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Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Lions pip Demons after McCluggage's special finish

Hugh McCluggage, after a half-time rocket, kicked the match-winner from the boundary as the Lions came from 24 points behind to beat the Demons by five points.

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism

West Coast coach Adam Simpson and his Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir have spoken out about their concerns over the playing surface at Optus Stadium.

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

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Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli appears set to line up against North Melbourne despite a training mishap, while Aaron Naughton returns from injury.

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.

Out-of-form Giants need to 'toughen up' for Crows match

Out-of-form Giants need to 'toughen up' for Crows match

GWS forward Callum Brown says the Giants will need to rediscover their hunger if they want to beat Adelaide and stay in the hunt for finals.

Port coach Hinkley vows to fight on under AFL heat

Port coach Hinkley vows to fight on under AFL heat

Coach Ken Hinkley says he accepts the scrutiny on his dozen years as Port Adelaide coach amid a current form slump.

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Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Carl Ditterich will contest historical child sex abuse charges during a two-day hearing in Melbourne.

Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney's stars

Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney's stars

Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney's stars

Dockers back in mids to match it with Sydney's stars

Fremantle's premiership credentials will receive a huge test on Saturday when they take on the ladder-leading Swans at the SCG.

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Carlton coach Michael Voss has hit out at "ridiculous" commentary after Sam Walsh was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Patrick Dangerfield.

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Gawn, Demons await as Big O enters Lions' record books

Oscar McInerney will become the most-capped Brisbane Lions ruckman when he lines up against old foe Max Gawn of Melbourne at the Gabba.

Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Scott Pendlebury and Oleg Markov are all back from injuries to bolster Collingwood's line-up for the AFL clash with Gold Coast.

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

A series of short breaks between matches will force Richmond coach Adem Yze to manage some of his senior stars, including Dustin Martin, during the run home.

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Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon sentenced over postie attack

Former AFL player manager Ricky Nixon has given the middle finger to media outside of court before being sentenced over an attack on a postman.

Unshackled Lions to welcome back 'incredible' Ashcroft

Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.

Coniglio headlines three Giant returns for Crows clash

GWS star Stephen Coniglio has recovered from injury and is set to cause trouble for Adelaide, with Harry Perryman and Isaac Cumming also returning.

Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs

Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.

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Tigers flag hero future in doubt after back surgery

Three-time Richmond premiership defender Dylan Grimes may have played his last AFL game after undergoing season-ending back surgery.

Saints chasing AFL balance on return from bye

St Kilda's Liam Henry believes balance between attack and defence is crucial if the Saints are to reverse their fortunes in the latter stages of the AFL season.

Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney

Fremantle's midfield group bounced back in style against Gold Coast last week, but they will face an even bigger task against top dogs Sydney on Saturday.

Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident

Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.

Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return

Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

Crows bullish on Walker as Thilthorpe set for comeback

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks expects veteran forward Taylor Walker to return from a back injury and play against GWS on Saturday night.

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