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Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener

Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says dynamic on-baller Zak Butters has overcome an ankle injury and is a certain starter against West Coast.

Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds

Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds

Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds

Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night.

Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future.

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AFL to investigate Cox's 'bizarre' pre-match stunt

AFL to investigate Cox's 'bizarre' pre-match stunt

GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shane Mumford as "bizarre".

Bruhn set to take-off as Geelong midfield evolves

Bruhn set to take-off as Geelong midfield evolves

After getting better the longer 2023 went on, youngster Tanner Bruhn is set for more midfield time in his second season at Geelong.

O'Halloran up next for GWS after Ward's injury blow

O'Halloran up next for GWS after Ward's injury blow

GWS midfielder Callan Ward's shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for two months, opening the door for Xavier O'Halloran to step up in his absence.

Collingwood will learn lessons from GWS defeat: McRae

Collingwood will learn lessons from GWS defeat: McRae

Collingwood may have been denied the perfect start to their premiership defence by GWS but coach Craig McRae says his players are already licking their wounds.

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Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast

Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast

Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast

Yze calm in chaos as Tigers save face on the Gold Coast

Adem Yze did his best to stay calm during a wildly fluctuating debut as an AFL head coach, his Tigers rallying from 67 points down to briefly threaten the Suns.

Hardwick's Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers

Hardwick's Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers

Hardwick's Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers

Hardwick's Suns prevail in wild ride against Tigers

Gold Coast kicked 11 straight goals before Richmond claimed the next seven in a fluctuating AFL contest as Damien Hardwick began his Suns era a winner.

Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds

Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds

Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds

Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds

Brisbane have confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament for key defender Keidean Coleman in the wake of the Lions' deflating home defeat by Carlton.

Carlton's Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL

Carlton's Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL

Carlton's Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL

Carlton's Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL

Carlton's Sam Docherty has suffered the third ruptured ACL of his career, with the latest setback in his horror run of illness and injury ending his season.

Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback

Defender Zac Williams put his personal doubts to rest with a strong performance in Carlton's stunning comeback win over Brisbane in their AFL season opener.

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset

Carlton have come from 46 points behind to upset Brisbane by one point at the Gabba, while Lions star Keidean Coleman suffered a likely ACL tear.

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Clarkson fined, given suspended ban over outburst

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been fined $20,000 and given a two-match suspended ban by the AFL for his outburst towards two St Kilda players.

Suns brace for some growing pains under Hardwick

After previously playing under Damien Hardwick at Richmond, Gold Coast winger Brandon Ellis admits the Suns will take time to get used to the game plan.

Collingwood rematch not about retribution: Kingsley

One sleep from their opening-round Collingwood date, GWS coach Adam Kingsley insists his side are seeking more than revenge after last year's finals loss.

Star Cats defender De Koning approaching 'peak'

Geelong premiership defender Sam De Koning is set to return to being one of the AFL's best stoppers after having an interrupted 2023 campaign.

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Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return

Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought.

Goodwin buoyed by Oliver's AFL return in loss to Swans

Clayton Oliver's performance on return after a turbulent off-season was a positive for Melbourne to take out of their loss to Sydney in the AFL season opener.

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.

Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle

St Kilda's Tim Membrey has spoken publicly for the first time about his mental health battles, which led to his late withdrawal from an AFL final last year.

'I have full trust in our game plan': Freo's Switkowski

Fremantle's perceived poor ball movement was their major downfall last year, when they finished well out of the finals race, but have they fixed the problem?

Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns

Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.

'I lost trust in my body': Eagles star McGovern

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is hopeful he can put his injury troubles behind him in 2024, with a trip to Qatar helping him better understand his body.

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