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Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year's finals quest

Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year's finals quest

Adelaide have taken giant leaps forward this year despite missing the AFL finals, and they are keen to retain restricted free agent Tom Doedee.

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson made to sweat on his future

West Coast's board are set to decide early next week whether to retain coach Adam Simpson or sack him with two years remaining on his contract.

Bulldogs endure nervous wait to see if they play finals

Bulldogs endure nervous wait to see if they play finals

Bulldogs endure nervous wait to see if they play finals

Bulldogs endure nervous wait to see if they play finals

The Western Bulldogs have to play the waiting game after leaping into eighth spot by winning in Geelong for the first time since 2003.

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Cats veterans Hawkins, Tuohy to play on in 2024

Cats veterans Hawkins, Tuohy to play on in 2024

Geelong veterans Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy will "100 per cent" play on next year, Cats coach Chris Scott says.

Swans set to farewell Lance Franklin at the SCG

Swans set to farewell Lance Franklin at the SCG

Fans will be able to give sporting legend Lance Franklin a proper send-off as he completes a lap of honour at halftime during Sydney's match against Melbourne.

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon

Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.

Bulldogs' finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats

Bulldogs' finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats

The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.

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Larkey's nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run

Larkey's nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run

Larkey's nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run

Larkey's nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run

Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan

Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.

Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS

Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS

Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS

Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS

Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.

Finals miss to 'burn' Dockers despite win over Hawks

Finals miss to 'burn' Dockers despite win over Hawks

Finals miss to 'burn' Dockers despite win over Hawks

Finals miss to 'burn' Dockers despite win over Hawks

Jye Amiss kicked three goals and Caleb Serong starred as Fremantle registered a 37-point win over Hawthorn in both sides' final match of the AFL season.

Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell

Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell

Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell

Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell

Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.

Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post

Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post

Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post

Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post

Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.

Essendon to take 'extraordinary measures' to bridge gap

Essendon to take 'extraordinary measures' to bridge gap

Essendon to take 'extraordinary measures' to bridge gap

Essendon to take 'extraordinary measures' to bridge gap

Humbled by a diabolical end to the season, Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers will take "extraordinary measures" to bridge the gap on the AFL's best.

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McRae won't rule out Daicos for Pies' qualifying final

Nick Daicos remains unlikely to return for Collingwood's first final but coach Craig McRae is refusing to rule out the young Magpies superstar.

Magpies massacre Bombers to seal AFL minor premiership

Collingwood have made a welcome return to form, sealing the minor premiership for the first time in 12 years with a 70-point demolition of Essendon at the MCG.

Cripps out against GWS, Silvagni a chance for finals

Captain Patrick Cripps will miss Carlton's clash with Greater Western Sydney after picking up an injury in the VFL last week.

AFL confirms video review change after Crows debacle

The Adelaide goal that wasn't has prompted an extra layer of scrutiny in the AFL's video review system for the upcoming finals.

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Justin Langer's wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson

West Coast's Adam Simpson remains unsure whether he will be retained next year, despite "invaluable" support from a high-profile board member at the club.

Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode

Daniel Rich will struggle to break into the Brisbane Lions' team for the AFL finals as they look to seal a home qualifying final by beating St Kilda.

Hawks brace for in-form Dockers unicorn Luke Jackson

Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson will be aiming to continue his hot form when he lines up against Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday.

No 'kumbaya' as fumbly Western Bulldogs aim for finals

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has no concerns about the connection with his players, as their finals hopes hinge on a tough trip to Geelong.

Hardwick is the man to turn Gold Coast around: Clarkson

Damien Hardwick is being backed to end Gold Coast's finals drought after being appointed as head coach on a six-year deal.

Ex-AFL agent Nixon too broke to pay assault case lawyer

Ex-AFL players' agent Ricky Nixon has had an assault case pushed back because he can't afford to pay lawyers to appear for him.

Bombers hit for six, Blues load up on star power

Essendon have lost stars Jake Stringer and Peter Wright among six injuries ahead of their clash with minor-premiership chasing Collingwood at the MCG.

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