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'We got exposed': Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos

'We got exposed': Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos

Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.

North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire

Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne’s VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.

'Sledgehammer' keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins

'Sledgehammer' keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins

'Sledgehammer' keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins

'Sledgehammer' keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.

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New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies

New Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies

Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.

Collard to face tribunal for alleged homophobic slur

Collard to face tribunal for alleged homophobic slur

Lance Collard's swinging high hit on a VFL opponent has already earned him a suspension but it's an alleged homophobic slur that has put his career in jeopardy.

Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests

Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests

Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney.

It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons

It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons

The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.

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Key Crows picked despite match-eve injury scares

Key Crows picked despite match-eve injury scares

Key Crows picked despite match-eve injury scares

Key Crows picked despite match-eve injury scares

Two key Adelaide forwards have been selected to face Fremantle despite leaving a match-eve training session early.

'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

King's confident Demons are learning how to win again

Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze

Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.

Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack

Collingwood are ready for yet another blockbuster showdown with Brisbane after putting last year's preliminary final defeat behind them.

Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

Gabba fortress no more? Lions brace for Magpies entry

The Brisbane Lions' two AFL premierships have ironically coincided with their once-mighty Gabba record deteriorating.

Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.

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Let's build him up: Eagles play it safe with Starcevich

West Coast's prized recruit Brandon Starcevich will miss at least six to eight weeks after suffering a series of calf injuries this year.

Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star

Critics can continue to write off Charlie Curnow, but fellow Sydney forward Tom Papley insists the new spearhead will live up to the hype.

Crows confident on return of experienced trio

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident an experienced trio of players will return to face Fremantle.

'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

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North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri

North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.

'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

Reigning premiers Brisbane at home will be a stern test for Collingwood, whose defence will miss a key player for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster.

Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned

Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.

Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone

Hawthorn are yet to show they can consistently beat the best AFL sides and Easter Monday will be another stern test for Sam Mitchell's men

'Best in five years': Eagle lands on feet at Lions

Oscar Allen credits some tweaks in the gym to his rejuvenation after years of injury concerns before his move from West Coast to the Brisbane Lions.

Concussion sidelines Crows defender for two AFL games

Adelaide's early-season injury woes persist, with a defender to miss the next two games because of delayed concussion symptoms.

Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games

The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.

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