Saints keen to extend Gold Coast's painful road run

Saints keen to extend Gold Coast's painful road run

Saints keen to extend Gold Coast's painful road run

Saints keen to extend Gold Coast's painful road run

Gold Coast have lost all five of their away games this season, but they have a chance to end that rut when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

Crows coach feels pressure as finals hopes in tatters

Crows coach feels pressure as finals hopes in tatters

Crows coach feels pressure as finals hopes in tatters

Crows coach feels pressure as finals hopes in tatters

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says pressure on him is at its highest in his tenure as the Crows' finals hopes slipped further away with a shock loss to Richmond.

Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin

Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin

Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin

Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin

Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.

Injury-hit Richmond down Adelaide in AFL upset

Injury-hit Richmond down Adelaide in AFL upset

Injury-hit Richmond down Adelaide in AFL upset

Injury-hit Richmond down Adelaide in AFL upset

Richmond have produced a third-term blitz in an eight-point upset win over Adelaide which snaps an eight-game AFL losing streak.

Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out

Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.

Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun

Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun

Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun

Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun

A careless tackle should not rule out a player from winning the AFL's Rising Star award, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says.

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Hawks know Launceston will hold no fears for Giants

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes to make the most of their home-ground advantage this Saturday in Launceston, while knowing the venue won't bother GWS.

AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification

AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.

Collingwood star Bobby Hill OK after training scare

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill has injured his ankle at training, but the star Collingwood forward is still expected to play in Monday's clash with Melbourne.

Clarkson reveals Hawks stress behind bench outburst

Alastair Clarkson continues to work on controlling his emotions after avoiding AFL sanction for his outburst during North Melbourne's loss to Port Adelaide.

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Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says goalkicking has been a glaring problem ahead of their must-win game on Friday night against the Western Bulldogs.

Crows coach clears air with frustrated forward Rachele

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has cleared the air with small forward Josh Rachele ahead of the Crows' home clash against Richmond.

Crows lose Walker, axe O'Brien for Tigers clash

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has axed ruckman Reilly O'Brien and lost Taylor Walker to injury for their game against lowly Richmond.

Moore brushes May comments, tips hot Big Freeze clash

Collingwood and Melbourne will resume their rivalry in the annual Big Freeze contest, both desperate for a win after sliding out of the top eight.

South Sudanese rise to AFL challenge: Suns' Mac Andrew

Well aware of his role inspiring kids from diverse communities, Gold Coast gun Mac Andrew says South Sudanese AFL players are as much brain as they are brawn.

Crows chairman backs extending Nicks' coaching contract

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says despite the Crows' struggles, he has no issue with the decision to extend coach Matthew Nicks' contract until the end of 2026.

Bulldogs' Liberatore to tweak approach on AFL return

A refined approach to Tom Liberatore's usual head-first attack on the ball is on the cards when the Western Bulldog returns from concussion against Brisbane.

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