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St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

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

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield

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

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win

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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Lions' blow with McCluggage return on ice

Lions' blow with McCluggage return on ice

Hugh McCluggage could miss the Brisbane Lions' Easter Thursday clash with Collingwood after his coach admitted a calf injury wasn't healing as quickly as hoped.

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash

GWS are out to reclaim their trademark by speeding up the game when they take on Collingwood in a rare appearance on the Friday night stage.

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.

'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

'Most stringent': AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp

The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.

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Fagan's NBA-style fix to 'ludicrous' AFL salary surge

Fagan's NBA-style fix to 'ludicrous' AFL salary surge

Fagan's NBA-style fix to 'ludicrous' AFL salary surge

Fagan's NBA-style fix to 'ludicrous' AFL salary surge

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has tossed up an NBA-style salary cap shake-up to address an issue he fears will "harm" the AFL industry.

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

A waterfront precinct, which includes a new $1.13 billion roofed AFL stadium, has passed a federal funding approval milestone.

'Have a real crack': underdog Crows coach on Cats scrap

'Have a real crack': underdog Crows coach on Cats scrap

'Have a real crack': underdog Crows coach on Cats scrap

'Have a real crack': underdog Crows coach on Cats scrap

Adelaide have lost an experienced quartet to injury but coach Matthew Nicks says they're in with a chance of ending a long-standing hoodoo in Geelong.

Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong

Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong

Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong

Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong

Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies skipper Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe will play their first game of the season while Collingwood coach Craig McRae made a statement about Nick Daicos.

Giants may chop and change ahead of Collingwood clash

Giants may chop and change ahead of Collingwood clash

Giants may chop and change ahead of Collingwood clash

Giants may chop and change ahead of Collingwood clash

Changes could be on the way for the Giants after coach Adam Kingsley admitted many of his players have been under-performing.

More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case

A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages.

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Butters to lead Power while weighing up future call

Zak Butters will step in as Port Adelaide's captain after the injury to Connor Rozee while weighing up his long-term AFL future.

Suns hit again as star's rough conduct ban upheld

Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.

Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.

Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

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Dockers back 'fiery' Voss after AFL taunting sanction

Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.

War of words 'good fun' but not focus: father-son star

Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.

'Not minor': Port captain faces extended time out

Port Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee has seriously injured a hamstring as a host of big-name players suffer the same ailment from the last round.

Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Gold Coast will fight Bailey Humphrey's rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal, while North Melbourne's Charlie Comben has had his striking report thrown out.

Star Magpie all smiles on return to team training

Bobby Hill appeared in a positive frame on mind as he returned to Collingwood training for the first time in months after taking leave for personal reasons.

On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

More than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Tasmania Devils win their maiden VFL game, with the club hoping to ride the momentum into round two.

'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

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