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Unwilling villain Brayden Maynard ready for 200th game

Unwilling villain Brayden Maynard ready for 200th game

Polarising Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard admits he doesn't like being hated by opposition fans but being loved by his teammates is more important.

'Not an even comp': Swans' Longmire denies byes benefit

'Not an even comp': Swans' Longmire denies byes benefit

'Not an even comp': Swans' Longmire denies byes benefit

'Not an even comp': Swans' Longmire denies byes benefit

Adamant his club's red-hot form has nothing to do with two early season byes, Sydney coach John Longmire says there are inequalities across the competition.

Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene

Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene

Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene

Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene

Toby Greene says his eighth-placed Giants have not faltered in their aspirations for a premiership despite falling to a fourth defeat in five games.

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AFL has 'gone too far' on free-kick clarity, says Lyon

AFL has 'gone too far' on free-kick clarity, says Lyon

Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.

GWS star Green defends controversial free against Hawks

GWS star Green defends controversial free against Hawks

Midfielder Tom Green says if he hadn't tried to spoil James Sicily late in GWS's tight loss in Launceston, the Hawks captain probably would have kicked a goal.

Tiger Lynch eyes return for Dustin Martin's 300th game

Tiger Lynch eyes return for Dustin Martin's 300th game

Tom Lynch will push to play for Richmond in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL game while Adelaide could regain Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker against Sydney.

Lions hope to revive season with forwards firing again

Lions hope to revive season with forwards firing again

Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher believes his side has a bright future after youngsters Logan Morris and Kai Lohmann impressed in their win over the Bulldogs.

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North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

North young gun Wardlaw wants more after first victory

It took 19 attempts to claim his first AFL win, now North Melbourne sensation George Wardlaw is determined to ensure his second triumph comes far sooner.

Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.

Magpies expect injured Daicos to play against Kangaroos

Magpies expect injured Daicos to play against Kangaroos

Magpies expect injured Daicos to play against Kangaroos

Magpies expect injured Daicos to play against Kangaroos

Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos had a tough day out in the win over Melbourne, with Alex Neal-Bullen tagging him well and then a shin injury forcing him off.

Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital

Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital

Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital

Demons confident tide will turn, Petracca in hospital

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was taken to hospital with injured ribs as the battling Demons suffered a 38-point loss to Collingwood.

Magpies dominate dire Demons in MCG blockbuster

Magpies dominate dire Demons in MCG blockbuster

Magpies dominate dire Demons in MCG blockbuster

Magpies dominate dire Demons in MCG blockbuster

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was subbed out with a rib injury as Collingwood dominated the Demons in the King's Birthday blockbuster, winning by 38 points.

Freo send Rory Lobb their best wishes ahead of re-match

Freo send Rory Lobb their best wishes ahead of re-match

Freo send Rory Lobb their best wishes ahead of re-match

Freo send Rory Lobb their best wishes ahead of re-match

Under-fire big man Rory Lobb will again be in the spotlight when the Western Bulldogs host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

Celebrities hit icy water for Daniher's Big Freeze

AFLW and basketball legend Erin Phillips has stolen the show as a plethora of sporting greats slid down a slide into icy water to raise funds for MND research.

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Berry 'confident' of re-signing with Brisbane Lions

Brisbane Lions restricted free agent Jarrod Berry says he is confident of soon signing a new contract to remain with the club.

'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.

Brad Scott upbeat about Bombers' foundations after loss

Essendon sit third at their mid-season bye and coach Brad Scott is bullish about his side's prospects despite losses to Gold Coast and Carlton.

Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

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Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

An amateur Australian Rules player who became a self-described accidental activist is among sporting recipients in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Scott insists fading Cats can rebound from Swans loss

Geelong coach Chris Scott believes the Cats are still in finals contention despite their dramatic fade-out in recent weeks.

Swans recover to sink Cats by 30 points at SCG

Flag favourites Sydney are steamrolling to the AFL finals after overcoming a 29-point quarter-time deficit to beat Geelong by 30 at the SCG.

Dees, Magpies swing changes for AFL blockbuster

Melbourne and Collingwood have made six changes between them - only one of those forced - as they both chase a bounce-back win in the King's Birthday clash.

Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call

AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.

Misfiring Demons reach MCG crossroads against Magpies

Melbourne's 92-point debacle against Fremantle proved beyond doubt that something is wrong at the Demons, and now they come up against Collingwood.

Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson

After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.

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