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Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

Differing accounts in case against AFL champions

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.

Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.

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'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone

'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone

Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG.

'Evolving' Eagles score stunning comeback win over Port

'Evolving' Eagles score stunning comeback win over Port

West Coast have defeated Port Adelaide by two points in a thriller to log consecutive AFL wins for the first time in almost two years.

'No compelling case': AFL resists later grand final

'No compelling case': AFL resists later grand final

The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights.

AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent

North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.

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Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore's injury

Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore's injury

Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore's injury

Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore's injury

After Darcy Moore played through a hamstring issue against GWS, Collingwood have learned the extent of their captain's injury.

Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.

North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water.

Praise for Cyclone Treacy as Dockers overpower Richmond

Praise for Cyclone Treacy as Dockers overpower Richmond

Praise for Cyclone Treacy as Dockers overpower Richmond

Praise for Cyclone Treacy as Dockers overpower Richmond

Josh Treacy continues to emerge as an AFL force, delivering a commanding performance in wet conditions as Fremantle downed a rebuilding Richmond by 60 points.

Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur

Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.

Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game

Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game

Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game

Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game

Melbourne coach Steven King wants the Demons to deliver a response against Carlton in a match also marking skipper Max Gawn's 250th AFL game.

Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints

Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints

Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints

Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints

Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season.

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Tasmania Devils back up VFL debut with second win

A week after securing their maiden win, the Tasmania Devils have edged past Port Melbourne for an undefeated start to life in the VFL.

They kept hitting him: Harley Reid's maturity praised

Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port.

Injury concerns won't stop Magpies taking risks: coach

Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem.

Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies' win over Giants

Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury.

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Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock

Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.

Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.

AFL concedes Crows dudded by umpires again

Geelong's Tom Atkins convinced umpires a free-kick was his in a decision the AFL has since clarified should have gone Adelaide's way in a tight contest.

Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath

The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.

St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Fresh off an important win over Adelaide, Geelong appear likely to regain skipper Patrick Dangerfield from injury against Hawthorn.

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

Slow-starting Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win.

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