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Rankine ban shouldn't impact All Australian hope: Crows

Rankine ban shouldn't impact All Australian hope: Crows

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine's four-game ban shouldn't impact the star playmaker's All Australian chances.

Swans relish return of captain Mills against Kangaroos

Swans relish return of captain Mills against Kangaroos

Swans relish return of captain Mills against Kangaroos

Swans relish return of captain Mills against Kangaroos

Sydney captain Callum Mills's return to the AFL has softened the blow of Isaac Heeney's one-match ban, with the Swans set to take on North Melbourne.

Voss needs 'convincing' to change Brownlow criteria

Voss needs 'convincing' to change Brownlow criteria

Voss needs 'convincing' to change Brownlow criteria

Voss needs 'convincing' to change Brownlow criteria

Isaac Heeney's Brownlow Medal chance is over but the Sydney superstar still hopes to get plenty out of the AFL season with the Swans eyeing premiership glory.

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Cats coach hails Stewart embracing midfield move

Cats coach hails Stewart embracing midfield move

Tom Stewart has been refreshed by a move into the midfield and coach Chris Scott says the All-Australian played a bigger role in its success, not the coaches.

Swans star's Brownlow hopes over as ban appeal fails

Swans star's Brownlow hopes over as ban appeal fails

Sydney's Isaac Heeney is out of Brownlow Medal contention after he failed in his bid to have a one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster overturned.

Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short

Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.

Wardlaw back, Kangaroos look to maintain improved form

Wardlaw back, Kangaroos look to maintain improved form

North Melbourne want to maintain their strong recent form and will be helped by regaining boom youngster George Wardlaw against Sydney.

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Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott

Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott

Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott

Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott

Decimated by injury, Collingwood are poised to field a smaller forward line against Geelong but Cats coach Chris Scott expects that to make their clash tougher.

Injured Mitch Lewis still having impact at Hawks

Injured Mitch Lewis still having impact at Hawks

Injured Mitch Lewis still having impact at Hawks

Injured Mitch Lewis still having impact at Hawks

Mitch Lewis is still heavily involved at Hawthorn as he prepares for a knee reconstruction which will rule him out of AFL action until well into next year.

Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion

Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion

Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion

Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion

Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard has launched a case in the WA Supreme Court after alleging medical negligence in the treatment of his concussions.

St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival

St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival

St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival

St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes last week's upset win over ladder leaders Sydney can help kick-start the Saints' development in his second stint in charge.

Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson

Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson

Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson

Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson

West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has seven games to prove he has what it takes to land the full-time role, but Dean Cox looms as the favourite.

Lions back momentum to overcome emotional Eagles

Lions back momentum to overcome emotional Eagles

Lions back momentum to overcome emotional Eagles

Lions back momentum to overcome emotional Eagles

Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry says his team can overcome whatever lift the emotion of Adam Simpson's departure will give West Coast.

Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Hawthorn coach backs mentor Simpson to make AFL return

Adam Simpson's reign at West Coast came to an end this week, but Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has backed his former mentor to return to the AFL.

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Port bracing for fired-up Suns after Hardwick spray

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is predicting a fired-up Gold Coast in response to a spray from their coach Damien Hardwick.

Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

The praise keeps coming for Essendon whiz kid Nate Caddy, with Bombers teammate Nate Caddy declaring the teenager a future AFL superstar.

Magpies forward McStay confirmed for return from injury

Collingwood have confirmed forward Dan McStay will play limited minutes in the VFL just eight months after rupturing his ACL.

Simpson turns down offer for Eagles coaching farewell

West Coast coach Adam Simpson won't coach in Sunday's clash with Brisbane, but will take part in a crowd acknowledgement before the game.

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AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.

Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.

Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return

Fremantle defender Alex Pearce's recovery from a fractured forearm is going so well that he could return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.

Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney's AFL ban

Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.

'We go pretty hard': Lions' AFLW pre-season warning

Defending AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions want to raise the bar this season and captain Bre Koenen has the black eye to prove it.

Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.

Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game

West Coast have named assistant Jarrad Schofield as the club's interim coach after announcing their intention to part ways with Adam Simpson.

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