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Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment

The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players.

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion

Charging across the Murray River for an opening-round date with Sydney, Melbourne captain Max Gawn expects former teammate Brodie Grundy to run out hot.

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level

AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively.

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Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months

Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe will miss between 12 and 14 weeks because of a knee injury suffered in the last quarter of an AFL trial game.

Giants launch AFL season with hope

Giants launch AFL season with hope

GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.

Crows' Rachele craves consistency, not X-factor status

Crows' Rachele craves consistency, not X-factor status

Adelaide's Josh Rachele says he wants to become a more consistent AFL player who isn't remembered merely as an X-factor.

Port's Lord says interest from Geelong was flattering

Port's Lord says interest from Geelong was flattering

Port Adelaide forward Ollie Lord says he never seriously considered overtures from Geelong about a possible switch of AFL clubs.

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AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final

Half of the AFL's 18 captains believe the Brisbane Lions can make it back to this year's grand final after losing a classic decider last September.

Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Electric Tiger Shai Bolton is entering his prime years and his Richmond teammates expect him to explode this AFL season.

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Richmond big man Noah Balta has been handed the keys to the Tigers' attack and is ready to repay new coach Adem Yze's faith in him.

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.

Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders

Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders

Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders

Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders

Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.

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Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.

Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for 'inappropriate' comment

Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.

Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge remained confident in his job throughout the club's long review following a bitterly disappointing 2023 campaign.

Longmire backs Swans midfield after injury carnage

Without three injured experienced midfielders, Sydney coach John Longmire remains bullish ahead of his Swans' AFL round-one clash with Melbourne.

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Demons to use Brayshaw for inspiration in AFL flag tilt

Much-loved utility Angus Brayshaw retired on medical grounds last month but will continue to have a role with Melbourne in their pursuit of the 2024 flag.

Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue

Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.

Webster faces big ban, 'please explain' for Clarkson

Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.

Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one

Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain.

Dees star Clayton Oliver cleared for AFL season opener

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will play in the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney after overcoming health issues that set him back over the summer.

Demons coach Goodwin rejects 'drug culture' suggestions

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has joined fellow club leaders in insisting the AFL club does not have a drug culture.

Crows' injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season

A knee injury suffered in Adelaide's final practice match has sidelined emerging forward Riley Thilthorpe, who will miss the start of the AFL season.

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