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Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct

Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury

Geelong's Tom Hawkins will miss at least six weeks because of a foot injury while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is out for a month with a broken arm.

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

Swans fortify for 'big battle' with Dockers midfield

After getting a glimpse of Fremantle's midfield craft on the weekend, Sydney coach John Longmire is preparing his side for war in the engine room.

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Magpie thumping 'distant memory' ahead of Suns rematch

Magpie thumping 'distant memory' ahead of Suns rematch

Collingwood tore Gold Coast apart when they headed north last season but Sam Collins says they haven't dwelled on that loss ahead of the Magpies' return.

Rockliff urges caution over Ashcroft for in-sync Lions

Rockliff urges caution over Ashcroft for in-sync Lions

Tom Rockliff has seen the trust and belief return to his former side as the Brisbane Lions ponder how to reintroduce fit-again young star Will Ashcroft.

Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.

Ken Hinkley backed to power on through the boos

Ken Hinkley backed to power on through the boos

Port Adelaide's mid-season slide has placed the heat on coach Ken Hinkley, with even the club's own fans booing him.

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Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.

Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans

Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans

Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans

Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans

Geelong spearhead Tom Hawkins has undergone scans on his injured foot, but his path forward won't be known until a series of experts analyse the results.

Dangerfield to challenge one-match ban at AFL Tribunal

Dangerfield to challenge one-match ban at AFL Tribunal

Dangerfield to challenge one-match ban at AFL Tribunal

Dangerfield to challenge one-match ban at AFL Tribunal

Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield will front the AFL Tribunal in a bid to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await

Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await

Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await

Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is hopeful star forward Ben King will be passed fit to return for the Suns' clash with Collingwood at Carrara.

Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test

Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test

Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test

Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test

Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.

Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth

Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth

Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth

Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth

Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot

Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals.

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Steven May fined over 'disgraceful' AFL staging act

Melbourne's Steven May has copped a fine for "staging" after milking the AFL's dangerous-tackle rule during his side's narrow win over North Melbourne.

Oliver braces for tags in Demons' AFL finals fight

Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.

Clarkson takes positives from Kangaroos' heartbreaker

Last-placed North Melbourne fell just short of Melbourne after kicking the last six goals of the match, but will take heart from another competitive showing.

Roos' comeback falls short as Dees win fiery AFL clash

Melbourne and North Melbourne faced off in a halftime melee before the Demons resisted a late fightback to post a three-point win over the AFL's bottom side.

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Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing

GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.

Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane

Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.

Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.

Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes

West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Suns brace for brutal road test against Dockers

Fremantle's players have owned up to their disappointing loss against the Bulldogs and are eager to step up in Sunday's home AFL clash with Gold Coast.

Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats

In-form Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning was too good for his little brother Sam as the Blues dominated Geelong at the MCG.

Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches

Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.

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