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Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong

Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching the trip to Geelong with "nothing to lose" after an improved showing against Essendon in the Dreamtime match.

AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change

AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change

AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change

AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the holding-the-ball rule is back where it should be after a tweak to the interpretation of the controversial law.

Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month

Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month

Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month

Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month

Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear.

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Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle

Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has likened young gun Will Day's impact to that of an on-field coach, as the Hawks prepare for a midfield battle against Adelaide.

AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium

Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.

Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment

Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment

Carlton coach Michael Voss says ending an unwanted, decade-long record with an away win against Port Adelaide is a signature moment for his club.

Marvel or the moon, Pies unfazed by home venue shake-up

Marvel or the moon, Pies unfazed by home venue shake-up

MCG specialists Collingwood will play a second straight home game at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, this time against tenant club the Western Bulldogs.

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Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide

Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide

Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide

Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide

Carlton have produced a stunning eight-goal last quarter in a 36-point win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

AFL coaches expect teething issues on rule tweak

All eyes will be on standalone Thursday and Friday matches as AFL coaches and players wait to see how a holding-the-ball rule tweak will be put into practice.

AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.

Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes

Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.

Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

After dominating in the win over St Kilda last weekend, Melbourne captain Max Gawn now faces Fremantle's ruck duo of Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy.

High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip

High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip

High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip

High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip

Second-placed Essendon have been battling a virus that has swept through the club this week ahead of an important road trip to take on Gold Coast.

Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies

Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies

Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies

Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies

Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs are trying to cope with having key players sidelined by injuries heading into their AFL clash in round 12.

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Confidence just a word, Lyon says amid Saints slump

Coach Ross Lyon says St Kilda are working hard as they battle through a tough season, with only three wins so far and a tough trip to play West Coast looming.

Ex-footballer Cable fighting child sexual abuse charges

Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has pleaded not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges, dating back to the 1960s.

Dockers back in Amiss, Walters forced to sweat

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss will get the chance to fix his goalkicking woes in Sunday's clash with Melbourne, but Michael Walters is no guarantee to be picked.

'Astronomical deal' could tempt Smith: Beveridge

Rival AFL clubs are circling Bailey Smith but Luke Beveridge remains hopeful the out-of-contract midfielder will recommit to the Western Bulldogs.

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Fantasia's impact at Carlton being undersold, says Voss

Carlton coach Michael Voss is appreciating the impact of Orazia Fantasia as the goalsneak prepares to play his former club Port Adelaide.

Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too

Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.

Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.

Injured Port captain Rozee sidelined for Carlton clash

Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee will miss Thursday night's blockbuster against Carlton because of an ankle injury.

Nicks wants something to Crow about by winning at MCG

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says ending his club's stretch of nine losses at the MCG is vital as the Crows' AFL season reaches a tipping point.

AFL's mid-season rule tweak won't change much: coaches

The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.

Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies' clash with Dogs

Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.

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