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Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon sentenced over postie attack

Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon sentenced over postie attack

Former AFL player manager Ricky Nixon has given the middle finger to media outside of court before being sentenced over an attack on a postman.

Unshackled Lions to welcome back 'incredible' Ashcroft

Unshackled Lions to welcome back 'incredible' Ashcroft

Unshackled Lions to welcome back 'incredible' Ashcroft

Unshackled Lions to welcome back 'incredible' Ashcroft

Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.

Coniglio headlines three Giant returns for Crows clash

Coniglio headlines three Giant returns for Crows clash

Coniglio headlines three Giant returns for Crows clash

Coniglio headlines three Giant returns for Crows clash

GWS star Stephen Coniglio has recovered from injury and is set to cause trouble for Adelaide, with Harry Perryman and Isaac Cumming also returning.

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Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.

Tigers flag hero future in doubt after back surgery

Tigers flag hero future in doubt after back surgery

Three-time Richmond premiership defender Dylan Grimes may have played his last AFL game after undergoing season-ending back surgery.

Saints chasing AFL balance on return from bye

Saints chasing AFL balance on return from bye

St Kilda's Liam Henry believes balance between attack and defence is crucial if the Saints are to reverse their fortunes in the latter stages of the AFL season.

Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney

Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney

Fremantle's midfield group bounced back in style against Gold Coast last week, but they will face an even bigger task against top dogs Sydney on Saturday.

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Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident

Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident

Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident

Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident

Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.

Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

Crows bullish on Walker as Thilthorpe set for comeback

Crows bullish on Walker as Thilthorpe set for comeback

Crows bullish on Walker as Thilthorpe set for comeback

Crows bullish on Walker as Thilthorpe set for comeback

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks expects veteran forward Taylor Walker to return from a back injury and play against GWS on Saturday night.

Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Geelong's Tom Hawkins will miss at least six weeks because of a foot injury while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is out for a month with a broken arm.

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

After getting a glimpse of Fremantle's midfield craft on the weekend, Sydney coach John Longmire is preparing his side for war in the engine room.

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Magpie thumping 'distant memory' ahead of Suns rematch

Collingwood tore Gold Coast apart when they headed north last season but Sam Collins says they haven't dwelled on that loss ahead of the Magpies' return.

Rockliff urges caution over Ashcroft for in-sync Lions

Tom Rockliff has seen the trust and belief return to his former side as the Brisbane Lions ponder how to reintroduce fit-again young star Will Ashcroft.

Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.

Ken Hinkley backed to power on through the boos

Port Adelaide's mid-season slide has placed the heat on coach Ken Hinkley, with even the club's own fans booing him.

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Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.

Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans

Geelong spearhead Tom Hawkins has undergone scans on his injured foot, but his path forward won't be known until a series of experts analyse the results.

Dangerfield to challenge one-match ban at AFL Tribunal

Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield will front the AFL Tribunal in a bid to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test

Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.

Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is hopeful star forward Ben King will be passed fit to return for the Suns' clash with Collingwood at Carrara.

Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth

Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals.

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