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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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst

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

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster

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

Lions' 'selfishness' contributed to Blues blip: Neale

Lions' 'selfishness' contributed to Blues blip: Neale

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

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach

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.

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

AFL footy boss indicates 'Opening Round' here to stay

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.

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'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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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