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Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain

Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain

Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett.

Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final

Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final

Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final

Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final

Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.

Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach

Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach

Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach

Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach

Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.

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Bombers lay down law over want-away stars

Bombers lay down law over want-away stars

Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.

How 'hard-nosed' Fagan attacked Lions' big semi dilemma

How 'hard-nosed' Fagan attacked Lions' big semi dilemma

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.

Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success

Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success

After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks

Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.

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Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach

Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach

Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach

Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it

Fremantle have ruled out making a play for Lachie Neale, and insist star ruckman Luke Jackson never asked to leave the club.

Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission

Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission

Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission

Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission

Gold Coast plan to reverse their horror record against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba by tweaking their preparation for their AFL semi-final encounter.

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar is facing multiple assault charges over two separate incidents.

Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has maintained Charlie Curnow is a required player despite the Coleman medallist's desperation to leave the Blues.

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'Lean into it': wounded Lion's semi-final inspiration

Jarrod Berry is confident his strapped-up shoulder can withstand a torrid time when Queensland rivals Gold Coast come for Brisbane in a historic AFL semi-final.

'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion

A father-son combination dominated on the field and then in the rooms afterwards when Hawthorn beat GWS in last weekend's elimination final.

'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.

Photographer 'rattled' by verbal tirade from Cats star

Geelong star Bailey Smith has left a female photographer "rattled" after swearing and demanding she delete images of him taken at an open training session.

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Dockers, Eagles brace for 'the biggest' AFLW derby yet

Fremantle are in a world of pain following three consecutive defeats, but they will still start as slight favourites when they host arch-rivals West Coast.

Crows re-sign 'heart and soul' AFLW star until 2027

Veteran Crows forward Chelsea Randall says she wants to enjoy every single minute of what remains of her career after re-signing until the end of 2027.

Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out

Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.

'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.

Back to work: Suns' rise no 'fairytale'

Sam Collins is thrilled with what he saw against Fremantle but insists the Suns' progression to an AFL semi-final isn't the fairytale it's being made out to be.

Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest

Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.

Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

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