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Taggers the big worry as Harley Reid faces AFL ban

Taggers the big worry as Harley Reid faces AFL ban

West Coast star Harley Reid has copped the first hard tag of his fledging AFL career, and he didn't fare well with it.

Injury-hit Tigers confirm ACL rupture to forward Lefau

Injury-hit Tigers confirm ACL rupture to forward Lefau

Injury-hit Tigers confirm ACL rupture to forward Lefau

Injury-hit Tigers confirm ACL rupture to forward Lefau

Richmond forward Mykelti Lefau has become the fifth Tigers player to be ruled out for the season with a knee injury after going down against Geelong.

Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare

Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare

Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare

Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare

Geelong have rallied after trailing by 29 points to survive a scare from Richmond at GMHBA Stadium and break a four-game losing streak.

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Harley Reid facing ban for sling tackle in Eagles' loss

Harley Reid facing ban for sling tackle in Eagles' loss

St Kilda have overcome the injury loss of key forward Max King to post a stirring 14-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Adelaide coach fumes as Hawks continue Crows' MCG woes

Adelaide coach fumes as Hawks continue Crows' MCG woes

Hawthorn have easily beaten Adelaide by 27 points at the MCG, with Hawks forward Jack Gunston kicking three goals in his 250th game.

Hawks coach decries racism after social media abuse

Hawks coach decries racism after social media abuse

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has volunteered that there was a racist social media post directed at one of his players.

Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start

Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start

Promising forward Sam Darcy kicked three goals in a telling contribution to the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood, but he has been handed a two-match ban.

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Bulldogs spearhead Sam Darcy slapped with two-match ban

Bulldogs spearhead Sam Darcy slapped with two-match ban

Bulldogs spearhead Sam Darcy slapped with two-match ban

Bulldogs spearhead Sam Darcy slapped with two-match ban

Sam Darcy is set to miss the Bulldogs' games against the Brisbane Lions and Fremantle after being handed a two-match ban for a dangerous hit on Brayden Maynard.

'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

Suns ruckman and co-captain Jarrod Witts will miss the clash with Essendon, who are attempting to become the first team to win on the Gold Coast this season.

Dockers back wayward Amiss to overcome the yips

Dockers back wayward Amiss to overcome the yips

Dockers back wayward Amiss to overcome the yips

Dockers back wayward Amiss to overcome the yips

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss will be in the spotlight in Sunday's AFL clash with Melbourne after suffering a case of the goal-kicking yips this year.

Injuries no excuse as Magpies seek to harden up

Injuries no excuse as Magpies seek to harden up

Injuries no excuse as Magpies seek to harden up

Injuries no excuse as Magpies seek to harden up

Collingwood have been smashed by injuries this season but coach Craig McRae is focused on improving his system in pursuit of a finals berth.

Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies

Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies

Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies

Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies

Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win.

Why Jake Waterman's Coleman Medal prospects might dive

Why Jake Waterman's Coleman Medal prospects might dive

Why Jake Waterman's Coleman Medal prospects might dive

Why Jake Waterman's Coleman Medal prospects might dive

West Coast will unleash ruckman Matt Flynn for the first time in their clash with St Kilda, with the move allowing Bailey Williams to play up forward.

Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching the trip to Geelong with "nothing to lose" after an improved showing against Essendon in the Dreamtime match.

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AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the holding-the-ball rule is back where it should be after a tweak to the interpretation of the controversial law.

Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month

Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear.

Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has likened young gun Will Day's impact to that of an on-field coach, as the Hawks prepare for a midfield battle against Adelaide.

AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.

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Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment

Carlton coach Michael Voss says ending an unwanted, decade-long record with an away win against Port Adelaide is a signature moment for his club.

Marvel or the moon, Pies unfazed by home venue shake-up

MCG specialists Collingwood will play a second straight home game at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, this time against tenant club the Western Bulldogs.

Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide

Carlton have produced a stunning eight-goal last quarter in a 36-point win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

All eyes will be on standalone Thursday and Friday matches as AFL coaches and players wait to see how a holding-the-ball rule tweak will be put into practice.

AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.

Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.

Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

After dominating in the win over St Kilda last weekend, Melbourne captain Max Gawn now faces Fremantle's ruck duo of Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy.

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