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'That hasn't happened': Port ace on his future call

'That hasn't happened': Port ace on his future call

Port Adelaide's Zak Butters is rejecting reports he's told some teammates that he's leaving the club at the end of the season.

'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return

'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return

'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return

'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return

Collingwood could welcome back a big name next Saturday for the massive away game against Gold Coast as the AFL finals race heats up.

Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on

Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on

Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on

Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on

Carlton have soared to six straight wins, with the absence of All-Australian fullback Jacob Weitering barely felt as the Blues surge towards a wildcard berth.

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Butters stars as Port pound Crows in Showdown upset

Butters stars as Port pound Crows in Showdown upset

Port Adelaide, with acting captain Zak Butters dominating, have thrashed Adelaide by 26 points in a huge Showdown upset.

Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage

Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage

Lachie Schultz kicked four goals and Nick Daicos contributed three as Collingwood capitalised on Richmond's turnovers for a convincing win at the MCG.

Fraser's 'itch' doesn't grow despite Carlton's big win

Fraser's 'itch' doesn't grow despite Carlton's big win

Jagga Smith has given his Rising Star hopes a boost and Josh Fraser notched another win as coach as Carlton downed West Coast at Marvel Stadium.

Bombers next as North aim to keep building momentum

Bombers next as North aim to keep building momentum

Last weekend wasn't pretty, but North Melbourne's scrappy win over Richmond means they improved to 7-7 and will start firm favourites against Essendon.

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Worst match-up ever: star Docker has tongues wagging

Worst match-up ever: star Docker has tongues wagging

Worst match-up ever: star Docker has tongues wagging

Worst match-up ever: star Docker has tongues wagging

Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson is being tipped to cause more havoc when the Dockers attempt to snare their 14th win in a row in Sunday's clash with Gold Coast.

Giants coach admits 'obliteration' as injuries worsen

Giants coach admits 'obliteration' as injuries worsen

Giants coach admits 'obliteration' as injuries worsen

Giants coach admits 'obliteration' as injuries worsen

GWS could lose two more players to season-ending injuries after a third straight loss where Giants coach Adam Kingsley was appalled a midfield "obliteration".

Hawks star, two Giants hurt in night of carnage at MCG

Hawks star, two Giants hurt in night of carnage at MCG

Hawks star, two Giants hurt in night of carnage at MCG

Hawks star, two Giants hurt in night of carnage at MCG

Hawthorn star Nick Watson has produced a stunning three-goal burst, before going off with a hamstring injury in the Hawks' 14-point win over GWS at the MCG.

Tigers taking 'finals mindset' into Collingwood clash

Tigers taking 'finals mindset' into Collingwood clash

Tigers taking 'finals mindset' into Collingwood clash

Tigers taking 'finals mindset' into Collingwood clash

Coming off an ugly loss to North Melbourne, Richmond are being urged to aim high and think like a finals team as they prepare to take on Collingwood.

They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back

They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back

They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back

They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back

Gold Coast are in a slump, but coach Damien Hardwick says the outside criticism is off the mark as the Suns prepare for Sunday's clash with Fremantle in Perth.

'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

Essendon have announced the five-person panel that will pick their next senior coach, with James Hird having made it clear he wants to have the role again.

Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes AFL rule changes have led to an increase in soft-tissue injuries as he loses another player to a hamstring strain.

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Locked in: Sheezel signs with Kangaroos until 2032

Star midfielder Harry Sheezel has signed a contract extension with North Melbourne as the club attempt to snap a 10-year finals drought.

'We'll look at it': how Freo plan to protect Jackson

Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson has thrust himself into Brownlow medal contention with a series of hot displays, but how will things change with Sean Darcy back?

Keep the lid on: why Blues ruck isn't thinking finals

A revival under Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has rekindled hope for a late finals bid, but ruck Marc Pittonet says thinking of September is premature.

'Plain and simple' reality as Lions expose Swans

Sydney coach Dean Cox has asked for an immediate response after his side were soundly beaten by Brisbane .

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Lions awaken, humble Swans in Gabba masterclass

The Lions, two-time defending AFL premiers, have sent out a message at the Gabba as they shut down second-placed Sydney for a third-successive win.

Dockers make big ruck call, Weitering still not ready

Mason Cox has lost his position as Fremantle's second ruck option, with his lean run of form costing him a spot for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast.

Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud

A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.

'Punches you in the face': Solomon focused on coaching

As speculation continues about who will coach Essendon beyond this season, Dean Solomon says he is focused on improving the team now.

Duursma or Smith? Young stars rising to the occasion

West Coast's Willem Duursma and Carlton young gun Jagga Smith have been revelations this year, with the AFL Rising Star race too close to call.

Fraser not getting carried away by early Blues success

Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser continues to maintain he is not ready to be the Blues' full-time leader, despite having a perfect record since taking over.

'Long way to go': Pies captain could miss rest of 2026

Darcy Moore has returned to running at Collingwood training, but the Magpies captain is no certainty to play again this season due to persistent injuries.

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