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Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief

Port Adelaide are trying to pick up the pieces after suffering the heaviest defeat of Ken Hinkley's coaching tenure in round-one thrashing from Collingwood.

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management

Craig McRae has outlined Collingwood's planning around using Scott Pendlebury as the substitute for the first time in his 405-game career against Port Adelaide.

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Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision

Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision

The injury-ravaged Western Bulldogs have claimed a 16-point win over North Melbourne, but defender Luke Cleary was involved in a horror collision.

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power

Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.

Fagan in awe: 'scratchy' Lions win grand-final rematch

Fagan in awe: 'scratchy' Lions win grand-final rematch

Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.

Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix

Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix

Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn.

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Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir did not mince his words after his team was blown away by Geelong in their season-opening game.

Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination

Fremantle's AFL debutant Murphy Reid kicked four goals in six minutes, while star recruit Bailey Smith shone for Geelong in their thumping AFL win.

Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test

All eyes will be on Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca when they line up in Melbourne's refreshed midfield against a red-hot Greater Western Sydney.

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will play predominantly as a midfielder this season after carving a reputation as a dangerous forward.

Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle

Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle

Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle

Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle

Andrew McQualter is looking forward to coaching West Coast for the first time as he comes up against former mentor Damien Hardwick on Sunday.

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

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Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch

Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.

Richmond spearhead Lynch banned for high bump

Richmond are set to be without spearhead Tom Lynch against Port Adelaide after he received a one-match ban for a high bump on Carlton's Tom De Koning.

Don't jump to conclusions on Cats' AFL audit: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he's not privy to an audit into third-party player payments at the club but says people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

A driver who refused to give police a blood test after sports journalist Sam Landsberger walked into his truck and died has been fined $1500 and convicted.

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Star GWS midfielder Green to return from injury

GWS star Tom Green will make his return from a calf injury in the Giants' clash against Melbourne at the MCG.

Bulldogs working to bring Ugle-Hagan back into the fold

The Western Bulldogs are supporting Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to bring him back into the fold, but coach Luke Beveridge can't put a timeline on when that will be.

Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won't budge on Shield final

The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash

Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.

Yze realistic after Tigers rally for major AFL upset

Richmond coach Adem Yze says they must thoroughly review their upset win over Carlton, noting there is plenty of room for improvement.

Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he couldn't be more disappointed after Richmond scored a stunning upset win over the Bluesh on Thursday night.

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