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Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson

Win over Power shows Roos are ready to mature: Clarkson

After a frustrating rebuild, North Melbourne have started 2026 with a bang, handing Josh Carr a brutal loss in his first game as Power senior coach.

Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

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Collingwood coach left with plenty to ponder over bye

Collingwood coach left with plenty to ponder over bye

Collingwood are 1-1 heading into the bye but coach Craig McRae will look into their midfield structure and forward line after a difficult loss to Adelaide.

Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Injuries mar Swans' thumping win over premiers

Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.

Crows delighted to break MCG drought against Magpies

Crows delighted to break MCG drought against Magpies

Adelaide have outclassed an undersized Collingwood by 14 points to claim their first MCG win over the Magpies since 2014, to the delight of coach Matthew Nicks.

Swans apologise over Bondi tribute 'omission'

Swans apologise over Bondi tribute 'omission'

The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.

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Scott hails Cats' belief as Neale stars in comeback win

Scott hails Cats' belief as Neale stars in comeback win

Scott hails Cats' belief as Neale stars in comeback win

Scott hails Cats' belief as Neale stars in comeback win

Shannon Neale kicked an equal career-best five goals as Geelong overhauled a 35-point deficit in their thrilling win over Fremantle.

Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident a longer-than-expected build for the Macquarie Point stadium won't hurt the club's ability to attract top talent.

Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.

Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Suns can dream but must switch on for protege's Eagles

Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.

New-look Demons couldn’t slow down if they tried: Gawn

New-look Demons couldn’t slow down if they tried: Gawn

New-look Demons couldn’t slow down if they tried: Gawn

New-look Demons couldn’t slow down if they tried: Gawn

Melbourne won’t be left behind in the AFL’s race to play fast, attacking footy, with skipper Max Gawn excited to see how an electrifying duo can spark his side.

'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

Josh Carr says he's excited at the prospect of coaching Port Adelaide in a premiership match for the first time.

A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.

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Mitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines

Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.

Tigers focus on positives from Lynch's wayward night

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch kicked 2.7 in a wayward performance in front of goal as the Tigers opened their AFL season with a narrow loss to Carlton.

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.

Geelong star Stengle edging closer to VFL return

There is still no definitive timeline for Tyson Stengle's return but the Geelong star is looking sharp and will make his VFL return "sooner rather than later".

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Magpies could repeat tagging dose against Crows

Collingwood will ponder whether to turn to a hard tag for a second time in as many matches when they take on Adelaide.

Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong

Fresh off an opening-round victory, GWS defender Lachie Whitfield is excited by what the Giants can do after being "written off" early by critics.

'We can do anything': Swans up for Lions test

Defender Nick Blakey believes a showdown with the reigning premiers is the chance for Charlie Curnow-led Sydney to show they are a genuinely good team.

Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.

'Targeted' Blues enjoy victorious finale to horror week

It wasn't pretty, but Carlton's win over Richmond was cause for celebration in the eyes of coach Michael Voss after a tough week in the spotlight.

'Hanging on': Blues withstand Tigers' late surge

Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.

Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants

West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.

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