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Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo

Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo

Richmond will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG.

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return

Richmond star Tom Lynch will play limited minutes on his return from injury against Carlton as the Tigers attempt to bounce back from their opening-round loss.

GWS star Brown hoping to hear more of his special song

GWS star Brown hoping to hear more of his special song

GWS star Brown hoping to hear more of his special song

GWS star Brown hoping to hear more of his special song

Greater Western Sydney gun Callum Brown is hoping Giants fans can dance more to his favourite song.

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Adelaide rule out injured Walker for AFL season opener

Adelaide rule out injured Walker for AFL season opener

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has ruled out key forward Taylor Walker for Saturday night's away clash against Gold Coast.

Howe to return as Magpies eye response against Swans

Howe to return as Magpies eye response against Swans

Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe is set to return from a calf injury against Sydney as the Magpies attempt to get off the mark in their premiership defence.

No more 'sugar hits' for Bombers in bid for success

No more 'sugar hits' for Bombers in bid for success

Essendon coach Brad Scott has tempered expectations with the club's long-suffering supporter base ahead of his second season in charge of the Bombers.

Suns' moment of clarity sets up Rowell for records

Suns' moment of clarity sets up Rowell for records

Jack Lukosius said it felt like all of Damien Hardwick's preseason theories had been projected onto the ground in a near-perfect Gold Coast AFL beginning.

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Starcevich sizes up life without Kiddy at the Lions

Starcevich sizes up life without Kiddy at the Lions

Starcevich sizes up life without Kiddy at the Lions

Starcevich sizes up life without Kiddy at the Lions

A slimmed-down Brandon Starcevich is open to a more dynamic role in defence with an injured Keidean Coleman no longer an option for the flag-hunting Brisbane.

Clarkson challenges Zurhaar to step up for North

Clarkson challenges Zurhaar to step up for North

Clarkson challenges Zurhaar to step up for North

Clarkson challenges Zurhaar to step up for North

Alastair Clarkson believes Cam Zurhaar can become a "special player" but the North Melbourne coach says the forward is yet to put together a full AFL season.

Magpies' Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford

Magpies' Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford

Magpies' Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford

Magpies' Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford

The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.

Plenty of life in Cameron-Hawkins partnership: Cats

Plenty of life in Cameron-Hawkins partnership: Cats

Plenty of life in Cameron-Hawkins partnership: Cats

Plenty of life in Cameron-Hawkins partnership: Cats

Gun forward Jeremy Cameron believes he and Tom Hawkins can continue to lead Geelong's attack as the Cats eye a return to the AFL finals.

Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire

Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire

Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire

Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire

John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Dogs coach Beveridge lauds draftee Sanders

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has heaped praise on Ryley Sanders as the draftee prepares to make his AFL debut in round one against Melbourne.

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener

Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.

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North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.

Lions' 'selfishness' contributed to Blues blip: Neale

Selfishness and complacency contributed to Brisbane's shock AFL loss from 46 points ahead against Carlton, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says.

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants.

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AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.

'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain

There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.

Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.

Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King

Gold Coast forward Ben King says the Suns got an instant justification of new coach Damien Hardwick's tactics in their win against Richmond.

Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims

Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.

GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase

After overcoming a long health battle, GWS veteran Nick Haynes is looking to recapture his All-Australian form and push for a maiden premiership with the club.

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